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.
If you experience foggy/blurry image, please make sure to use a camera that meets our requirements!
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
H.264 videoformat
Full HD 1080p 30 FPS video quality (2 Mbit/sec upload recommended)
Autofocus
Stereo microphone
Crystal clear image
Lighting correction
Face and movement detection
Video effects
Software included
Stand or clamp, 360 degree
System requirements
Operating system:
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
Hardware:
2.4 GHz Intel® Core 2 Duo processor
2GB RAM or more
USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 ready)
Logitech HD Pro c930e
H.264 videoformat
Full HD 1080p 30 FPS video quality (2 Mbit/sec upload recommended)
90° field of view
Autofocus
Stereo microphone
Crystal clear image
Lighting correction
Face and movement detection
Video effects
Software included
Stand or clamp, 360 degree
System requirements
Operating system:
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
Hardware:
2.4 GHz Intel® Core 2 Duo processor
2GB RAM or more
USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 ready)
Logitech PTZ Pro
H.264 videoformat
Full HD 1080p 30 FPS video quality (2 Mbit/sec upload recommended)
Smooth motorized pan, tilt and zoom, controlled from remote
10X lossless zoom
90° field of view
ZEISS® optics with autofocus
Crystal clear image
Dual purpose mount for wall placement or for elevating camera on table
Comes with remote control
No microphone
System requirements
Operating system:
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
Hardware:
2.4 GHz Intel® Core 2 Duo processor
2GB RAM or more
USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 ready)
Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e
H.264 videoformat
Full HD 1080p 30 FPS video quality (2 Mbit/sec upload recommended)
Smooth motorized pan, tilt and zoom, controlled from remote or console
10X lossless zoom
90° field of view
ZEISS® optics with autofocus
Stereo microphone
Crystal clear image
Dual purpose mount for wall placement or for elevating camera on table
Comes with remote control
System requirements
Operating system:
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
Hardware:
2.4 GHz Intel® Core 2 Duo processor
2GB RAM or more
USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 ready)
Logitech ConferenceCam BCC950
H.264 videoformat
Full HD 1080p 30 FPS video quality (2 Mbit/sec upload recommended)
Motorized pan, tilt and zoom
Camera and speakerphone controls, speakerphone and remote control
78° field of view
Autofocus
Comes with remote control
System requirements
Operating system:
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
Hardware:
2.4 GHz Intel® Core 2 Duo processor
2GB RAM or more
USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 ready)
Capture Cards
In order to be able to broadcast with your handycam, you need to purchase a capture card separately and install it into your computer. The capture card can transmit the signal from your handycam directly to the streaming software you use. Without a capture card you won't be able to stream with your handycam. However, the audio cannot be transmitted through the capture card, thus it is strongly advised to use a separate external microphone.
After you set up the capture card and installed the necessary drivers, you only need to connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable with your capture card. For streaming with a capture card in our standalone OranumCam software, you will also need a camera splitter program (either VerySoft WebCamSplitter or XSplit Broadcaster).
Our supported capture cards are:
Note: Some cameras may not be supported by certain operating systems.
Note: Some cameras offer the use of digital zoom which will decrease online image quality.