I've done a couple of follow up videos to this, which, in my humble opinion, are better options. You can see them here: ruclips.net/video/_GuIomq9CsA/видео.html ruclips.net/video/AVLLmaF4hk0/видео.html ruclips.net/video/GVW1NrnHglI/видео.html
Just chanced upon your video and am glad of it because I ordered a $15 capture card a few days ago which I hope will euro with my Sony A6000. Thanks for the reassurance!
The quality of the current webcams is crap anyway, these webcams haven't been updated since the early 2000's your phone takes better video than most of these, because there was never a need to do better until now. I am not buying a new webcam until the video looks as good as my phone's video.
Bought my Logitech C922 for £75 over a year ago and noticed the prices going up of second hand recently to double that. Insane so really glad to see this vid.
I've been looking at web cams and noticed this price change. The prices looked so inflated I knew there was an issue. I am not going to pay 400% the regular price. So thank you for offering some options!
We agree that the prices are over inflated. Another useful solution that we have found is that if you use the IP Webcam application on Android with no additional downloads on desktop. Once you start the apps cam server it will give you and IP Address for your local network eg. 10.0.0.200:8080 Append /jsfs.html to the IP address for the cam on your local network (10.0.0.200:8080/jsfs.html). Then you can use place that URL into your OBS, XSpliter, or Browser and have a network IP cam. Hope this helps someone as well. We use Galaxy S10 which has a good quality camera anyway. We have no affiliation with this application for the record.
IP Webcam is great, but on many phones with crappy Wi-Fi it can cause significant latency and also drop a lot. What you can do instead is use the USB tethering feature. First, activate the airplane mode on your phone. This will ensure that your PC won't use your cellular data and as a bonus you won't get interrupted by phone calls. Second, connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable and activate USB tethering. Now your PC should be connected to a second network (your phone) through the USB cable. Now start the IP Webcam app on your phone and in the desktop app ( ip-webcam.appspot.com/ ) set the IP adress to 192.168.42.129. Voila, you have a pretty solid connection.
I was able to buy a Logitech C920, and a few days later a Logitech StreamCam, both for list price, $79.99 and $169.99, respectively, from Logitech directly. I was also able to buy an Elgato HD60S+ capture card from BestBuy at list price, $199.99 (this model is only sold at BestBuy). But you have to look every day to see when, or if, they are back in stock. So far, when they are back, they sell out again in hours. I won't pay the price the pandemic profiteers are asking. However, I would advise waiting until the hardware solution is available, especially on a Mac. In my experience, no software solution ever worked, particularly for Zoom. Thanks for making this video. The topic is timely and a step toward our future.
I tried droidcam before finding this video, and I wasn't all that impressed. I refunded it almost immediately. I found an alternative called IP webcam, and it feels much more feature-complete even if you use the non-pro version (for instance, being able to swap whether it uses the front or rear camera gives you much more flexibility for placing your phone), and can do higher than 720p resolution. It requires similar set up, but I found it much more robust and versatile.
I hate the damn industry.tryin to suck all of our money these quarantine days.i shows us that its all and only about the money.and most of the people are even playin that game,no matter what it costs.
I think iVcam is better for the phone method, it's completely free it has no bugs and it can go up to 8k (if you have a phone that has a 8k camera) I personally use it
I use it too. I have an iPhone 11 Pro and in the computer app I set the iso to 0 and the “exposure” setting (which appears to just be shutter speed mixed with extra gain) to 215 on 24fps. I also fill the screen with my gray card before locking the white balance. I also have the Sirui portrait clip on lens over the main iPhone lens to get a better dof. I end up with something that looks like a DSLR image, especially when scaled down in OBS for streaming.
I'm so glad I ran into this vid. I'm going to start livestream DJing, and was bound to buy a Brio or similar. Your other content is solid and straightforward too. You got yourself a sub and avid viewer.
Cheap capture cards works wonders. This is the best solution by far if you have existing action cameras & dslrs with live feature. I used the same capture cards and set it up with my hero 3 black, hero 4 silver and hero 4 black and runs smoothly in obs. Will save you a ton of money compare to getting brand new webcam. All you need is to be praktical and repurpose stuff you already have. Good video bro. Keep it up and keep safe
I agree. Webcams have not been upgraded to better camera technology for years now, and with the streaming community booming, there's clearly a market for a webcam with more "real camera" features.
I just wanted to get a webcam to zoom with my friends, nothing serious or anything but even crap(640x480) webcames were $70 AUD, the logi's I looked at were in excess of $200 mostly, so I looked into other means, I have a go pro, I have a old DSLR, I have an unused phone, all with 100x better performance then a webcam, so i started looking, your video brings up something I never considered, a capture card, and I can use it with my PS4pro if I want, I haven't checked capture card prices though, good vid.
Thanks! I like functionality... and at the price, I would much rather have a good camera and a capture card than just a webcam. I found that another great alternative for a webcam is the SJ400 + an External microphone. ruclips.net/video/_GuIomq9CsA/видео.html
@@hellopsp180 I own the gopro already, a cheap no-name card is like $30-$40 or I could splurge and get a used elgato or something, these things don't have to be high end unless you're doing game capture or something and are living off youtube/twitch, this would be for a webcam between friends, not cinema, hell if I wanted to get all fancy I could hook up my a6400 and my 16mm/1.4 and look all pretty, still only cost me at most $150 bucks.
Hey LDT ... good vid. I in your list of vids but you haven't got one (that I can see) of mics you suggest. I particular like the quality of the lapel mic you're using. Can you provide some info on that and cost etc? Cheers
@@tropolite Sure,the one I use is the Boya BY-M1. You can buy it for 15-20 bucks. I've done a few videos with the TAKSTAR SGC-598 shotgun mic, but I definitely prefer the Boya.
@@LowDoughTech Thank you ... appreciate that. I'll check them out. Looking forward to more sensible tech options. (Those webcams are crazy expensive and the newest ones are multiple years old.
Another option they sell these "body cam" seen on TV camera's at Walmart and other outlets. You can get them for 20-30 dollars and they can be used as a webcam.
