Logitech - C920

The Logi C270 is a really solid bet if you don't need full 1080p. However, given that you said you needed to record for presentations, you may want to splurge for the C920 depending on how important they are. Since this is for business, can your company provide you one or can you expense it? I wouldn't bother with the Ugreen as Fakespot claims a lot of fake reviews. The Yimona I'm entirely unfamiliar with, but Fakespot gave it an A rating for deception at least. I can personally say that Logitech products have always been a great value in my experience. My Logitech MMO mouse lasted me 12 years (I replaced it with the exact same), my keyboard 11 (still worked but I went to mechanical because it's easier to clean), and my webcam has been going at least 13 years now.

I just did this with my Logitech "C920 HD PRO" (model 960-000764 if you want to look it up) which is 1080p, 30fps. it works, but I cant really comment if its good or bad cause its the only camera I got. It definitely does the job; I watched [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcXP7SNRchw) video to get an idea of curves and then modified mine depending on what I wanted. Opentrack with Neuralnet tracker. I suppose if I wanted to upgrade, I'd get something that was 60fps. EDIT-Rereading this it doesnt seem like a glowing endorsement. I like it, you cant go wrong with it. I am hoping someone points us both in a better direction.

A webcam is a webcam, and most are trash. If you're not using your phone, a "decent" middle-ground webcam that you can use for other 1080p purposes is the Logitech C920x. [https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-C920x-Pro-HD-Webcam/dp/B085TFF7M1](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-C920x-Pro-HD-Webcam/dp/B085TFF7M1) $59.99 on Amazon. Might be cheaper on other sites, and Black Friday is right around the corner. They just need to see you, see your ID card, etc. 4k isn't doing anyone any favors, so even that one is overkill. Includes a microphone like most. The much more important buy happens after you get the camera. They need to see your monitor, your workstation (whatever computer you're using). Basically, proctors need to see: 1) Your screen 2) Your hands 3) Your keyboard all at the same time. Webcam type won't change that, it's all about the angle. The webcam I suggested can clip onto different surfaces, attaches to tripods and selfie sticks. I've even clipped it around a lamp while visiting family, or the back of a chair to point at me. Pretty versatile. If someone suggests a cheaper one, go for it. Just don't go "better" for exams.

I bought C920 3weeks ago it's perfect

I had the c920 prior and it always went out of focus. Recently bought this one and when it does go out of focus, it auto focuses so much better and faster than the other. I’m happy with it as a cost-effective option.

I use c920 for stream, no complaints visually but I always used a separate audio device

That looks just like the C920. I would say it is. As with all webcams, make sure you disable all the auto things like white balance, focus, etc. Especially if you're using a green screen. Also, bad lighting can make the image look much worse than it actually is.

I use the logi 1080 with nvidia broadcast and good lighting set up and looks great

Hahaha, under $50 you're stuck with the cheap crap that's going to look awful. The c920 is what I'd consider the bare minimum; it goes on sale for about $60-70 sometimes. Decent starts to come in around $100-150 and may give you 1080p60, and good starts in the $200 range... usually quality improvements and maybe 4K30. Past that you're going to a mirrorless/DSLR and capture card setup to get into 'great', anywhere from the mid three digits to well into four digits. All that said, any webcam is going to not be great. They generally use sensors a quarter the size of your pinky nail. Even with a TON of light, 'good' tends to be about where they top out, even for stuff like the Elgato Facecam Pro.

> will be streaming in 4K What, like to YouTube? Because you *absolutely* aren't going to be doing that on Twitch any time soon. They don't even allow enough bitrate for a proper 1080p60 stream, much less one with four times as many pixels per second. Yeah, not going to get even 4K30 for under $150 or so. Heck, you aren't even really going to get 1080p60 for that. There's the Logitech BRIO, but they're horrible basket-case shitgoblins; I have two on the shelf that I'll occasionally grab one and update its firmware and software just to see if they managed to fix it yet. So far no dice. $70 range you're looking at the gold-standard starter webcam, the Logitech c920/c922, if you can find one on sale. 1080p30 with decent image quality if your lighting setup is at least OK. *Do not* skimp on the lighting.

Logitech c920 is the gold-standard starter cam. Needs a lot of light, but can look quite good, even if the Logi software/firmware can be a pain in the butt. Of those two options, I'd go with the Elgato every time. A built-in light shouldn't be a deciding factor; it's not going to properly light you in any attractive way with a single point source. Investing in a decent three-point lighting setup isn't that expensive; three bowl-reflector worklights from your favorite home improvement store, some nice bright matched-temp high-CRI bulbs, and a pack of diffuser socks from Amazon should run you around $50 all-in. Great starting point.

Cheapest webcam I'd buy is the Logitech c920. Anything under $30 is just going to be absolute hot garbage, not worth wasting the money.

Logitech c920 is the gold-standard starter cam. 1080p30, decent quality if you give it enough light (and white-balance it!). To stress, make sure you have planned your lighting setup, and if you have not, spend a bit of time watching at least basic lighting-for-videography tutorials on YouTube. A decent 2 or 3-point lighting setup will make a major difference, even if it's just bowl-reflector worklights with high-CRI bulbs and cheap diffuser socks from Amazon. Stepping up from there on the cam goes to the realm of the Elgato Facecam series, in the $250 range. (Which also need good lighting to give best results.)

Brand names like the c920 are known performers. They have people who have actually used them, and deliver a known result point. The other three you have listed are no-names. The sensors may be crap; even if they technically output 1080p60, they may look like absolute hot garbage. The whitesheet spec is not the full story. What kind of optics do they use? What kind of dynamic range does the sensor provide? Is the gain amp clean, or cheap noisy trash? What kind of reliability and reproducibility do they bring to the table? Do they have a decent autofocus? How big is the actual sensor they use? --- I got fooled by the white-sheet on the Logitech Brio. Looks *amazing* on paper, the perfect camera that I'd always been hoping someone would make. I bought two, sight-unseen, when they first came out. They were (and still are) horrible basket-case shitgoblins. Sitting on my shelf, back in their boxes. Overheating, crashing, disconnecting, image corruption, and sometimes not even being recognized at all. And when they *did* work... the image quality was somehow *worse* that the c920 I'd bought them to replace. Looked like absolute fried ass. So yeah. Sometimes it's because something is known to work (reasonably well), and not just an optimized text string meant to lure people in.

Should be able to get that for under 1K. Modern-ish i5 or Ryzen 5. 16GB or more of RAM. nVidia 20-series or newer GPU, or AMD 9000-series (the earlier AMD cards had trash-tier hardware encoding no matter what settings you'd use, but the 9K series finally fixed it). $500-700 if you build it yourself, depending on parts. You can probably grab a 1080p60 monitor from Goodwill for around $10-30. Just look up the specs on your phone before you buy. Keyboard and mouse, RedDragon puts out decent cheap gear that should serve. Logitech c920. Used or new, shouldn't break the bank. Mic, Fifine is the general go-to for the low end. They're cheap, and generally don't make you want to stuff a screwdriver in your ear when you hear one. 2-3 bowl-reflector work lights from your local big-box store. Some high-CRI LED bulbs (97+ if you can). A pack of diffuser socks from Amazon. Maybe some stiff coat hanger wire if you want to make sure it won't touch the bulbs. You could probably splash out for a $15-20 'non-woven' (read: fiberglass fabric) greenscreen if you want that, and either nail it to the wall, or use a grommet tool, grommets, and some Command hooks to stick it there if you're in an apartment. Or build a frame for it out of PVC pipe from the big-box home improvement store. Cheap and cheerful. Really though, most of the recommendations from 2015 still apply, much less 2024. Except almost no one actually needs a 2PC setup these days, thanks to NVENC.

