For something more durable, check out the Razer Kiyo Webcam. You’ll have to use both hands, then, if you need to reposition. However, the mount doesn’t really fit snugly enough onto your laptop or desktop computer to stay still, or attached, during movement. The camera on the Microsoft LifeCam Studio rotates freely up to 360 degrees, which is great if you need it for specific positioning. Related: See what the Razer Kiyo review offers Durability The way technology is going there will probably be huge advancements in two to three years. After the battery starts to drain you can continue to use the webcam, or can buy a new one. That’s the going rate for Lithium-Ion batteries, but that can be extended if you don’t use it that often. The Microsoft Lifecam Studio For Business comes with one Lithium-Ion Battery that should be good for two to three years or around 300 to 500 charges.
The camera also features high-performance optics, such as autofocus and a high-precision glass lens, that automatically adjusts for optimal viewing so you don’t have to. This 75 Degree field of view is ideal because 90 degrees, such as on the Logitech C930e, would capture far too much and show off much more of your space and personal data than you probably want. With a 75 Degree field of view, the camera does provide some nice wiggle room if adjustment is needed.
In that regard, consider the Logitech C922X Pro Stream Webcam.
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720P is great for chatting with friends, but you’ll probably need something more powerful if you need to stream to YouTube. This doesn’t mean it’s incapable of achieving 1080P, you’ll just need to use third-party webcam software like Cyberlink’s YouCam to achieve it. Out of the box, the Microsoft LifeCam caps picture at video quality at 720P. Related: Check out our Microsoft Lifecam Studio review Image Quality Requires Third-Party Support for HD Video.