Best CAMERAS for LIVE Streaming on Facebook Live, YouTube Live and Twitch

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0:00 Intro
1:09 Live Streaming with a Smartphone
4:14 Live Streaming with a Laptop
7:04 Live Streaming with a Pro Webcam
13:22 Live Streaming with a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
24:10 Capture Cards for Live Streaming with a DSLR
28:30 Live Streaming with a Camcorder

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📗 Live Streaming Cameras and Equipment Mentioned in This Video 📗

1️⃣ Live Streaming with a Smartphone (1:09)

(Video) How to Go LIVE on YouTube with a Computer or Smartphone — 4 Ways

(Video) Facebook LIVE Streaming Tutorial — 8 Facebook Live Tips

(Video) Best CHEAP Smartphone Accessories for Video and Live Streaming

(Video) Live Stream like a PRO with the Switcher Studio APP for Facebook Live and YouTube!

2️⃣ Live Streaming with a Laptop (4:14)

(Free Software) OBS: Open Broadcaster Software

(Software) StreamYard

(Software) Zoom

(Software)
Ecamm Live - Live Streaming for Mac

3️⃣ Live Streaming with a Pro Webcam (7:04)

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 (Discontinued)

Logitech C920S HD Pro Webcam with Privacy Shutter (Current Model)

Logitech C922x Pro Stream Webcam (60 FPS for Gaming)

Logitech BRIO 4K Webcam

NEW — Logitech StreamCam Plus 60 FPS with Vertical Video
(Expected availability: Mid Apr 2020)

4️⃣ Live Streaming with a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera (13:22)

(DSLR) Canon SL2

Canon SL2 Power Adapter Charger (Continuous Power)

(Mirrorless) Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M50 Power Adapter Charger (Continuous Power)

(Video) Canon M50 and Sigma 16mm 1.4 Review (Great for Live Streaming)

(Mirrorless) Sony a5100 Camera

💸 Deal on the Sony a5100 Camera Used on B&H:

(Video) Best Camera for YouTube? Canon M50 VS. Sony A6400

✔️ (Video) The Ultimate Live Streaming Equipment Checklist (My Pro Setup Used for This Video)

💻 Capture Cards for Live Streaming with a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera (24:10)

Elgato Cam Link 4K

List of supported live streaming camera:

Elgato Game Capture Card HD60 S

Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro 4K Capture & Playback Input/Output Card

5️⃣ Live Streaming with a Camcorder (28:30)

Panasonic Full HD Video Camera Camcorder HC-V770 (1080p)

Panasonic 4K Ultra HD Video Camera Camcorder HC-VX981K

Canon VIXIA HF G50 Camcorder (4K UHD 30p Recording)

🔊 Best USB Microphones for YouTube and Live Streaming Video Series

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In this video Sean Cannell shares tips on the best camera for youtube under $400.

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⏰ Click the Time Codes to Skip to Each Type of Camera:
1:09 Live Streaming with a Smartphone
4:14 Live Streaming with a Laptop
7:04 Live Streaming with a Pro Webcam
13:22 Live Streaming with a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
24:10 Capture Cards for Live Streaming with a DSLR
28:30 Live Streaming with a Camcorder

Question of the Day: What gear do you use for live streaming? What kind of content and what platforms are you live streaming on? Let me know!

[DavidLovrien]

M50 questions asked several places. Answers - 1) HDMI Out is only clean with AF OFF. 2) USB Out *IS* clean with Canon EOS Utility Beta (free) or Sparkocam app ($60). Both these drivers also send keep-alive to cure the 30 minute limit problem. HOWEVER, USB out does NOT send full HD. It sends 1024x576. Huge loss of quality.

[ScottGiorgini]

One more camera recommendation >> The Panasonic Lumix G85. The model is a few years old, so you can pick one up for anywhere between $350 used to $600 new. You can think of it as a GH5 Lite. It's a video / streaming BEAST! It shoots great 4k, has killer 5 axis IBIS (in body image stabilization), a fully articulated screen, unlimited runtime, etc., and it will easily hold it's own against much cameras that cost a whole lot more.

