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Re:Open source USB C camera with C mount lens, MIPI Sensor, ... by spockz on Saturday December 17, 2022 @03:39AM (#34026020)
The insta360 sells at about €300-350 including VAT. This is $1000 EX.

Is the video quality that much better? Or is there some other feature that justifies the price?

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Re:Open source USB C camera with C mount lens, MIPI Sensor, ... by 542458 on Saturday December 17, 2022 @08:51AM (#34027715)
A lot of PTZ cameras have fairly large sensors compared to webcams or phones, and unlike a phone or DSLR they’re designed to be operated continuously so they shouldn’t overheat.
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Re:Open source USB C camera with C mount lens, MIPI Sensor, ... by jtbayly on Saturday December 17, 2022 @12:24PM (#34029905)
> is there some other feature that justifies the price?

Physical lens zoom on most of those, with decent lens sizes, but that's not that helpful for a Zoom call, unless you've got a very weird setup.

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