Our take
Hawking Technology's PD300 Pocket DV is a historical small digital camera with a documented PC webcam function. Hawking's product catalog identifies PD300 as a pocket digital PC camera, webcam and video recorder. A contemporaneous report describes 16 MB of memory, 320×240 AVI movie recording with synchronized audio, voice recording and webcam use when connected to a PC by USB. The reported 320×240 movie mode is not a confirmed live webcam resolution. The candidate Amazon identifier and current software path remain unverified.
A legacy PC or archival setup where a multi-role camera is useful and the buyer can verify the original software path and exact offer before relying on webcam use..
Not for someone who needs a documented modern webcam mode, frame rate, autofocus, measured field of view, current driver support, a confirmed exact ASIN or a ready-to-use conferencing setup.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- A Hawking catalog names the exact PD300 model and its webcam and video-recorder roles.
- A 2002 report documents separate 320×240 AVI clips, voice recording and USB connection to a PC for webcam use.
- The camera's multi-role design may interest a buyer maintaining a compatible legacy setup.
What to weigh up
- No checked source identifies the live webcam resolution, frame rate, focus method or field angle.
- Current operating-system, driver and conferencing-app compatibility are not established.
- The frozen ASIN B00006B9EW is not mapped to the exact PD300 model, so the seller result must be checked.
The key details
| Model covered | PD300 |
|---|---|
| Documented video modes | PC webcam and videoconferencing use are documented; separate AVI recording is 320×240, with no live webcam mode table. |
| Focus and framing | The product has a lens, but focus type and field angle are not established. |
| Light and lens privacy | No face-facing light or physical lens-cover behavior is identified in the checked sources. |
| Integrated audio | Voice recording and synchronized audio/video are reported; built-in speaker playback is not documented. |
| Connection and mounting | A PC connection by USB cable is described; the exact connector, current package and mount condition need verification. |
| Identity and setup limits | Hawking catalog and 2002 report identify PD300; B00006B9EW and current computer/software support remain unverified. |
Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 10, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.
What the features mean for you
Identity and why it belongs in a webcam catalog
The source row calls the device a Pocket DV 4-IN-1 Camera with 16 MB and gives the model field PD300. Hawking's catalog includes a PD300 line describing it as a pocket digital PC camera, webcam and video recorder. A 2002 report also discusses Hawking Technology's PD300 by name and says it can connect to a PC over USB for webcam or videoconferencing use. These model references support retaining the camera in this category even though it is not a conventional clip-on USB webcam. The historical Amazon ASIN B00006B9EW is not matched by either source, so this review does not link directly to it.
Do not confuse recorded clips with the live webcam mode
The contemporary report says the PD300 records AVI video at 320×240 and can store about three and a half minutes with audio on its 16 MB memory. That is a file-recording detail. The article separately says the camera can act as a webcam through a PC connection, but neither the catalog nor the report specifies the live webcam stream's resolution or frame rate. The product profile therefore does not assign the clip mode to a webcam query. A shopper who needs a known 720p, 1080p or 60 fps call should regard the exact live mode as unresolved and choose a camera with an explicit mode table instead.
A multi-role device with limited setup evidence
The 2002 account describes still photography, video recording, voice memo use and webcam use, all in one pocket-sized camera. The reporter says the PD300 holds up to 450 images at 640×480 or 2,000 at 320×240, and up to 30 minutes of voice recording. Those figures explain the camera's broader role but do not establish its current utility as a call camera. The checked model materials do not give focus type, field angle, sensor details or a low-light feature. There is no evidence for automatic presenter tracking, a built-in face light, a physical privacy cover or an integrated speaker. These unknowns stay outside the matching profile.
USB connection, power and historical computer requirements
The contemporary article describes connecting the camera to a PC through its USB cable for webcam use. It does not state the webcam stream's driver requirements, USB revision, connector shape or current operating-system support. A current computer's USB port alone does not prove that old camera software or a compatible driver will still work. The available sources also do not establish whether a current seller offer includes the original cable, software disc, batteries or tripod. A separate article describes a small tripod in the original kit, but a used or replacement offer may differ. Verify all required accessories and software before treating the camera as ready for a live call.
Who may still find the PD300 relevant
The PD300 may be relevant to a collector, a legacy PC setup, or a buyer who wants one old camera for stills, short clips, voice memos and occasional webcam use. It is not a confident recommendation for a present-day lesson or meeting, because the live webcam mode, current drivers, current app compatibility and exact offer are not documented. Anyone who requires a hard video resolution, an autofocus claim, a broad measured frame or a physical privacy control should choose a model with those exact features supported. This review separates the product's documented 2002 functions from unknown current compatibility and makes no hands-on, price or buyer-review claim.
What else to compare
For a call-first setup that needs a known video mode and current model-to-listing evidence, compare a reviewed USB webcam with a documented mode table rather than relying on the PD300's unknown live output.
Before you buy
Can the PD300 work as a webcam?
A 2002 report says it connects to a PC over USB for webcam or videoconferencing use, but does not give the live stream resolution or rate.
Is 320×240 the webcam resolution?
No. The report assigns 320×240 to stored AVI movies. It does not identify the separate live webcam mode.
What does the 4-in-1 description mean?
Hawking's catalog lists webcam and video-recorder roles; the contemporaneous report also describes still photography and voice recording.
Will it work with a current computer or meeting app?
The sources establish historical PC USB use only. Present driver, operating-system and conferencing-app support must be verified.
Is B00006B9EW confirmed as the PD300?
No. The exact candidate ASIN is not cross-mapped to the model, so use the tagged PD300 search and check the seller's part identity.
Where can I check the current price?
Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.
Sources & review basis
We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.
- Hawking Technology catalog entry and a contemporaneous 2002 PD300 report; live webcam mode remains unspecified ↗ — checked October 10, 2026.
- Hawking Technology catalog entry naming PD300 as a pocket digital PC camera, webcam and video recorder ↗ — checked October 10, 2026.
- Contemporaneous 2002 PD300 report: USB webcam use, 16 MB, 320×240 AVI recording and voice recording ↗ — checked October 10, 2026.
- Search this model on Amazon · Tagged exact-model search; historical ASIN B00006B9EW is not mapped ↗Paid link · We may earn a commission. — checked October 10, 2026.
The decision
The PD300 is a genuine historical PC webcam option, but the live video mode and current software path are unknown; verify both before relying on it.
Is it the right fit?
Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.