• heavydust@sh.itjust.works
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      19 hours ago

      Is there really a demand for webcams nowadays (especially in the pro market and their expensive cameras), or is it Canon trying to mimick phone subscriptions? I’m asking this because I’m not a photographer, but the webcam fad seems to have died decades ago and I’m confused by this.

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        9 hours ago

        Many people are still need to Zoom or telecommute all of a sudden your hobby camera becomes a legitimate business expense or tax deduction.

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        For those of us who are dedicated amateurs, work from home has added the need to attend meetings by video

        And if you’ve got a good camera, some studio lights, and a nice portrait lens you can absolutely outclass all the other people using laptop or phone cameras

        So it really is critical to webcamify your digital SLR or mirrorless

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        19 hours ago

        It came back during Covid, I have a box of webcams now.

        They’re much more targeting workers nowadays.