Webcam recommendations?
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wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 14:55 last edited by
My new monitor did not come with a built-in webcam. Also, doesn't have a mic.
Thoughts? I use it infrequently, so I don't want to drop a ton of $$$.
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wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 15:00 last edited by
I use a cheap $40 thing from Nexigo, it only does 1080p, but it's fine for online chats and what-have-you, and has built-in mic's.
The exact one I have isn't available any more, but there's a few on Amazon which are similar
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I use a cheap $40 thing from Nexigo, it only does 1080p, but it's fine for online chats and what-have-you, and has built-in mic's.
The exact one I have isn't available any more, but there's a few on Amazon which are similar
wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 15:21 last edited by@Doctor-Phibes said in Webcam recommendations?:
$40 thing from Nexigo
Thanks. I was looking at that one (or a similar model). Glad to hear it meets your needs, and will probably be good enough for very casual use.
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wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 15:23 last edited by
I do plenty of work and family Teams meetings with it - it looks a lot better than the inbuilt laptop camera.
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wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 15:41 last edited by Klaus 6 Sept 2022, 15:42
I use a "real" camera as a webcam - you can basically use any camera as webcam with a HDMI to USB converter (Elgato Cam Link). The image quality is a million times better. I use a Blue Yeti USB microphone for audio. Maybe that setup would be overkill for you.
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wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 15:56 last edited by
Well, lookie here....
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wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 16:12 last edited by
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K986YLL
This is what I use. It seems to have very good video and audio, and also is what is on most corporate/work computers too, so I think it's one of the leading webcams out there.
@Klaus since I work from home and have various virtual meetings, I just purchased a USB microphone too and will test it out today to see if the audio quality is significantly better than the mic on the webcam.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K986YLL
This is what I use. It seems to have very good video and audio, and also is what is on most corporate/work computers too, so I think it's one of the leading webcams out there.
@Klaus since I work from home and have various virtual meetings, I just purchased a USB microphone too and will test it out today to see if the audio quality is significantly better than the mic on the webcam.
wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 18:23 last edited by@89th I use a pair of earbuds with built-in microphone. For online meetings, it works very well. Earbuds (or headphones) bring the audio straight to your ears, cutting down on outside noises as well as not bothering others should there be others around you, and on most occasions the mic built into the earbuds/headphones work better than the mic on the computer because it’s closer to your mouth and further away from the computer’s fan and other sources of electrical noise.
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@89th I use a pair of earbuds with built-in microphone. For online meetings, it works very well. Earbuds (or headphones) bring the audio straight to your ears, cutting down on outside noises as well as not bothering others should there be others around you, and on most occasions the mic built into the earbuds/headphones work better than the mic on the computer because it’s closer to your mouth and further away from the computer’s fan and other sources of electrical noise.
wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 19:18 last edited by@Axtremus said in Webcam recommendations?:
computer’s fan
Your computer has a fan? How very 20th century of you.
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@Axtremus said in Webcam recommendations?:
computer’s fan
Your computer has a fan? How very 20th century of you.
wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 20:57 last edited by Klaus 6 Sept 2022, 20:59@George-K said in Webcam recommendations?:
@Axtremus said in Webcam recommendations?:
computer’s fan
Your computer has a fan? How very 20th century of you.
I present to you: the fans of the Mac Studio.
As you probably know, it known to be one of the loudest Macs ever.
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@George-K said in Webcam recommendations?:
@Axtremus said in Webcam recommendations?:
computer’s fan
Your computer has a fan? How very 20th century of you.
I present to you: the fans of the Mac Studio.
As you probably know, it known to be one of the loudest Macs ever.
wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 21:05 last edited by George K 6 Sept 2022, 21:07@Klaus said in Webcam recommendations?:
I present to you: the fans of the Mac Studio.
As you probably know, it known to be one of the loudest Macs ever.
I take it back.
I just got a Studio. But, I can't hear it at all, sitting about
three feeta meter away. Even with my hearing aids in, LOL.How loud is it?
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wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 21:27 last edited by
What webcam and microphone does Jon use for his onlyfan account?
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What webcam and microphone does Jon use for his onlyfan account?
wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 21:30 last edited by@LuFins-Dad said in Webcam recommendations?:
What webcam and microphone does Jon use for his onlyfan account?
A gentleman never tells.
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But @jon-nyc might. -
I use a cheap $40 thing from Nexigo, it only does 1080p, but it's fine for online chats and what-have-you, and has built-in mic's.
The exact one I have isn't available any more, but there's a few on Amazon which are similar
wrote on 9 Jun 2022, 22:05 last edited by@Doctor-Phibes said in Webcam recommendations?:
I use a cheap $40 thing from Nexigo, it only does 1080p, but it's fine for online chats and what-have-you, and has built-in mic's.
Is the angle of the camera adjustable?
Because I slouch.
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@Doctor-Phibes said in Webcam recommendations?:
I use a cheap $40 thing from Nexigo, it only does 1080p, but it's fine for online chats and what-have-you, and has built-in mic's.
Is the angle of the camera adjustable?
Because I slouch.
wrote on 10 Jun 2022, 02:37 last edited by@George-K said in Webcam recommendations?:
@Doctor-Phibes said in Webcam recommendations?:
I use a cheap $40 thing from Nexigo, it only does 1080p, but it's fine for online chats and what-have-you, and has built-in mic's.
Is the angle of the camera adjustable?
Because I slouch.
Yes, it swivels up and down so you can adjust the angle