It is crazy how expensive webcams are right now and also how little they changed over the years. There is not much advancement happening. So why not leveraging a camera that you already own? Great idea! I personally do not own an action cam, but experimented with my phone. No way any webcam can be better than my Galaxy S10+. It works.
i like that when you were like, "I had it running earlier..." and were confused about what was going on it cut to ad. Great editing, and timing I had a good laugh. : )
I've been using EpocCam HD with an iPhone 11 Pro since March and the picture quality is great. I also tried it on my iPhone 7 and the quality was definitely not as good. I will say that if you want audio with EpocCam you have to upgrade to the paid version, but at $7 and a one time cost it wasn't too bad. Also, I can confirm that the audio sometimes gets out of sync as my co-worker has a hard time keeping a straight face when I turn into "kung-fu movie" mode. I find that exiting the app and coming back fixes it. The issue I'm finding with using the phone for a webcam is eye-line. I've tried propping the phone up on boxes while it sits in a stand but it never looks like I'm looking directly at the camera, and often I have to block a lot of my monitor so it's just awkward and not a great WFH solution. I recently bought a bunch of the cheap HD webcams off Amazon and I'm less than impressed. A lot of them, when brought into OBS, seem to default at 640x480 despite being "1080p" I have also noticed when comparing them in zoom they are aliased and not as clear as the cameras that do show up as true HD 1920x1080 in OBS, unfortunately, those tend to be far too red or blue in tone. I am suspicious that Zoom uses the default setting in this case 640x480 despite being set to HD, which is why they look so bad in Zoom. Thanks for this video!
DroidCam caused me no end of headaches ... including taking out my sound and USB drivers mid-calls. Not fun suddenly losing audio AND all keyboard/mouse functions. It DID work, but at the expense of everything else going to crap. Then I discovered that Canon released a webcam utility for their digital SLRs and used that for a bit until my cheap ($40/50) 1080p number came from Amazon. Never heard of the random Chinese brand, but it works and the picture is sharp. Mic quality isn't amazing, but I have a USB mic hooked up and a headset anyway. There are some decent cheap options out there, if you don't care about it being a name brand.
I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand... mirror image? is that because you hold the camera (phone) vertically. Horizontal videoing is the "recommended" format unless you're filming trees or waterfalls. Absolutely drives me CRAZY on newscasts when people have filmed stuff using the camera vertically and then the TV studio's software has filled in mirrors on both sides. (But maybe that's not what you mean, is it?) One thing is sure: though, technically, there are heaps of differences between old style photography and smart - cams, a basic understanding of photography such as the light source and camera settings and capabilities can make a big difference in the final outcome of the image. Like, for example, people video with the window and white curtains BEHIND them, so the camera automatically adjusts their face to be dark and rather grey, or they want to get their girlfriend and the sunset in the same shot so the camera tries to adjust the red sunset to be white and their girlfriend a grey silhouette. TV anchors used to invariable sweat 'cause they were under a mass of hot lights ON THEIR FACES!
Rey Hudson I think he means that the video is kind of the horizontally opposite of how it should be, kind of how when you look on the mirror its actually the opposite of how others see you
Try Iriun Webcam, I use it with S8+, resolutions are 480, 720 and 1080p free version. Easier than the ones in the video, just install the app on the phone and pc, connect the phone and you are done.
I bought a Microsoft studio HD over 10 years ago.... dragged it out and was amazed at the quality that camera produces. I then googled prices and they are still worth more then i paid for it.
If you want to record a regular facecam video as a recording, just use your cameras video mode. It is free, it has the best quality and its super easy! Just edit it on top of your gameplay or display, and you are PewDiePie! Floor gang! And I definitely recommend DroidCam Pro X for Zoom meetings, it's super cheap too. I personally take my online classes with it and I have the best quality 😎. This is very useful video by the way, more people should know about this.
Sir, I have a question. I tried using Droid cam and recorded video in obs. The mic I used were boya by m1 and blue yeti. But in both cases, the audio and video were not in sync. Audio came before video. Can you help me regarding this?
@@kripashankar9858 I had the exact same problem! I don't know any fix to this. DroidCam was mainly made and works best for video call meetings. I really think the best option for you is to buy a webcam.lel. Or do what I do and shoot normal video with your phone and then sync the audio in editing yourself. Sorry I couldn't help you but it sucks!
@@SeriousGuy Thanks for a prompt reply and it's ok if you can't provide a solution as I did a lot of research on Google for a whole night but got no concrete solution. Anyway, thanks again.
Well I can see the video part of droidcam on my screen but not able to use it as webcam. I want to give a certificate online which requires webcam and my browser is not able to detect my camera. How can I make it work?
@@AshishKumar-nq8fv I'm sorry to hear that but I have never run into that problem before myself so I can't help you. Maybe try Googling "DroidCam not recognized as webcam browser"? I'm really sorry but I'm not a specialist for this app LOL. Good luck!
but you shouldnt forget that using your phone as a cam drains its battery, boils it up, which can defitinely damage it in the long run, mine was burning after a one-hour session.
I'm using a Sony Alpha A6000 with an Elgato cam link instead of a web Cam. The quality of the video is far better than any webcam I've seen. The ability to use any of the e series Sony lenses is another bonus.
@@IceCeeTV The list of officially supported cameras are on this page. www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility/ Some people have reported that some unlisted cameras work with this utility as well, but I would consider these other cameras un-supported.
@@LowDoughTech The EOS Rebel T5i isn't listed but I can confirm that it works. We've been live streaming our 2-hour podcast with it for the last two or three weeks with no issues.
Some of the budget action cams have more functionality than the GoPros. For example, the Gitup Git2 has a USB video mode built right in, no pfaffing around.
Wow thank you brother. You have saved my day tbh.. My laptop camera died on me. This is a quick alternative and also a permanent solution for some others. Appreciate it..
well, currently I use my phone as webcam using IPWebcam.... I do not live in the USA, I live in Brazil and things here are absurdly expensive, nor does it pay to buy..... it was a good video my bro
Bought a GoPro Hero 4 Black with the extension/mount kit in 2015 and it was over $450 but now know that I could have gotten just the Hero 3 for way cheaper. Don't have the GoPro anymore as a "friend" stole it. Now Walmart sells them for much less.
iVCam app is excellent! Buy the app download the companion software to laptop, and bam!! Done. Using the phone’s cable, the resolution is great. Latency is minimal to non-visible! 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jawad Rafiq You’re very welcome! It was worth every penny! I use it all the time. I tested it and compared to my laptop cam (and my guest’s incoming video too where they use a webcam). It is extremely good quality using an iPhone and a light! I also use a lav mic and only one earphone of a small headset. 👍
@@triipz-kronixyt6285 the problem is the demand not the offer. If some rich-ass kid wants to twitch... he'll overbid you for the last cam on the shelf. That's life, that's economics. And who needs webcam, anyway, these days? Pay a ton just to have it covered with a piece of tape or bandaid? :))
Especially where we can buy 2nd hand GoPro for nothing on eBay! The hell with Webcams which are actually crappy to no techno all... 30 to 50 max. Good comprehensive video - appreciated!
rzl smartphone overheats, reduced the longevity of the phone, out of sync, looks like shit and you just lost the function of your phone while streaming. Use GoPro or another type of camera.
