WTB: Webcam for webinar presenting

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Lizard1977

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#284438 22-Apr-2021 08:40

I'm looking for a webcam for a couple of webinars I will be presenting next month. I've had a look at Pricespy but don't know that I want to spend much for something that I may not use much after these webinars. But as I'll be a presenter I don't want a bargain basement camera that will be unreliable or poor quality. I figured a good compromise might be a webcam that a GZer doesn't use much anymore and wants to offload.

mgeek

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#2696528 22-Apr-2021 09:43

I don't have one to offer - but for infrequent use you might find just using a phone as a webcam does the trick:-
https://www.wired.com/story/use-your-phone-as-webcam/

premiumtouring

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#2696555 22-Apr-2021 10:42

Unsolicited advice: If you want to make a really good impression, please spend an equal amount on buying a quality microphone. It is 50% of your presentation and good, or great audio quality immediately delivers a "professional" feel to your audience. Setting up, testing and ensuring your audio recording quality is just as, if not more important than your camera and/or lighting combo.

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#2696898 23-Apr-2021 01:32

Depending on where you are, another option that would cover things from both an audio and video perspective might be to use a podcast/webinar/live streaming studio with facilities in place already. This is especially pertinent if it’s for work as your employer or the sponsor of the webinar may cover the cost.

I happen own such a studio in Auckland - happy to point you in the right direction in other cities if helpful.

Paul Spain
Founder: Gorilla Technology, NZ Tech Podcast

Lizard1977

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#2696932 23-Apr-2021 08:58

Thanks for all the responses. I tried out Camo from Reincubate software for the iPhone and it looks like a good option. I need to do a proper test over a live connection, which I will try and do this weekend, but I think this should do the job.

I have a headset which I used last year during lockdown for Teams calls, and the voice quality is pretty good so I think I will use that as my microphone option.