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Hello! I was wondering if it would be possible to record videos or stream on my pc, but using my phone as a webcam. i have an iphone 12, and it is a much better quality camera than my webcam, so can i use it in obs, and can i see a preview of the video on my computer screen? thanks

I've been trying to find a way to use my camera (LUMIX DC VARIO) as a webcam and i was thinking of using a capture card to pass the output of my camera to my pc with OBS, but i don't want to buy a capture card without knowing if the "solution" i thought about works or not. ive heard that this camer does have over heating problems if used as a webcam too? i'm not sure but let me know if that could work of not. thanks!

Hello!!! I am looking to getting into streaming, vlogging, and various content creation. What I am needing help on is deciding between the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Edition (or the Action 4 creator edition) vs GoPro Hero 12 Creator Edition. Main reason I went with these options is the ability to use it as not only a webcam but the ease of taking it on the go, along with the extras that come with the creator editions. Ideally I would want a camera for streaming and then one for just making videos but in the mean time i can do with having just one camera for both. I am open to other options as well so any advice or information is certainly welcomed as well! DJI OSMO Pocket 3 https://store.dji.com/product/osmo-pocket-3?from=store_homepage&vid=153321 GoPro Hero 12 https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/hero12-black-creator-edition/CHDFB-121-master.html

I'm looking for a webcam that is budget-conscious (for me that's under 40USD) and that has at least the following features: 1080p 30fps Autofocus Good microphone(s) Secure stand Privacy shutter USB-A Good image quality overall Not big in size Known brand FOV of 78 degrees OPTIONAL (but would be great if it had it): Windows Hello support 60fps Adjustable FOV if higher than 78 degrees Ring light Has anyone got recommendations?

Hey friends, I'm new here so please direct me to the right channels if this isn't it. I could use some help with my ACER NITRO AN517-55. Essentially, the title says it all. First, about my setup: ACER NITRO AN517-55 Processor 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12500H 3.10 GHz GPU NVIDIA RTX3060 Installed RAM 32,0 GB (31,7 GB usable) System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Edition Windows 11 Home Single Language Version 22H2 Installed on ‎2023/‎06/‎15 OS build 22621.2070 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22659.1000.0 Everytime I connect an external video imaging device via USB to the laptop. ALL the audio I/O disappear from windows and Audio cuts out. Currently, this has only happened with the two cameras I own; the Logitech c920s the Microsoft Kinect V2 (the SDK for this is installed, I've had no trouble with it on the other laptops I've used it with.) This Audio I/O issue affects any and all connected audio devices wired or wireless. All onboard, Bluetooth audio, and external soundcards cease to function once the external camera is plugged in. The cameras themselves are unaffected as far as video is concerned, but their onboard microphones are also unusable. I've tried the following fixes: Downloading and reinstalling audio drivers from ACER Removing and Rescanning connected audio devices in device manager. Uninstalling all new programs installed since the issue was detected. Nothing has worked apart from unplugging the cameras. That being said; the Quick volume settings taskbar also bug out quite a bit even when none of the cameras are connected. audio sources appear and disappear from that part of the UI at their convenience. I usually have to open the sound system settings to switch between outputs even when they are functional and available. I'd meant to use this laptop for some Live AV/VJ work and audio prodduction. For reasons I cannot avoid, it had to be windows. Could use some advice on whether this is an ACER issue or something else as I need both Video In and Audio I/O for my AV work. I use windows almost exclusively with these same devices and haven't had an issue with my earlier Maingear Element or LENOVO laptops. Please let me know if other information I might provide could help. I came here because the LTT channels always seem to steer me right. P.S. Attached is a rough video from my phone shoeing the issue in real time. VN20230731_185117.mp4

