Obsbot Tiny 3
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Obsbot has had a nice run with PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. I previously discussed how well its Tail 2 PTZ worked for most creative workflows and streamers, with a thoughtful feature set that’s, most importantly, practical to use.
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That’s why I was excited to check out the latest PTZ webcam, the Tiny 3
The Tiny 3 PTZ’s tech specs are fairly brief, but there are some notable details. First, it’s a webcam with spatial audio support and great noise reduction, both of which come in handy in busy office spaces or cafes. The camera shoots in up to UHD (4K) resolution and at 120 fps, so you can tailor the image quality as needed. I’ve personally kept it at 4K for crisp output.
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The 1/1.28” CMOS sensor really performs well, especially if you have adequate lighting in your space. From what I’ve seen, the image quality is top-notch, and the autofocus is snappy, useful when you’re moving in and out of the camera or presenting a product.
Tiny, but mighty
The Tiny 3 is unbelievably small. In all seriousness, when I received the package, I thought there was a mistake until I opened it and saw that an actual webcam was inside. It’s not much larger than a US quarter coin. Yet it packs a lot of processing power to handle snappy auto focus, spatial audio, and great image quality.
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Obsbot Control Center
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Where the Tiny 3 can improve
Obsbot mentions that AI is used for spatial audio capture and voice control. In my experience (after updating to the latest firmware) I was unable to utilize the mic array on the Tiny 3. I’m not sure why.
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I’m a professional creator, so I know how to turn on a microphone, but for whatever reason, the mic wasn’t recognized by OBS, Slack, FaceTime, or Zoom. Within the Obsbot control center software, you can toggle the mic, but nothing worked for me.
ZDNET’s buying advice
The Obsbot Tiny 3
Source : ZDNet