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Ausdom HD 1080p Web Camera (AF640)

Ausdom HD 1080p Web Camera (AF640)
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$159
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum frame rate 30
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Focus type Auto
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Hyperdrive HyperCam HD 1080p USB Web Camera (GWCHD-201

Hyperdrive HyperCam HD 1080p USB Web Camera (GWCHD-201
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$149
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum frame rate 30
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Focus type Fixed
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Kogan Full HD 1080p Webcam (KAFHDWBCAMA)

Kogan Full HD 1080p Webcam (KAFHDWBCAMA)
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$60
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum frame rate 30
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Focus type Manual focus ring
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Logitech C615 Portable HD Webcam

Logitech C615 Portable HD Webcam
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$99
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum frame rate 30
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Logitech C922 Pro HD Stream Webcam

Logitech C922 Pro HD Stream Webcam
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$199
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum video resolution is the highest supported motion picture resolution, measured in pixels.
Maximum frame rate 30
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Focus type Auto
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Focus type refers to whether the focus is automatic, manual, or fixed; not all cameras state the focus, and fixed focus is used for cameras where we could not make the focal point change.
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Logitech StreamCam

Logitech StreamCam
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$274
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum video resolution is the highest supported motion picture resolution, measured in pixels.
Maximum frame rate 60
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Focus type Auto
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Focus type refers to whether the focus is automatic, manual, or fixed; not all cameras state the focus, and fixed focus is used for cameras where we could not make the focal point change.
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Microsoft LifeCam Studio (1425)

Microsoft LifeCam Studio (1425)
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$130
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum video resolution is the highest supported motion picture resolution, measured in pixels.
Maximum frame rate 30
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The maximum number of frames per second.
Focus type Auto
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Focus type refers to whether the focus is automatic, manual, or fixed; not all cameras state the focus, and fixed focus is used for cameras where we could not make the focal point change.
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ShenzhiTech HD Webcam 1080p (B087LXGPGN)

ShenzhiTech HD Webcam 1080p (B087LXGPGN)
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$26.00
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum video resolution is the highest supported motion picture resolution, measured in pixels.
Maximum frame rate 25
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Focus type Fixed
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Tripper Trip - 1080p

Tripper Trip - 1080p
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$79
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum video resolution is the highest supported motion picture resolution, measured in pixels.
Maximum frame rate 30
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The maximum number of frames per second.
Focus type Fixed
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Focus type refers to whether the focus is automatic, manual, or fixed; not all cameras state the focus, and fixed focus is used for cameras where we could not make the focal point change.
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Xiaomi Mi IMILAB Webcam 1080p (CMSXJ22A, W88 S)

Xiaomi Mi IMILAB Webcam 1080p (CMSXJ22A, W88 S)
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$55
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Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080
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Maximum frame rate 30
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