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Chapters:
00:00 - This camera just kind of does.. everything
01:29 - Using it as a main camera
02:55 - Using it as a corner/"whole room" camera
04:13 - Using 3 of them at once
05:11 - Using as a vlog camera or IRL streaming camera
07:05 - Extra cool features
07:45 - The Negatives
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Description tags, yo: webcam, camera, OBSBOT, Tail Air, Tiny 2, AI, motorized, PTZ, tracking, premium, insta360 link, streaming, youtube, twitch
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[@OswinGK]

It's insane how long there weren't any amazing webcam options and now I hear of a new one every few months.

[@plaonder]

It’s so nice to know that you can get a nice looking camera these days without having to invest a ton into a camera, lens, a capture card, and a dummy battery for the camera so you don’t have to worry about the battery

[@RexxReviews]

And most of them are from the same company.

[@PITERPENN]

for how long? before this cam devs aimed at lowered price for webcam and wasnt able to put any good tech within such a budget. but this costs $500, the price line of starter APS-C devices.

[@brendineldridge1618]

Your videos have helped my tiny stream a ton! This past weekend was my best so far and I def owe a lot of it to your content. ❤

[@JonathonBarton]

2:16 UV-C? I think I have sunglasses that block 90% of that.... 😂

[@PalahawProductions-ht1se]

Incredible review! The Obsbot Tail Air's image quality and tracking features sound perfect for upping my streaming game.

[@NightFoxZero]

This is legitimately the first webcam type product that kinda blew my mind because as you mentioned it's so insanely versatile. $500 sounds steep but a decent camera and gimbal setup would easily cost this much or more and have less functionality

[@ExploringRevenantsParanormal]

It would cost more lol. I have a lower budget camera (Canon m50 mark ii with a sigma 16mm f1.4 lens) and it was around $1,000 and my DJI Ronin S gimbal was around $700. I could buy 3 of these "webcams" for the price I gave for my camera and gimbal lol. I agree with you tho, $500 sounds steep but I think thats because its marketed as a webcam, yanno? If it was marketed as like an "actual" camera it would seem cheap for what it is. Personally, this is the only webcam I'd ever spend that much money on lol.

[@grwnympa]

@@ExploringRevenantsParanormal Well.. but TailAir is not made to be just Webcam. this is PTZ camera with AI features. if you need to do comparison with webcam. you should take Oabsbot Tiny2 not tail air I guess

[@PITERPENN]

@@ExploringRevenantsParanormal"steep", hah, triple the cost of brio 4k, yeah. and I thought it was expensive for a webcam

[@bloopbloop9687]

500 bucks is actually incredible for that imo, I was honestly expecting 1200 or so

[@karensurgery3845]

a DJI ronin S is now available $100-150 lol@@ExploringRevenantsParanormal

[@therealtytechguru]

Thanks, Harris. I LOVE the Tiny series. Might have to get a Tail, too!

[@menaceyt]

Could be a great solution for VR content, since you're constanly moving around. Don't know if it would properly track with a headset on tho? 🤔

[@sirtoks21]

I'm just about to start using it for vr content

[@DeployJeremy]

This is the best review review I've seen for this camera. (and I've published 2 myself). Nice work on the writing, delivery and edit!

[@cmmedia692]

Thank you so much. I do a lot of Live-streaming for big or small events and this is what I’ve been looking for. 👍🏼❤️

[@josephlangmalakas54]

Yeah I finally found someone who can use tailair with the right way haha

[@jamesmoritz7195]

Thanks for a great video, I've seen these and never understood what they do until now. REALLY USEFUL especially if you have a highly paid model and need to capture additional angles with video. Really insanely brilliant! So, thanks for showing me a great new tool and workflow.

[@cessyjade]

The director grids feature for planning shots seems like it would be incredibly useful for professional-looking streams

[@districtnerfco.8390]

This was a great review. Seriously thinking about buying it.

[@OzzieTech]

love your work mate. Another new toy to add to my wish list.

[@dieselbaby]

OBSBOT makes some really rad stuff. I felt like I was taking a bit of a gamble when I rolled the dice and purchased one of their OBSBOT "Meet" 4k webcams, as at that time they were still a mostly unknown brand and there weren't many reviews on Amazon or even here on KZbin yet. I'm glad that I grabbed it though, I've since gone on to purchase several other cameras by them, including a few of the OBSBOT Mini and Mini 2s for various multi-cam studio setup/install jobs. They're definitely some of the best cameras you can get for the money, considering the plethora of features and the build quality.