Light, camera, action! But how to use the light? Hiya! I work from home full time, and unfortunately spend a lot of time in calls. While the vast majority of the people I have calls with won't expect or care for a "good quality image" - I do! I take pride in simple things like that, and have tried to have a good setup going on for a while now. I just can't seem to get the lighting tuned in right. It looks 'ok' these days, but the recent LTT video of youtuber pc setups made me question my lighting positions/usage (specifically when someone was called out for having a Key light aimed at the wall). I'm hoping that someone might have some good tips for me, as my google-fu has failed me so far. So this is what I'm working with in my office. - Small room / positioned myself in the corner. - Window just to the left of me and just above me. - Elgato lighting strip around desk (mostly for show :D) - Elgato keylight aimed at wall - Logitech C920 camera If I aim the elgato keylight at me I generally find it too bright to comfortably look at my screen/camera, even if the brightness is dropped down, perhaps it's just in the wrong place and should not be in front of me? I know the camera is pretty basic, but it is what I have. I certainly could upgrade if there is something out that that would be sure to fix it all. I'm not a streamer, just like nice things and do my job efficiently (hence the setup/tools). I keep the blinds closed when I am on camera as the non-natural lighting (fixed light form keylight) generally makes a big difference to not make me look like an alien. Picture for reference: Camera at the top of my monitor. Elgato Keylight in the middle at the back, aimed up (as I thought that worked best) Windows to the side and above me. Not relevant but in case people are wondering - I just got into VR with a Quest2 - so have that cable dangling there for the Link cable. I could have unhooked them to tidy them away - but did not. /shrug - Bed in my office? Madness! - Yes it is. Spare bed in case we have visitors, flipped it sideways (used ratchet straps on the mattress to prevent it from falling down) to a bit more space. Am going to build a fold-away bed on the wall there. - Waifu's!?. Yes. WFH perk, they keep my anger at bay and sanity at a reasonable level in my line of work. - 4 monitors? Yeah, I love it. have all 4 connected to work pc, can't imagine having less real estate space for everything. Only the 2 main (curved) monitors are connected to my home pc. 1 set of peripherals, go through a USB hub and USB switch. - That monitor arm there looks a bit tilted... Yes it does! Not a weight thing, a "DOH!!" thing. They are drilled into a frame I made, I derped and did not check if it was level before drilling it. Will fix that at some point, it just looks wrong (but is fine) - Nice chair! Thanks, getting a bit old unfortunately, it's wearing.

Hi I bought a logi c270 as a webcam today but I remembered I had an old camera collecting dust and thought about using it as a webcam. Its main purpose would just be for facecam if im streaming for friends or video chat so im not bothered about 4k 60 or anything like that. As far as I could tell i can record (maybe only for pictures) up to 1080p not sure what framerate but im guessing it would be 30 as its a pretty old camera. I found these online from what i researched and would order them if they are good or if anyone here can let me know if its the wrong items. hdmi to USB https://www.amazon.com/Capture-Streaming-Broadcasting-Conference-Teaching/dp/B09FLN63B3/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=usb+video+capture+card&qid=1683759763&sprefix=usb+video+%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-5 Mini hdmi to HDMI https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-Mini-HDMI-Adapter-Cable/dp/B014I8UEGY/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=mini+hdmi+to+hdmi&qid=1683759723&sprefix=mini+hdmi+%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-5 I would also get this stand as i just need it to hold up the camera and maybe tilt and nothing fancy it was the cheapest i saw https://www.amazon.com/Ballhead-Adjustable-Removable-Streaming-Recording/dp/B09YTM6L4R/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?keywords=camera%2Bstand%2Bfor%2Bdesk&qid=1683759503&sr=8-17-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFNSzIySkU2RkwwRlMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyODcyODE4UEhDOU5QTlpNOE4mZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMTAwMDYyODNMSDhOSE1FR0FZM0Mmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1 thanks for help and any info edit: I just realized i could possibly go Mini HDMI to usb directly? would that work?

I was looking for a way to use your phone as a webcam but all of the ways are wireless so they have allot of latency ,So is there a way to use phone as a webcam with a wired connection?

The camera doesn't show up in the device manager. I've tried installing the newest drivers. A fresh windows install would probably help, but I have information that I can't move anywhere so it would be my last resort. The laptop is a dell latitude e6410.

is the Logitech BRIO Ultra HD Pro good? or are there some better 4k 30fps webcams out there?

I recently did a fresh install for my pc, loosing what drivers i used to have. My webcam worked fine before this, as i found a driver for this old webcam [ Creative webcam VF0680 ] Now how ever, i cant for the -LIFE- of me find a valid place to get this driver. Im in quarenteene so i would like to do a video chat with my family for xmas dinner, time is running out and im hoping any one here can be helpful. Ive spent probably 2 hours but most places i get to is maleware. Specs if relevant: Windows 10 64bit I5 9600k 1070ti 16gb's of ram

Hello all! Does anyone have a personal recommendation for a Windows Hello webcam? The camera performance doesn't need to be stellar, but I don't want a potato either. I do take on camera meetings regularly. I've gone through the quite a few top 10 list of Windows Hello Cams, but would like to hear from folks out there that have some legitimate experience for and against. Thank you!

