I've done a couple of follow up videos to this, which, in my humble opinion, are better options. You can see them here: th-cam.com/video/_GuIomq9CsA/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/AVLLmaF4hk0/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/GVW1NrnHglI/w-d-xo.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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
@@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.
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.
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 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. th-cam.com/video/_GuIomq9CsA/w-d-xo.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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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
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. : )
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 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.
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!
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.
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 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.
Thanks for the great content. If your Galaxy phone is overheating, remove the protective cover from it in advance. That should assuage the total heat produced.
A friend of mine gave me that tip about when charging from one of those disc chargers- the ones you lay your phone on to charge. He's totally correct about that. I noticed that with the case on, it got much warmer than when I removed it, then charged.
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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 👍🏼😊🇦🇺📷
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'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.
You can get very creative on the cheap with a GoPro and pvc. There is an old school TH-camr named Paco Warabi, he shows how to build a camera mount for PVC, and a lot of really creative ideas.
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 TH-cam vids. I didn't even think about using it to do reaction vids. I appreciate the help. You got a new sub💯💯
Cell phones do a fairly good job, so check out Newtek's NDI apps. These use the phone's camera and transmits via wifi, it's free, and Newtek also has an array of tools to make it one of the most flexible solutions - and it's not that complicated to setup.
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...
Your video came on a good time; Was looking for an HD webcam, but everything is sold out (Apart from the el-cheapo Chinese stuff ones) Oddly enough I did bought the same AGPtek capture device. But an investment into a GoPro 8 for $381,66 is a little bit steep don't you think? I will try the phone option. And maybe my OSMO handheld gimble video device. (With a mini HDMI output)
@@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? :))
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.
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 :)
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.
Um...let me do some testing and get back to you when I'm in front of my computer. I should have an answer for you by tomorrow. I think it can, I just like to confirm these things.
It indeed does. I should have known without checking, because this is the same capture card that I use to capture output from PCs/Raspberry Pis, etc. So, yeah, I'm looking at a 60 FPS/1080 capture in OBS as I type this.
Great video, very useful and easy to follow. Sound is also crystal and clear, which microphone are you using? Do you have an equivalent video for USB microphones? Thanks
The mic is a Boya BY-M1. As far as USB equivalent, yes and no...sort of...when I do voiceovers at my PC, I run the same mic into a Syba USB audio adapter, because the on-board mic port for my PC is terrible. Here are links to both products. www.ebay.com/p/18031753565?iid=264737954318&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=264737954318&targetid=883071789526&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1023563&poi=&campaignid=9344508364&mkgroupid=96003368313&rlsatarget=pla-883071789526&abcId=1139336&merchantid=6296724&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpPv6lNTM6QIVAtvACh1ljgatEAQYASABEgLblPD_BwE www.walmart.com/ip/SYBA-external-USB-Stereo-Sound-Adapter/212486031?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101001360
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 don't personally own a Hero 3, but if it has an HDMI out port, and can do clean HDMI, it should work. You can test it on a TV to see if it works before spending money on a capture card.
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.
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 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.
This is nice but for some lower end computer's it hogs up the cpu over wifi. I honestly would recommend getting a ps3 webcam at your local game stop or game city.
I just got Epoccam last night and it looks great (if you have pro version) and I am only using an iPhone 6 - My biggest complain though is the off center nature of the phone camera..and it's hard to get it adjusted where it looks like it's actually centered on you. Also if you don't have a solid stand getting it lined p in the same position every time is near impossible (especially if you have a backdrop you need to be shot the same way every time.
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.
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 TH-cam 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
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 TH-camrs to push Mirrorless and DSLR cams when they aren't necessary LOL.
I used dashcam as a camera in OBS,($20 and$5 dashcams) 1 your drone app mistakes were once obs recognize your camera, you need to highlight the camera source then click on the properties setting (it next to the remove button, then click on the Properties button, then click on the configure video button that where you make any adjustment for the camera. I hope that I have helped you out. "corruption czar"
It's because I had two instances of OBS open, and the cameras were locked to the first instance. The cameras were showing up fine there, but OBS can't record an instance of itself without creating the tunnel vision effect.
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 know nothing about OBS and from my research I don't think I want to dig into that. My Mac laptop camera works great but I think a bulb blew because now all my videos are extremely dark. I was in the market for a webcam to replace this but I will look into the gopro now also. If I can use it without OBS I will . Thanks for the info friend!
OBS and webcam - this bug longs several months, it doesn't matter if it is virtual or directly connected webcam. many times I have to unplug and plug it back or restart several times OBS or create a new scene.
