High quality webcam wanted
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:17 am
Hi all,
Does anyone have advice on purchasing a new webcam that will work with my current Intel iMacPro, and hopefully work with my next AS machine (M2 or M3 chip)?
I am doing a lot of Zoom work for creative meetings and teaching (including larger classes). I'm realizing how not good the iMacPro cam is and want to upgrade for at least the short term
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I don't mind paying Ca. $200 for something that is good if it will hold me over until I can get my new computer, even better could be used with it, but the new computer purchase probably won't happen until spring-summer.
With my new set up I have no idea what monitors I would purchase (I currently have the 5K 27" iMacPro and an older Dell U2414H), but what ever they are I'm less interested monitors that have built-in cameras and speakers, and more interested in their image quality and ports offered. Ideally I'd continue using this new webcam and buy something wither without one or not worry/use what comes with it if this is better.
I have no experience with using a 3rd party cam in terms of what works with Mac, what comes with good software, what is easy to set up and use, and what has excellent image quality. I don't mind getting something that I will "grow into" should the tech get better (e.g. I gather Zoom doesn't handle 4K, but it might?)
My audio for all of this is running through my Rode NT1-A and my UltraLite MK4.
I was thinking of this: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Calling ... WWP79?th=1
A lot of sites list different brands or models as their best of so it's a bit confusing.
Thanks!
Joel
Does anyone have advice on purchasing a new webcam that will work with my current Intel iMacPro, and hopefully work with my next AS machine (M2 or M3 chip)?
I am doing a lot of Zoom work for creative meetings and teaching (including larger classes). I'm realizing how not good the iMacPro cam is and want to upgrade for at least the short term
.
I don't mind paying Ca. $200 for something that is good if it will hold me over until I can get my new computer, even better could be used with it, but the new computer purchase probably won't happen until spring-summer.
With my new set up I have no idea what monitors I would purchase (I currently have the 5K 27" iMacPro and an older Dell U2414H), but what ever they are I'm less interested monitors that have built-in cameras and speakers, and more interested in their image quality and ports offered. Ideally I'd continue using this new webcam and buy something wither without one or not worry/use what comes with it if this is better.
I have no experience with using a 3rd party cam in terms of what works with Mac, what comes with good software, what is easy to set up and use, and what has excellent image quality. I don't mind getting something that I will "grow into" should the tech get better (e.g. I gather Zoom doesn't handle 4K, but it might?)
My audio for all of this is running through my Rode NT1-A and my UltraLite MK4.
I was thinking of this: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Calling ... WWP79?th=1
A lot of sites list different brands or models as their best of so it's a bit confusing.
Thanks!
Joel