[@BLVEPR1NT]

Got mine on Monday it is as good as advertised! Starting a stream/podcast in the coming weeks and this is clutch.

[@AmalgamAsh]

Thanks so much Harris. You never miss. I bought my BEACN because of your review, I bought my Kiyo Ultra, and now I'm planning on getting this. Amazing product, really really cool features and above all, excellent quality. Time to go watch that non-sponsored video, but I think I know how this will go...

[@SyndicateGamingMMO]

Just what I have been looking for!

[@MatthewGillespiedj]

I own one of their OBSBOT Minis and love it. In fact I was shopping around to buy a second one just as you published this video. Universe telling me to upgrade I guess. 😂

[@zynthio]

This is so insane... Even 500$ isn't really that crazy for what you're getting. I haven't done streaming where movement tracking around a room would really come into play, but just seeing this just instantly makes you start thinking of how you could utilize it and make my stream unique from 99% of the streams out there. I've known about PTZs for years, but a PTZ with features this solid, and really simple to set up, this thing so insanely powerful. I can see this easily being the future of streaming

[@Gizmologist_]

love it, very versatile

[@TheKommode]

Extremely impressed by this Obsbot. For Sony mirrorless cameras you can use Monitor+ to wirelessly check your composition. Just an FYI.

[@ThePrintHouse]

I think Im gonna need to pick up one or two of these in a few weeks when I move to my new recording studio

[@grwnympa]

The portability with a built-in battery makes this a must-try for my travel vlogs

[@Invisiblekatana]

"The camera just kinda does everything." Then I'm too damn poor to own it lol, but I'll dream anyway.

[@Cigarprop]

I bought this using your discount code and used it on my first live stream tonight and for the most part I loved it. The only problem I had was that you can't turn off auto tracking. No matter how many times you turn it off, it comes back on and the camera moves to a new location. I hope there is a software update soon that will allow you turn it off and it won't come back on without you manually turning it back on.

really wish you talked about the low light features on this camera but all in all a really good video!!! long time viewer of the channel!

[@lmccart1705]

I hate how well laid out this is because I was absolutely pretending the insta 360 link was sufficient for my use case and I am that guy who is going to need a handful of these for sure

[@lyianx]

Yeeeahh.. Couple things. 1. The required app needed to set it up. Does that mean a Desktop app isnt enough, that you *need* to use a smartphone app? If so, then yeah, thats a deal breaker. Thats a big security issue for me. You're not reaching with that one. Thats actually SUPER important and very much a negative. (Without that app requirement, this might have been a consideration for use in classrooms) 2. Nether of these Obsbot cams you've gone over, do the two major things the Insta360 do.. "Whiteboard" & "Desktop/Dockcam" modes. I know 'streamers' wont find that useful, but as i look at your videos for gear the potentially be used for professors for online teaching, those modes still make the Insta360 the top choice for "AI" cameras. 3. Speaking of security issues.. nooot a fan of how it can be turned on remotely (and that it has a battery, meaning there is no way you can completely disable it unless its out of power). I saw it had a power button, but buttons like that can be overridden (as you said, can be turned on remotely). If it had a switch, that prevented it from remote activation, that would help 4. NDI License Key cost $100.. WTF? You need a LICENSE to use your own network? Such BS. They should have just included that in the price of the camera, instead of advertising it and then wanting you to pay an extra $100 for it. So in reality, this is a $600 camera, as advertised.

[@cmerr2]

This is fair criticism. These Chinese cams are a nightmare for security (arguably on purpose). Most people can accept having every piece of data that goes through them sent off to the CCP - but if you can't, then you should avoid these. I wish Harris would touch on it but I see why he can't. His comment of "you should really look up an unsponsored review" is possibly alluding to the security issues with these without having to outright call them out. Which is super lame because the tech is amazing if it wasn't a virus that you had to install and agree to yourself.

[@GoldenTeeTV]

I think if you have the remote you can configure up to 3 without the app and with NDI you can use that protocol or VISCA to config and control. I thought i saw the whiteboard feature but that might have been on another model of theiors. But yeah besides the extra $99 for HX3 NDI you would want the ethernet\poe adapter to really fit in your workflow and that's an extra $99 on top of that. The lack of optical zoom (4x isn't enough most of the time) and some of it's strange security admissions make this a strange product especially when they are (in a bunch of other advertisements) focus on classroom and corporate environments. But i don't think the app is needed. i could be 100% wrong though. I'm going to get one myself since it's hard to tell when watching sponsored reviews.