@@qigong1001 For sure there will be some tradeoff. But first, you have to know the right ways to mitigate the quality issues which you had mention before. Secondly, nowadays people, in general, take pictures using their smartphones and don't use or buy a camera anymore. Thirdly as I had said before not everybody has a GoPro. If they don't have or use a camera or a GoPro then they should buy a webcam instead.
The benefit of dedicated web cameras is they are plug and play. Considering, the likelihood of restrictions on installing software on corporate computers other options for many will be limited or require a cooperative IT Dept.
Great vid, I just brought a webcam literally 2days ago off amazon and literally about to return it as I watch ya vid😂. I got 2 gopros thats how I shoot my RUclips vids. I didn't even think about using it to do reaction vids. I appreciate the help. You got a new sub💯💯
You can get very creative on the cheap with a GoPro and pvc. There is an old school RUclipsr named Paco Warabi, he shows how to build a camera mount for PVC, and a lot of really creative ideas.
the only issue with using a smartphone for a webcam is that it overheats if you’re using it for more than a couple of hours and you would have to wait for it to cool down. this happens on an iphone. but it is fine for 30-40 minute convos for sure.
Lucky me, my cousan had an old webcam laying around he didn't need anymore. I would've had to pay a lot for a new one and wait for 2 months before it would arrive...
Been using DroidCamX for almost 10 years now, decent quality & easy to set up. It's great to use as an IP Webcam like a surveillance or pet or nanny cam. Using via Bluetooth is laggy and the phone can get hot.
Great tutorial! How's the Canon EOS Webcam Utility going? Did a tutorial before, but haven't found a continuous power supply for my DSLRs. DroidCam X is Awesome! It allows you to transmit audio as well. BTW, Triple webcam review is coming up in an hour. I have sample footage of three webcams on the low end. Hope you enjoy it!
I wouldn't use a gopro but I do think it's a great idea to use a real camera connected to the PC. The picture quality is so much better than you'll get with a webcam.
Thank you sooo much for your advice!!! Im in the process of making a setup to stream live videogames and the prices of webcams are absolutely outrageous! Will definitely be going with the GoPro route!
It's a great option, because it's modular. If you upgrade to a DSLR or mirrorless camera later, you can still use the same capture card. I like a setup that can grow with me.
I agree, I would rather spend that money on a *real* camera, and have a lot more real world functionality. When I had made this video, capture cards had not hit gouging prices yet, and the Canon webcam utility had not been released yet...this crazy world we live in, a month old video now has outdated info, haha. Thanks for watching!
@@LowDoughTech Thanks for the video :) I want to stream from my Sony a7sii using OBS, because I need to include logos and other graphics. I looked for the Agptek capture card you mentioned, but I can´t find it...Someone recomended Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2, but it goes for $300 USD. Would yo go for it? Thank you, hope everything is well :)
There are cheaper solutions, but slightly riskier. For example you can get a cheap 50 dollar gopro clone. Problem with that is that a lot of them say they do 4K and stuff, but when you try using them as a webcam, you het a 720p max resolution. The way to get around this is buying from a brand thats somewhat reputable like SJCam, there is the sjcam 4000 wich is real 1080p and you can use it as a webcam via USB. You can also get them really cheap in sites like aliexpress. I made a huge mistake tho, I bought one of the 4K ones for like 20 bucks and it was a total dissapointment, 720P 30 fps max for webcam. Sad.
I did not experience any noticeable performance hits when I used it. But in reality, every program slows down your computer in one way or another. It's just a matter of do you want to trade off those resources for a free webcam or not.
I am not sure what I am missing here. I recently, because my PC camera went bad, bought a webcam for $49. I just needed something for doing Zoom sessions. Not being real savvy on these things I guess he is talking about something way more high end than what I bought. What I bought certainly is filling my needs at this point.
Thanks for this content 👍🏼. Looking for a good inexpensive option to set up my daughter’s zoom camera. Learnt a few great things here today. Excellent 👍🏼😊🇦🇺📷
I couldn't see how to block ripoff sellers in ebay. Anyone know how? I don't want to look at extortionate sellers now, and I certainly don't want to support them once this is all over. Ideally I want to just block sellers I specify from my search results for all time.
Even now webcam prices are all over the place. Recently found this gopro hero 3+ for 40 dollars and this cheap 10 dollar capture card for camlink. Probably one of the best bang for buck i managed.
LOL. Webcams stink. A used Sony HDR-CX handycam from 10-years ago (dozens of models) is abou7t $60 used. Stick that into the $1`5 capture card that you talk about in the future, and the result is superior to any webcam. I even switched out my Sony mirrorless cam for the HDR camcorder because it was superior at tracking a moving subject than the big bulky expensive camera. I think the pandemic has brought out a plot to get RUclipsrs to push Mirrorless and DSLR cams when they aren't necessary LOL.
For the price of those web cams you could get a cheap used DSLR or SLR camera with a chinese $7 ebay cam link. Fuji xa5/ xt20 or the canon eos m200 for the cheap slr cameras that have clean hdmi out for a webcam. The may cost a little more but it's not just a webcam it's also a good camera and video cam outside of a webcam.
This guy gets it! Even if I had to spend a slight bit more, and get a real camera to use that isn't always tethered to my computer, that's the route I'd go!
Thanks for the great tech insight...I dont know why it never occurred to me, but decreasing frame rates does allow more light to hit the sensor. LOL. Seems obvious, but you learn new things every day. thanks.
many laptops don't have built in webcams. side effect of small bezels. and if you are doing this to twitch stream games most laptops are not up to the task. A $1000 dslr plus capture card plus space to actually set the thing up is not a realistic option unless you are a professional streamer / content creator. other options are slowly becoming available for digital camera's (canon just released some software that should cut out the need for capture cards although there are still some serious limitations with their webcam utility) but the odds of a casual user figuring it all out are slim. a webcam is plug and play and dramatically cheaper (even at these inflated prices) than using a dslr. if you go with off-brand products the price for a webcam can drop under $30 pretty easily. a gopro starts at $200 and still requires the capture card and mounting hardware. it is also super wide angle and will distort your face pretty badly. Great for POV shots heliboarding but not so good for closeups. So, it is still cheaper, easier, and faster to use a webcam. I own 3 gopros, a canon dslr, a fuji digital rangefinder, as well as 3 digital video cameras (2 sony and cheap chinese brand). I use a logitech webcam almost exclusively for content creation if i need a live feed to the computer. I use the sony video cameras when i need video but can add it in later in Premier. If your purpose is an occasional zoom meeting than a cheap webcam is fine. If you want to stream, then a slightly better webcam is fine. after all, you only need a small video feed of you in one corner or the other. Huge resolution is not needed and can actually be a hinderance if it slows your computer down trying to process it while streaming. a gopro does not save you any money and only adds complexity to the system. if you already own a gopro or a suitable digital camera with a live output (or a canon with the proprietary canon software and use windows and live in the U.S.) than those options may be easier. but if you are starting from scratch than a $25-$200 webcam is probably still the best option. my 2 cents.
