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Recommendation for a high-quality webcam for Linux (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have a Logitech C920 and am looking to upgrade. Something suitable for streaming.

Some annoyances with the Logitech: sometimes autofocus fails and poor reproduction of blacks. Ex: Lack of detail when a black cat is on screen.

I already have a nice mic-- the webcam doesn't need one.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (3 children)

A google Pixel phone works well for a webcam, in case someone comes across this post and has one.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

How?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I haven't tried it myself, but I believe the OC is referring to the webcam USB mode that Pixels (idk if this is an Android feature or a "Pixel" feature) have. To enable it, connect over USB then you'll have a notification along the lines of "Charging this device over USB".

If you click that notification it'll let you enable Webcam over USB mode, which I assume just causes the phone to act as any other webcam device would.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

I believe that is an Android 14 feature, not something exclusive to Pixel phones

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Exactly, it works flawlessly and without any further setup on EndeavourOS for me. It's a Pixel feature afaik.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

That's cool indeed, thanks.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Damn I actually have one, oldie but still has a better camera then my current phone. Just needs a new screen.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Tbf I am not sure all versions of the Pixel support this, my 7a does though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

If there's a will there's a way. I'm sure there's a way for the pixel 3a

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I've been using droidcamx to utilise any android phone as a webcam for a couple of years and it's working great. Phones tend to have way better cameras compared to webcams so the video quality will be top notch in must most cases.

It's cool they included this into android 14, though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I've used droidcam in the past and I didn't find it to be the most reliable thing ever which is why I appreciate the Pixel feature