The c920 is the gold-standard starter camera. It should work well, and is far more cost-effective than the next step up (something like the Elgato Facecam Mk2 or Pro). Whether it's grainy will come down to how much light you give it; every camera works better with more light, and webcams have TINY sensors so need as much as you can give them for best results. I'd also grab a gray-card for calibrating your white balance... they're about five bucks, but solve so many issues instantly. DO turn off all the 'auto-adjustment' stuff and dial it in manually for best results. And yes, it's 1080p30, but you're on a budget and 1080p60 cameras that aren't scameras are in the $200-250 range, not the $50-70 range. Much less anything 4K (the Logitech BRIO is a horrible, awful, no-good POS; I own two of them, and feel I was cheated out of my money). On the mic side, I'd actually recommend spending a bit more if the money is there for a Shure SM58 (or 57) and an XLR to USB interface like the Behringer U-Phoria or Scarlett Solo. More expensive than a one-and-done USB mic, but with the potential for upgrading down the line that a USB AIO does not have. I also forgot headphones. If you have a pair, great. If not, I use a set of KZ-ATE IEMs. $14 on Amazon. Get a headphone extension cable, as the one they come with is very short. Absolutely amazing earbuds, best I've ever owned, and I'm including a $300 set of stage reference IEMs. If you want bigger cams, prepare to splash out. The ATH-m50 are a great pair of circumaurals, as are the BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro (make sure to get either the 32ohm or 80ohm version if you plan to plug into your PC directly, higher ohm ratings are mostly for studio use with possible line voltage safety issues, and not needed in a home environment).

At the $300 range I'd be looking at used DSLR cameras and an HDMI capture device. Most of them are going to be vastly superior to even the best webcams. At the lower end, the Logitech C920/C922 cameras are pretty good for the price.

Elgato Wave 3 (comes with some of the best free software for audio mixing which is very important. I wish it is the mic I would have got.) and the Logitech C920 (or C922) the are the best bang for your buck for MOST people. I got the HyperX quad cast and it is a great mic but it has a lot of problems that I would rather have the Wave 3 to be able to fix them easily. I'm not sure if they are in your budget but they should be.

Can confirm the Logitech C920/C920e

Ive used this one for years and its currently onsale on amazon.ca  https://a.co/d/i4yOgd6 But if youre looking for variety I wrote a blog post recently on several webcams: https://thegamingglitch.wordpress.com/2025/06/05/top-5-webcams-for-streamers-under-100-2025-edition/

I got a Logitech C920 HD Pro and am happy with it so far Lightning makes the difference in the setup. And also, how/where do you stream at 4k60fps?! On twitch, with the max bitrate of 8000kbps they set, you'll already get lucky if you have a 1080p60 clean enough to be enjoyable for viewers (I chose to stream a beautiful 936p60 instead of a blurry 1080p60)

I have a Logitech C920 PRO HD Webcam. Works out of the box.

With that budget I would recommend the Logitech C920/Pro.

I bought a Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam almost four years ago. It’s still going strong. I think it was just plug and play on my Mac out of the box, the quality is fine for the price

Vtubers gonna yell at me but I use a Logitech c920 pro and it's been just fine

Don’t know about resolution but overall clarity depends on the camera in like for like resolution situations. The official Nintendo camera is poor compared to say a Logitech C920 Pro HD (both are 1080p). The Logitech has much better looking visual.

Nintendo’s camera was very pixelated unless you’re up close to it compared to the Logitech one which was much better at resolving detail further away (like normal couch 2-3m distances away from TV). Not sure if the Logitech camera was doing some post processing onboard that the Nintendo cam just doesn’t do. Both have similar if not the same viewing field of views. I don’t have the Nintendo camera anymore as I ended up returning it.

The c920 I got from Amazon shows Chinese lettering. It goes blurry every so often, but it’s decent.

Depends on your budget. High end cameras and microphones almost cost more than good PC's do. Even the budget priced ones I've got cost $200 for me Ive got a budget cam that even after a decade is still considered the best at that price point Logitech C920. My microphone is workable but you need a boom arm for it which brings the price up for it. HyperX Solocast I noticed another one here has that. If I had my time over I'd have just gotten a Blue Yeti. Would totalled bout $40 more but from what I hear, much better quality

Depende kung san mo gagamitin. Streaming? Or pang general work video/conference call lang? Ok na yang pinost mo for the latter. If willing ka naman gumastos go with elgato facecam. I used the logi c922 and c920 before and they are alright. I believe there are newer brands, check out Harris Heller (Senpai Gaming) on youtube for reviews.

Logitech C920 Xiaomi 34” curved monitor

I guess it depends on how and where it would stand. Directly on your desk or something elevating it. Regardless, the defacto Logitech C920 for example has a standard thread for tripod attachment. Could mount on one behind the screen or wherever works.

Logitech c920 is great

I use an Anker Powerconf C200, it works great in low light and does 1080p/60. I only use some LED lights at around 40% brightness with mood lighting and my monitor brightness is set pretty low and my camera quality is great. I have a Logitech Litra Glow key light as well, but I rarely ever use it unless I'm really trying to light something up. Some of the Logitech cameras work fairly well in lower light too, like the C920, C720, and anything in the Brio line.

I have the Logitech C920 and the quality is fantastic. It's not "pro streamer with a $5000 Sony 1 million megapixel DSLR mounted on my desk" quality, but it's much better than what I see from my coworkers who just use their laptop cameras. The built in mic for the C920 is also really good. I've had several folks say I sound clear and at a good volume when we're on Zoom calls or Slack huddles.

Just curious, does Logitech's free software LogiTune work with your Brio? If you haven't tried that you might give it a shot - it gives you control of brightness, contrast, white balance, gain, and exposure. Otherwise I've used a Logitech C920 (with the LogiTune software) for years. 

I'm not sure it always makes that big a difference but doesn't hurt. You don't necessarily need a 4k one but you can pickup a 1080p Logitech c920 for like 50 quid which would be a big step up from the vast majority of laptop webcams. Combine that with good lighting (if you can't get good natural light use a cheap ring light) and the quality would be better than most.

Lightning is very very important!! Cannot emphasise how much it can change the quality, even an old c920 can perform well if you have enough lightning :) The one you showed is a good starter cam

Thank god the c920 works that's the one I was hoping would lol

I’ve been messing with the new webcam tracking too—Logitech C920/C922 seems to be the go-to for a reason. Decent FOV, solid tracking, and doesn’t break the bank. Just make sure it can hit 60fps if possible—feels way smoother. Heard mixed things about fancy cams like OBSBOT. Cool tech, but not sure VRChat plays nice with all that auto-framing yet.

Elgato Facecam Neo, Razer Kiyo, if you want a built-in light or Logitech c920 series. Take your pick, all for less $100 usd typically

I use an Elgato Key light and I find the Logitech C920 worse than my Macbook Pro built-in webcam!! I'm not using any additional filters or settings either. I figured it should be at least better than my built-in camera... Which should I return it for?