We have a USB webcam for our desktop computer. Also, I have a few co-workers using desktop computers who had to be supplied with webcams for video conferences.
I actually really like the Droidcam solution, I use it constantly on my other RUclips channel and it works perfectly (until I get a phone call and the image freezes). Thinking about getting a used Smartphone with a decent camera to primarily use as a webcam
Hi, have a question so I have a gaming laptop which doesn’t have a camera. So my question is if I buy a webcam do you know if I could look at coins through that webcam?
Thanks for the video, it’s insane how you can’t simply get a web cam from a reputable company these days indeed. As for capture cards, unfortunately those are in high demand as well and experiencing the same phenomenon as Web cams, resellers jacking up the prices, leaving people like us with very limited options
I did a few follow up videos to this, here's a pretty good capture card on the cheap; ruclips.net/video/AVLLmaF4hk0/видео.html And there's an alternative webcam solution(that is unfortunately currently sold out!) ruclips.net/video/_GuIomq9CsA/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Just got c920s for $119 last week. Needed it to take a proctored Red Hat Linux remote exam which required an external. No smart phones are allowed in your testing space.
I LOVED your idea of the L-bracket and I could even use a clamp or other way or attaching the L-bracket to other things (shelves, window sill) if need be. I'll experiment. But, I will use my smartphone
There is no way I would pay the inflated prices at the moment. One webcam I purchased a few years ago, was sent with no drivers and the Chinese site you where sent to was not even finished.
ivcam works really good too, it's on android and iPhone, me and my brother have been using it for a while now and it works really good, the quality is great and there have been no issues. You just download the app and the thing on your computer and connect through wifi, doesnt even need to be plugged in.
Yeah, I would do this, but like, my teachers will throw a nutty at me if they find out that I'm not actually using my school-issued chromebook, but instead just using my rig and just mirroring my chomebook tabs to make it look like I'm working on there, found a pretty highly reviewed and well liked cheap 1080p webcam so I'll fold in since it's only $21 rn.
2:46 To be fair the faulty is Microsoft, it's their OS which want that, it's not the app's developer. On Linux (Ubuntu and MX Linux) after installation and/or config to HD you can use it without rebooting ;) In all cases, very nice video, big thumb up as it was useful, thank you.
I've done a couple of follow up videos to this, which, in my humble opinion, are better options. You can see them here:
ruclips.net/video/_GuIomq9CsA/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/AVLLmaF4hk0/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/GVW1NrnHglI/видео.html
Can a GoPro hero 8 work as well?
Thank you. Using a phone as a webcam causes audio lag in my experience.
I don't know how I got here, but I watched it all and you're definitely correct bro.
If your're looking for some budget webcam alternatives, here are some more options! ruclips.net/video/_GuIomq9CsA/видео.html
Just chanced upon your video and am glad of it because I ordered a $15 capture card a few days ago which I hope will euro with my Sony A6000. Thanks for the reassurance!
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The quality of the current webcams is crap anyway, these webcams haven't been updated since the early 2000's your phone takes better video than most of these, because there was never a need to do better until now. I am not buying a new webcam until the video looks as good as my phone's video.
@@zulfphotography What? Did you not even watch the video at all? He literaly just showed you how to use your phone as a webcam!
@@dtesta i think shes just giving out about webcams
@@shalow9158 The comment I replied to has been removed. Look at the person I directed the comment to. It was a guy.
but the apps to run your phone don't seem so good, from his demo
Well my phone gets super hot when I do this, a 3hr stream seems like it would kill my phone
Bought my Logitech C922 for £75 over a year ago and noticed the prices going up of second hand recently to double that. Insane so really glad to see this vid.
I've been looking at web cams and noticed this price change. The prices looked so inflated I knew there was an issue. I am not going to pay 400% the regular price. So thank you for offering some options!
this guy has the most relaxing voice lol
Smoooooth jazz in the overnight. XD
@@LowDoughTech but droidcam lags as HELL!!
Maybe if the s sounds weren't so pronounced. Hurts my ears.
@@Altmiral No runs smooth for my Moto G5. v6.4.3.
We agree that the prices are over inflated. Another useful solution that we have found is that if you use the IP Webcam application on Android with no additional downloads on desktop. Once you start the apps cam server it will give you and IP Address for your local network eg. 10.0.0.200:8080 Append /jsfs.html to the IP address for the cam on your local network (10.0.0.200:8080/jsfs.html). Then you can use place that URL into your OBS, XSpliter, or Browser and have a network IP cam. Hope this helps someone as well. We use Galaxy S10 which has a good quality camera anyway. We have no affiliation with this application for the record.
IP Webcam is great, but on many phones with crappy Wi-Fi it can cause significant latency and also drop a lot. What you can do instead is use the USB tethering feature. First, activate the airplane mode on your phone. This will ensure that your PC won't use your cellular data and as a bonus you won't get interrupted by phone calls. Second, connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable and activate USB tethering. Now your PC should be connected to a second network (your phone) through the USB cable. Now start the IP Webcam app on your phone and in the desktop app ( ip-webcam.appspot.com/ ) set the IP adress to 192.168.42.129. Voila, you have a pretty solid connection.
He kinda reminds me of grunkle stan’s brother
I had to google it, but...that's funny! :D I see it!
lol he does look like ford pines
The Canon EOS M series are now able to be used as wecams with a USB cable. Just gotta download the new drivers. Game changer!
They totally support the camera before and after my model. Fmlllllll ugh
I was able to buy a Logitech C920, and a few days later a Logitech StreamCam, both for list price, $79.99 and $169.99, respectively, from Logitech directly. I was also able to buy an Elgato HD60S+ capture card from BestBuy at list price, $199.99 (this model is only sold at BestBuy). But you have to look every day to see when, or if, they are back in stock. So far, when they are back, they sell out again in hours. I won't pay the price the pandemic profiteers are asking. However, I would advise waiting until the hardware solution is available, especially on a Mac. In my experience, no software solution ever worked, particularly for Zoom. Thanks for making this video. The topic is timely and a step toward our future.
I tried droidcam before finding this video, and I wasn't all that impressed. I refunded it almost immediately. I found an alternative called IP webcam, and it feels much more feature-complete even if you use the non-pro version (for instance, being able to swap whether it uses the front or rear camera gives you much more flexibility for placing your phone), and can do higher than 720p resolution. It requires similar set up, but I found it much more robust and versatile.
