Our take
The Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP is a legacy personal USB camera whose strongest evidence is unusually specific for an older model: Logitech lists its live-video sizes and frame rates, fixed focus, a 72-degree diagonal field, and a built-in noise-cancelling microphone. The highest mode is 1280×960 at 15 fps, while 640×480 can reach 30 fps. Part 960-000240 is tied to the S5500 model by a labeled manual copy and a retailer part record, but historical Amazon ASIN B0016JMS90 is not verified as that exact part or package. This is a source-based assessment, not a device test.
A basic one-person desk camera for a buyer who accepts the old video ceiling and verifies that the exact part works with the intended host and app..
It is not for Full HD or 4K calls, autofocus, a verified physical shutter, or buyers who need a current operating-system and conferencing-app guarantee. Do not assume the frozen ASIN is part 960-000240 without checking the product marking.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- Logitech specifies two true live-video modes and their different maximum frame rates.
- Fixed focus and a 72-degree diagonal view are documented rather than inferred from a listing title.
- A built-in microphone, corded USB 2.0/UVC connection and software privacy mute are described by the manufacturer.
What to weigh up
- The highest listed mode is 1280×960 at 15 fps, below current Full HD webcam modes.
- Fixed focus cannot adapt to changing subject distance, and no working focus range is supplied.
- The exact Amazon ASIN is unverified, and the listed operating-system support is historical rather than a current app guarantee.
Specifications and exact model details
The key details
| Model covered | 960-000240 (S5500) |
|---|---|
| Documented video modes | Logitech lists true 1280×960 video at 15 fps and 640×480 at 30 fps; no 60 fps or 4K video mode is listed. |
| Focus and framing | Fixed-focus lens with a 72-degree diagonal field; the specification gives no focus-distance range. |
| Light and lens privacy | Right Light is image correction, not a documented fill lamp; the privacy shade is software rather than a physical lens cover. |
| Integrated audio | Built-in noise-cancelling microphone; Logitech says the software privacy shade mutes both video and audio; a speaker is not established. |
| Connection and mounting | Corded USB 2.0/UVC connection with a six-foot cable and detachable clip; the technical page does not list a desktop stand in the package. |
| Identity and setup limits | QuickCam Communicate MP (S5500), part 960-000240, is supported by a manual copy and retailer crosswalk; candidate ASIN B0016JMS90 remains unverified. |
Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 15, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.
Full review: how the features affect your choice
What the features mean for you
What is the model, and does the Amazon offer match it?
The frozen candidate names Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP and carries the part clue 960-000240. Logitech's support page identifies the product family as Communicate MP (S5500), while a user-guide copy labeled 960-000240 carries that same model name; B&H independently lists manufacturer part 960-000240 for the Communicate MP. Together these sources support a model-specific product record, separate from Logitech's Communicate STX and Communicate Deluxe. They do not connect Amazon ASIN B0016JMS90 to the part. The Amazon detail page could not be inspected, so this entry uses a tagged exact-model search. Confirm the label, condition and included clip before treating an offer as the reviewed configuration.
Which resolution and frame rate can it actually send?
Logitech lists true 1280×960 video at up to 15 frames per second and VGA 640×480 at up to 30 frames per second. The higher pixel dimensions therefore come with a lower listed rate; the camera does not document 1080p60 or 4K. The page also lists software-enhanced 2-, 3- and 4-megapixel image-capture sizes. Those are still-image entries, not higher-resolution live-video modes. This distinction matters when comparing a camera for calls: a 1.3MP sensor or capture figure should not be rewritten as Full HD streaming. The old modes may be adequate for a simple legacy call, but they give less detail than a modern 1080p webcam and the maker provides no current performance measurement.
Will fixed focus and a 72-degree frame suit the desk?
The S5500 specification calls the focus type fixed and gives a 72-degree diagonal field of view. A fixed lens is simplest when the camera and seated person stay at a steady distance, but it cannot refocus when someone leans close to show an object or changes position. Logitech does not publish a close-focus range, so the page cannot support a precise desk-distance recommendation. A 72-degree diagonal frame is oriented toward a single person rather than a broad group view. It is not the sort of moving-presenter camera that tracks or reframes a subject; no automatic two-axis tracking feature is documented. Right Light adjusts image exposure, but it is not evidence of a lamp built into the camera.
