A Insta360, a company known for its 360º cameras and action cameras, has just presented its newest launch: the webcam Link. With differentiated features, such as for stabilization that works similarly to a gimbal and implementation of artificial intelligence algorithms, it promises to stand out and unseat the other models on the market today. 5r5u3j
The model brings 4K Ultra HD resolution through a ½ inch sensor with f/1.8 aperture lens — larger than anything else on the market — offering greater accuracy and dynamic range. The webcam has two noise-canceling microphones to drown out external noise and improve audio quality during calls.
The product is capable of recording at a4K maximum resolution, but in this case the captures are limited to 30 fps, and without HDR. Both 1080p and 720p modes can be used at 60 fps, but activating dynamic range in these cases also requires lowering to 30 fps. And for those looking for an extra touch of privacy, your lens will automatically point down after 10 seconds of inactivity.
The webcam's construction allows it to be mounted above screens on laptops and monitors, but it can also be positioned on any standard 1/4-inch mounting bracket. A three-axis gimbal ensures smooth movement as per the 's needs, making the device similar to cameras like the DJI Pocket 2. Such a system can be used to keep the 's face centered on the image, with automatic recognition of movements, in addition to allowing the camera to be used in portrait mode to capture content for social networks, for example.
Among the recording options we find several modes: portrait, whiteboard, deskView and aerial. The portrait mode is intended for vertical recordings, in case we want to make a live in the Instagram for example. In the case of Deskview we can make the camera point downwards, with some object that we want to show. Very useful, for example, for displaying documents. All this thanks to the artificial intelligence algorithms that are embedded in the webcam. It is still possible to make adjustments from a distance through gesture controls, performing functions such as zooming in and out, or activating camera modes.
Through the Link Controller desktop software, the can manually adjust the brightness, exposure, gimbal position, exposure, white balance, among other options. You can also modify resolutions and frame rates: 60fps in 1080p or 720p or 30fps in 4K. There are also several shooting modes.
Insta360 Link pricing and availability 6l5t5d
Compatible with devices with MacOS e Windows, Insta360 link is available for US$300 on the company's website. Included in the box are the webcam, four reusable whiteboard markers (for recognition), a USB-C cable, and a USB-C to USB-A cable adapter. If you wish, you can opt for the tripod kit for US$330. Currently, the model is one of the most expensive on the market, but also the most powerful and with many more options, which may be of interest, for example, to professionals who teach classes through videoconferences.
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Source: The Verge.