Chill calm talking, informative video and straight to the points with timestamps! I LOVE IT! SUBSCRIBED! 😍
I was looking to buy a C922 but then I found that GoPro have just released an upgrade to make the GoPro 8 into a webcam, 1080p too - happy times
I would never pay inflated prices. I'll just go without until they become available again.
And they will, I believe the market will stabilize sooner rather than later, and webcams will be cheaper than they've ever been.
I hate the damn industry.tryin to suck all of our money these quarantine days.i shows us that its all and only about the money.and most of the people are even playin that game,no matter what it costs.
I’m waiting to buy pc parts and a lot of other equipment
It’s literally getting worse.
I love the GoPro/Action Cam Idea. After Covid is over you can use it for more than just conference calls.
Exactly! I like things that are useful for more than just one purpose, too!
I think iVcam is better for the phone method, it's completely free it has no bugs and it can go up to 8k (if you have a phone that has a 8k camera) I personally use it
I use it too. I have an iPhone 11 Pro and in the computer app I set the iso to 0 and the “exposure” setting (which appears to just be shutter speed mixed with extra gain) to 215 on 24fps. I also fill the screen with my gray card before locking the white balance. I also have the Sirui portrait clip on lens over the main iPhone lens to get a better dof. I end up with something that looks like a DSLR image, especially when scaled down in OBS for streaming.
Is it available for android
Keanu Ryoma The website says the desktop app will accept Android devices, so I assume it’s also on the Android store.
Jake Mandujano ok thanks so much!
I'm so glad I ran into this vid. I'm going to start livestream DJing, and was bound to buy a Brio or similar. Your other content is solid and straightforward too. You got yourself a sub and avid viewer.
Right on! Can't wait to see that livestream!
What do you stream with?
Better get Brio still great backup camera.
Cheap capture cards works wonders. This is the best solution by far if you have existing action cameras & dslrs with live feature.
I used the same capture cards and set it up with my hero 3 black, hero 4 silver and hero 4 black and runs smoothly in obs.
Will save you a ton of money compare to getting brand new webcam. All you need is to be praktical and repurpose stuff you already have.
Good video bro. Keep it up and keep safe
I agree. Webcams have not been upgraded to better camera technology for years now, and with the streaming community booming, there's clearly a market for a webcam with more "real camera" features.
What about delays?
I just wanted to get a webcam to zoom with my friends, nothing serious or anything but even crap(640x480) webcames were $70 AUD, the logi's I looked at were in excess of $200 mostly, so I looked into other means, I have a go pro, I have a old DSLR, I have an unused phone, all with 100x better performance then a webcam, so i started looking, your video brings up something I never considered, a capture card, and I can use it with my PS4pro if I want, I haven't checked capture card prices though, good vid.
Thanks! I like functionality... and at the price, I would much rather have a good camera and a capture card than just a webcam.
I found that another great alternative for a webcam is the SJ400 + an External microphone. ruclips.net/video/_GuIomq9CsA/видео.html
Dallas Grant capture cards way mkre expensive than any webcam standalone and probably costs more than ur go pro
@@hellopsp180 I own the gopro already, a cheap no-name card is like $30-$40 or I could splurge and get a used elgato or something, these things don't have to be high end unless you're doing game capture or something and are living off youtube/twitch, this would be for a webcam between friends, not cinema, hell if I wanted to get all fancy I could hook up my a6400 and my 16mm/1.4 and look all pretty, still only cost me at most $150 bucks.
Installation instructions begin at 2:12
Hey LDT ... good vid. I in your list of vids but you haven't got one (that I can see) of mics you suggest. I particular like the quality of the lapel mic you're using. Can you provide some info on that and cost etc?
Cheers
@@tropolite Sure,the one I use is the Boya BY-M1. You can buy it for 15-20 bucks. I've done a few videos with the TAKSTAR SGC-598 shotgun mic, but I definitely prefer the Boya.
@@LowDoughTech Thank you ... appreciate that. I'll check them out. Looking forward to more sensible tech options. (Those webcams are crazy expensive and the newest ones are multiple years old.
Great info, thanks
I bought a security cam for $20 and converted it to a webcam.
Needed a camera in a pinch and didn't have access to my old one. Saved me 80 dollars - thanks mate!
Another option they sell these "body cam" seen on TV camera's at Walmart and other outlets. You can get them for 20-30 dollars and they can be used as a webcam.
@MissBttrsctch it probably just inflated in price
It is crazy how expensive webcams are right now and also how little they changed over the years. There is not much advancement happening. So why not leveraging a camera that you already own? Great idea! I personally do not own an action cam, but experimented with my phone. No way any webcam can be better than my Galaxy S10+. It works.
God bless you. I'm a dj/musician/producer that has been thinking about getting one and this will save my ass so much bread!
i like that when you were like, "I had it running earlier..." and were confused about what was going on it cut to ad. Great editing, and timing I had a good laugh. : )
Haha...that was completely random...I never place where the ads hit. That's funny.
I've been using EpocCam HD with an iPhone 11 Pro since March and the picture quality is great. I also tried it on my iPhone 7 and the quality was definitely not as good. I will say that if you want audio with EpocCam you have to upgrade to the paid version, but at $7 and a one time cost it wasn't too bad. Also, I can confirm that the audio sometimes gets out of sync as my co-worker has a hard time keeping a straight face when I turn into "kung-fu movie" mode. I find that exiting the app and coming back fixes it.
The issue I'm finding with using the phone for a webcam is eye-line. I've tried propping the phone up on boxes while it sits in a stand but it never looks like I'm looking directly at the camera, and often I have to block a lot of my monitor so it's just awkward and not a great WFH solution.
I recently bought a bunch of the cheap HD webcams off Amazon and I'm less than impressed. A lot of them, when brought into OBS, seem to default at 640x480 despite being "1080p" I have also noticed when comparing them in zoom they are aliased and not as clear as the cameras that do show up as true HD 1920x1080 in OBS, unfortunately, those tend to be far too red or blue in tone. I am suspicious that Zoom uses the default setting in this case 640x480 despite being set to HD, which is why they look so bad in Zoom. Thanks for this video!
DroidCam caused me no end of headaches ... including taking out my sound and USB drivers mid-calls. Not fun suddenly losing audio AND all keyboard/mouse functions. It DID work, but at the expense of everything else going to crap. Then I discovered that Canon released a webcam utility for their digital SLRs and used that for a bit until my cheap ($40/50) 1080p number came from Amazon. Never heard of the random Chinese brand, but it works and the picture is sharp. Mic quality isn't amazing, but I have a USB mic hooked up and a headset anyway. There are some decent cheap options out there, if you don't care about it being a name brand.