Look into the nexigo series, super affordable great quality, I personally have a nexigo N60 cam, it replaced the c920 cam I bought under advice and ended up hating. If you’d like a comparison my twitch name is the same as this username and my recent vods show me using both the nexigo N60 (facecam) + the c920 as my desk cam to see for yourself and make an informed decision (: best of luck on your cam journey!

I don't know all the technical aspects of it, but one of my friends bought one of those cheap "4k" webcams and it looked like dogshit. He returned it and got the c920 and it looks so much better.

i used to run 3 logitech c920 webcams (face, overhead and 3d printer view) but now i'm running dual anker c200 webcams on obs. here's an example of the stream quality with some diffused lighting. the ONLY reason i switched to the anker webcams is because for some reason, my computer just stopped being able to detect the webcams. it wasn't a webcam issue since they worked on other computers, so it was software-related. the anker webcams turned out to be great so i'm extremely satisfied with those over the logitech, just a little pricier ($20-30 extra for brand new over the cost of the c920 used). [https://www.instagram.com/p/DGdH1frKKEB/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DGdH1frKKEB/) https://preview.redd.it/3t8m44180bre1.png?width=580&format=png&auto=webp&s=71c5d229403c2d84c4222d0fa90b0ce5cf846a88

and if you were curious on the logitech c920 quality, here is what that setup looked like. don't worry about the background being blurry on the main camera. i disabled autofocus so that i could manually set the focus to the cards that i would hold up, which were closer to the camera. https://preview.redd.it/c9blaamn0bre1.png?width=587&format=png&auto=webp&s=2999eb07b733601ad96f57030cda8a76a630551e

I'll second this. c920 is king. If you want to upgrade - the wider angle lens of even a default DSLR lens is rather nice, but in the end that's a splurge.

I also use the logitech C920 for teaching online and haven't had any problems with it. Been using it for over 5 years now. Well worth the price, and that isn't very expensive.

I have a C920 but that’s intricately connected to my home office setup. I have a spare Logitech C270, which I will try tonight and report back.

Logitech C920 does a pretty good auto-focus. But ive had trouble with it picking the wrong thing to focus on occasionally. Havent tried using V4L2 to adjust it though. Anycubic has a decent usb webcam that’s designed to be a printer cam. Just a board and usb cable for $15… Haven’t tested it yet, but it just got here yesterday. Looks to be a simple manual focus camera module for cheap.

thank you sm! i got the logitech c920 and it was so much better. you literally saved me from missing my test. tysm again.

logitech c920. he said another one but i forgot sorry

I’ve used my phone and also use a Logitech C920. Both give very good image quality! Both I use on a tripod but would love to get a long arm to mount to the wall/board.

Very nice setup.do u need a powered usb hub to get the c920 working with the iPad?I’ve got the same webcam and wondered if I need to get one or not.although my iPad is lightning connection and I tried it with a adaptor but it said insufficient power to run it

I mean if youre only using a cam for keyboard/mouse/hands that cam would work just fine. U just need to have good lighting

Logitech C920 is good for a start webcam. I use a Logitech Brio 4k and OBSBot Tiny. If you can find those during a good sale, they are definitely worth it. Fps shouldn't matter. People will watch you for you and the content. If you see the Elgato facecam on sale under 100 at any point that's worth it I hear.

Honestly I've used Logitech webcams like the Brio 4k and C920. I actually use an OBSBot Tiny 1st gen and it's amazing for the price. You can use hand gestures and voice commands to intelligently change settings/move the device. I'm planning to get the Tiny 2 or and Air in the future since I've been loving OBSbot. Microphone wise, I use a Shure SM7b because It was on sale when I got it. The Beacn Mix is really nice & they have Beacn Audio Mixers like the Create and Mix which are awesome devices. I've used an audio technica AT something but it was ok. Elgato has some nice ones too!

I believe this was fixed with G Hub if you want to install yet another hardware management software. I believe this is also all saved per camara too (if you have multiple), haven't messed with it in a while with two though. With all that said, there's probably better options out there than a C920 these days unless you are getting a good deal on it.

G Hub has been holding my settings just fine as I was watching for it to reset the the last few days.

[Logitech C920 ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calidad_Precio/comments/1j8svlm/best_logitech_webcams_in_2025_top_picks_for_every/)is a solid pick. Super clear 1080p video, great autofocus, and works right out of the box. Perfect if you just need a reliable webcam for calls or streaming. Not gonna lie, [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calidad_Precio/comments/1j8svlm/best_logitech_webcams_in_2025_top_picks_for_every/) helped me decide when I was stuck between a few models. Definitely worth a read if you’re still on the fence!

“Best” I would say, something like a Sony FX3 with a 14mm G master lens and a AV.io 4K capture card. If you don’t want or need “the Best” then just get a Logitech C920, it’s perfectly serviceable.

I’ve owned Kiyo and C920. Not sure why everyone used to recommend C920, I like Kiyo way better.

Razer makes not so great products, I'd go with Logitech. I have the Logitech C920 as my back up camera.

I'd recommend a used Logitech c920 or c922 and then fix your lighting. If you need face tracking or bokeh or background removal there's Nvidia broadcast/effects sdk or facetracking obs plugins that work equally as well. You don't need 4k since most of your audience and platform of your choice probably only have 1080p viewing capabilities tbh. Then you could work your way up to more complicated setups.

Yes I noticed a difference - the YouTube video in the post gives you a glimpse, but the Logitech C930e was the clearest of the four I tried (although the C920 was close).

Late last week I shared a [video](https://youtu.be/ZqXMybyjFQM?si=UqioJFr1cPmbWkDA) that showcased the general compatibility of various USB webcams with the Nintendo Switch 2. After reviewing a lot of questions from the reddit thread and the YouTube comments, I thought it would be helpful to put together a deeper dive into the microphone / video quality of various webcams, including the Official Switch 2 Camera and the Hori Piranha Plant Camera. I also included the Logitech C930e, C920, C615, and the Razer Kiyo. Here's the link if you're interested in seeing it for yourself: [https://youtu.be/e2Z5nA02yjg](https://youtu.be/e2Z5nA02yjg) To summarize my findings, the Piranha Plant webcam was easily the worst of the bunch. And the Official Switch 2 camera seemed like the best - it was overall pretty clear and had a VERY wide angle lens compared to the rest. With that said, given the camera use-cases we see on the Switch 2 today, it's hard to justify a new purchase if you already have a decent webcam at home. The C930e and C920 were so close to the official camera that most people probably wouldn't notice. But if you have anything to share about your experience, would love to hear it in the comments! Finally, here's a link to the reddit post I made last week that includes a LOT of helpful comments from the community, detailing which cameras work / don't work: [https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1l3u56w/switch\_2\_usb\_webcam\_test\_results\_all\_four\_webcams/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1l3u56w/switch_2_usb_webcam_test_results_all_four_webcams/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

I love my c920. Great cam.

The c920 is just a classic standard all around fine webcam. But it is getting a bit old now and was release date back in 2012... Logitech have the c922 that can do 60fps in 1080p tho. Logitech Brio is a better webcam overall and can do 4k. Insta360 Link 2 is also there but is in a completely different price range.

