I can't hear it anymore!? How to use a web camera! --Introducing recommended cameras for web conferences

There are "web conferences" and "video calls" that are mainly used, but they are also used in various scenes.For example, "live distribution" and "live broadcast of games" on video sharing sites.In addition, online drinking parties, where you can enjoy conversation while drinking alcohol through the camera, is also permeating your home time.In addition, it is also used for the purpose of "watching" and "crime prevention measures" to check the situation of families and pets in videos.Many manufacturers have released many web cameras suitable for each purpose.

Web camera type

There are two types of web cameras, "built -in" and "external".Of these, the "built -in" type is often installed in the upper center of a notebook PC or a single PC.Since the driver required to use from the beginning is also incorporated, in most cases it can be used immediately if you start a camera application or video calling application that is standard on the OS.

On the other hand, "external" is a type that is used by connecting to a PC with a USB cable, etc., and the body size and functions vary depending on the product.In the case of products that comply with the standards called UVC (USB Video Class), it can be automatically recognized and used by connecting to a PC, but for products that are not compatible with UVC or for products that have unique cameras, use it.You may need to install a driver before.

In addition, there is a method of installing a smartphone built -in camera as an external web camera for PC by installing a dedicated application on a smartphone and PC.The following use scenes, advantages and disadvantages are as follows.

About the web camera with a built -in PC

The great advantage is that web cameras with a built -in PC can be used immediately without a special setup.It supports a variety of applications, such as camera apps equipped with OS and third -party apps, and can be used for a wide range of applications, including video calls.

However, because it is built into a small space at the top of the display, the performance as a camera is often modest.Video resolutions that can be shot are low, and the brightness and colors of the images may not be adjusted in detail, so you may be dissatisfied with the image quality.There is no problem with personal video calls, but there are cases where it is better to prepare an external camera separately for web conferences and live distribution, which also important first impressions.

About external web cameras

If you do not have a built -in camera on your PC, or if you want to use a function that is difficult to realize with a PC built -in camera, an external Web camera is required.Although it is unsuitable depending on the product, it can be used for various applications such as video calls, web conferences, and live distribution.Some of the angles of the angle (the range that can be taken with the camera) is wide, and it is suitable for a web meeting with a large number of people, and it has an autofocus function that automatically focuses.In general, it is often more multifunctional and higher than a camera with a built -in PC.

If a driver is provided by the manufacturer, the brightness and color may be adjusted in detail.The advantage is that the camera is not fixed to the PC, so it is easy to adjust the installation location according to the user's position.Depending on the product, a desktop stand may be included.

Use your smartphone to substitute a web camera

If a camera is not built in the PC, one way is to install a dedicated application and convert a smartphone to a web camera.By installing and setting a dedicated application such as "IVCAM" or "Epoccam" on your smartphone and PC, you can use a smartphone camera like an external web camera.If the PC and the smartphone are in the same Wi-Fi network, it can be connected wirelessly, so it is convenient to be able to install the camera in any place.Depending on the app, you can use flash or apply beautiful skin mode.It can be used for various applications, such as when you want to work at home while watching the child's room, or online drinking parties.

Depending on the app, a free version and a paid version are available, and the free version may be limited.In addition, depending on the smartphone or Wi-Fi environment, it may lack the stability of the operation, so it is better to use a built-in camera or an external camera for important applications such as Web conferences.

How to use web cameras

With a web camera, you can easily communicate with people in a distant place through video.In addition to one -on -one video calls, you can also enjoy conversations with many people, such as web meetings and online drinking parties.Here are some of the main ways to use web cameras and tools that are recommended to use with the camera.

Web meeting

A web conference is a service that allows people in remote areas to communicate by interacting with video and audio of the web camera in real time, sharing materials data and screen.Convenient for having a meeting with multiple people or discussing discussions."Zoom", "Skype", and "Microsoft Teams" are typical tools, and each has the following features.

「ZOOM」

A popular web meeting service for ease of use and high functionality.A dedicated application is available, but it can be used on a web browser from the PC.The hurdle of introduction is low, so you can participate in the meeting without registering an account, and you can meet up to 100 people in the free version.However, in the case of a free version, there is a limit of a meeting of three or more people up to 40 minutes.In addition, it is equipped with a function that can store images and audio, and a virtual background function that can change the background image, so it is convenient for storing the minutes and when you do not want to show a private space at home.

「Skype」

Originally, it was a tool for individuals to make video calls, but the usability as a web conference service has been greatly improved by the "Meet Now" function introduced last year.You can participate in the meeting without sign up or downloading apps, and you can use useful functions such as screen sharing of recording, recording, data data, and background blur.Even the free version can participate in up to 100 people without time limit.

「Microsoft Teams」

Although it is a function provided for Microsoft 365 corporate edition users, it can be used free of charge with a Microsoft account.In the case of the free version, the number of participants is limited to 100 and the length of the meeting is up to 60 minutes, but now it has been expanded to up to 300 people, up to 300 people in consideration of the social situation.There is.It supports many functions that are useful for web conferences, such as screen sharing, background customization, and text chat support, and is a major feature that real -time work can be performed in the Office app.