In the latest video about upgrading your streaming setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HwGt9bcKZk&t=454s Linus mentions that you cannot use a canon rebel as a webcam because the hdmi port does not provide clean output. This is true, however; Canon somewhat recently introduced the EOS Webcam Utility: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility/ which allows you to use rebels and many other canon cameras as a webcam via USB. Thank you for coming to my ted talk

Yo My Logitech Streamcam has a quite low fps, near like 15 max. How do i fix it? Have been searching on google for a small amount of time, and didn't came to a solution

I have a logitech streamcam as a webcam for my computer. I am trying to set it up to get the best quality I can out of it for work conferencing and maybe one day streaming. I believe I have my lights set the way I want but the camera is doing something that I need help figuring out. with my lights on the image seems really bright (colors are good) but if I put my hand up between me and the camera the brightness goes down (I want this image from it) can anyone tell me what may be causing the change in brightness on the camera from just my hand going up (hand is not blocking my face from the light source). Any insight or help is appreciated!

I am using lenovo G500 laptop with win 10 OS , the webcam is not working, I've tried installation of win 10 webcam drivers from lenovo official site and Microsoft store apps, While opening camera app getting error webcam not attached Error Code "0XA00F4244.

Hi guys, i would like to buy a webcam for my online classes. my monitor is a frameless thin monitor. is it safe to clip the webcam to my monitor? i dont have a tripod thats why im planning to just clip it to the monitor.

I recently switched PCs, and now my Logitech C920 webcam is behaving oddly. Using OBS for testing, the camera works reliably at 720p @ 25 fps, but when I set it to the normal 30 fps it drops to a few fps and stutters and lags. Totally unusable. At 1080, regardless of frame rate, it just freezes. At all times the system resources are barely utilized, and I confirmed the various USB ports I tried all work fine. The installed webcam driver is the generic Microsoft driver. (Note: It's not just OBS, the same problems are present in Zoom and Logitech's own Capture software) The camera works fine on another PC I have in the house, even at 1080p@30fps; both PCs are of similar specs and are both on the latest update of Windows. Attached is a very ugly video of a very tired me showing the problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated, this has been a frustrating day of futile troubleshooting. obs_25-vs-30-fps.mp4

I got a Canon Powershot SX620 HS for Christmas this year and I can't quite figure out the cheapest way to connect it to my PC as a webcam. I've tried via Micro USB and the camera doesn't seem to want to put a video output via that cable. It also has a micro hdmi port that I haven't tried since I don't have a micro hdmi cable. Any insight would be helpful, thank you.

Hello everyone! I've recently got a logitech c920 and I see that video has some micro stutters and it's really annoying. I've looked everywhere and I still haven't found anything similar to my problem. This is a video showcasing my problem. My pc specs are CPU: Ryzen 7 1700 GPU: RX Vega 56 MOBO: B450 AORUS ELITE RAM:Corsair Vengeance 16gb 3000mhz If anyone knows a solution please help! I really need it. TEST.mkv

Hello everyone. Whenever i launch any online game(valorant,cod warzone), my webcam light turns on automatically. It turns of when i exit these games. It doesn't happen with single player games(witcher 3, jedi fallen order). My webcam is logitech c170. Can you guys help me with this issue? Thanks.

So recently I bought a USB webcam which was working for a month or two, but the it started to start turning of and on. After that I sent the camera on service to get it checked out because i thought it was the cameras fault, but a month later began to do the same (it started connecting and disconnecting the sound). I found that it happens more often when I join a call like Microsoft teams and discord or I start using my keyboard. I have checked off all the power saving for the usb off but it still does this. I have all my stuff connected to the usbs in the motherboard at the back. My motherboard is MSI b450 tomahawk max. my PSU is Be quiet! system power 9 600w 80Plus bronze ATX Powersupply. oh and btw both my headphones and camera are Like a few months old.

Is it possible to video call or use Skype on tv with webcam ?

I'm currently using my Android phone as a webcam via Driodcam, but I wanna get a proper webcam for my PC since my phone's camera is fairy close to a potato in terms of quality, and I also wanna use Nvidia Broadcast to remove the background that is my messy room for when I'm in my online classes and it doesn't work with Droidcam. So, are there any recommendations for a good webcam that is at most $50?

Logitech HD Webcam C270 LOGITECH's own website seems to be no help at all. They seem to only offer firmware and software for cameras bought recently. I've tried the Logitech HD Webcam C270 in VLC as a capture device and no image appears. Can someone tell me of other software that I can try to see if this Logitech HD Webcam C270 works? Or some troubleshooting, or just a clue? Thanks yaw