Elgato Facecam - I set it up once and haven't messed with it since, the settings save on the camera, so even reinstalling Windows I didn't have to set it up again. I used Logitech C920 webcams before and fought with different programs to keep settings and had to use so many lights. Then the next day whatever I set it too would look like something else and I'd have to adjust it again.

I can hold my ID up to my 2013 laptop camera and read the details. I can't with my C920 or Elgato Facecam in the same room same lighting, plugged into the laptop. But the C920 and Elgato over all look better

(Edit to put this at top - I wouldn't recommend a Brio 100 (101?) because it is fixed-focus). I've had a Logitech C920 (lowest price looks to be around $60) for several years and it's never given trouble. Also a Logitech Brio 4k ($130). I've also tried no-name webcams and ended up with something that randomly disappears in the middle of meetings (this wasn't Fedora-specific). If it was me, I would go $10 over budget and get a C920 (the diffs between C920/C920e/C920X are minor and mostly what software is bundled with it, so inconsequential). Definitely *don't* get a Brio 101 or 301, or a C270 - they are within your budget, but all three are fixed-focus. (Brio 4k is autofocus like the C920, but double the price, because of the hugher resolution) (I got my first Logitech product back in 1985 (C7 mouse) and have never had a quality problem with any of their products.)

**Logitech C920**. It offers amazing image quality and performance, and it's a proven staple for many live streamers.

60fps definitely helps, 4k is overkill for most streamers unless you're doing something really visual. Logitech C920/C922 are solid and popular for a reason, good value. If you wanna spend more, Elgato Facecam is great. Honestly, good lighting makes a bigger difference than crazy resolution for most folks starting out.

Same, but C920 works. I don't think 4k cameras are supported yet (but detected yes)

I feel you, I use two old iphones that are no longer in use for the same reason-- I watch chat on my current phone! That being said, plenty of useable webcams out there. Whats your budget? I personally like the look of the Brio 500 and you can find it for under $90. The C920 is a good bang for your buck, I think it's about $60.

Lighting is EVERYTHING. I had a Logitech c920 for the longest time. Literally got partner with it. About a year into my streaming I upgraded my lighting and everyone thought I had gotten a new camera. Honestly. Lighting >>>> cam. And also good audio. Make sure you have good audio and you'll do fine :)

Absolutely. Get started with what you can afford. The c920 is a very common one that people start with. I have the 1080p version of the Brio and I think it’s a pretty nice picture

I'm having nothing but problems with my C920X. Freezes with Instant Messenger (FB) and all the tests I run do the same thing. Seems like it's a driver issue. Not sure I'd recommend it...in fact I'm sending mine back to Amazon.

I have to disagree. Just installed my new Logitech C920X and it freezes on every test and on Instant Messenger. Pretty sure it's a driver issue. Running Win 10. Not what I expected from Logitech...should be a simple plug and play.

I like the Logitech C920 when I was starting out. Currently have the 2017 version of the Logitech BRIO, would never recommend that due to it's image quality and settings that you can't adjust unless you want the camera to be lagging. Currently working on the Insta360 Link2C due to a recent RandomFrankP vid. Another option you can try is using a Canon camera, my buddy is using a Rebel T7 with canon's webcam software, best quality I've seen.

Looks like they renamed the c920 but still an amazing webcam, I still use it as a backup since mine is over 10 years old at this point. However, if you want better quality (still need some decent lighting) I suggest the [Anker Conf C200](https://www.newegg.com/anker-a3369011-powerconf-c200/p/1EF-01EW-00003?item=9SIACCUHGG3545&Source=socialshare&utm_campaign=snc-copy-link-_-sr-_-9SIACCUHGG3545-_-09222025&utm_campaign=snc-copy-link-_-sr-_-product-_-09222025&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link). Great 2k camera for (currently) less than $50.

You can buy whatever you want but most people have experience using the c920

It's a good camera just turn off auto focus.also the camera is 1080p 30fps

I have the same camera...just turn auto focus off.

Does anybody have any recommendations for an actual webcam that won't have a terrible echo? I know you can use a separate mic or headphones or whatever, but I want to be able to sit down on my computer and casually chat with people. I have the logitech 920 (I think) and it has a terrible echo.

Logitech c922 or the c920 are great value for the money. I prefer the c922 for having better color sensors but they're both great cameras for the price and haven't let me down in 5 years. Plenty of used ones online for like $20 and up a bit.

Webcams are firmly in "you get what you pay for" territory. If you just want something to play with, go to a local thrift store and find an old used Logitech, which you can usually have for cheap. Otherwise, Logitech C920 or AnkerWork C310 are both very good webcams, and neither requires a driver to run.

Logitune might solve your problem, too. I open logitune to adjust color/exposure and get in focus. Then I turn off autofocus because it is what usually causes the focus to blur on my c920. If you do go out of focus, you can just keep it open to the side of your browser, click into the logitune window, turn on autofocus for a second, and then shut if off again once you're in focus.

[Logitech C920](https://s.shopee.ph/AUeto8aGzU) Ito pinaka-recommended ng mga tech specialist pagdating sa webcam. May auto focus tsaka auto light correction na siya kaya sulit na sulit. Wide na rin coverage niya tsaka may built-in dual mics. May software rin siya kaya puwede mo i-adjust sa preference mo.

My Logitech C920 is still going strong. Although I am curious what capture rate Nintendo's will be. My C920 caps at 30 FPS and doesn't have a wide angle. Even if I end up getting Nintendo's I'm curious compare them. I wonder how much of the detection capability is software vs hardware.

agree, Logitech c920 worked super good for me back in the day, good price and quality fo sho

C920 is good but make sure to spend some more in lighting

Still using c920, usual room light and bright desk lamp behind white piece of paper still provides really good quality 😅 Could improve even more, white balance (and only drawback) resets on PC restart so I use "auto".

I have it too and the c920 also. Is a good webcam and very easy with her. I have also the logitech G Hub for settings like contrast, auto focus and more. Is my second webcam because i buy the logitech brio 4k.

Accuracy is very good, the odd dart which is hidden is initially missed obviously due to the 1 camera setup however if you remove the blocking dart first the app then picks up the hidden dart. As for actual mistakes and wrong calls these are very rare but I have had a few. The webcam is an old c920.

I mean for around $50 your best bet is probably a Logitech c920, those might even be a tiny bit more, I’m not 100% sure

Get a c920x and just Lowe the resolution and dim the lights

any webcam is fine you don't need some crazy cam for streaming, you don't even need 60fps on the camera. and you definitely don't need 4k lol. 4k on webcams is trash anyway. Buy a c920 it's solid

The Logitech C920 cameras are very good, and I think they’re on sale. They were like $70cad during the holidays. I used one all throughout the pandemic.

I upgraded from a c920 to the Facecam 4K and I had the fixed focus so much. Crazy id have to pay $100 for the facecam pro just to have that

Most people like the C920 as an affordable starter cam. No extra drivers needed. You might also wanna get a cheap soft ring light. A bit of lighting goes a long way. FWIW I recently did an analysis on reddit data on webcams. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find the results helpful [https://redditrecs.com/webcam/](https://redditrecs.com/webcam/) You can get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones.

The C920 is around that range and most people like it as an affordable starter cam. No extra drivers needed. You might also make sure you are well lit enough. A bit of lighting goes a long way. FWIW I recently did an analysis on reddit data on webcams. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find the results helpful [https://redditrecs.com/webcam/](https://redditrecs.com/webcam/) You can get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones.

