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I think you are mostly right, but I'd rank it like this (from best to worst combo of quality for time + cost):

1) "high end" webcam (~$200)

2) DSLR + capture card you already own

3) Any Webcam

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10) Buying a DSLR and capture card only for this

You miss out on most of the benefits of a nice still camera when you use it this way - 90% of people will have less trouble and cost by just buying a better dedicated webcam. That said, some people need a nice webcam and need to produce video content - they SHOULD use this setup (or at least try it). Purpose-made webcams are "bad" as general purpose cameras but good at what they are sold to do - deliver good enough video that you expect to get murdered by compression.



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