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I've been looking for a good camera to use for live video input for a while and haven't been able to find one. Since I want to use it with my Max/Jitter application I thought I'd ask here and see if anyone has recommendations.

-Live video output through firewire / USB

-Can be plugged in while operating, not just run off battery (I shouldn't even need to put this but so many damn cameras these days...)

-(would be nice to have)Manual focus, Manual zoom, aperture, shutter speed

I've been looking for a good camera to use for live video input for a while and haven't been able to find one.  Since I want to use it with my Max/Jitter application I thought I'd ask here and see if anyone has recommendations.

Here's what I'm looking for:
-HD quality
-Live video output through firewire / USB
-Cost under $1000
-Can be plugged in while operating, not just run off battery (I shouldn't even need to put this but so many damn cameras these days...)
-(would be nice to have)Manual focus, Manual zoom, aperture, shutter speed

webcam-recommendations

logitech c920 with this case is a great combination for 

logitech c920 with this case is a great combination for 
http://www.ebay.de/itm/151953191273


For Windows users Logitech provides a software to control focus, aperture, white balance.

With Mac OS, you can use Webcam Settings to do the same.

For Windows users Logitech provides a software to control focus, aperture, white balance.
I use it with the C920.

With Mac OS, you can use Webcam Settings to do the same.


Thanks Yoann and Alain! I got the C920 and it definitely is far to wide-angle for what I need in its native form, so I've ordered the special case you mentioned. Now my question is, what lens would you recommend to go with that? The site says it's compatible with CS lenses. I need it to be able to adjust the zoom in to capture a maybe 7' x 5' screen from across a room, and also need optical focus.

Thanks Yoann and Alain!  I got the C920 and it definitely is far to wide-angle for what I need in its native form, so I've ordered the special case you mentioned.  Now my question is, what lens would you recommend to go with that?  The site says it's compatible with CS lenses.  I need it to be able to adjust the zoom in to capture a maybe 7' x 5' screen from across a room, and also need optical focus.


webcam recommendations?