Thanks for the vid. Very useful! Which capture card is best at the cheapest price to use my Canon c100 mkii as a webcam. I need it for a zoom conversation but I need it to be HD quality as the call will be broadcast on Television. Im hearing that alot of the capture cards drop down the picture quality. What was the picture quality that you got on your go pro out of interest? was that 1080?
Yeah, I got 1080, I have a follow up video on capture cards here; I actually recommend the cheapest one on the list. th-cam.com/video/AVLLmaF4hk0/w-d-xo.html Do NOT use the red capture card that I used in this video. This generic El Cheapo is way better. amzn.to/30u7OPL
@@LowDoughTech Thank you thank you thank you!! I was about to buy that AGPTek one and then I watched this. I'm in the Uk so was unable to use your link. Whilst I was looking I found this one which uses a 3.0 port, which i'm told will make for faster speeds. Hopefully the brand is good. But if not at least I didnt break the bank! AlsoJust subscribed! www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08BC7D5Z7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I used droidcam for some time but I prefer iVcam. Has higher res in free version and only a small watermark will get in the way but for me. no big deal.
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.
I already have that go pro. So if I got the capture card, I’ll need to buy the cable too. But can I stream this with streamyard or TH-cam’s live stream? Or do I have to use the one studio software? Great video and you may have saved me the headache of going through the web c rabbit hole
If you have the cable and GoPro, it will act exactly like a webcam, so if Streamyard and TH-cam will accept a webcam as a source, it will work. I don't know how streaming to either of those platforms directly work, I've always done TH-cam streams through OBS Studio.
I've done a couple of follow up videos to this, which, in my humble opinion, are better options. You can see them here:
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th-cam.com/video/AVLLmaF4hk0/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/GVW1NrnHglI/w-d-xo.html
Can a GoPro hero 8 work as well?
Thank you. Using a phone as a webcam causes audio lag in my experience.
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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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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.
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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?
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@@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.
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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'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!
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!
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 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!
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
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 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. th-cam.com/video/_GuIomq9CsA/w-d-xo.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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
Thanks for this video bro. I have been looking for a way to make my TH-cam videos better.
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
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 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.
Thanks for the great content. If your Galaxy phone is overheating, remove the protective cover from it in advance. That should assuage the total heat produced.
Good tip!
A friend of mine gave me that tip about when charging from one of those disc chargers- the ones you lay your phone on to charge. He's totally correct about that. I noticed that with the case on, it got much warmer than when I removed it, then charged.
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.
Needed a camera in a pinch and didn't have access to my old one. Saved me 80 dollars - thanks mate!
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?
Logitech C270 $25 / C310 $30 both are viable options. They record HD with built-in noise cancellation.
just buy Camera and capture card or just instal camera app to emulate webcam on our phone like in the video
Capture card? Explain!
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!
Logitech C270 (720p webcam) are currently going for 30 bucks with shipping on target but 90 on amazon so yeah
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 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.
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 👍🏼😊🇦🇺📷
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!
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 paid $60 for my c920 years ago. i'm upset that i ever sold it
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.
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 TH-camr named Paco Warabi, he shows how to build a camera mount for PVC, and a lot of really creative ideas.
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 TH-cam vids. I didn't even think about using it to do reaction vids. I appreciate the help. You got a new sub💯💯
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
Cell phones do a fairly good job, so check out Newtek's NDI apps. These use the phone's camera and transmits via wifi, it's free, and Newtek also has an array of tools to make it one of the most flexible solutions - and it's not that complicated to setup.
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?
You can also go to 1080p in DroidCam but it will use more processing power on both the PC and the phone so it's hidden by default.
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!
Your video came on a good time; Was looking for an HD webcam, but everything is sold out (Apart from the el-cheapo Chinese stuff ones) Oddly enough I did bought the same AGPtek capture device. But an investment into a GoPro 8 for $381,66 is a little bit steep don't you think? I will try the phone option. And maybe my OSMO handheld gimble video device. (With a mini HDMI output)
I bought my gopro used for $50.
@@LowDoughTech Wow.. That quite cheap. Gonna search also for a second hand one GoPro also. Thanks for the tip.
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? :))
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.
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 :)
I use my iPhone with camo studio and obs. it has amazing quality but doesn't work with green screen to remove backgrounds. thanks for the info😀
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 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!
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 havent checked the other 400+ comments but once you get it just crop out what you dont want with crop option using phone in first 2
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.
Simple and nice video sir for budget.. What is the cam link you use sir?
It's an AGPTEK capture card. You can find them on eBay from China for $60-$70.
@@LowDoughTech can it run on 1080p 60FPS sir?
Um...let me do some testing and get back to you when I'm in front of my computer. I should have an answer for you by tomorrow. I think it can, I just like to confirm these things.
