{"id":94947,"date":"2022-02-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=94947"},"modified":"2022-05-26T15:28:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T20:28:52","slug":"5-affordable-live-stream-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-affordable-live-stream-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Affordable Streaming-Ready Cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Streaming a conference or live production? Check out these practical and affordable camera options for your next live-streaming video shoot.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

None of the popular streamers began their careers with a full, top-of-the-line kit, and you don’t have to either. Whether you’re hosting a webinar or streaming video games on Twitch<\/a>, it’s cheaper than ever to get into streaming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t need much to set up a basic stream, but you do need a camera. There are many possible streaming-ready cameras, but we’ll focus this article on webcams<\/a> and other affordable cameras<\/a> that won’t break the bank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the term “affordable” is subjective and relative to each person’s budget, I chose to showcase cameras in the $50 to $200 range. Buying a less expensive camera gives you the flexibility in your budget to purchase a microphone<\/a> or a video capture card<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are five affordable streaming-ready cameras for a streaming setup in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Aukey FHD Webcam – $40<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Aukey FHD Webcam. Image via Aukey<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aukey may not be a household name, but it should be. The consumer tech brand sells dozens of products on Amazon, ranging from headphones to robot vacuums to gaming keyboards to power banks, and so much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve bought many items from Aukey over the years because they make quality products at a reasonable price. Their webcams are no different, with this model capable of streaming 1080p video for only $40. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aukey FHD Webcam<\/a> is equipped with a 1\/2.9-inch CMOS image sensor, which can output 1080p video at 30fps. This webcam also has built-in microphones<\/a> using noise-reduction technology<\/a>, and has an adjustable mount that clips onto most monitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aukey FHD Webcam is compatible with most major video conferencing and streaming platforms, and streaming software such as XSplit and OBS Studio<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the Aukey FHD webcam isn’t feature-packed, it’s one of the best deals around for a budget, entry-level 1080p streaming-ready camera. It won’t look as good as the cameras below, but it’ll get you started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Elgato Facecam – $199 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Elgato’s Facecam. Image via Elgato<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Want DSLR video quality but don’t want to spend the money to buy a new setup just for online live-stream content? Well, the Elgato Facecam<\/a> could be the camera for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is Elgato’s first offering into the webcam scene, bringing smooth, uncompressed 1080p 60FPS video, easy manual control, and in-depth camera hub software that lets you tinker with the settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s also a fixed focus option to make sure you’re in crisp focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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