Recommended cameras

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Most laptops have a built-in webcam and many people use these to record video on Riverside. However, external cameras have a higher resolution and better clarity than built-in webcams.

Some external cameras frequently used by creators on Riverside are below.

	Name	Resources	Notes
	Logitech C920s HD Pro Webcam	Manufacturer Info Using this camera with Riverside	Up to 1080p resolution
	Logitech StreamCam	Manufacturer Info Using this camera with Riverside	Up to 1080p resolution
	Opal C1	Manufacturer Info Using this camera with Riverside	Up to 4K resolution Mac only
	Sony Alpha 6400	Manufacturer Info More info on using Sony cameras with Riverside	Use an HDMI capture card and a dedicated power source for up to 4K resolution. Read more at Sony Support.
	iPhone/iPad with Riverside app	Use Continuity Camera with your Mac Join as Second Camera (Host role)	Resolution depends on device capabilities. Generally, the rear-facing camera is higher resolution.
	Android Phone with Riverside app	Join as Second Camera (Host role)	Resolution depends on device capabilities. Generally, the rear-facing camera is higher resolution.

NOTE:
High resolution video can sometimes become unstable due to the limits of a computer's processing power. To ensure smooth video recordings, Riverside records at 1080p by default with certain 4K video cameras, such as the Logitech Brio.

If your camera has post-processing features to enhance your video like AI blur, auto white-balance, etc., we recommend turning these off while recording.

Learn more

• Use an external DSLR or mirrorless camera
• Recording 4K Video (Overview)
• Use mobile device as second camera angle (multicam mode)
• Use iPhone as a webcam with Continuity Camera