Quite a few people have issues with it. One guy specifically recommended the c920 over the brio. You can see the reddit threads here [https://redditrecs.com/webcam/model/logitech-brio-100](https://redditrecs.com/webcam/model/logitech-brio-100) Given the numbers i'd say c920 is still a safer bet

I have a logi920C for primary and a cheap redmi with droidcam so I can move it around the house easier. You dont need expensive phones to beat the 920C quality.

I have the Logitech c920 and it doesn’t respond well to the V4l2-ctl commands in Crowsnest. Sometimes I can get them to work, but they’re often ignored. The reason I found this thread is because I’m searching for a cheaper alternative that’s better for DIY. I would avoid that model for Klipper/Crowsnest integration.

Exactly. Who wants to SSH into their RPi to set their focus and exposure before every print? Not me. It’s an annoying aspect of the c920 and an extra hassle I’m trying to help the OP avoid. If you don’t mind a fuzzy and over- or under-exposed subject then it’s a non-issue. For a basic stream to view progress it might work just fine. But why spend $50 on a camera that requires extra work to focus. I recommend something you can set via the config file on Crowsnest.

Go for a Logitech C920 and put the rest into decent lighting.

C920 is the way. I mean it’s actively used by people with the smallest to the largest of audiences and rarely break. Next grab some lights and any sort of decent dynamic USB mic.

There's no reason to use anything other than a C920. All the "better" cameras are only slightly better and all still 100% need lighting all the same. C920 is easily the #1 webcam among Twitch streamers. Eventually, you could consider upgrading to a real dSLR/etc - Sony alphas are generally the best choice since they just work and can stream for days. This is really the only upgrade, there's no point in spending money on less than this as the difference between all webcams and this is huge. Let's say used cost is $500 for an a6100 w/the kit zoom list.

Huh, bought a Logitech 920 HD, and while it works fine on my laptop, the Switch 2 doesn't react to it at all. I plugged it into the dock the same as everybody else does obviously. Anybody having the same issues?

same issue here: I have always logged in into my laptop using the facial recognition through the camera integrated to my laptop. Today I have installed an external monitor and an external camera, so my laptop lid remains shut. Issue is that windows still uses the laptop camera for facial recognition while signing in. I read what I could find on the web and: 1- i disabled my laptop camera 2- when in settings/accounts/sign-in options/Additional settings: I do NOT have the option to select an external camera. What can I do? camera is a brand new logitech C920 thanks in advance my info below Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 Installed on ‎24/‎09/‎2024 OS build 22631.4751 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1055.0

logitech web cams should just be PnP, my C920 just works.

using Logitech C920 for 3-4 years now and suits my needs. i would spend some money on an external mic eg usb nt rode and speakers also as crisp sounds helps the overall VC experience.

My C920 purchased in 2016 works :D

Used c920 and some dirt cheap Amazon lights. Half of the battle of a good camera is lights, have them right and you can make any camera look half decent. Also consider if you or friends have an old phone their not using that's a great cheap alternative. There's apps for it and all you need is a flex arm phone mount.

Logitech c920 is affordable yet good quality for streaming.

Look, here's the thing. If he is just getting started, find one of those amazon packs that has a USB mic and boom arm. Grab him a Logitech C920x camera. You can pick that up for around $110 Its a good starter to see if streaming is something he actually wants to pursue without breaking the bank. You don't need to spend stupid amounts of money right from the get go.

Logitech Brio Webcam $140 vs Logitech C920x Webcam ($70) I have both and the c920x is a good camera for the price. Or you can try this for turning your phone into a webcam. - [https://iriun.com/](https://iriun.com/)

USB webcameras work great on chromebook. I use a Logitech c920 because the mic with it is also pretty good.

Tried my AverMedia PW513, no go besides its mic being detected (and can confirm works fine plugged into my Windows computer with everything up-to-date). My Logitech C920 I can also vouch for, plugged into dock and works with no issue!

I have the Logitech 920. It's decent and stable, but isn't great saturation and frame rate wise. The new Elgato cam I've seen advertised looks like possibly a better option if you can afford it.

I use a c920 as my second camera when I'm streaming LEGO builds and it's great :) (I use a Logitech StreamCam as my main camera, which I'm also very happy with)

Well yes, that's a fine camera and will work just fine for webcam tracking, however that's not what OP is asking about; OP is asking about **vBridger tracking**, which requires an iPhone as it was made specifically to allow Live2D models to use Apple ARKit, which only iPhones have. Logitech c920, while great, cannot do vBridger. Only iPhones can do vBridger. Because again, literally the entire point of vBridger, is interfacing with iPhones and bridging (hence the name) the API gap between ARKit's blendshape list and Live2D's blendshape list.

I have the c920 for the work set up and the razer kiyo on my personal PC. I prefer the kiyo so much more I brought a second one for the work computer.

I was happy with a c920 for a couple years, was able to get a brio 500 from work and I was shocked at the improvement. Resolutions about the same, but low light and backlight performance was much better. I used to have to fight with the exposure in the afternoons, now I can pretty much leave it as is all day long and not worry about overexposure or backlight.

Logitech C920. Most webcams will look decent if you have a decent light set up.

Teams, Webex etc limit the overall resolution anyway, so the c920 (with a privacy cover) is perfectly fine.

We have a Smart board, connected to a PC in a closet. The Logitech C920x connects to the PC by a USB extension cable. We also have wires run under the floor into the conference table, these are done with an extender so you can plug your HDMI cable into a port in the table and then change the input on the Smart board. We have other conf rooms with just a regular TV, connected to a PC at the front of the room, and the same Logitech connected to the PC. Helps to have a piece of furniture at the front, either to set the TV on or just because. Won't work in your case but I'd be looking at a PC on the floor in the corner, or a mini PC maybe in a wall mount, or mounted under the table with connections through the table, and wire raceway on the floor. That's not the neatest but you do what you can.

I have the c920, it's very basic. I only use it for an under my desk webcam for my pupcam alert, so you can see my dogs hanging out in my room with me. It works fine. The facecam m2 is a bit nicer at 60fps, but still only 1080p. Which is fine, that's all twitch stream in anyway. I would go with the facecam.

Hab mir ne gebrauchte (neuwertige) C920 von Logitech für 15€ auf Kleinanzeigen geschossen. That‘s the way.

good cam + bad light is worse then a bad cam + good light. Pick up a cheap c920 and some lights with diffusion (avoid ring lights as they are too directional often)

c920 or a brio, doesn't seem to be a huge interest in forwarding the tech unless you want a high end film cam

I have both and they’re both great. Logi is good for starting out, and Elgato is the upgrade option. Lighting is important for either one, so if you’re not going to fix that then I’d say don’t bother spending more for the Elgato right now. Start with the Logi and upgrade once you’re ready.

I use a logitech Brio and i don't think its worth the price. I can't vouch for the elgato, but i also have a c920 from logitech that is almost as good quality as the brio for 1/2 the price

Logitech c920 will work fine. You'll need good lighting, but that can also be cheap if you know how to properly do it.

