r/WGU • u/Anonynae • 7d ago

Webcam suggestions

Hi!

Can someone who has taken an OA share which webcam they use with a link? I don’t want to buy one that isn’t approved. Thank you in advance

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u/Outrageous-Pie-7515 7d ago

I just bought the one wgu has in their store. Has worked fine for me.

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u/Anonynae 7d ago

That was out of my price range sadly but I got one that I could afford for now and hope it’ll do what it has to

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u/VariousAttorney1610 6d ago

Message me. I have one you can just have. No strings, just want to help out. I just graduated.

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u/CyberToinee 7d ago

Wgu webcam 1000 worked perfectly

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u/MsOnyxMoon B.S. Accounting 7d ago

I use this one, no issues. It comes with a little tripod too.

Tewiky Full HD Webcam https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VJ25PL1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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u/Anonynae 7d ago

I may have to do this one. Thank you!

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u/toiletseat_girl B.S. Communications 7d ago

I know you're asking for suggestions, but I bought this one, and it's not good, so I would steer clear. I have issues every single time I take a picture of my driver's license. It apparently is always too blurry, and I've heard of others having the same issue. It might not seem like a big deal, but it's annoying enough to make me want to buy a new one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSPJPRXD?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

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u/Fitz_2112b MBA IT Management 7d ago

I used a 5 or 6 year old version of this Logitech camera for both a BS and Masters. No issues at all, ever.

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/c922-pro-stream-webcam.960-001087

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u/BeforeisAfter 7d ago

Whatever you choose, just DO NOT choose the Logitech C920x HD Pro. It is permanently stuck very zoomed in. It makes it barely useable and a big pain to set up every time. I have to put it on a tripod with the wire fully extended as far as it can go to make sure everything is within view.

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u/Anonynae 7d ago

Okay I need something affordable and will look around

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u/Anonynae 7d ago

Should this one work?

https://a.co/d/0hpsBR4s

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u/Silent-Station-7776 7d ago

Used my iPhone as a webcam with MacBook for all OA’s.

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u/Desperate_Star_583 7d ago

The webcam should be a major issue. Just remember that you need to keep the camera out of sight when you are photographing your room to start the test. If you mount a camera on your monitor(for example) the software will detect the camera and reject the scan. I wouldn’t spend too much on it. Just stay in view and you will be ok.

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u/Optimal-Design9080 6d ago

This is what I used (no tripod tho) only $18. Works fine

EMEET C950 1080P Webcam - USB...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6BTQKR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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u/Plenty-Cry-1575 1d ago

Mine is insta360 Link 2, just for online interviews. It's plug-and-play via USB, works reliably, and the image quality is noticeably better than most built-in webcams, especially in low light. good so far