Before you buy a webcam from online websites, tick on these 7 pointers

First Published | Apr 10, 2021, 5:45 PM IST

Webcams are always a good buy as after COVID-19 we are stuck at our homes and good quality webcams are necessary to attend our meetings.

Are you planning to buy a webcam from Amazon or Flipkart on any other online websites? Well, before you make up your mind about buying one, here are a few things that you should give it a check.
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A fast internet connectionBefore you buy one, check your internet connection. It must have fast symmetric internet speeds for better video quality.
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Do not invest moreYour laptop's webcam has a 720p resolution, and Zoom or Google Meet's highest resolution is 1080p. So don't waste your money on 4K quality webcams.
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Frame rates must be 60 fpsGo for 60 fps over 30 fps to get more precise and natural video quality.
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Webcams with good quality inbuilt micsWhy buy mics and webcams separately when we can get both together? Find and purchase a webcam that comes with an inbuilt mic that is of good quality.
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Buy auto-focus webcamsDo not settle for less. Cheap webcams come with fixed focus lens. But auto-focus enabled one.
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Check the apertureAlways check the aperture of the webcam. It generally comes between F2.0 and F2.8; the lower the number, the better the quality.
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A wireless webcam with micA wireless webcam is such an easy thing to handle. You can literally fix the webcam anywhere, and you can carry it wherever you go. If it comes with a mic, then it's cherry on the top.
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