Insta360 - Link

Something I don't see mentioned often is the Insta 360 Link. Hasn't gone wrong for me at all and it's versatile/fun, even when used as a webcam

I like how it looks personally, retains quality and fps no problem bright or not. I've turned off lights a few times during thunderstorms to get some cool illuminations lol

Blackmagic Microstudio G2 GoPros suck. Phones get their batteries destroyed. DSLRs overheat. Webcams in general are too limited utility. Insta Link 360 is a decent PTZ webcam tho.

cons are minimal, it is somewhat fragile due to it being PTZ, and the base id say is not of the best design, because it kinda sucks if you want to install the camera upside down. It requires its own app for controls, so i am not sure if this camera will work with linux (may be it can, i did not bother to check it yet) Other than that it is a great webcam. You can also use multiple of them for extra swag i also got one those stolen from me, kinda still upset about this :(

We used those on raves to film djs and dancerfloors, so i guess it is not THAT fragile. You may check Insta's static cams, they should be good. PTZ ones are REALY good.

High quality camera (I like the Insta Link 360), good lighting, camera slightly higher than you and looking slightly down (avoid the bad chin looks), and create a great background behind you (looks better and more natural than some virtual background).

The insta 360 Link is really really hard to beat. And if you have a physical whiteboard that you want to share, then I think the link is top of the food chain.

it actually works really good, this is the camera I use. Like pretty much all web cams, I'd turn off the auto focus and manually focus it though and manually adjust any of the other settings to your liking.

I use the instalink360 and it’s awesome. I think they have a newer version now and I’m not sure on the price point for that one. The camera has 4K, AI tracking and you can also flip it with the software so it’s vertical

https://www.amazon.com/insta360-Link-Noise-Canceling-Microphones-Specialized/dp/B0B826KS4B?ref_=ast_sto_dp I do see now that this one is higher than your budget. I apologize! I could have sworn I saw it down to like 140 at one point, but maybe I’m tripping. It is a very good camera though!

Insta360 Link and Obsbot Tiny2. The Link is better.

If you want an awesome cam for a little more check out the insta360 link or the link 2 can be got for not much more and has full pan , tilt and zoom does 4k well too

I think the 4k insta360 web cams look better and don't have to deal with crappy Corsair/elgato software. But mirror less would be a good choice if money isn't an issue.

I tend to use the Insta360 Link. I find it much more convenient and better.

If you want top quality and easy setup, these are solid options: Insta360 Link — great quality, clips on easily, has auto-tracking. Elgato Facecam Pro — sharp image, big sensor, simple plug-and-play. iContact Camera — excellent image, built for natural eye contact, quick to set up and take down. Since you already have good lighting, any of these will look great. All can be set up in under a minute and don’t need to stay permanently mounted.