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

submitted 4 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] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

My c920 now glitches out and refuses to stream video after about 10 minutes of use (mic still works tho). After some unknown long period of time, it resets and works for another 10 minutes

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

Yeah mine's doing that too, and my dmesg is flooded with USB disconnect and reconnects.

The thing probably is overheating and shutting off. I believe I've seen videos of them catching fire too, not sure if it's that one or another webcam that looks similar.

Mine's on a USB hub with buttons for each port so I just leave its port off until I need the camera and only turn it on when needed.