I tried using webcam with zoom I get a mirror imaged and then when I tweak the settings it gets ok then after a while switches itself to mirrored
I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand... mirror image? is that because you hold the camera (phone) vertically. Horizontal videoing is the "recommended" format unless you're filming trees or waterfalls. Absolutely drives me CRAZY on newscasts when people have filmed stuff using the camera vertically and then the TV studio's software has filled in mirrors on both sides. (But maybe that's not what you mean, is it?)
One thing is sure: though, technically, there are heaps of differences between old style photography and smart - cams, a basic understanding of photography such as the light source and camera settings and capabilities can make a big difference in the final outcome of the image. Like, for example, people video with the window and white curtains BEHIND them, so the camera automatically adjusts their face to be dark and rather grey, or they want to get their girlfriend and the sunset in the same shot so the camera tries to adjust the red sunset to be white and their girlfriend a grey silhouette.
TV anchors used to invariable sweat 'cause they were under a mass of hot lights ON THEIR FACES!
Rey Hudson I think he means that the video is kind of the horizontally opposite of how it should be, kind of how when you look on the mirror its actually the opposite of how others see you
Try Iriun Webcam, I use it with S8+, resolutions are 480, 720 and 1080p free version. Easier than the ones in the video, just install the app on the phone and pc, connect the phone and you are done.
@rcullenmichael yes
I bought a Microsoft studio HD over 10 years ago.... dragged it out and was amazed at the quality that camera produces. I then googled prices and they are still worth more then i paid for it.
Yeah, we use those at work in our weather center for Facebook live streams. Good little cameras!
How do you get this to work in Windows 10? It has been such trouble for me.
@@jeskid i simply plugged it in and it worked no software needed.
Check your drivers from the Microsoft site that is usually an issue
If you want to record a regular facecam video as a recording, just use your cameras video mode. It is free, it has the best quality and its super easy! Just edit it on top of your gameplay or display, and you are PewDiePie! Floor gang!
And I definitely recommend DroidCam Pro X for Zoom meetings, it's super cheap too. I personally take my online classes with it and I have the best quality 😎. This is very useful video by the way, more people should know about this.
Sir, I have a question. I tried using Droid cam and recorded video in obs. The mic I used were boya by m1 and blue yeti. But in both cases, the audio and video were not in sync. Audio came before video. Can you help me regarding this?
@@kripashankar9858 I had the exact same problem! I don't know any fix to this. DroidCam was mainly made and works best for video call meetings. I really think the best option for you is to buy a webcam.lel. Or do what I do and shoot normal video with your phone and then sync the audio in editing yourself. Sorry I couldn't help you but it sucks!
@@SeriousGuy Thanks for a prompt reply and it's ok if you can't provide a solution as I did a lot of research on Google for a whole night but got no concrete solution. Anyway, thanks again.
Well I can see the video part of droidcam on my screen but not able to use it as webcam. I want to give a certificate online which requires webcam and my browser is not able to detect my camera.
How can I make it work?
@@AshishKumar-nq8fv I'm sorry to hear that but I have never run into that problem before myself so I can't help you. Maybe try Googling "DroidCam not recognized as webcam browser"? I'm really sorry but I'm not a specialist for this app LOL. Good luck!
but you shouldnt forget that using your phone as a cam drains its battery, boils it up, which can defitinely damage it in the long run, mine was burning after a one-hour session.
Definitely! I experienced the same issues.
I'm using a Sony Alpha A6000 with an Elgato cam link instead of a web Cam. The quality of the video is far better than any webcam I've seen. The ability to use any of the e series Sony lenses is another bonus.
That's definitely the way to go. Even a top of the line webcam can't compete with a low end mirrorless or DSLR.
Also if you own Canon camera they have app now to allow you to use obs, and google meet. Example like the m50
This applies to DSLR and point and shoot Canon cameras, right?
@@IceCeeTV The list of officially supported cameras are on this page. www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility/
Some people have reported that some unlisted cameras work with this utility as well, but I would consider these other cameras un-supported.
@@LowDoughTech The EOS Rebel T5i isn't listed but I can confirm that it works. We've been live streaming our 2-hour podcast with it for the last two or three weeks with no issues.
@@stupid5pin Awesome!
Thankkkk so much. Saved my life yesterday. Had a zoom meeting and have not find the right camera or the pocket to buy it.
Right on! That's why I make these videos! :)
Some of the budget action cams have more functionality than the GoPros. For example, the Gitup Git2 has a USB video mode built right in, no pfaffing around.
It’s like 4 years old
i've been wondering for a while now whether it was, "faffing" or "phaffing", as i always like to use the correct, technical terminology ...
@@sixto5752 exactly my point.
Wow thank you brother. You have saved my day tbh.. My laptop camera died on me. This is a quick alternative and also a permanent solution for some others. Appreciate it..
i paid $60 for my c920 years ago. i'm upset that i ever sold it
well, currently I use my phone as webcam using IPWebcam.... I do not live in the USA, I live in Brazil and things here are absurdly expensive, nor does it pay to buy..... it was a good video my bro
just buy Camera and capture card or just instal camera app to emulate webcam on our phone like in the video
Capture card? Explain!
Bought a GoPro Hero 4 Black with the extension/mount kit in 2015 and it was over $450 but now know that I could have gotten just the Hero 3 for way cheaper. Don't have the GoPro anymore as a "friend" stole it. Now Walmart sells them for much less.
I knew I should've bought a webcam a month or two ago
iVCam app is excellent! Buy the app download the companion software to laptop, and bam!! Done. Using the phone’s cable, the resolution is great. Latency is minimal to non-visible! 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is great advice! Thank you, it is a very HQ camera and I might just pay for the software too.
Jawad Rafiq You’re very welcome! It was worth every penny! I use it all the time. I tested it and compared to my laptop cam (and my guest’s incoming video too where they use a webcam). It is extremely good quality using an iPhone and a light! I also use a lav mic and only one earphone of a small headset. 👍
I purchased two Brio Webcams prior to pandemic (Oct 2019) and sold both for double the price on eBay. Yeah these prices are OVER inflated!
Glad to hear you made some money!
You are part of the problem
@@triipz-kronixyt6285 the problem is the demand not the offer.
If some rich-ass kid wants to twitch... he'll overbid you for the last cam on the shelf.
That's life, that's economics.
And who needs webcam, anyway, these days? Pay a ton just to have it covered with a piece of tape or bandaid? :))
Especially where we can buy 2nd hand GoPro for nothing on eBay! The hell with Webcams which are actually crappy to no techno all... 30 to 50 max. Good comprehensive video - appreciated!
Use your smartphone instead. Almost everybody has it, unlike GoPro.
rzl smartphone overheats, reduced the longevity of the phone, out of sync, looks like shit and you just lost the function of your phone while streaming. Use GoPro or another type of camera.