What do the microphone and privacy control do?
Logitech lists a built-in noise-cancelling microphone, which means the camera can provide audio input without a separate microphone. The specification gives no pickup pattern, room distance or measured suppression result, so the feature name should not be treated as a promise of clear speech in every noisy room. Logitech describes its built-in privacy shade as software and explicitly says it mutes video and audio during use. That is useful as a software privacy state, but the documentation does not establish a physical shutter over the glass. Right Light is a correction feature, not an illumination source. A speaker is not established by the support page, so plan a separate output device if the computer has none.
How does it connect, and what is known about support?
Logitech specifies a corded high-speed USB 2.0 connection with UVC support and a cable about six feet long. The listing describes a detachable clip, and the technical page does not list a desktop stand as supplied. Its operating-system chart is explicitly support at release: Windows XP and Vista for older QuickCam software and Windows 7 for Logitech Webcam Software. Logitech's current support page shows no downloads for this product. That history does not establish that every modern operating system or conferencing app will recognize every used unit. Check the intended host, available UVC path and physical connector before buying, especially if the camera is for a work system with managed software restrictions.
Who should still consider the Communicate MP?
This part is most plausible for a buyer seeking a named legacy USB webcam, willing to accept fixed focus and modest video detail, and able to verify compatibility with a particular older or constrained setup. Its useful buying facts are the actual 1280×960/15 and 640×480/30 modes, the diagonal field, the built-in mic and the software privacy mute. It is a weaker choice for an important current video call, close-up demonstrations or a room with several people. Yealink UVC20 is a better documented 1080p30 desk alternative with autofocus and a physical lens cap, although Yealink discontinued it in 2024 and its candidate ASIN is also unresolved. Neither product's historical Amazon URL proves an exact current offer. No price, stock, personal testing or buyer-review claim is included.
Compare for your needs
For a documented 1080p desk camera with autofocus and a physical cap, compare Yealink UVC20, while accounting for its 2024 discontinuation and unverified candidate ASIN.
Find the webcam that fits you.
Tell us what matters. We’ll help you weigh the options.
Before you buy
Does 1280×960 run at 30 fps?
No. Logitech lists 1280×960 at up to 15 fps and 640×480 at up to 30 fps for this model.
Is its privacy shade a physical cover?
Logitech identifies the Communicate MP shade as software and says it mutes video and audio; no physical lens cap is documented.
Does part 960-000240 definitely match ASIN B0016JMS90?
The part-to-model crosswalk is supported, but the candidate Amazon item page failed inspection and does not establish that ASIN mapping.
Will it work with a current meeting application?
The support page provides only historical operating-system details, so current host and application compatibility must be checked.
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 and review basis
Sources & review basis
We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.
- Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP (S5500) Technical Specifications ↗ — checked October 15, 2026.
- Logitech's S5500 specification for video modes and rates, focus, diagonal view, microphone, USB/UVC, software privacy shade and at-release operating-system support. ↗ — checked October 15, 2026.
- User-guide copy labeled Logitech part 960-000240 and QuickCam Communicate MP (S5500); supports the part-to-model identity, not the frozen Amazon offer. ↗ — checked October 15, 2026.
- B&H listing identifies manufacturer part 960-000240 as QuickCam Communicate MP; retailer evidence is used only as an independent part crosswalk. ↗ — checked October 15, 2026.
- Frozen historical candidate offer titled QuickCam Communicate MP; its item page returned an internal error and does not prove ASIN-to-part or package identity. ↗Paid link · We may earn a commission. — checked October 15, 2026.
The decision
Consider QuickCam Communicate MP part 960-000240 only when a low-detail legacy camera suits the task and its exact part and host compatibility are checked. The historical Amazon ASIN remains unverified.
Is it the right fit?
Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.