Camera news & analysis
Release coverage, spec breakdowns, and buying roundups — grounded in measured data, not marketing copy.
Insta360 X6: 8K 360 Camera With 1-Inch-Class Sensors
Insta360's X6 pairs dual 1/1.1-inch sensors with native 8K50 10-bit video and Dolby Vision, from $699.99. What the specs mean — and its webcam trick.
Ring Lights and Webcam Image Quality: What Matters
A ring light can transform webcam video — or add glare and raccoon glasses. The specs that matter (size, CRI, color temperature) and how to place one.
Webcam Privacy: Covers, Lights and Permissions
Can your webcam watch you without the light on? A practical tour of covers, indicator LEDs, and the OS and browser permission layers that protect you.
Why Webcam Microphones Sound Bad — and What Helps
Webcam mics are physically doomed: tiny capsules, wrong distance, aggressive processing. The acoustics behind the problem and the cheapest ways out.
Best Budget Webcams Under $50: What Specs to Expect
Under $50, webcam specs get murky. What you can realistically expect at this price, which corners get cut, and the current picks worth the money.
Your Phone as a Webcam: Continuity Camera and Android
The best camera you own is probably your phone. How to use it as a webcam on Mac, Windows and Linux — Continuity Camera, Android's USB mode, and apps.
Using a Mirrorless Camera as a Webcam: What You Need
A mirrorless camera beats any webcam on image quality. Here's every way to connect one — USB webcam mode, vendor software, capture cards — and the catches.
4K vs 1080p Webcams: What the Extra Pixels Buy You
4K webcams have four times the pixels of 1080p — but video calls rarely show them. Here's when 4K is worth paying for, based on how calls actually work.
Best Webcams for Video Calls in 2026: Specs Compared
A spec-and-data roundup of the webcams worth buying for video calls in 2026, from $60 budget picks to $250 flagships — and what actually matters.
Insta360 Link 2 Pro: A Bigger Sensor for 4K Webcams
Insta360's Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro pair a 1/1.3-inch sensor with AI tracking and beamforming audio. Here's what the specs actually mean.