The c920 is a old and well loved webcam with good performance and its what a ton of people use so that's what they recommend. That being said it is a model from 2012 and has kind of been surpassed in features by other models. There are various other random brand webcams on Amazon but just because they have the specs they might not actually work better, its hit and miss with those. More modern recommendations for webcams are the Obsbot Meet SE or Meet 2 4K and Insta360 2C all of which have pretty good quality and features. Otherwise Elgato also has their own webcams that are nice, Logitech has the Streamcam, Razer has their own models etc but a lot of folks like the Obsbot and Insta360 models.

C920 or c922 no one gives a fuck case oh uses like a c270 or some shit just get a decent webcam for cheap get decent lighting and have a decent mic tweak your settings find something decent enough and then fully focus on content

C920 or c922 best starting streamer camera period! I got one for $20 off marketplace and use two to switch angles at times

I have a Logitech c920 and c922 and their best for starting and growth until you hit partner! You can find them used on marketplace for like $20 or new at Best Buy or Amazon and they have amazing quality for the price! Getting multiple also means you can switch angels without having to move your camera!

You'll want some form of lighting. My first camera was a razer kiyo which had a ring light built in -was very useful. Currently got an elgato Facecam - p good camera but good lighting would probs double the cost I'd recommend getting a cheaper camera like the Logitech c920 and getting some lighting to go with it.

Nothing hurts to try your Samsung with DroidCam and see how it works. I’ve used my old S21+ as a webcam and it looks pretty good, and currently use my iPhone with DroidCam via WiFi to record videos in OBS for YouTube without much issue. My old Logitech C920 was relegated to use for work meetings because the picture is pretty meh.

My problem with the c920 is that, my settings never save in obs and nobody else ever mentioned that until I started looking for the problem and people said it was a common issue with it

Adamantly here to say the C920 is absolutely garbage. Unless you’re in the most perfect of rooms, the white balance and exposure of this webcam is truly awful and you’ll need a white index card to calibrate it constantly. You can see many videos of this on YouTube. I just bought an Elgato Facecam MK.2 for $109 and it’s fantastic for the price. Just slightly over your budget but well worth it for the customization/LUT software alone, not to mention the actual quality of the camera you’re getting for the price. Very happy with my purchase and i imagine I can still get 25-35 back by selling my c920 on eBay.

It looks awesome but it’s steep at $300. I’m currently using a cheap Logitech C920 for $40… it has pretty bad reaction to changing lighting in a room but the quality is fine for smaller camera overlay in a stream. For a full screen “just chatting” eh not that great. I have a stream deck and an HD60X capture card so I have a good experience with these products already, and have been eyeing the Facecam MK.2. It also says it does 1080p 60 which should suffice my needs and be a nice upgrade. I’d be happy to pick one up used. That Pro you mentioned sure looks nice tho!

I got a Logitech C920 that now happily lives as a “above view” camera. As well as a face cam. Logitechs software sucks hardcore. And you may need to tweak settings every time you boot up the of (I know it’s not an everyone problem but nice to mention for clarity) I do love my face cam but it’s a little bit finicky to get working right away. But once I was set I just left it alone and it was golden .

C920/ 922 if your starting out no need to dump a bunch of cash in at the start

I have a Logitech brio mounted on top of an oled TV that’s basically a thin pane of glass (<.4” thick). The c920 uses the same style monitor mount so I assume that will also work assuming your monitor isn’t some sort of flexible display that couldn’t hold the weight.

The Logitech C920 is within your price range if you shop around. It's probably the most common webcam used by streamers, or at least was at one point.

I have the Anker C200 and it's is an awesome camera. Way better than the Logitech series in my experience. I will occasionally use it and a 920 for a 2 cam setup if it's what I need for the Stream but the C200 looks way better.

Elgato and Razer will cost a bit more because of their name. I went from a logitech C920x ($70) to an Anker PowerConf C200 ($50) and have been happier with it. The most important thing you can do is get your lighting set up right and consistent.

Honestly if you have ANY phone made within the last 5 years that you don't need to monitor your stream.. USE IT... Most phone have at least 1080 recording .. that's enough to get you atleast in the game. If you looking to upgrade for the sake of upgrading the Sony you mentioned would be OVERKILL and way to expensive for gaming streams and the occasional IRL.. I would say check fbook market place for Sony, Canon, or the random Nikon that are full body cameras for reasonable prices. Ofcourse if you just need a webcam to get you thru it.. Logitech c920 , Razer kiyo pro , it any of the OBSBOT cams are a good choice. All are around $200 it less

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Logitech C920, i've had the thing for easily 10 years and its still working like brand new, no driver bs, and a mere $100 CAD not on sale.

Bummer about insta360 cameras not working. Fortunately have a backup c920 I can use

Using my Logi C920 for the past 7 years. Not one issue ever.

I've been recommending this one for a bit now. [https://amzn.to/4fqe94P](https://amzn.to/4fqe94P) I needed something to replace a gopro and didn't want to roll back to my c920. Turns out, this things pretty solid, does well in low light, has a really solid FOV, and the software isn't a total joke and remembers settings.

Higher resolution Better low light sensitivity Higher FOV Better software/drivers that actually save settings and not reset them every reboot. I liked my C920. I've done magical things with it. But its super old tech anymore and unless you just have one laying around and or get one for 20 bucks or less, its just not the best camera these days. Heck it was multiple years old when I got mine 6+ years ago.

I mean I used a c920 for streaming for my job, it was fine, it just isn't nearly as nice as the anker is and its old and the software likes to reset things constantly + ghub sucks if you go that route. I still use my c920, its a handcam now, but face/tracking all goes to the anker.

I’ve been super happy with this one. https://amzn.to/40GO1MQ I had a GoPro die and needed a cheap replacement and it’s been a good experience. Does well in low light, has a solid fov, and was cheap. I have a c920 as well and the anker dunks on it without a doubt. Skip the c920 in 2025 imo

Well it is 2025 so I can finally ask for the best one in 2025 I guess :) I have had a Canon Eos R set up but it's taking so much space that i would like something that is close to that, but without me needing a tripod or a camera screwed to my wall. I already have a Razer Key Light (the big one, got it 75% off) and 3 hue lights that I light my back and other side of my face with Happy to use Nvidia Broadcast to ie. zoom into myself I was eyeing these options: 1. Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra * Saw reviews that this one is the closest one can get to the DSLR quality (and that's what im after) 2. Elgato Facecam Pro 3. Alternatively, just a better way to plug my DSLR I was already using: 1. Logitech C920 * My cat chew threw the cable few years ago so i threw it away 2. Razer Kyio Pro * After warranty period was up the device started disconnecting my WHOLE USB BUS randomly, and that would require few seconds to come up. Super super frustrating during calls. That meant my microphones would also just turn off 3. Canon EOS R with Capture card and 35mm lens * Best quality I ever got, i actually got complimented on every call i jumped on with it. But it's so cumbersome to setup... that * If i'd be to do that again i'd get a 22m lens tho 4. Logitech C930e * My current webcam due to the above 5. My iPhone 16 pro via Camo * The battery use is so high that i'd rather stay away ffrom it

Well it is 2025 so I can finally ask for the best one in 2025 I guess :) I have had a Canon Eos R set up but it's taking so much space that i would like something that is close to that, but without me needing a tripod or a camera screwed to my wall. I already have a Razer Key Light (the big one, got it 75% off) and 3 hue lights that I light my back and other side of my face with Happy to use Nvidia Broadcast to ie. zoom into myself I was eyeing these options: 1. Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra * Saw reviews that this one is the closest one can get to the DSLR quality (and that's what im after) 2. Elgato Facecam Pro 3. Alternatively, just a better way to plug my DSLR I was already using: 1. Logitech C920 * My cat chew threw the cable few years ago so i threw it away 2. Razer Kyio Pro * After warranty period was up the device started disconnecting my WHOLE USB BUS randomly, and that would require few seconds to come up. Super super frustrating during calls. That meant my microphones would also just turn off 3. Canon EOS R with Capture card and 35mm lens * Best quality I ever got, i actually got complimented on every call i jumped on with it. But it's so cumbersome to setup... that * If i'd be to do that again i'd get a 22m lens tho 4. Logitech C930e * My current webcam due to the above 5. My iPhone 16 pro via Camo * The battery use is so high that i'd rather stay away ffrom it

I am using elgato facecam and it has a very good quality- way better than my Logitech c920, which I used before.

