If you’ve been looking to upgrade your old webcam for streaming, Dell’s new 4K webcam should pique your interest. Even though the company is pitching this webcam at corporates, it will likely be better suited in the game room since it does not feature an internal microphone.
The Dell UltraSharp Webcam uses the Sony Starvis CMOS sensor and multi-element lens that the company says captures more light, delivering sharper video. “The inspiration for this webcam came from the image quality produce by DSLR cameras,” says Wee Kee Yeo, Vice President, Client Peripherals, Global Software & Peripherals Product Group at Dell Technologies. “Our design and engineering teams challenged themselves to develop a webcam that delivers DSLR-like image quality while being intelligent and easy-to-use.”
The webcam features numerous intelligent features that enable a lot of customisability. It has a field of view ranging 65°, 78° and 90°, and there’s a 5x digital zoom; using the zoom will crop into the 4K frame resulting in a lower resolution output, so keep that in mind.
Yeo says, “We’ve elevated the entire experience by seamlessly integrating smart security features. The Dell UltraSharp webcam features Windows Hello, allowing you to sign in quickly and securely using facial recognition. We’ve also embedded the Dell ExpressSign-in feature to work in concert with Dell PCs – meaning proximity sensors on the webcam detect your presence as you approach and automatically logs you out when you step away, providing that extra level of security without lifting a finger. And finally, a magnetic privacy cover securely snaps on the lens or the back – protecting the lens when the webcam is not in use and providing a safe place to store while using the webcam.”
Keep an eye out for a hands-on review in NAG soon.
The Dell UltraSharp Webcam will be available in South Africa from July. Local pricing is to be confirmed.