@@LowDoughTech tq sir
It indeed does. I should have known without checking, because this is the same capture card that I use to capture output from PCs/Raspberry Pis, etc. So, yeah, I'm looking at a 60 FPS/1080 capture in OBS as I type this.
I knew I should've bought a webcam a month or two ago
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! :)
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
I bought C920 Logitech from Aliexpress for $55 like a year ago!
And it works just good!
You literally Saved me!
Yay! Paddy to the rescue! XD
Great video, very useful and easy to follow. Sound is also crystal and clear, which microphone are you using? Do you have an equivalent video for USB microphones? Thanks
The mic is a Boya BY-M1. As far as USB equivalent, yes and no...sort of...when I do voiceovers at my PC, I run the same mic into a Syba USB audio adapter, because the on-board mic port for my PC is terrible.
Here are links to both products.
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Many thanks. I've just subscribed your channel.
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.
Nice vid! Does the setup with the capture card work with a gopro hero 3 black?
I don't personally own a Hero 3, but if it has an HDMI out port, and can do clean HDMI, it should work. You can test it on a TV to see if it works before spending money on a capture card.
@@LowDoughTech thanks for the tip! I will try it!
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.
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 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!
This is nice but for some lower end computer's it hogs up the cpu over wifi. I honestly would recommend getting a ps3 webcam at your local game stop or game city.
That's a good suggestion!
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....
I just got Epoccam last night and it looks great (if you have pro version) and I am only using an iPhone 6 - My biggest complain though is the off center nature of the phone camera..and it's hard to get it adjusted where it looks like it's actually centered on you. Also if you don't have a solid stand getting it lined p in the same position every time is near impossible (especially if you have a backdrop you need to be shot the same way every time.
Use your Phone cam (as webcam, connecting to PC through USB).. its already with you.
...and saves money too!
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.
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 actually really like the Droidcam solution, I use it constantly on my other TH-cam 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!
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!
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 TH-camrs to push Mirrorless and DSLR cams when they aren't necessary LOL.
I used dashcam as a camera in OBS,($20 and$5 dashcams) 1 your drone app mistakes were once obs recognize your camera, you need to highlight the camera source then click on the properties setting (it next to the remove button, then click on the Properties button, then click on the configure video button that where you make any adjustment for the camera. I hope that I have helped you out. "corruption czar"
It's because I had two instances of OBS open, and the cameras were locked to the first instance. The cameras were showing up fine there, but OBS can't record an instance of itself without creating the tunnel vision effect.
I just found webcams for $16.
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 thought all devices had cameras on them. I don’t know why people are wasting their money.
I know nothing about OBS and from my research I don't think I want to dig into that. My Mac laptop camera works great but I think a bulb blew because now all my videos are extremely dark. I was in the market for a webcam to replace this but I will look into the gopro now also. If I can use it without OBS I will . Thanks for the info friend!
Yes, you don't need to use OBS to replace your webcam. I just used it for demonstration recording in this video.
OBS and webcam - this bug longs several months, it doesn't matter if it is virtual or directly connected webcam. many times I have to unplug and plug it back or restart several times OBS or create a new scene.
Thanks for the vid. Very useful! Which capture card is best at the cheapest price to use my Canon c100 mkii as a webcam. I need it for a zoom conversation but I need it to be HD quality as the call will be broadcast on Television. Im hearing that alot of the capture cards drop down the picture quality. What was the picture quality that you got on your go pro out of interest? was that 1080?
Yeah, I got 1080, I have a follow up video on capture cards here; I actually recommend the cheapest one on the list. th-cam.com/video/AVLLmaF4hk0/w-d-xo.html
Do NOT use the red capture card that I used in this video. This generic El Cheapo is way better. amzn.to/30u7OPL
@@LowDoughTech Thank you thank you thank you!! I was about to buy that AGPTek one and then I watched this. I'm in the Uk so was unable to use your link. Whilst I was looking I found this one which uses a 3.0 port, which i'm told will make for faster speeds. Hopefully the brand is good. But if not at least I didnt break the bank! AlsoJust subscribed! www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08BC7D5Z7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Excellent video. I did great with the WiFi option but I have trouble connecting my phone with USB on DroidCam. Do you know what might be wrong?
I used droidcam for some time but I prefer iVcam. Has higher res in free version and only a small watermark will get in the way but for me. no big deal.
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.
I already have that go pro. So if I got the capture card, I’ll need to buy the cable too. But can I stream this with streamyard or TH-cam’s live stream? Or do I have to use the one studio software? Great video and you may have saved me the headache of going through the web c rabbit hole
If you have the cable and GoPro, it will act exactly like a webcam, so if Streamyard and TH-cam will accept a webcam as a source, it will work. I don't know how streaming to either of those platforms directly work, I've always done TH-cam streams through OBS Studio.