Introduction
For the perfect image quality, a good camera will be needed. For the best results, we advise using cameras that are able to stream in 1080p full HD resolution at 30 FPS. Broadcasters can use either built-in web cameras, or external ones. The below cameras are not only highly recommended, but will help you with your Good video qualifications.
Recommended Webcameras
Webcameras are intended for continuous online streaming. They are easy to use and are relatively small. They provide excellent image quality at a low price. Here is a list of webcams recommended by our site:
Logitech HD Pro c920
Logitech HD Pro c930e
A newer version of the C920, made for businesses rather than personal use, this one comes with a slightly larger 90° field of view and an upgraded encoding technology. This means slightly better view for your Members and a smoother run for your image, but at a little higher price.
Logitech C925e Webcam & Logitech C922 Pro Stream
These two cameras are a combination of the goods that come with the C930e, at a more affordable price. They offer the original 78° field of view, but with an upgraded encoding.
The C922 also comes with a small tripod.
Logitech PTZ Pro
A slice of the ultimate streaming experience, at a more affordable price. If you wish to choose this one, make sure you have a separate microphone to go with it as this camera has no built in microphone.
Logitech ConferenceCam BCC950
A webcamera that opens a whole new range of possibilities. Gives a seamless 1080p streaming image at 30 frames per second, and a 78° field of view.
With it’s echo and noise cancelling microphone, pan-tilt function and remote control, it offers a truly unique experience for your Members. This camera is not meant for 24/7 usage due to its moving parts.
Logitech Group
The ultimate streaming experience, taken one step further. This device is a slightly upgraded version of the old CC3000e, along with optional expansion microphones for super surround audio.
Setting Up Your Webcams: Plug and Play
Once you got your hands on your new Logitech webcam, all you need is connecting it to the computer via USB, simple as that!
However, to get the best out of your image, you might want to use the dedicated Logitech Software. This application is compatible with all Logitech webcameras.
- Download for Windows / macOS: LogiTune
- Old Logitech Camera Software Windows 10: Logi Camera Settings
With this software, you can adjust several settings for the camera, such as the intensity of the colors or the amount of light that enters the camera’s lens.
Using LogiTune
When opening the LogiTune app on your computer, you are prompted with a window where you can select the device of which’s settings you would like to change.
After selected the camera you would like to configure, you will see the window below:
- Arrows: With the up, down, left, right arrows, you are able to change which part of the image is visible on your stream.
- Zoom: You are able to zoom in the camera.
- ‘#’ icon: Adds two horizontal, and two vertical lines to the preview video to help center yourself.
- ‘Gear’ icon: You can change the resolution of the preview video, or turn it off.
- Image adjustments: Here you can adjust the color, brightness, and other settings of your stream:
Adjustments:
- Autofocus: This setting should only be turned on for the PTZ PRO, PTZ PRO 2, Logi Rally and Logi Group Cameras.
- Manual focus: If the camera you are using does not need autofocus, then the manual focus should also be set to 0.
- Auto Exposure: This setting should only be turned on for the PTZ PRO, PTZ PRO 2, Logi Rally and Logi Group Cameras.
- Exposure: Exposure is the amount of light that reaches your camera’s sensor. Setting this too high or too low will cause problems within your stream.
- Gain: The Gain camera feature allows you to increase the brightness of the images output by the camera.
- Auto White Balance: This setting should only be turned on for the PTZ PRO, PTZ PRO 2, Logi Rally and Logi Group Cameras.
- White Balance: White balance is used to adjust colors to match the color of the light source so that white objects appear white. The lower it is, the bluer the video will look, and the higher it is, the yellower it will look.
- Anti-flicker: The anti-flicker setting on a camera helps to reduce or eliminate the flickering effect that can sometimes be seen when shooting under fluorescent or other artificial lighting.
- Brightness: Brightness is simply how dark or light a picture is. If you would like to make an image brighter or darker, we recommend first adjusting the “gain” setting.
- Contrast: Contrast is the range of brightness, from lightest to darkest, in an image. So the higher the contrast, the bigger the difference will be between the light and dark areas of a stream.
- Saturation: The higher the saturation, the more vivid, intense the colors will be. We do not recommend increasing this setting if your video has a lot of red in it.
- Sharpness: Increasing this setting will not make the stream sharper, it will only increase the glare around each pixel. Increasing it too much will make the video grainy.
Filters:
We do not recommend using the Filters tab, as these settings can degrade the quality of your stream.
If you have any questions, or need help, please contact the Online Support!