@@qigong1001 For sure there will be some tradeoff. But first, you have to know the right ways to mitigate the quality issues which you had mention before. Secondly, nowadays people, in general, take pictures using their smartphones and don't use or buy a camera anymore. Thirdly as I had said before not everybody has a GoPro. If they don't have or use a camera or a GoPro then they should buy a webcam instead.
The benefit of dedicated web cameras is they are plug and play. Considering, the likelihood of restrictions on installing software on corporate computers other options for many will be limited or require a cooperative IT Dept.
In that case that a corporation requires a webcam to get work done, I would demand that the corporation provide the webcam. Problem solved.
If I’m spending 200 plus on a webcam. I would rather spend the extra 100 on top and get a real mirror less camera
Great vid, I just brought a webcam literally 2days ago off amazon and literally about to return it as I watch ya vid😂. I got 2 gopros thats how I shoot my RUclips vids. I didn't even think about using it to do reaction vids. I appreciate the help. You got a new sub💯💯
Now you've got me thinking about what kind of shots I could get with a GoPro 🤔
You can get very creative on the cheap with a GoPro and pvc. There is an old school RUclipsr named Paco Warabi, he shows how to build a camera mount for PVC, and a lot of really creative ideas.
the only issue with using a smartphone for a webcam is that it overheats if you’re using it for more than a couple of hours and you would have to wait for it to cool down. this happens on an iphone. but it is fine for 30-40 minute convos for sure.
Lucky me, my cousan had an old webcam laying around he didn't need anymore. I would've had to pay a lot for a new one and wait for 2 months before it would arrive...
Right on! Free is always the best price!
Been using DroidCamX for almost 10 years now, decent quality & easy to set up. It's great to use as an IP Webcam like a surveillance or pet or nanny cam. Using via Bluetooth is laggy and the phone can get hot.
Great tutorial! How's the Canon EOS Webcam Utility going? Did a tutorial before, but haven't found a continuous power supply for my DSLRs. DroidCam X is Awesome! It allows you to transmit audio as well. BTW, Triple webcam review is coming up in an hour. I have sample footage of three webcams on the low end. Hope you enjoy it!
I don't actually have a Canon camera, I was just putting that info out there for people who do have one.
I use my phone and Droidcam and the quality is amazing. Way better and I already had the device
Problem with the droidcam: 4second delay on video because the router is slow
I've experienced that, too. It's why I use the USB/PC software option. I am still not a fan of using the phone as a webcam.
@@LowDoughTech You'll get good results using Iriun Webcam instead of Droidcam and it is free!
Yes I highly recommend that software too only problem I have my phone isn't reading when I use the USB only via wifi but the lag isn't so bad
@@LowDoughTech I do too, and still get a bad bad delay
I bought C920 Logitech from Aliexpress for $55 like a year ago!
And it works just good!
man this saved me lot of trouble and money. much appreciated!
same. Just tried this and gladly cancelled my order for a crappy webcam.Thanks!
I wouldn't use a gopro but I do think it's a great idea to use a real camera connected to the PC. The picture quality is so much better than you'll get with a webcam.
Thank u so much this helps so much i have been looking for a face cam for so long and they are all either to expensive or bad quality
Did you give it a try? Did it work?
Thank you sooo much for your advice!!! Im in the process of making a setup to stream live videogames and the prices of webcams are absolutely outrageous! Will definitely be going with the GoPro route!
It's a great option, because it's modular. If you upgrade to a DSLR or mirrorless camera later, you can still use the same capture card. I like a setup that can grow with me.
I just found a C920S at Target for 69.00!!!
Wow...maybe prices are headed back down
@@DreTrades The department stores have the normal retail prices, it's hit or miss if they have them.
Just go with manycam to use your phones as your webcams. Super smooth. You’ll be happy. Comes with desktop and mobile clients for all platforms
Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out!
Capture cards are being price gouged way worse. I'd recommend a cheap cannon or Sony camera using their utilities and OBS
I agree, I would rather spend that money on a *real* camera, and have a lot more real world functionality. When I had made this video, capture cards had not hit gouging prices yet, and the Canon webcam utility had not been released yet...this crazy world we live in, a month old video now has outdated info, haha.
Thanks for watching!
@@LowDoughTech Thanks for the video :) I want to stream from my Sony a7sii using OBS, because I need to include logos and other graphics. I looked for the Agptek capture card you mentioned, but I can´t find it...Someone recomended Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen 2, but it goes for $300 USD. Would yo go for it? Thank you, hope everything is well :)
There are cheaper solutions, but slightly riskier.
For example you can get a cheap 50 dollar gopro clone.
Problem with that is that a lot of them say they do 4K and stuff, but when you try using them as a webcam, you het a 720p max resolution.
The way to get around this is buying from a brand thats somewhat reputable like SJCam, there is the sjcam 4000 wich is real 1080p and you can use it as a webcam via USB.
You can also get them really cheap in sites like aliexpress.
I made a huge mistake tho, I bought one of the 4K ones for like 20 bucks and it was a total dissapointment, 720P 30 fps max for webcam. Sad.
Interesting that you say this...I just released this video today covering all of your points! :) ruclips.net/video/_GuIomq9CsA/видео.html
@@LowDoughTech oh lol, what a coincidence xD
Logitech C270 (720p webcam) are currently going for 30 bucks with shipping on target but 90 on amazon so yeah
Logitech C270 $25 / C310 $30 both are viable options. They record HD with built-in noise cancellation.
Do not install DroidXCam! It slows down your computer.
Yes it does i have used it before.
I did not experience any noticeable performance hits when I used it. But in reality, every program slows down your computer in one way or another. It's just a matter of do you want to trade off those resources for a free webcam or not.
I am not sure what I am missing here. I recently, because my PC camera went bad, bought a webcam for $49. I just needed something for doing Zoom sessions. Not being real savvy on these things I guess he is talking about something way more high end than what I bought. What I bought certainly is filling my needs at this point.
It appears that the capture cards are now being over priced as well. I found the capture card you were using and it is going for $129 on Amazon.
Oh wow. I had checked eBay 2 days ago and the going price was $60-70. That Agptek capture card is definitely not with $129.
Thanks for this content 👍🏼. Looking for a good inexpensive option to set up my daughter’s zoom camera. Learnt a few great things here today. Excellent 👍🏼😊🇦🇺📷
I couldn't see how to block ripoff sellers in ebay. Anyone know how? I don't want to look at extortionate sellers now, and I certainly don't want to support them once this is all over. Ideally I want to just block sellers I specify from my search results for all time.
I don't know if that's possible...it's an interesting idea, though!
Even now webcam prices are all over the place. Recently found this gopro hero 3+ for 40 dollars and this cheap 10 dollar capture card for camlink. Probably one of the best bang for buck i managed.
