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Recommendation for a high-quality webcam for Linux (self.linux)

submitted 4 months ago by markstos 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] 10 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I haven't tried it myself, but I believe the OC is referring to the webcam USB mode that Pixels (idk if this is an Android feature or a "Pixel" feature) have. To enable it, connect over USB then you'll have a notification along the lines of "Charging this device over USB".

If you click that notification it'll let you enable Webcam over USB mode, which I assume just causes the phone to act as any other webcam device would.

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

Exactly, it works flawlessly and without any further setup on EndeavourOS for me. It's a Pixel feature afaik.

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

I believe that is an Android 14 feature, not something exclusive to Pixel phones

[–] warmaster 3 points 4 months ago

That's cool indeed, thanks.