[@mickjayplays]

If I was still doing the tech journalism thing and running a 3 camera setup on the floor of big iron tech conferences, I'd replace all 3 of my cameras with these. Literally everything you could want for a multicam live setup with a Tricaster or LiveStream Studio rig. Hell, I may get one as my main streaming cam and move my i360 Link to my kitchen for cooking streams...or vice versa.

[@page_rage]

I rarely comment, but this was a good review and the camera looks amazing. The price is pretty good as far as I am concerned. Think of all the upcoming technology (i.e. robotics) that will/are using this technology. This might actually be good for in-store security as well.

[@YankeeBenny]

Wow! That camera is amazing.

[@Ladida451]

So glad I came here! I was looking at the hollyland VenusLiv and that thing runs $1K. This is so cool, love the wide angle.

[@bloopbloop9687]

This would be a dope camera for the kinds of content id like to do, sorts of garage builds and maintenance

[@TheCoolFactor]

Thanks for that one! Also, I would LOVE to know what is that rail system behind the desk at 1:35. Seems like exactly something I need for my looong desk with lots of gear!

[@sirtoks21]

I had the obsbot version, prior to this. I love this cam!!

[@daphneygirl]

The Grid system really boosts efficiency with its multi-camera switching. Plus, its animal tracking and NDI features are pretty impressive too.

[@ado_fritos]

I like the idea of it being wireless or just having other options to connect. Have you ever done a comprehensive review of wireless webcam options, etc? Would love to have 1 less USB device

[@LordThaddius]

Man .. makes me want to hurry up and fix my office to look professional so I can start using cameras like this. Currently I don't do a face-cam for streams .. but man .. my wife is going to love it when I put this on my "Need to buy for the office" list. Love it meaning she will hunt you down for constantly giving expensive (and good) reviews.

[@NilsnVan]

great camera!, only thing im a bit nitpicky on is the bitrate or image sharpness looks hella softened, and object behind you look like they have ghosting. That being said this looks awesome. price compared to me using my dslr and a gimbal is way worth. Nice video thank you!

[@LKTheHorrorNerd]

I've actually been personally saving up for those OBSBot cams for these reasons, especially as I have a variety of ideas (creative ideas, that is) that is going to be very interesting, not just for KZbin videos, but for Twitch and KZbin multi-live streams, so stay tuned!

[@FamilyGames]

Incredbile. Never even considered something like this before with a webcam

[@matt-lang]

I have to say, as someone who plays a lot of TTRPGs over video, this camera seems like it would be amazing for that purpose. Instead of being stuck in a chair I could move around more, or as a DM could have the camera pan over to a physical battlemap while playing.

[@Akshatgiri]

Pretty dope! The picture quality looks a little flat and iphone like tho. Hopefully will get better over time

[@rainessex]

You should do a video with this on how to do an IRL stream set up with this camera because I am super interested in that. & Its kinda crazy to me that you could do that with a webcam.

[@Rulaxalt]

it looks amazing!

[@To1ne]

I wish I knew about this cam before I bought a Insta360 Link. This one seems to be more bang for the buck.

[@jdmdragon]

Just curious does it have the overhead view for like keyboard shots that the Insta360 has I think that is a really good feature

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

I feel like, nowadays, if you are going to review a high end webcam, there should be some comparisons to the competition. The Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra isn't on a gimbal, but it does have the highest picture quality that you can get out of a dedicated webcam right now.

[@pantheis]

I dunno, I believe that entire video was shot on this thing, and the quality of the direct to camera parts was insanely good. I'd really love a detailed comparison video between the Kiyo Pro Ultra and this thing.

[@Ambientnauts]

Can you turn off the hand gesture function? Thanks great review!

[@BreonNagy]

I wonder if you can control the PTZ with obs and the Move plugin, like the insta360 camera. Bonus points if you can do it while it's connected via HDMI

[@shane827]

Recommendations on a good wall mount for this?

[@SteveBaileyHQ]

What are you using to attach the camera to your light stand? I just bought one and need a good light stand mount.

[@steefa_wav]

My concern is for privacy. What does this company do to ensure that the data/images it’s sending remotely to your phone or over WiFi aren’t being compromised or being used to train the Obsbot/Remotech AI? Particularly the fact that you can turn it on remotely with your phone makes me think this camera works on “always-on” tech. I’m generally wary of tech like this but particularly when it comes from places like Shenzhen where there have been many cases of personal data acquired from cameras being misused.

