Best web cam for recording?

Question

Ok so I have a logitech webcam not sure of the model but I have been trying to make some videos for You tube but if I decide to make one I have bad glare plus it lags like really bad like half second worth I wanted to know what would be a good webcam brands

Answer 1

Well, webcams are made of different technologies, mainly 2 types:CCD or CMOS. These are the type of sensors used to detect color info and light.

CCD are the norm for better image quality like digital cameras the higher the MP(megapixels) the better. CMOS, on the other hand have to be high quality(more money) in order to render a better picture.

I believe Logitech uses CCD if you got one of the USB 5000 and up models. But the lag can also be caused by the fact that you are using a port that is not USB 2.0 (hi-speed) or using some kind of hub(multiple usb splitter box). You must use the main USB ports located in the back of the computer(if it is a desktop) and connect the camera directly to one of them.

Also, make sure when you select the video mode, make sure it is set to VGA, to get 30FPS. And don't worry if the screen is smaller than usual, that's normal for VGA and 30fps setting, it will be enlarged on Youtube. Now, the lighting is very important, if you are going to make clear videos you must use Fluorescent lighting, you know the bulbs that last for ever (green-friendly; it uses only a third of the power!).

Use a night table/desk lamp with a goose neck so you can direct the light where you need it and keep it there (usually towards the top of your head never towards the camera). Now the wattage of the fluorescent bulb has to be "100W" equivalent and "DAYLIGHT" or 5300K and higher(these are the 2 names used for the brightness level).

That's it. Good Luck!

Answer 2

webcams are generally set up to capture images at about 5 to 15 fps ... video is at 30 fps. That could explain the lag you are talking about.

The glare has to do with your lighting, not the camera.  If you keep the lighting away from the lens (they don't have lens shades like real cameras) and make the light as even as possible (about a 1:3 lighting ratio) you may have some good results.  But my guess is that you will find a webcam problematic as a camera for producing YouTube videos.

You may want to look into some of the new P&S cameras that are YouTube ready ... they cost under $150 in some cases.