A better way to maintain webcam eye contact - iContact Camera & iContact Camera Pro Review
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- The problem with modern laptops and computers is that the webcams used in work-from-home or online schooling prevent you from maintaining eye contact. You are either reading things on a screen or looking at people during a video conference call and NOT looking at the camera.
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The iContact Camera and iContact Camera Pro are solutions designed to overcome this problem. In this video, I show this common issue, talk through some use cases, introduce the iContact solution, go through the unboxing of both products, and then put the cameras to the test (both video and mic testing).
Chapters:
00:00 - The problem with webcams
01:01 - Introducing iContact Camera & iContact Camera Pro
02:00 - What these iContact cameras are solving
02:49 - Unboxing!
03:23 - Unboxing iContact Camera
04:17 - Unboxing iContact Camera Pro
05:48 - The multi-cam testing setup
06:38 - Running 3 instances of QuickTime Player
07:19 - Multi-camera records - sound and sight
10:49 - Primary feature of iContact cameras
11:22 - Great for script reading or voice-overs
12:08 - Reading the iContact Camera specs
13:32 - Reading the iContact Camera Pro specs
15:53 - Final thoughts on the iContact cameras
16:29 - Additional HighTechDad info
** How-To Article **
Also, in this video, I mention a How-To article. It can be a bit difficult to record multiple video and audio inputs simultaneously, but you can use the free QuickTime Player to do it. It's really easy to set up. In my How-To video, I walk through how to do it (link below):
www.hightechdad.com/2024/02/2...
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Great overview of these! I can imagine so many applications where these would be useful.
Very thoughtful and throughout review. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thx for the comment!
Super helpful. Thank you. I am going to go for the laptop version.
That’s great. It’s super lightweight and small.
Good review! Thank you!
Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it.
Thank you High Tech Dad for your review. We're committed to improving online video communication! If you have any questions or would like any support with your iContact Camera, don't hesitate to reach out.
Always happy to review and help!
I would prefer iContact Camera Pro due to its resolution and good sound quality. I would actually say that the microphones in iContact cameras felt superior to many Logitec webcams out there.
I agree with you. The Pro is the way to go.
Would be good to have seen the zoom of the icontact pro. I bought a different camera that doesnt zoom (also lower quality) so am looking for a replacement. Overall great comparison so I think I will now get on an order one.
Hi Chris! We currently offer an app (iContact Control) that accompanies the iContact Camera Pro for mac devices where you can zoom in and out, as well adjust a variety of other video settings. We are developing a similar app for windows/PC as well.
Hi! This question is for the vendor, who replied on the above comment. I use Windows 10 at work. Will your app (under development) work with it to adjust zoom, saturation, and such?
Estimated release date? I love the eye contact aspect.
I think they iConatct Pro is better resolution on picture and sound but... the iConact pro sound has a lot of hiss/noise which is unfortunate - but doesnt it have a noise filter adjustment?
Personally I recommend using either a built in microphone (like on your Mac) or an external higher-end mic.
@Hightechdad I do have a Yeti mic for podcasting which would probably be good. Also Im hoping that this iCam will work much better with using a teleprompter app on the screen which doesnt work all that well with still having to look up at the top of the computer into the camera - makes it harder to read from the teleprompter. Thanks
I think that is the ideal use case!
Not very crisp, glad I saw this video before I bought it.
The pro version is pretty good. I have been using in some of my review videos.
Hi Obi Wan! We currently offer two different products: the original iContact Camera and the iContact Camera Pro. The iContact Camera Pro features exceptional 4K resolution, an upgrade from the original model's HD resolution, and offers lifelike audio quality as well as stereo noise-cancelling microphones. The Pro model also features a top mount that accommodates a glow light, enhancing the lighting quality. Most importantly, the iContact Camera Pro provides a swing that you can flip the camera on and off the screen.
@@icontactcam A month to respond? I'll pass.
What a mess lol
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@@Hightechdad It was a manic and confusing review, like a person with a divergent squint speaking in a crowded room, and you’re not sure who they’re talking to.
Sorry you felt that way. It was tricky to film having multiple camera inputs so that comparisons could be made between the cameras.
I appreciate all the hard work you put in so thank you for that. From the point of view of someone interested in buying something like this to solve the lack of eye contact in zoom calls. I think it would have been better to do have done the comparison of both models on the laptop first and then the monitor. And properly set up so that the camera is at eye level, so that the angle to your face is not up or down. The main selling point for these cameras, and why people are interested is the eye contact. If you spent more time first demonstrating the eye contact benefits you would have our attention, plus the pros and cons of both models. The arm lengths are different so how do either of them work on a laptop for example? Showing the difference of both models on a monitor then a laptop would have been helpful. Then the second half of the review could have covered quality of picture, field of view, configurability etc. just some constructive criticism and I apologise for my earlier remarks!
@@TuffCheez That is great feedback. I appreciate it.