[@lyianx]

Yeeep. Exactly. Not to mention the fact that, since its going though your phone, that also allows your phone maker & network carrier access to that data as well.

[@thepatronarchy]

So if you wanted to use these for a multicam video podcast, could the app control multiple Tail Airs at once or do you need the remote for that?

[@luk7n]

Hey Harris, I know you have already made a video about GOXLR and how to set it up, but would you set it up same with SM7B? I am still quite lost in how to properly mix and set it up to sound great.

[@rogeriogomesosorio4755]

Hello. How can I use the camera to livestream? Also, how long the battery last and how is low light performance?

[@SuccubiVT]

Yet another banger video !!!

[@PolarenX]

Make your KZbin award floating desk a little more level. That's my only critique. Love the camera .

[@tiggerci]

Does it lock on just you or will it pick up other people while tracking? I have a need to record technique in a busy gym.

[@SunnySmileGaming]

Thank you for this review. Very interesting. I'm looking for a new camera for my Twitch stream and KZbin content. (I started in 2024 ^^) What is your opinion between this webcam and the razer-kiyo-pro-ultra? Which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance for the answer :)

[@modern-gamer]

my wifes EOS M50 starting glitching out like crazy recently and we were in the market for a new camera since we haven't been able to fix it with a firmware update etc like we have in the past when we've had these issues. She primarily uses the camera for filming her youtube/tiktok videos as well as for her zoom meetings with clients. Do you think this is a worthy replacement for a DSLR with a rode mic (the eos m50 creator bundle I believe is what we got before) or do you think it would be a smarter option to just buy a replacement dslr that fits some of the lenses shes purchased in the past? we were debating between this one and the newer eos r50 I believe or the Lumix GH5

[@cejpushplay]

I love my tiny 2 I got recently.. sadly I'm experiencing camera lag running it through virtual camera on streamlabs.. I read it could be that a lot of the features you can only output at 30fps so I'm going to try that! :/ The tail air looks great though I'm so jelly! 😍 also I found their customer service to be super kind even to little nobodies like me 😁

[@Kgonbass]

I have 2 osbots. Do I need a switcher to be able to integrate them simultaneously or can this be done with the app. Thanks.

[@tek_soup]

oh that's nice. show some low light. and have you updated to Sony Monitor and Control?? There no lag, and you can adjust for speed and quality, just make sure, you have camera setup on the wifi.

[@REIAMusic]

the fringing on the edges is wild

[@tifacola]

I need a webcam that doesn't need software to zoom or follow because all these corporate computers don't allow you to install 3rd party software.

[@BenExcell]

I don't think you need any more software than the mobile app. Especially if you're using the remote

[@yanworkt]

Can it switch from camera to camera automatically (following your eyes for example) or what else is AI in Director feature.

[@jegantdragoch.7088]

would love a top down camera - and the idea of getting those mirrorless cameras always feel over kill...this one seems perfect for the first time in a while

[@finnish8flash]

so i can get a new best friend with this cam hmmm interesting thanks for another great video harris

[@EritoKaio]

It does look like a fair price for all it does and how good it looks.

[@brandon_raby]

crazy what cameras can do now

[@pepsilove6306]

my question is how is it with thermals, if you got mad hyper focus issues and end up staying live for 12hours is it gonna get to hot n start workin like dookie?

[@Stixel66]

Hey man - Checked out the link for Amazon - is the NDI adapter included in the base 499 pack ?

[@GoldenTeeTV]

no it's extra $99 and if (and you'll want it) the ethernet adapter for poe and wired NDI is an extra $99. The remote is an extra $79. The $499 is the base price

[@abobobilly]

Is there any web cam with similar picture quality, but without the added complexity of PTZ ? Insta360 or Osbot Tiny 2 seem good, but OMG i hate that 300$ of exorbitant price tag.

[@CheckitMedia]

Looks good except the edges. The distortion there hurt my eyes. Look in the center of the mic that weird edge glow or around Harris. I would not use this as a main camera, maybe as stream cam but there are some other options. This has the tracking and good focus as a plus, but i dont think any streamer/gamer has any use of that. Thnx for the video.

[@Str8EdgeJesse]

The main thing i want to know is can a person hook up a mic to it like a DJI, Hollyland lark or Rode to it.

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

Yes it has a 3.5mm output

[@chrisronan]

Will it allow you to charge while recording via usb-c?

[@jorgiewtf]

Imagine how good thing thing will be when version 2 comes with auto-zoom!