Online drinking party

Online drinking parties are the same as web conferences when communicating with video and audio.For this reason, web conference tools can be used as they are, but some tools specializing in online drinking parties have appeared.The function is less compared to the web conference tool, but it can be used lightly.For example, "Takunomu" can be used for free and unlimited time, and no login or app is required.If you access the official website and press the "Create a drinking party" button, you can use it simply by sharing the issued URL with the person who wants to drink together (up to 12 people, even if you do not set the end time.OK)."ZOOM", which is often used in online drinking parties, has a 40 -minute time limit for three or more people in a free version, so if you want to drink more or more, it seems good to use another tool.

Live distribution

If you have a PC, a web camera, or distribution software, it is live distribution that anyone can easily start.Until now, it has been used as a means of disseminating information, such as talks and game commentary, but due to recent social situations, live distribution at seminars, lectures, concerts, new products presentations, corporate briefings, etc.Is increasingly being used.Various web cameras used depending on the application and scale, but the camera used in live distribution of individual users is generally a product that can be photographed with smooth and detailed images compatible with 1080P/60fps.

Watch over family and pets and crime prevention measures

A network camera, a type of web camera, is often used to watch children and pets who are away and to confirm the safety of families living in a remote parents' home.In many cases, it can be connected to the Internet by itself.

By using a network camera, you can monitor your home on your smartphone, call out to your child who is answering, and remotely control the camera.Some products have a human sensor and temperature sensor that take action under certain conditions.Even a normal web camera can achieve the same usage by connecting it to a PC that is constantly operated.

Logitech's web camera with a lot of functions useful for Web conferences

As we have seen so far, web cameras have various types and are already used in various everyday scenes.Among them, web conferences are the most important in recent social situations.

Here, we will pick up the best models for Web conferences from the lineup of Logitech, a manufacturer that boasts a top -class share in the web camera market, and introduce its features, usage, and recommended setting methods.

Web meetingにおすすめのWEBカメラは?

The standard video resolution used in the web conference service is HD 720P, so I want to choose something that can be taken with more resolution.However, the web conference basically has little movement of the subject, so the frame rate is 30fps enough.If you participate in the meeting alone, it is okay if the angle of view is narrow, but if you participate with multiple people, it is a good idea to choose a camera equipped with a wide -angle lens that reflects a wide range so that you can not see it.

ロジクール製品なら『C922N PRO STREAM WEBCAM』がおすすめだ。フルHD 1080pのビデオ解像度と30fpsのフレームレートに対応し、オートフォーカスや光補正機能が搭載されているため、ディテールまでくっきりした映像を撮影できる。またカメラの両サイドにはステレオマイクが搭載されており、リアルなサウンドを録音することが可能。画角が78°と広角寄りなので、複数人の参加者がいる場合も画面に収めやすい。会話中心の打ち合わせから、資料やホワイトボードを見せながら説明するプレゼンまで、多様なシーンで活躍するはずだ。ちなみに本体はクリップ型になっていてディスプレイ上部に簡単に取り付けられるうえ、製品には本体に取り付けられる三脚も同梱されているので設置場所に困らないのも魅力的なポイントだ。

このほか、無料のWEBカメラ用ソフトウェア『Logicool Capture』にも対応する。同ソフトは録画に関する設定のほか、カメラの明るさや色合い、ホワイトバランス、画角などを細かく調整することもできるため、カメラ映りを気にするシーンなどで非常に役に立つ。

Set up to use a web camera

In the case of Logitech web cameras, most of the recent models are compatible with UVC, so you can use the basic functions simply by connecting to a PC with a USB cable.However, if you want to use the camera's unique advanced functions or customize the color of the camera, you need a dedicated software.

ここで紹介した『C922N PRO STREAM』の場合は『Logicool Capture』という無料ソフトをダウンロードして使うことができる(機種によっては「Camera Settings」というソフトの場合もある)。ホワイトバランスや明るさ、色の強さなどを調整したり、左右反転させてミラー撮影ができたりするので、ぜひ事前にダウンロードして導入しておきたい。

Web meetingに使う際は、まず『Logicool Capture』のメイン画面の左サイドメニューからカメラアイコンをクリックして「解像度」を「720p」に、「FPS」を「30」に設定しておくのがおすすめ。また「→1」のアイコンをクリックして「画像設定」をオンにし、プレビューを見ながら輝度やコントラスト、色の強さなどのスライダを動かして顔が明るく映るようにする。映像にチラつきがあって見づらい場合は、「画像設定」の下の「アンチフリッカー」で50Hzか60Hzのいずれかを選択して見やすい方に設定しておこう。このソフトで設定した内容は他のアプリ、たとえばWEBブラウザやZOOMアプリなどでも反映される。

What if you have trouble with trouble?

If a web camera is not recognized by the PC or a video is not reflected, if you have trouble, review the connection and settings may be solved.A common web camera is covered with data exchange and power supply with one USB cable.Therefore, if you connect to a USB hub or the like, it tends to be that the PC is not recognized by the PC or it does not work properly.Let's use it directly to the USB port of the PC itself.

If it does not work well, connecting it to another USB port of the PC may be solved.If that is not good, if you have a second PC, connect it to that USB port.If it still does not solve it, there may be a problem with the camera itself, so please contact the manufacturer's support.

A high -performance web camera for the web meeting

A web camera that is indispensable for online meetings with business partners and web meetings with large groups.In a scene where the impression of giving to the other party is concerned, it is recommended to use an external web camera that has high image quality and can customize the brightness and color of the camera.Above all, Logitech's products are high and soft for both high and software, perfect for Web conferences.I want you to use it and use it for smooth communication.

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