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Which Web Cam to buy?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

We have decided to take the plunge and after perving the good people on cam for long enough we have decided to take part ourselves.

However neither of us know much about technology so we are looking for some advice on which web camera to buy.

We would like a decent quality one for not to much money, we would like it to be "mobile" and we would like it to pick up sound.

Any advice greatly appreciated and feel free to watch our debut next Friday night!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good question, we've started on cam and really enjoy it but having only the webcam built into the laptop makes it really restrictive with what people can see etc.

Will keep an eye on it his post for suggestions!.

I saw a few Microsoft he ones which looked good but weren't cheap.

Ianard

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

we have a lap top with cam but the angle makes it really hard to show what we want to show

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By *eepspeepsCouple
over a year ago

exeter

Hi ,we picked up an old laptop cheap ,,with a cam you can attach to it , ,,,webcam about £ 10 ,,... Use the laptop only for fabchat ,had lots of fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I want one that i can put anywhere in the bedroom!!

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By *exyslutsarahukWoman
over a year ago

Darlington

interested to know an answer to this - some you see seem to be filmed through butter!

i want one i can move about

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By *urreyfun2008Man
over a year ago

East Grinstead

Logitech HD Pro C920 not uber cheap but what the camgirls use

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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago

Gosport

Having tried a few over the years I would recommend getting one with computer/software controlled focus as I have found those where focus is manually acheived by lens rotation fiddly.

I am very happy with my Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 which appear to be available via ebay etc. at reasonable prices.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Logitech HD Pro C920 not uber cheap but what the camgirls use"

that looks fantastic but may be out of our price range

I will dig about on the net and see what i can get - thanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I am very happy with my Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 which appear to be available via ebay etc. at reasonable prices."

thanks - i will check that one out to!

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By *exyslutsarahukWoman
over a year ago

Darlington

any more suggestions or advice?

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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago

Gosport

Can be useful to consider how you plan on using the cam as generally web cams are only designed to rest on top of monitors or hooked over laptop screens.

Now most times I want a camera in a static position away from the laptop and i therefore use a tripod. Unfortunately my cam doesn't have any mounting thread so needs to be taped or held on by an elastic band.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We use 2 cams. Main one is a logitech HD 910.

The other is an older logitech model.

The picture from HD cams is much better in any condition but you pay the price.

Just make sure the cam you buy is compatible with your computer and look at your lighting

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By *ulesnjayCouple
over a year ago

Bury

we bought a tecknika cam from tesco just plug in and play nothing to install work's better than we thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yep a Logitech are the best 720p or a 1080p then ya can buy a usb extension lead so ya can put anywhere in room some leads are 10ft

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By *ey_manMan
over a year ago

Weymouth

We have a Logitech. It works great. The Microsoft ones are also worth a look. I would say spend about 20pounds min on one though.

USB extension cables are ok, but make sure it's not a cheap one as they tend not to be fully wired. Ie, they don't send power down the line, I found this out through buying one. It just didn't work with a camera, but a USB key worked, weird.

Lighting is also very important and will also make the picture look better.

So many people have a window behind them which is bright and makes them look dark. Light in front of you or coming from behind your cam is best.

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By *exyslutsarahukWoman
over a year ago

Darlington

tanks guys - lots to think about - glad i saw this thread!

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By *urreyfun2008Man
over a year ago

East Grinstead

If you want to get the best from a webcam then lighting is key.

The webcams mentioned here do cope well, but consider getting a AA battery powered LED video light, plus a great boon for private photo shoots. Can do things like drop it behind something to give some nifty lighting and without the pain of redeye.

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By *exyslutsarahukWoman
over a year ago

Darlington

great stuff! thanks guys - best get my credit card out

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks - digging about on the net has found us a deal on the Logitech C920 HD so that is the one we will buy

thanks for all your help - any more advice greatly appreciated!

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By *istressZoeTV/TS
over a year ago

cheshire

i poppedinto home and bargin the other day x

like you for a while i have been content to view others cams x- but at £4.99 there was a webcam with back light facility and good quality resolution x and usb port

i purchadesed it and it does the job brilliantly x - chat rooms on fab have all of a sudden become a much more thrilling place

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Portal as300mk4 is the best on the market

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