What’s the point of putting effort into nice content when the blocky facecam looks like it’s being shot with a potato?
Let’s take a look at the top 5 webcam options for streaming and YouTube (and Zoom calls, too)!
Every Ugly Detail
There are some things that we aren’t really going to touch on too much with this guide, as we would start falling down a deep rabbit hole—and that’s lighting and green screens.
Although lighting and background are things that we might revisit in the future (maybe sooner than you think), getting the right setup with your camera is half the battle! So, in this guide we’re going to list the top 5 webcams for YouTube and streaming and Zoom and whatever else, focusing primarily on the video performance of the camera across a range of possible budgets.
Now, with that all being said, let’s take a look at our picks!
Our Top 5 Webcam Recommendations
–Logitech C310 USB($45)
When you just need something that isn’t an unbranded mess, the C310 covers the basics. This only provides a 720p video output, but if you’re a person whose stream will usually (or even always) have your facecam small and in the corner, that’s okay. The auto-focus is pretty solid, so long as you’re in a well-lit area. The camera will compensate for poor light quality on your face reasonably well, but it doesn’t have the greatest dynamic range on account of the small sensor and lens. However, this is the best option of the entry-level bunch.
–Logitech C920 HD Pro($80)
An upgrade to our entry pick in every way, here’s the extremely popular C920 webcam from Logitech. Providing you with widescreen Full HD 1080p at 30 FPS, this camera gives a much more detailed image while providing a sharper overall look to the video thanks to the improved optics. If you are able, we would recommend buying this over the first pick, as it’s well worth the money!
–Microsoft LifeCam Studio($159)
We’re stepping up into the “business” webcams with the popular LifeCam Studio. Although the full RRP is listed here, it is always worth looking at things like holiday deals (and back-to-school deals, at the right times), as this is one that Microsoft often promotes, making this an even better upgrade for the price! The larger sensor and lens allows for improved auto-focus while offering 1080p 30 FPS output.
–Logitech BRIO Ultra HD($268)
This is essentially the very top of the compact webcam design. It features 4K 30 FPS, 1080p 60 FPS, and 720p 90 FPS video output, as well as a whole host of software tools allowing for easy control of your video. You can’t really go wrong with this camera if you just want a compact, high-definition setup without getting into the silly money.
–Canon EOS M200($549)
Speaking of getting into some more serious spending, we are picking the Canon M200 as our serious, professional video upgrade choice.
We’re now making the jump into a solid APS-C mirrorless camera. It features the same rough frame rate stats as the option above, while also supporting much higher resolutions for photography. And it outputs 4K on a clean HDMI signal (so you see just the image and none of the camera interface on the stream). The camera comes with a nice lens in the EF-M 15-45mm. If you want that classic blown-out background look, however, you may want to consider purchasing the camera body instead, and picking up theEF-M 22mm f/2
由于这是一款更严肃的相机，我们确实可以利用佳能设置的更高级功能，包括眼睛和面部检测和跟踪自动对焦。因此，即使您超级精力充沛，并且不断地跳来跳去，相机也会使您保持焦点！另外，较大的APS-C传感器可以改进动态范围和较小网络摄像头的细节。监视屏幕也会翻转，因此我们可以看到相机在流录时看到的内容。
If you’re thinking of getting into something like this, you’ll also need a HDMI capture device (like the popularElgato Cam Link), plusa tripodor desk/monitor mount to position the camera.
Although you could run the camera off of its battery, it’s advisable to get amains power adapter不必担心检查电池，不断地将相机从墙壁插座上运行。
Only Entry-Level?!
如果您以前从未看过摄像机，那么值得指出的是，上面的示例非常重要，尽管它确实构成了顶级网络摄像头，虽然它确实构成了入门级相机。
You get another jump in image quality when you get up to full-frame cameras (like theCanon EOS RP为1300美元),这是在讨论abo血型ut cinema cameras (looking at you, Linus, with your fancy RED cameras).
The point here is go for something that is reasonably within your budget. You can always invest in a camera system later if it starts to make financial sense! Until then, folks probably aren’t going to expect a studio-quality setup for someone starting out.
但是，您怎么看？您认为我们应该添加的一般其他网络摄像头或相机吗？您是否从根本上不同意我们的YouTube和流媒体列表的“前5个网络摄像头”列表？让我们在评论中知道！