I didn't think switching to a 4K webcam on my MacBook would make such a big difference

• The Obsbot Tiny 3 offers 4K video streaming that beats native setups.
• Its ultraportable design makes it ideal for traveling.
• I just wish it wasn't so expensive at $350.

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Obsbot has had a nice run with PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. I previously discussed how well its Tail 2 PTZ worked for most creative workflows and streamers, with a thoughtful feature set that's, most importantly, practical to use. 

Also: I camera tested the latest Google, Samsung, and Honor phones while flying - this model won the most

That's why I was excited to check out the latest PTZ webcam, the Tiny 3, which I've quickly found to be more than just a traditional webcam. Let's take a deeper look at the camera's design and performance, and see why it's effectively replaced the native solutions ...