The conference cameras category covers USB cameras for small meeting rooms, video bars with built-in microphones and speakers, PTZ cameras for larger rooms and 360-degree cameras. Our range has over 250 models, including devices from Logitech, AVerMedia, Owl Labs, Poly and Jabra. They suit anything from a home office to a large boardroom.
How to choose a conference camera
Room size and device type. A USB camera with a wide field of view is usually enough for one or two people. A room with six to eight participants is better served by a video bar, while a long or narrow room calls for a PTZ camera with optical zoom. A round table suits a 360-degree camera placed in the centre.
Picture quality and framing. Full HD is sufficient for most meetings, while 4K helps when you want to zoom in without losing sharpness. Automatic framing keeps everyone in shot without manual control, which is especially handy when the people in your meetings change from day to day.
Sound. Poor audio tires participants faster than an average picture. Video bars come with microphones and speakers built in, whereas a standalone camera often needs a separate audio device. In a larger room, check that the microphones can pick up the person furthest from the device.
Connections and compatibility. A USB camera normally works like an ordinary webcam with Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet and needs no extra software. PTZ cameras may offer HDMI, USB or network output, so check what your computer or conferencing system supports and plan for a cable of sufficient length.
Mounting and control. Decide whether the camera will sit below the screen, hang on the wall or go on a tripod. In bigger rooms, a remote or app for pan and zoom is convenient.
Brands we carry
- Logitech: the largest brand in this category, known for USB cameras and video bars for small and medium rooms.
- Owl Labs: best known for the Meeting Owl, a 360-degree camera that follows whoever is speaking from the middle of the table.
- HP and Poly: Poly specialises in video and audio equipment for meeting rooms and is now part of HP.
- Jabra (GN Audio): a respected audio specialist, with PanaCast cameras that offer a panoramic view.
- PTZOptics: focuses on PTZ cameras used in meeting rooms, training rooms and streaming.
- AVerMedia: makes video capture equipment as well as webcams and PTZ cameras.
- Huddly: a Norwegian maker known for cameras with AI-based automatic framing.
- Cisco: a networking company that offers devices for Webex and other business conferencing systems.
Also in our range: Boom Collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
How does a conference camera differ from an ordinary webcam?
A conference camera is designed to capture several people in one room, so it usually has a wider field of view, zoom or automatic framing. It often has better microphones too. An ordinary webcam is mainly meant for one person at a computer.
Does a conference camera need a separate microphone?
It depends on the type of device. Video bars normally include microphones and speakers, while some standalone cameras do not. Check the product description to see whether audio is included.
Which camera suits a room for ten people?
A PTZ camera with optical zoom or a video bar made for larger rooms is usually the right choice. What matters most is that the microphones can pick up everyone around the table. If the table is round, a 360-degree camera is also an option.
Do conference cameras work with Teams and Zoom?
Most USB conference cameras work with Teams, Zoom and Google Meet as a standard video device. Some systems are built around one platform, such as Cisco with Webex. Check compatibility for the specific model before buying.
