News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:Using a "proper" camera as a webcam by eropple on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @01:58PM (#31414253)
Ehh. After a certain point that's true, but a lens doesn't help much with a garbage sensor, particularly one that has to be compensated for with huge exposure changes. (This is the core of why webcams are disappointing, not the lens.)

I use a GH4 or G9 with a USB3HDCAP at my desk because I already have them and the glass, personally, and I know the sensor is not going to be a trailing problem behind the (cheap!) glass that I use.

Re:Using a "proper" camera as a webcam by dekhn on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @06:09PM (#31416880)
The sensor is an IMX179 which is a mainstay. I believe the sensor area is smaller, and probably higher noise than a DSLR or mirrorless, but for VC use, it's probably not going to make a difference.
Re:Using a "proper" camera as a webcam by eropple on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @09:52PM (#31418413)
Yeah, I looked--I am not a fan of most of the IMX series, but if it works for you, (unironically) great!