The Best Camera For Streaming

The best camera for streaming is the one that meets your specific needs!

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Today let’s talk about how you can find the best streaming camera in 2021 for you.

Have you been on a zoom and noticed that one of your colleagues’ video stream looked amazing?  Have you wondered how they are achieving that clear and polished look?  We will unlock the mystery together.

When thinking about the best camera for streaming, there are three areas we will consider: lighting, internet connection and camera

Many of you have become familiar with the popular ring lights that once were considered only for beauty vloggers.  They now have become standard.  It is important to make sure you are clearly illuminated so that those you are broadcasting to can see you clearly.  You don’t have to use a ring light but you should make sure that your primary light source is located in front of you, slightly to one side for a more dramatic effect.

Then you should consider how you are connecting to the internet.  If you want the highest speeds to insure the best quality you should connect directly to your router using an ethernet cable.

And then the moment you have been waiting for…which camera do I use?

LOGITECH WEBCAMS: THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION FOR FINDING THE BEST CAMERA FOR STREAMING

The best camera for streaming: Logitech c920 shown here.

If you simply want to improve the image but have the process remain simple then get an upgraded quality webcam like those models made by logitech.  The C920, C922 and Logitech Streamcam are my recommended choices depending on how much your budget is. 

C920=$79 https://amzn.to/2VLuIUo

C922=$99 https://amzn.to/37Arup7

Streamcam=$150 https://amzn.to/3CEhmdf

The next cameras recommended are Canon mirrorless cameras.  Canon has released a utility software the allows you to plug in your camera directly to your computer and use it as a webcam.  Other cameras require you to purchase an adapter such as the Elgato Camlink.  

Camlink $119.59 https://amzn.to/3xF5l3E

CANON CAMERAS: CONVENIENT UTILITY SOFTWARE MAKES IT AN EASY CHOICE FOR BEST CAMERA FOR STREAMING.

The best camera for streaming: Canon cameras make it easy with their webcam utility software.

Here are my recommended Canon cameras to use in ascending cost:

Canon M200 $549 https://amzn.to/3yFp4lb

Canon M50 $649 https://amzn.to/3iEehCf

Recommended lens for either the M50 or M200: Sigma 30mm 1.4 https://amzn.to/3yJaUPK

Canon EOS RP $1299 (with kit lens) https://amzn.to/3lWCjdG

Canon EOS R $1799 https://amzn.to/3Avf4eC

Canon EOS R6 $2499 https://amzn.to/37y8Q1a

Canon EOS R5 $3899 https://amzn.to/3yHDtx1

Recommended lens for either EOS RP, EOS R, EOS R6 or EOS R5: Canon 50mm 1.8 RF Lens https://amzn.to/2VNquvE

SONY CAMERAS: A GREAT MIRRORLESS CAMERAS WITH MANY AFFORDABLE OPTIONS

The best camera for streaming: The Sony a6100 is one of the best cameras for streaming, providing 4k.

Finally, I also recommend several Sony Cameras as streaming cams.  Remember to get your adapter so you can connect the HDMI out of the camera and into the adapter that you will plug in to the USB port.  Here are my recommended Sony Cameras in ascending cost:

Sony A6100 $854.95 https://amzn.to/37PXm9D

Sony A6400 $898 https://amzn.to/3fTS1lK

Sony A6600 $1398 https://amzn.to/3yJEGE7

Sony A7III $1998 https://amzn.to/3jQ6dgL

Sony A7RIV $2998 https://amzn.to/2VM064S

Recommended lens for any of the above Sony cameras 50mm 1.8 https://amzn.to/37BGByA

For all cameras listed you can buy the body alone and then get the recommended lens…Many people will try the kit lens but not realize they won’t get that blurred background that a 1.8 or 1.4 lens gives.  This may not be as important to you, however, if you are using a streaming platform that offers background blur in the software.

While trying to find the best camera for streaming I preferred the quality of image from my Canon EOS R5 most but the image quality of all the options listed with good lighting and fast internet speed is far better than your built in webcam.  When budget permits I will probably get a Logitech Streamcam because of it’s smaller size and have it always in place for convenience.  Even mirrorless cameras can be bulky in comparison.

I hope you found this information helpful.  Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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