The main problem is that the camera itself isnt up to the task, as we shall see.

“The cameras in iPhone comprehensively outperform every webcam on the market.

After early reviews called out the poor quality image, Apple promised a software update to fix it.

Someone using a smartphone mounted on a tripod as a webcam with their laptop computer.

Reincubate Camo

To fix this, Apple would have to swap in a new camera.

The good news is, you could do this yourself.

This app connects to your iPhone or Android gear and uses its camera as a source for video calls.

Camo Studio in Dark Mode

Reincubate Camo

Camo is free to use, and you’re able to pay for advanced features.

This also means that you get autofocus, which none of Apples built-in webcams can do.

“I like to manually lock the iPhone when I’m not using the webcam.

This will prevent the Camo Mac app from having a connection to the iPhone app and using the camera.

That’s the equivalent of using one of those webcam covers.

Upcycle

Old phones are uniquely great for reusing as webcams.

While it’s possible for you to use Camo with a mirrorless camera, its a pain.

Andfinding a permanent mount is easy.

Its free and guaranteed to be better than whatever youre using now.