The c920 left a lot to be desired for me. Now I use a Sony a6000 and setup my c920 as a dog cam.

I have a USB 3.2 C to C cable that I run from the one USB C with PD port on my laptop that connects to the R50V, and it charges it while in USB streaming mode. This is the camera that I have installed the Prompter on using the 58mm step up ring, as I am using the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ kit lens that it came with. I don't use any other software other than OBS to access the video from the camera. I do have Elgato Camera Hub installed for the Prompter as well as the 4K Capture Utility software for my HD 60 X, but neither are required for using the R50V X in OBS. During the last stream, it was operating for just under 2 hours plugged in like that, with only the laptop plugged in via the AC adapter. Since the laptop has an Nvidia RTX 5070, I use the Nvidia Broadcast plug-in to be able to have a background removal filter in OBS that I can turn on and off for various scenes and it works really well. Lmk if you have any questions about the R50V. I use it, an old Logitech C920, a Sony ZV-E10, and the built in webcam on the laptop all for various scenes depending on what is being streamed.

I still use the Logitech 920 which I bought like 100 years ago - with decent lighting it performs much better than you think.

I personally use a Logitech C920, with proper lighting it can look really good

Check YouTube for tutorials. I think every streamer has done this. I do the setup for my wife’s stream and we used a C920 to start. I HATE that webcam with a passion; but that was like 10 years ago.

Same but it's definitely time for an upgrade and I want atleast 2K 60-120FPS, 1080/30 is very sloggy at this point, I genuinely don't understand why people are recommending this as if 1080/30 is acceptable nowadays. Love the C920, have bought several and they have all done me great BUT they are unfortunately severely outdated now. If you just want a webcam for your nan then that's a fine purchase for 'round30-40 bucks but any higher and there simply are newer, better options.

Not necessarily, it's just a bit awkward in 2025. If you wanted 1080p/30fps then just buy any webcam. Logitech C920 series is solid and I've been championing it for like 10 years but it's time to let go. Anything above 30 bucks and I wouldn't bother anymore. Oh and investing in good lighting can make huge changes! Personally I've used a led strip behind some window-toning film fir cars and it makes the camera quality look so much better. Conclusion: they're fine, if you can get a secondhand one for 25 bucks then you have a quite decent webcam(there's a reason it has been the defacto main go-to webcam for so many years) but if you care for any type of performance then it's outdated at this point. Oh and don't rely on the mic for anything, but that's how it is with most webcams, just mentioning it.

My c920 was great until the software turned poop. Camera is still great tho! Lasted a few years. I got an elgato facecam mk2 when it happened and it’s been amazing.

two of my cameras are logitech c920 and the third is the (first) lovense webcam, but the obsbot is very similar and cheaper on amazon, plus it comes with a physical remote. good luck choosing!

Ohnoooo please don't buy gear without first understanding why you might need it (i can only assume you are buying gear bc you think thats what you need to do well in streaming bc that's what a lot of new streamers think). I started with the Logitech c920 and it worked fine for a long time before I upgraded to a mirror less camera (Sony A6400). but I can't suggest that you jump in for a camera without first knowing about lighting and investing in that. I'm a strong believer that good lighting makes a not so good Webcam much better than a good webcam with not so good lighting. but overall I would say just START and see how things work (with setting up the stream, overlay, interacting with chat, networking with other streamers) before you start investing further in streaming and getting better equipment. But if I really had to say, the elgato Facecam probably since I don't know much about the other. but I can def recommend that Logitech c920 and spend the leftover money on good lighting.

I started with C920 and also upgraded to the Sony A6400! It took me awhile to get the settings right (i still think I need to work on it) but once I got my lighting and settings proper, it looked GREAT. Definitely wouldn't suggest getting an A6400 off the bat though lol

yeah tbh I started with a Logitech c920 webcam just because i already had it. and it was alright, but after learning more about lighting and investing in better light setup, it became significantly better. so yes please don't just drop money on a webcam alone and think that'll make things look amazing without serious consideration on lighting setup.

Been using a Brio4K but I'm pretty sure the C920 is plenty good enough. If you have an old phone you can install vtube studio and just use the normal front cam, doesn't have to be an iPhone, you just don't get the tracking benefits.

I use both the Brio and c920 I have to use a separate software for the brio to make the picture look more clear. So it's just not plug and play. Same for the c920. Before streaming I set the camera settings first to 30fps Go to advance setting, I uncheck white balance. Go to the next tab and uncheck the two. Then one of em I unchecked I set it from 4 to a 5. Click apply, okay. Then go to settings again but change it to Highest Fps. The screen may go dark after this option. But it's okay because you go to advance settings and set the Gain to the highest level. Now it looks much better. You just need some lighting and you're all set. I'm typing this from memory, not on my computer, so directions may seem confusing.

I found a second hand logitech c920 on fb marketplace.

It works great for me! I have both the 922 and 920. The 922 has better auto focus and light balance than the 920. The image quality is a little better too but not that noticeable.

The c920 is a beginner cam. Theres nothing wrong with the face cam imo. Unless you’ve got horrible lighting and it’s trying to overcompensate. I wouldnt say there is a reason to upgrade. Going to a dslr is a waste of money, youre going to waste the high quality output by forcing it into a 6k bitrate shared with gameplay. The same way id say approx 50% at least of streamers with sm7bs dont bother setting them up correctly.

You describe like the worst possible situation for any webcam/camera. 🫠 A c920 with a small light would work okay I guess. E.g. something like an elgato key light mini ( of course there are other brands to choose from)

This is the camera I started out with (the C920x version).   It was a good little camera but it does take some work to get looking good!   I’d suggest turning off auto white balance and setting it to what you have your Elgato lights set to. Since you have consistent lighting, the white balance shouldn’t change too much and the auto setting will often be incorrect.   You’ll also want to set the gain and brightness.   You can change these settings within OBS by clicking the ‘Configure Video’ button in the video source properties window. Also realize this camera was originally released in 2012… 13 years ago… EDIT: If you want to change it for a better camera both Elgato Facecam products are great with great color and exposure.

