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    Question Limitations of Webcams. Nothing new in years

    I was doing some research on new webcams and we have no seen a new high end webcam come to the market in almost 3 years. The last one was the Logitech C920 and it was released January 5th 2012.

    Why have we not seen any new cameras hit the market? Is it that we have reached a limitation?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulSaunders View Post
    I was doing some research on new webcams and we have no seen a new high end webcam come to the market in almost 3 years. The last one was the Logitech C920 and it was released January 5th 2012.

    Why have we not seen any new cameras hit the market? Is it that we have reached a limitation?
    Personally, I think the webcam market is slowly phasing out because most web cameras need to be tethered to computers. I am assuming many want portable cameras with higher resolutions and better image quality.

    The Logitech C930e did come out, but has some issues apparently.

    The HoverCam 3PO is the latest webcam that I have seen that is impressive. It has USB 3.0 and has a 3K resolution.

    Details: http://www.thehovercam.com/press/pro...mation/352-3po

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    I saw that video a few months ago. Didnt someone from the company come on this site and say that the project was delayed? I would like to get some info if possible

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulSaunders View Post
    I saw that video a few months ago. Didnt someone from the company come on this site and say that the project was delayed? I would like to get some info if possible
    It was delayed until June according to this thread: http://forum.ibroadcastnetwork.org/s...light=Hovercam It may have been delayed a bit more, I am not sure. I am really interested in this product.

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    I'm also interested. I am hopeful that I will get my hands on a review unit when it is ready to be released.

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    Seems as though we've gone another year without any new major advancements in webcams. I'm at the point where I'm looking for something better than my C920 without having to spend over $400 for a better camera and capture card.
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