I agree! And that combo a lot more useful than a webcam!
You literally Saved me!
Yay! Paddy to the rescue! XD
I’ve been using my Zoom Q2n as a webcam and the picture is amazing and setup exactly the same way as you’ve done here, using OBS. Great video btw. 👍🏻
Use your Phone cam (as webcam, connecting to PC through USB).. its already with you.
...and saves money too!
You can press ALT and resize the webcam in OBS and it will be in crop mode. So just drag up to eliminate the advertisement and crop the screen.
LOL. Webcams stink. A used Sony HDR-CX handycam from 10-years ago (dozens of models) is abou7t $60 used. Stick that into the $1`5 capture card that you talk about in the future, and the result is superior to any webcam. I even switched out my Sony mirrorless cam for the HDR camcorder because it was superior at tracking a moving subject than the big bulky expensive camera. I think the pandemic has brought out a plot to get RUclipsrs to push Mirrorless and DSLR cams when they aren't necessary LOL.
Thanks for this video bro. I have been looking for a way to make my RUclips videos better.
I just found webcams for $16.
For the price of those web cams you could get a cheap used DSLR or SLR camera with a chinese $7 ebay cam link. Fuji xa5/ xt20 or the canon eos m200 for the cheap slr cameras that have clean hdmi out for a webcam. The may cost a little more but it's not just a webcam it's also a good camera and video cam outside of a webcam.
This guy gets it! Even if I had to spend a slight bit more, and get a real camera to use that isn't always tethered to my computer, that's the route I'd go!
There's still many very good inexpensive 1080p webcams on Amazon.
Links?
NoOOooO
Like what???
Falco: Personally, I prefer the eBay.
not for osx catalina....
Thanks for the great tech insight...I dont know why it never occurred to me, but decreasing frame rates does allow more light to hit the sensor. LOL. Seems obvious, but you learn new things every day. thanks.
It blew my mind when I learned that, too!
I cant believe people still buy webcams. I thought everyone moved over to digital slr or used the webcam built into the laptops.
many laptops don't have built in webcams. side effect of small bezels. and if you are doing this to twitch stream games most laptops are not up to the task. A $1000 dslr plus capture card plus space to actually set the thing up is not a realistic option unless you are a professional streamer / content creator. other options are slowly becoming available for digital camera's (canon just released some software that should cut out the need for capture cards although there are still some serious limitations with their webcam utility) but the odds of a casual user figuring it all out are slim. a webcam is plug and play and dramatically cheaper (even at these inflated prices) than using a dslr. if you go with off-brand products the price for a webcam can drop under $30 pretty easily. a gopro starts at $200 and still requires the capture card and mounting hardware. it is also super wide angle and will distort your face pretty badly. Great for POV shots heliboarding but not so good for closeups. So, it is still cheaper, easier, and faster to use a webcam. I own 3 gopros, a canon dslr, a fuji digital rangefinder, as well as 3 digital video cameras (2 sony and cheap chinese brand). I use a logitech webcam almost exclusively for content creation if i need a live feed to the computer. I use the sony video cameras when i need video but can add it in later in Premier. If your purpose is an occasional zoom meeting than a cheap webcam is fine. If you want to stream, then a slightly better webcam is fine. after all, you only need a small video feed of you in one corner or the other. Huge resolution is not needed and can actually be a hinderance if it slows your computer down trying to process it while streaming. a gopro does not save you any money and only adds complexity to the system. if you already own a gopro or a suitable digital camera with a live output (or a canon with the proprietary canon software and use windows and live in the U.S.) than those options may be easier. but if you are starting from scratch than a $25-$200 webcam is probably still the best option. my 2 cents.
We have a USB webcam for our desktop computer. Also, I have a few co-workers using desktop computers who had to be supplied with webcams for video conferences.
I’ve never paid $200 for a webcam; I own two Logitech C920 webcams and I love ‘em. I get what you’re saying though.
I thought all devices had cameras on them. I don’t know why people are wasting their money.
I actually really like the Droidcam solution, I use it constantly on my other RUclips channel and it works perfectly (until I get a phone call and the image freezes).
Thinking about getting a used Smartphone with a decent camera to primarily use as a webcam
Everyone take a shot when he says FIDDLING lol
Love it!
Hi, have a question so I have a gaming laptop which doesn’t have a camera. So my question is if I buy a webcam do you know if I could look at coins through that webcam?
I think your Idea is sound
The picture looks fantastic with the go pro.
Well done mate. Cheers Bruv.
Thanks for the video, it’s insane how you can’t simply get a web cam from a reputable company these days indeed. As for capture cards, unfortunately those are in high demand as well and experiencing the same phenomenon as Web cams, resellers jacking up the prices, leaving people like us with very limited options
I did a few follow up videos to this, here's a pretty good capture card on the cheap; ruclips.net/video/AVLLmaF4hk0/видео.html
And there's an alternative webcam solution(that is unfortunately currently sold out!) ruclips.net/video/_GuIomq9CsA/видео.html
Thanks for watching!
Low Dough Tech thanks for the recommendation and taking the time to reply back, highly appreciated?
Just got c920s for $119 last week. Needed it to take a proctored Red Hat Linux remote exam which required an external. No smart phones are allowed in your testing space.
Ah...that's a good point!
I LOVED your idea of the L-bracket and I could even use a clamp or other way or attaching the L-bracket to other things (shelves, window sill) if need be. I'll experiment. But, I will use my smartphone
Glad it was helpful! I use L brackets for mounting my studio lighting, too.
There is no way I would pay the inflated prices at the moment. One webcam I purchased a few years ago, was sent with no drivers and the Chinese site you where sent to was not even finished.
I was in Walmart today picking up a few things, I saw a 1080P Logitech webcam on the shelf for $64. The market is beginning to stabilize again.
ivcam works really good too, it's on android and iPhone, me and my brother have been using it for a while now and it works really good, the quality is great and there have been no issues. You just download the app and the thing on your computer and connect through wifi, doesnt even need to be plugged in.
Personaly I use droidcam for a long time instead webcam.Love it
Yeah, I would do this, but like, my teachers will throw a nutty at me if they find out that I'm not actually using my school-issued chromebook, but instead just using my rig and just mirroring my chomebook tabs to make it look like I'm working on there, found a pretty highly reviewed and well liked cheap 1080p webcam so I'll fold in since it's only $21 rn.
This tutorial is amazing.. Very precise and clear.. Thanks so,much
2:46 To be fair the faulty is Microsoft, it's their OS which want that, it's not the app's developer. On Linux (Ubuntu and MX Linux) after installation and/or config to HD you can use it without rebooting ;)
In all cases, very nice video, big thumb up as it was useful, thank you.