4k Webcam 2019
- The X4 from Vantrue claims to be the Worlds first 4K 160° dash cam. Although it may not be the worlds first 4K dash cam, it might be the worlds first 4K car camera with a wide 160 degree lens angle. This is the widest lens angle currently being sold on the market today for 4K dash cams, giving you more coverage of the road in front of you.
- To enjoy 4K video with the following devices, use the 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam Extension Cable (included in the box) to connect the camera and one of these devices: MacBook Pro 13” (2018 or later) with a BlackMagic Design eGPU or eGPU Pro; MacBook Pro 15' (2018 or later); MacBook Pro 16'; iMac Pro (2019); Mac Pro (2019).
The $60 Logitech HD Webcam C920 was an easy favorite. Images that we took with the 1080p camera were sharp, color-accurate and crystal clear. The C920's 78-degree field of view could comfortably.
Microsoft is reportedly set to expand its hardware portfolio in the new year, as Thurrott claims that the company is working on multiple webcams for 2019. At least ones of the webcams is said to bring Windows Hello authentication to Windows 10, which will be the first time the feature has been included on a standalone camera. As Thurrott explains, the only cameras that have included the functionality so far are built into Surface PCs.
The webcam will also be compatible with Xbox One consoles, possibly bringing back one of the features that made the Kinect such an intriguing peripheral. With the new webcam, all you’ll have to do is walk in front of the camera to sign in, as it will have the ability to recognize your face (along with multiple other users).
While Microsoft has yet to announce any new standalone cameras, but according to the report, the webcams could be related to the USB-C webcam that will ship alongside the Surface Hub 2 line next year. In practice, there’s nothing stopping anyone from plugging the camera into any device with a USB-C port, which means that Microsoft could also opt to sell the webcam separately. Surface head Panos Panay hinted at this in an interview with The Verge:
Look at the camera on Surface Hub 2, note it’s a USB-C-based camera, and the idea that we can bring a high fidelity camera to an experience, you can probably guess that’s going to happen.
Whether Microsoft ends up breaking out the webcam as its own standalone product or not, Thurrott’s sources seem confident that the company will release its own webcams next year.
1. Sony PXW-Z150 4K XDCAM
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While they’ve dominated the high-end camcorder market with the likes of the fantastic FS5, Sony was missing a model that would bridge the gap between their prohibitively expensive professional lineup and more affordable camera aimed at hobbyists. With the release of the Z150, prosumers can finally rejoice at a camera that won’t cost them an arm and a leg while offering outstanding performance.
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While carrying the Z150 around can be classified as a workout, you’ll be glad that the camcorder is so sturdily built. The electronic viewfinder and LCD screen are bright and responsive, with the former shutting off when you’re not close to prevent degradation. Media is stored onto 2 SD cards and can also be streamed via Wi-Fi. The camcorder’s excellent battery will let you record up to 400 minutes of video.
The biggest selling point of the Z150 is its huge 1-inch EXMOR RS sensor. As it is both backlit and stacked, you can set the camera up in all but the dimmest light and record clear, contrasted footage without additional light sources as the action unfolds. Its lens also allows for a very shallow depth of field for when you don’t want the background to distract from your subject.
Video footage shot with the Z150 is superb! On one hand, you’ve got the 1-inch sensor that gives the camera 12 dynamic range stops and great color clarity. On the other, a 12x optical zoom is augmented by Sony’s proprietary Clear Image Zoom to 24x. We aren’t really sure how they do it, but it’s by far the best and most noiseless digital zoom we’ve ever seen.
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You can expect vivid 4K at 30 fps without moiré and next to no aliasing. Tuning the resolution down allows for smooth slow-motion at 120fps with no noticeable quality loss over the default 60fps in FullHD.
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You’ll want to be using an external audio input for best performance. While the Z150 does have a shotgun mic clamp, it is too loose to use on its own. We found the LCD screen’s mobility lacking. You can articulate it a little bit, but a wider range of movement would have made the camcorder better suited for cramped quarters and recording from trickier vantage points.