INTRODUCTION

   Even though i never did enjoy being in front of the camera (regardless of type - this is also why i never even thought of venturing on YouTube and TikTok) i can't begin to count the number of times I’ve used Skype and Viber calls with friends, family members and yes, even industry contacts. This is why over the years I've used a decent number of web cameras including two 4K ones by Logitech and Sandberg. Still web cameras are almost never ideal, not just in terms of image and audio quality but also features and even though from time to time manufacturers like Logitech have added extra features (for example their BCC950 model was quite unique when i reviewed it well over a decade ago) things haven't really improved that much. OBSBOT is a somewhat new player in the market but thanks to the success of their products (more recently their Crowdfunded Tiny Tail model) they've become quite popular among consumers and professionals alike and today with me i have their Tiny 2 model.

   Founded in 2016, OBSBOT is an innovative imaging technology and hardware brand dedicated to using new technologies such as AI to inject new vitality into the videography market. With the artificial intelligence as the core, OBSBOT focuses on the application research of new technologies in the field of videography. It hopes to use revolutionary technology and innovative products to innovate the way of public records and image creation, and to change people's social way.

   The Tiny 2 is an AI-Powered 4K Webcam which OBSBOT has equipped with a dual native ISO 1/1.5" CMOS sensor (50M Pixels, f/1.9 aperture, 85.5° FOV and 4x zoom), built-in dual omni-directional mics with noise reduction and automatic gain control and a metal body with ah 2-axis Gimbal (±150 degrees pan / ±90 degrees tilt) complete with auto tracking and auto zoom. The tiny 4K is capable of recording H264 PixGain HDR video at up to 3840x2160@30 (up to 3840x2160@15 YUV and 4000x3000@30 MJPEG) and thanks to its AI feature it comes with numerous tracking zones (motion, close up, standard, upper body, lower body, headless and custom), modes (desk, whiteboard, hand and group), gesture and voice control and even a beauty mode which includes skin retouching, body parts reshaping and several filters all of which can be used in the OBSBOT Webcam virtual area and at 1080p mode. Yes, just by checking the features and specifications of the Tiny 2 it's clear that this is not your average Webcam.