[@LivinLoudwithAndy]

I use it every day in my livestreams ! Solid 5/5 for tech Can be tough for low light Tracking tracks faces so don’t have a tv on display 😆 otherwise great

[@dannyloveskary]

How is this for work? Need a new camera for teams/zoom calls. I don’t stream but I’m constantly in virtual meetings

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

I own 2 of these and honestly I'm so impressed with not only the image but the colors in the image. Then on top you get AI tracking and it's a PTZ!!! And I can keep going.

[@DeployJeremy]

The OBSBOT cameras for me, too, have the best color balance, exposure, and contrast with default settings

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

@@DeployJeremy yes I agree and when you zoom in the digital zoom works great at 4k 2.5X and still looks good. Plus sd recording and 3.5 out 😆 can you tell I'm impressed. Love them.

[@DeployJeremy]

@@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan your review was great, too. Subbed. 👍

[@maxisfaded]

Just curious, what's that tall green chair?

[@kellbranch3213]

Do you have to buy a license Key to use NDI?

[@91darko]

That camera needs an attachment on top for your Sennheiser Mkh 416. So the microphone can also follow you. :)

[@djplayerproductions]

I like to see it pick up music and vocals on a zoom call.

[@Shuttterbugg]

What about the osbot tiny 2 I thunk it's more practically. It's states it can do 4k 60fps as well and it has a 1/1.5 I'm sensor

[@LeadioAI]

Does it have portrait, or is that a negative you missed?

[@Bernatchly]

PTZ -> PAN, tilt, zoom :)

[@fcfdroid]

Cool! Next video can you show us how to connect via the Internet and Interact with our PC? Idk how 😅😢

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

Just do a search how to connect the obsbot tail air

[@highdesertbiker]

Cool shirt man

[@GoldenTeeTV]

So it has NDI|HX3 included or is that an optional add on license fee and module? The fact that any PTZ device that is smooth costs 3x this is crazy but if your saying it comes with NDI|HX3 as well for $499 then i say something is up or they just set the bar to a new level. UPDATE: Okay this makes sense: No optical zoom (4x isn't useful unless it's basically right up front or doing a podcast or something) These are the add ons but are not needed: NDI (Hx3 which is awesome) $99 Ethernet adapter for POE and wired NDI: $99 Remote $79 Seeing that not everyone would need the extra options and again a smooth PTZ camera with a 1/1.8" sensor is nice but with no optical zoom i don't see it replacing any low end PTZ cam when it seems the minimum usually needed it 10x to 20x. Realistically we are looking at $700 which is still decent but again that 4x kills it. I thought with that head it would have optical. But if it did it would probably be in the $1200 range. I love the SDK though and it seems they are very active so I'm betting they will start to make noise if they can continue to do what BMD did to the cinema industry with their low cost alternatives but to the PTZ world. Blows my mind how expensive PTZ is but once you work with higher end PTZ you realize why. I wish the ethernet was built in though

[@ElegantSlapp]

how do i turn the tracking off? i'll be streaming a slightly more or go grab a snack and it follows me 😢

[@efenili]

Will wait for some discounts but very interesting :)

[@N3WH0R1Z0NS]

$500 for a webcam at this level compared to what else is out there for versatility is so cheap, was honeslt expecting $700 range maybe. Thats crazy!

[@saxombie8614]

Image quality vs the new BIG sensor Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra?

[@HERCULES0070]

PTZ cameras have been around for years and I have all the same features besides the face tracker. And this cost more than some of those 😂

[@russellharrison619]

So.... Love your videos but....Did it lose you cause that's a very SUS jump cut there at 4:58 Secs..... lol Also Do love this camera for sure I have a Insta Link and Don't care for the fact that it calls home to a server in china like every 5ish mins so if this doesn't do that sweet but it would still but a huge upgrade to that.

[@AriDisraelly]

PTZ, as you said, means Pan/Tilt/Zoom... it's got a 4k sensor. He's the real question... You commented about the lens and the sensor... The Pan and Tilt functionality are without question... is the "Zoom" a strictly digital (cropping the 4k sensor) or is there a optical Zoom functional lens inside?

[@duffyscottc]

What is NDI? Can you make a video about your NDI setup that you've mentioned once or twice but glossed over?

[@lyianx]

Something i found on my quick search : Allows streaming video/audio over your network... so long as you pay the license fee to enable it. Which for this camera, is an extra $100. (BS if you ask me)

[@AadidevSooknananNXS]

1:20 IMMEDIATELY has my respect