![]() ![]() The Brio is one of the company’s top-of-the-range models–in fact, Logitech claims it’s “our best webcam ever”. Logitech probably has the widest range of webcams currently available, ranging from low-cost models for video chats with your friends to gaming cameras and even full-blown videoconferencing systems for business users. And, when used with the Logi Tune app–available for macOS 10.15 or later–you can use the new Show Mode to tilt the camera so that it points down at your desk and then automatically inverts the image so that you can show other people the documents or designs that you’re working on. The camera provides 65° – 90° field of view, but it also includes a new stand with an adjustable magnetic clip that allows you to freely rotate the camera to any angle you want. The camera itself is fairly straightforward, with a high-quality glass lens that is capable of recording 1080p video at 30 frames per second, along with a privacy shutter and noise-cancelling microphone. However, this new model includes a number of new features that make it more versatile than many of its rivals, and will particularly appeal to people who need to make conference calls when working from home. Priced at $129.99/£129 and available in a variety of colours, the Brio 500 looks like a fairly conventional webcam, with a USB-C interface that allows it to work automatically with any Mac or PC that also has USB-C. Logitech’s Brio range of webcams has been very popular in recent years-with the Brio Ultra HD Pro currently being our favorite 4K webcam-and it has just launched a new range of Brio cameras, starting with the Brio 500. And, if you’re really serious about setting up a studio for video calls, conferencing or podcasting, then Kensington also has a range of accessories for use with its webcams, such as ring lights, and extendable mounts and stands. This provides additional controls for adjusting brightness, contrast and other settings, but its most useful feature is the ability to create and save profiles with settings that are suitable for different locations or lighting conditions. Like any USB webcam, the W1050 works automatically with Macs when connected via USB, but you will need Catalina (10.15.4) or later if you also want to use Kensington’s Konnect app. The only thing to watch out for is that the W1050 uses an older USB-A interface-which is fine for my old iMac, but you’ll need an adaptor for newer Macs that only have USB-C. It includes twin microphones with noise-cancelling features to reduce background noise, and there’s a privacy shutter on the front of the camera too. The adjustable stand can rest on your desk or attach to your computer screen, and allows you to tilt and rotate the camera to get the right viewing angle. It provides 95-degree viewing angle, with fixed-focus to ensure that the entire image remains in focus at all times (which is handy if you need to move around during a presentation). It doesn’t cut many corners, though, providing a bright sharp image that is clearer and more detailed than the 720p FaceTime camera on my aging office iMac. With a price of just $49.99/£34.99, the W1050 is one of the most affordable 1080p (1920×1080) webcams we’ve seen so far. The powerful 2.4Ghz remote resists interference and lets you control Keynote or PowerPoint from up to 150 feet (50 meters) away.Kensington makes a variety of webcams and other accessories for video-conferencing, but its new W1050 is very competitively priced, and arrives just as Kensington releases a new Mac version of its Konnect app as well. The Presenter Expert’s intuitive four-button design makes it easy to navigate and when you need to move your cursor, a quick flip of a button gives you full cursor control. It’s 10 times brighter than standard red lasers, so it stands out against even the brightest LCD and plasma displays. ![]() So make your point with a bright green laser suitable for even the biggest rooms and brightest screens with the Kensington Presenter Expert Green Laser Presenter with Cursor Control. You can’t make your point if no one can see it. 10x Brighter Green laser with cursor control ![]()
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