Obsbot Tiny 3 ZDNET's key takeaways The Obsbot Tiny 3 offers 4K video streaming that beats native setups.
Its ultraportable design makes it ideal for traveling.
I just wish it wasn't so expensive at $350. $349 at Amazon $349 at Bhphotovideo more buying choices
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Obsbot has had a nice run with PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. I previously discussed how well its Tail 2 PTZ worked for most creative workflows and streamers, with a thoughtful feature set that's, most importantly, practical to use.
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That's why I was excited to check out the latest PTZ webcam, the Tiny 3, which I've quickly found to be more than just a traditional webcam. Let's take a deeper look at the camera's design and performance, and see why it's effectively replaced the native solutions that I've used in the past.
The Tiny 3 PTZ's tech specs are fairly brief, but there are some notable details. First, it's a webcam with spatial audio support and great noise reduction, both of which come in handy in busy office spaces or cafes. The camera shoots in up to UHD (4K) resolution and at 120 fps, so you can tailor the image quality as needed. I've personally kept it at 4K for crisp output.
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The 1/1.28'' CMOS sensor really performs well, especially if you have adequate lighting in your space. From what I've seen, the image quality is top-notch, and the autofocus is snappy, useful when you're moving in and out of the camera or presenting a product.
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