[goldfish_enthusiast]

Omg this video changed my life! Not exaggerating, due to the Coronavirus I had to step it up and now I’m doing all of this research for my churches live stream. Thank you for this!

[codethetoad]

The canon m50 mk2 is what I'm using. The pack in lense it comes with works great for livestreaming and I got a dummy battery off of Amazon for like 22 bucks so I can stream for unlimited time. It works great with the clean hdmi out.

[thingsido]

I have an M50 and it has autofocus, even has face detection and works great. I struggled in the beginning using this cam but setting it "cam" mode solved the majority of issues!!

[ladyamalthia]

we use Canon 80d with fixed 50 with face detection on . It provides amazing stream with bokeh, so no need for flawless arranged background .

[JordanPritchard]

As my channel grows I want to eventually get into live streaming so thanks for the tips and suggestions 😀

[michaelharvey]

I use a Nikon D7000 for live streaming to Zoom. Software installed on my laptop is SparkoCAM. Mainly for framing, perspective, it's fuly adjustable to what I need. First setup I tried (already had the camera before Covid, so open to better suggestions!

[pawebaran]

I have to say. I stream on Canon SL2/200D and have my AF turned on all the times and it works perfectly

[WhiteshadowTV]

I use a Canon SL3 which provides unlimited runtime, clean hdmi, and a mini hdmi port. Basically the DSLR version of the M50 which is mirrorless. I absolutely loooove this camera 🤙

[simonvanleuven]

Hey Sean I have been using Socialive, my biggest challenge has been lag in my Picture and Audio. My guest is always very smooth and uninterupted. I am Streaming to Linkedin, You Tube and Facebook on every broadcast. Great Video- Thank you as always!!

[agilecreator]

I started almost 6 month ago to get into the topic by evaluating software and hardware option to get started. I ended up by using Streamlabs OBS with a Multicam setup by using 2 smartphones (1 Nokia android and 1 iPhone X) a GoPro and the build in Webcam of a SurfaceBook. I know it sounds complicated but it was not that hard to set up and just make the first experiences.
Currently I‘m thinking about to get a dedicated camera for live-streaming and recording. It’s really hard to find the right one

[Legendaryl.Outdoors]

What is up Sean, you and Think Media helped me a lot for starting my Livestream videos and tips for starting my channel, really really appreciate all your efforts of sharing! Thank you!

[charlottemarie]

Watching this Because my Canon m50 overheats when i'm streaming and turns off! So i DO NOT recommend the M50 for streaming!

[spydrmyk]

A big reason for the shortage isn’t just people stuck at home webcamming . It is all the schools closing and having the kids do their work from home. I have three kids and they are required to use Zoom (which is a reason their stock is rising), to attend virtual classes.

[LinyanLi]

yes, I just bought a new microphone and I'm trying it. I hope you will listen more clearly and without noise.

[ChristianKoehler]

Some higher spec compact cameras are a good alternative.
I am using Sony RX100Mk Va. Compares well with a typical entry level mirrorsless in image quality (not as big sensor, but lens is much faster than typical kit lens). It runs indefinitely on USB power, no dummy battery required. Very good auto focus, a ton of picture customization options, full manual control, clean HDMI out, useful zoom lens.
While the internal recorder is limited to 5 minutes at 4k, it can output 4k video over HDMI indefinitely.
Only drawback: no mic input. But I need an external mixer and audio interface anyway, so who cares.

[scotttovey]

One problem you may encounter with using AC is a buzz over the audio.

If the camera can be powered from a USB port, plug it into your computer to test and see if that eliminates the buzz. Otherwise, you may not want to use the permanent power option.

[solomonsmart]

Started live-streaming on Facebook with my galaxy note 10 plus for our seniors in the senior center
. Been good