Question Why can business/Conferencing System webcams be so expensive? Also, advice for what camera to use for twitch/youtube?

[UKTone]

So i'm looking to get a camera for twitch to work with a green screen painted wall. I never seen this resolution, but i'm not a person that knows much about cameras, but best buy has this as their only 4096x3072 and it's a 360 degree camera https://www.bestbuy.com/site/owl-la...icrophone-and-speaker/6502576.p?skuId=6502576

Not sure if this will work, but this should show the 4k webcams, sorted by price high to low https://www.bestbuy.com/site/search...yid$abcat0515046&type=page&usc=All Categories

What makes paying 1700-2000+ for a webcam worth it for an average streamer or employer? Would the 360 degree camera work for with green screen wall? Would getting like a green screen mat/fabric backdrops for the rest of the room?

Most expensive camera from best buy is $7500, i guess someone could make their money back being a photographer, and a streamer (but not as guaranteed i guess), what other reasons can you justify buying a camera for this much? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/camera....c?id=abcat0401000&sp=-currentprice skuidsaas

Is using a camera better than using a webcam for twitch/youtube? Which camera(s)/webcam(s) do you guys recommend, and what features? Also, what software? Would getting anything apple related be helpful?

Budget is let's say $40000 just to cover everything (cam, apple product, possibly workstation, etc.), but i want things to make sense, so not trying to spend 40000 (no where near actually lol), but if it's worth it, then probably be ok getting close to that. Only including a budget since it slows down the convo if i don't include one lol.

 

[USAFRet]

As short and succinct as possible, what exactly is this to be used for?

(more question to follow, but lets start with that)

 

[UKTone]

Twitch/youtube and using it with a green screen wall (maybe more with backdrops or a mat)? Also, wanted to know why people would pay so much for a web camera and regular cameras besides just photography/being a rich streamer? And what softwares to use and if apple software/hardware would benefit anything?

 

[USAFRet]

Twitch/youtube and using it with a green screen wall (maybe more with backdrops or a mat)? Also, wanted to know why people would pay so much for a web camera and regular cameras besides just photography/being a rich streamer?

Pro photographers often buy pro level equipment.
It pays for itself.

Basic twitch streamers often just use their phone.
Seriously.

 

[UKTone]

Oh didn't think of that, but would rather not use my phone. What else would be recommended?

 

[USAFRet]

Oh didn't think of that, but would rather not use my phone. What else would be recommended?

Any $50-$100 webcam, to start with.
Logitech has some nice ones.

No need to start in the 4 figure realm.

 

[UKTone]

Ok, thank you, thought there might be some extra features.

 

[USAFRet]

Ok, thank you, thought there might be some extra features.

Well, there are.

But you don't know you may need or want them, until you get a LOT more experience.


Entire production movies have been shot on an iPhone.
Or production drone footage on a $200 device.

 

[COLGeek]

An example of what was previously recommended:

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/c922-pro-stream-webcam.960-001087

And in use with a green screen:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyif2-h_dFM

 

[gggplaya]

Personally I would get a Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Make sure the firmware is new enough to allow for webcam mode when plugged into USB. Then get a prime lens with a fast aperture. Then buy a bunch of lights for your room. All-together can be done for less than $500 total for everything for a professional setup. Green screens are terrible IMO.

Here's a list of compatible Canon Cameras: https://www.usa.canon.com/cameras/eos-webcam-utility/compatible-cameras

Here's a list of Compatible Sony Cameras: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/webcam/en/download/

Here's a list of Nikon Cameras in the description drop down: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/220.html

Here's a list of compatible Fuji Cameras: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/support/compatibility/software/x-webcam/


The canon EOS R100 is a good cheap camera for this. Has good AF and human face detection for automatic focus. https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/re...Zsx9ayra-6egnJEOI-caAtU_EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The R50 is a little nicer with uncropped 4K and a fliparound screen.

Then get something like a 50mm F1.8 lens if you camera will be far back from your chair, or get a 35mm or 28mm f1.8 if it'll be in front of your monitor. The fast aperture will look better in low light and blur the background a bit.