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The USB_Cam node and others are compatible with 90% of USB webcams ever made, so you have plenty of choice.

I use the USB_Cam node in combination with the Magewell HDMI capture device. This allows you to capture video from any camera with a HDMI output, good if you need higher quality video.

What application are you looking into?

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