Video Cameras: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

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If you want to look your best on video calls, your laptop's built-in camera often won't cut it. Pick up one of the top webcams we've tested for a major upgrade.

If you want to capture outdoor sports or underwater excursions, you need a tough and portable action camera. I've been testing action cameras for more than a decade and am here to help you pick the best one.

Tiny video cameras with multiple ultra-wide lenses capture the entire world around you—all 360 degrees of it. These are the best we've tested.

The Obsbot Tiny 3 packs best-in-class AI tracking, sharp 4K video, smooth 1080p120 recording, and excellent microphones into an even smaller body, making it the most capable and polished webcam you can buy if you're willing to pay a premium.

The Obsbot Tiny 3 Lite delivers impressive AI tracking, excellent audio, and smooth 4K video for the price.

The Acer WBC-0E01 4K webcam delivers pro-grade video sharpness with its Sony sensor and adaptive focus. And it's under $60 on Amazon right now.

The Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro come with various AI features, of course, including audio modes that switch depending on how you're using the camera.

Film your wildest adventures in stunning low-light quality, powered by a four-hour battery life, with the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. Save $80 on this rugged action cam combo that just refuses to quit.

Capture your adventures without overspending. At 30% off, the GoPro Hero13 Black Power Bundle gives you the camera, extra Enduro batteries, a charger, and storage all in one shot.

The Razer Kiyo Pro Streaming Webcam brings pro-level video clarity with its adaptive light sensor. And right now it's $80 off during the Nvidia GeForce Week at Walmart.

The Insta360 Link 2 is a gimbal-mounted, auto-tracking webcam with a good mic, held back by a noisy picture that doesn't do its 4K resolution justice.

The FaceCam Neo is Elgato's most affordable webcam, but its low price doesn't compensate for its poor low-light performance and lack of a microphone.

The 1080p Obsbot Tiny SE webcam supports mechanical pan and tilt and automatic movement tracking, and it is much cheaper than its more advanced 4K sibling.

While most laptops come with built-in webcams, desktops do not. Here’s how to turn your smartphone into a wireless webcam with some free software.

You read that right! The latest Apple Pencil is on sale at a steep discount right now, along with top-tier gear from Alienware and Sony.

The Elgato Facecam MK.2 costs less than its predecessor but remains a mediocre webcam overall because of its clunky software and lack of a microphone.

A top choice for premium webcams, the Obsbot Tiny 2 combines a quality 4K sensor and high-end tracking features in a fully adjustable, truly small design.

With 1080p video quality, auto-focus, and background noise reduction, your work calls, streaming, and video chats will all look and sound better.

Equipped with a 1920x1080 full HD resolution camera, this discreet camera pen ensures you'll never miss a word at your next meeting.