Get a logitech c920 they're on sale for $58 on Amazon. Just a heads up, most people who cheap out end up spending more getting the 'better' product, but this c920 is not bad

Sweet! I have an old 920 hehe

I’ve had one since last October. It’s incredible. It’s way overkill. I use it for work calls, streaming, and recording myself doing various stuff. Would I have bought it? Probably not, but it was an anniversary gift from my wife. It’s a great camera, and honestly now I don’t see the need to upgrade to a mirrorless camera at any point in the future. I stream in 1080p downscaled to 720p for Twitch, but recording is done in 2k or 4k and it looks great. I have a C920 as a secondary camera. The Tiny 2 is a massive improvement over the C920 in the same lighting setup at the same resolution. But the C920 still looks good.

C920 and Sure SM58 mic with Focusrite Scarlett Solo amp on separate and isolated swingarms. For me a great combination for resolution and sound for WFH w/out the huge cost of a vlogging setup. YMMV

It is a very good webcam for the money, but man I needed a lot of extra light to make it look decent

Yeah they reset every fucking time, very, very annoying

Logitech c920

i think the logitech c920 is still pretty reliable despite its age, pretty sure you can get it for below 2k php during sales

fwiw I've been using my c920 Logitech for 10 years now and it still works as well as on day 1 considering my camera is only a small part of my layout - the quality is fine, as long as I make sure I'm not sitting in a pitch black room

I set my C920 settings to default & change everything else in OBS. This way I don't have to manually update C920 settings that Windows forgot to load (which it did frequently hence me finding this work around).

I phone does have a good camera, but your PC sounds like it can only handle low frame games vs fast moving FPS games and would struggle hard depending on what you stream. A logitech c 920 is a ideal webcam for PC's and is quite common for a webcam that is affordable for most, and has very good quality at 30fps.

Studio Obs , logitech c920 webcam. Both work solid together. Only prob with the 920 is 30fps vs 60. I have both a c920 and now my main webcam is a 60fps

One thing you definitely will have to leave unchecked is the Low Light Compensation option under camera control. It will be like night and day. When on, the camera looks horrible, bleached and you move in slow motion. Turn it off and it looks like a great camera again. Make further adjustments with the white balance, backlight compensation either off or low. A few tweaks and it'll work just fine. I own one and have it as a back up in case my current one goes down. ONLY downside to my logi c920, is , it is only 30fps but the camera once tweaked is beautiful. Even green screen (chroma key) when i use it.

I still have a Logitech C920 and it works perfectly fine, and you can probably get them pretty cheap now. The main thing is lighting. Without good lighting, you'll have to up your exposure/gain, which will create a horrible grainy image.

Download Logitune. OBS wont save the settings, because it's changing windows settings but windows also wont save them. Logitune however, open it up, change the settings, and it'll save automatically. Then whenever you use it, just open up logitune and select the cam. Everything will be set instantly for you.

Logitech C920 or the Brio if you can find it for a decent price

I bought the c920. I am a ex professional esports player so yes my gameplay can be mind-blowing lol. But its mostly so my friends and girlfriend can watch casually 

I use the logitech 920 and the 880 before that. I use it for all my calling/zoom/conferencing also. Works really great for all of them. I play darts on various platforms and am also in an online league. I have a tripod and usb extender cable that I use for darts.

Good audio and stream quality is more important than a good cam IMO I use a simple Logitech c920 I think is the model, and get zero complaints. With good lighting and fiddling with the settings it can look pretty good My plan was always to eventually get a dslr or something, but I made it all the way to partner with a webcam, so obviously my community doesn’t mind it, eventually that idea just went away and now I’ll just keep on with the Logitech until it dies Most viewers are on mobile anyway

I got a used logitech c920 for 40 bucks, it's a lot of camera for the price range :) they're around 80-100 dollars new

I use 2 webcams, c920 for throw cam and c922 for board cam, both 1080p webcams, my cheap way of doing a virt, use to have them mounted to a tripod but now i have them both on a boom arm with a Dual Flash Bracket allows me to mount the 2 webcams on the same boom arm, Then use obs to create a scene for both cams to use on dart counter, you can also use 2 phones.

C920. Tank of a webcam honestly.

People often say if you want upgrade from a 1080p cal, 60hz...next step is an actual camera, not a Webcam. I looked up the cost tho and yiiiikes not for me! I'm gonna use the elgato mk2 or my trusty logitech c920 for forever I feel like at this stage 😂

Just tried my Logitech c920 plugged into the side USB A port on the Dock and the Switch 2 recognised it.

c920 or any 720p equivalent or above. Spelltable forces your feed to be 540p to everyone else so anything beyond 1080 is overkill. That said, if you have an old gopro lying around you can also use that as a webcam with the help of a usb capture card and using software like OBS to use it as a virtual webcam, would cost less than buying a webcam, just isnt completely plug and play friendly. There are plenty of guides for this

I second the c920. Cheaper, but still good quality.

I've used the Logitech C920 for a few years and it's worked excellently, I believe it's even under $100 these days. You are, however, limited to 1080p 30fps. It'll definitely get the job done though. I think the Elgato Facecam MK2 is probably better, I haven't got it yet but it's my next upgrade and I've seen good things about it. That'll boost you up to 1080p 60fps.

Logitech c270 and c920 work with klipper and have manually adjustable focus with v4l2-ctl which is nice,

I have the c920 as well and it responds perfectly to the v4l2-ctl when sshd into the printer. Instant adjustments for the parameters the focus parameters. I found my ideal focus and just have that and disabling continuous auto focus in a start up script.

No one's doing that everytime..... What about the last sentence I typed. It just runs in a start up script. Everytime the printer starts it sets the parameters. It's a type once and forget kind of deal just like the crowsnest config OP can decide what they want of course, I recommend this way because the c920 is a cheap high quality 1080p cam. And you'll have to type some text into your computer to get the focus set. Whether that's in your crows nest config file or a startup script it'll be almost the same text. So if you want the c920 OO it's a very standardized and well understood camera. Kinda industry standard at this point.

My Logitech c920 and c922 are picked up as cameras and microphones.

Logitech C920 is a very common starter Webcam. This is what I use, has a pretty good video quality. I hate the Logitech Ghub program though.

A Logitech C920 is $60 and is pretty decent. But I'd say microphone setup has the most impact overall. Audio-Technica AT2020 is $100 and a great starter mic. It's a Cardioid pattern condenser mic Skip the snowball and all the cheap stuff that will just become dust collecting e waste lol. I've made YouTube videos for fun, did some audio projects for people or myself. As a hobby and just for fun stuff going mid tier you won't regret it.

You don't even need an adapter in docked mode. Plucked my logitech c920 directly into the USB-A ports on the dock and it worked instantly

That's strange. I didn't do enything else. Plugged it in and it was good to go. Sorry that I can't provide further tipps :/

Think I have that one. I believe I got it at $99 from Best Buy, but it looks like it’s now 69.99. (Think I got it about a year ago, though)

Avoid no name brands logitech c920, c922 pro, brio 1080p 60fps

What is your content? If you're gaming and your face is just small in the corner of the screen, just get a Logitech C920/C922.

I use CamooZ to control and save my 920's settings. Why? Because Logitech can't be bothered to make a stable product after 20 years. You need to set your focus to manual, set it and be done. Never trust any camera's automatic settings.

I mean it's a Logitech camera. At least try to use the Logitech software to lock the focus. There may be other ways, too. I think someone built a plugin for generic usb Webcam settings for obs too.

I use a Logitech HD 1080P. Works fantastic with the Mini.