Which WebCam Should I Buy?

The quality of  your video emails and web videos is directly tied to two things: 1)  The physical hardware that is used to capture the source footage & 2) The encoding format.  While both are important, using good quality hardware is essential for producing videos that have crisp images and clear audio.  The is because the key is starting the process by generating a high quality source file.  The Logitech 9000, for example, has excellent audio and video recording quality and therefore produces top-notch source files.

A great way to connect with this concept is thinking of the source file as the raw ingredients for cooking.  If you start with rotten tomatoes, the only thing you can make is rotten tomatoes.  However, if you start with ripe ones…  I am sure you get the point.

One of the main questions we receive from our members is, “Which web cam should I buy?” For starters, we always advise people to stay away from cheap ones.  These usually deliver grainy footage, washed out colors, and poor quality audio.  Also, most built-in web cams tend to produce substandard footage.  The funny thing is that buying a high quality camera doesn’t actually cost much.  As I mentioned before, the Logitech 9000, or the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000, as it is officially known, is an excellent camera and it will only cost you around $80.

At this point, you may be wondering why we recommend this webcam.  The answer is simple; we use one everyday.  We’ve tried a wide variety of cameras and this one is the best we have found so far.  Below I’ve listed some of the qualities of this camera that we’ve come to love so much:

• High quality image sensor that gives crisp video with vibrant colors
• Sensitive and accurate microphone built-in
• Can record in HD (960×720). This can be used for source footage for a DVD, if you don’t have a regular camcorder
• Automatic focus and light adjustment (for dimly lit rooms)
• Received rave reviews in numerous places online
• Affordable; can be found for under $100 in most places, often around $80
• Works great for sending video emails and creating web videos

If you are using a built-in web cam, it may be time to upgrade to a better device– it’s well worth the investment. If you’re still in the market to pick up a webcam, I recommend you give this one a try.

You can get the Logitech 9000 webcam from most online retailers and in major stores.

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