User is seeking recommendations for webcams that can handle long streaming sessions without overheating or losing quality, ideally at 1080p 60fps.
I’m thinking about upgrading my setup and I’m curious what webcams people actually recommend for streaming, especially for longer sessions. I’ve been using a basic webcam and it’s fine for video calls, but during streams the image quality really starts to show its limits after a while, especially with lighting changes or when the camera struggles to keep things sharp. I’m mainly looking for something that can handle long streaming sessions without overheating or losing quality. Ideally it would do 1080p at 60fps, have good color, and not look grainy once the stream has been running for a few hours. Comfort and reliability matter more to me than fancy features. I’ve seen a lot of streamers mention things like the Logitech StreamCam, Elgato Facecam, and a few others, but it’s hard to tell which ones actually hold up well during long streams and not just short tests. For those of you who stream regularly, what webcam are you using for long sessions? Does it stay consistent after hours of streaming, or do you notice issues like heat, focus problems, or image quality dropping over time? Any webcams you would definitely recommend or avoid?