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Logitech
QuickCam Pro for Parallel Port, source part clue 961108-0200

For a compatible legacy PC that still has the required camera port. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

This is a legacy QuickCam Pro candidate whose source title specifies a parallel-port camera and whose structured part clue is 961108-0200. Logitech's family documentation also describes a USB Pro variant, so the exact interface and part mapping remain unresolved. The family modes reach VGA 640×480 at up to 30 fps.

Consider it for

A collector or repair technician with a compatible period computer who can confirm the port, sound-card path, software, and actual product label..

Look elsewhere if

It is not for a modern plug-and-play desk webcam, a computer without the confirmed legacy port and software, an HD or 60 fps workflow, or a buyer who needs the exact ASIN and package contents verified.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Logitech's 2000 technical document describes the QuickCam Pro family and its parallel and USB interface variants.
  • The family sheet lists VGA capture, manual focus, view angle, lens focus range, and historical system requirements.
  • The tagged route names the source part and parallel-port title instead of asserting an exact current Amazon mapping.

What to weigh up

  • The sheet does not print part 961108-0200, so it cannot settle the exact interface or ASIN correspondence.
  • The documented image modes are VGA-era and the manual provides no basis for HD capture or present-day application use.
  • Audio depends on a separate legacy sound-card/headset path whose presence in this offer is unknown.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredQuickCam Pro, part clue 961108-0200
Documented video modesQuickCam Pro family sheet lists VGA 640×480 capture at up to 30 fps
Focus and framingManual focus; family sheet gives a 69.6-degree view angle without a diagonal convention
Light and lens privacyNo integrated light or physical lens cover is documented
Integrated audioFamily package mentions a headset; exact offer audio and headset contents are unknown
Connection and mountingManufacturer sheet covers parallel and USB versions; source title says parallel, exact part/interface mapping is unresolved
Identity and setup limits961108-0200 is a source part clue; ASIN B00000JBWJ and current legacy-host support are unverified

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 5, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

Candidate identity and a variant-sensitive part clue

The frozen title calls this a Logitech QuickCam Pro video camera for a parallel port and supplies the part clue 961108-0200. Logitech's 2000 technical information describes a QuickCam Pro family with both parallel and USB versions, but the document does not print the candidate part number. The source title therefore remains the best evidence for the parallel-port intent, while the exact part-to-interface and ASIN B00000JBWJ crosswalk remain unverified. This is kept separate from Pro 9000, Pro 4000, notebook Pro, and QuickCam VC products; their facts do not carry over just because their names share QuickCam Pro wording.

VGA capture and manual focus

The Logitech family sheet lists 640×480 VGA video from a CCD sensor at up to 30 frames per second. It also documents manual focus and a six-inch-to-infinity range. That is adequate only for a period video-chat or camera project that accepts modest resolution. It does not support an HD claim, and still image or later QuickCam specifications are not substituted. The technical sheet provides a 69.6-degree view angle but does not specify the diagonal convention used by the current matching profile. The family-level nature of the specification is explicit because the part code is not printed in the source.

The computer port determines whether it is usable

The source title names a parallel-port product, while the manufacturer family document also lists a separate USB version. A period desktop with a built-in parallel port is a different setup from a modern laptop or USB-only computer. No current adapter, driver, operating-system matrix, or successful UVC behavior is established. Logitech's listed system requirements point to Windows 95/98-era software and an older QuickCam program. Do not assume that an inexpensive parallel-to-USB converter translates the camera interface or that current conferencing apps can see the device. Verify the physical connector and host before acquiring it.

Audio and included headset

The family technical sheet lists a headset for the QuickCam Pro package and requires a separate sound-card and microphone path for conferencing. This does not document a microphone built into the camera, and it does not prove the frozen offer includes the headset, cable, installation media, or any particular connector. A buyer expecting one all-in-one camera and mic should plan separate audio and check how the old headset connects to the chosen machine. Current software and operating-system support are not established, so the headset and camera may require a complete period-compatible system to work as described.

Who should consider this QuickCam Pro

The model is relevant mainly to a collector, repair project, or compatible historical PC that still has the required port and can run the original software. It is not a practical default for new work calls, streaming, online classes, or a current laptop. The source supports a real webcam family and detailed legacy attributes, but not the exact seller offer or interface variation. This review preserves those limits and uses Logitech's period documentation rather than personal testing, customer-review summaries, current pricing, or present stock. Search the full source part and inspect the connector and product label before deciding.

What else to compare

The published QuickCam Ultra Vision 961471-0403 is a more recent legacy USB webcam with a separate model record. For current calls, compare the released C920 or N680P.

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Before you buy

Is part 961108-0200 proven to be the parallel version?

No. The source title says parallel port, but Logitech's family sheet lists both interfaces and does not print this part number.

Does the family sheet document HD video?

No. Its QuickCam Pro video mode is VGA 640×480 at up to 30 fps.

Does this camera include a microphone?

The family sheet describes a headset and separate sound-card audio path; it does not document a built-in camera microphone or this offer's contents.

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.

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The decision

Consider this QuickCam Pro only for a verified compatible legacy port and software setup. Confirm the interface, part, headset, and driver path before purchase.

Is it the right fit?

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