Live streaming has taken the world by storm, allowing fans to keep track of their favourite online person as they enjoy video games or other hobbies. More and more people across the globe are getting into live streaming, which means the quality can vary widely. But one of the most important aspects of setting up a professional live stream is by having the right equipment on hand, and cameras and microphones are the most important.

We’ve discussed before which types of cameras are the best for live streaming, but we want to also explore the more popular camera models that are being used by some of the more well-known streamers. Let’s look at the camera models which tend to be highly recommended.

1. Powershot G7 X Mark III

4K tends to be the fastest-growing resolution in terms of overall popularity among modern streamers, and there are few other cameras that are able to capture 4K in quite as much detail as the G7 X Mark III. Designed from the ground up to deliver some of the best 4K streaming in the world right now, it’s a camera that anyone with the budget should invest in if possible.

It offers both the H.264 and MPEG formats, as well as being able to shoot 4K videos at 30fps, which 1080 is fixed at 60fps. Even the latest flagship smartphones can have trouble recording in 4K with a solid fps, making the Mark III a powerful camera for streaming.

2. Panasonic Lumix GH5

The Lumix series from Panasonic has earned a name for itself when it comes to quality cameras and is now among the most popular choices when it comes to the best quality streaming possible. The GH5, in particular, is excellent for streaming, due to the fact that it’s able to record in True 4K, as well as regular 4K as well as Full HD.  True 4K means that it’s possible to steam at a solid 60fps, something it can do with all its formats.

Even the audio is excellent, with a stereo microphone that takes fairly good recording. And thanks to its unique 5-axis stabilisation features, streamers can be sure that they will never have to deal with blur or any other annoying issues that often pop up when trying to take a quality steam.

3. The Logitech C922 Pro

If the cost of a DSLR camera is a bit too far out of the budget, the next best option is a traditional webcam. But not all webcams are the same, and the C922 Pro by Logitech is one of the best webcams in the world right now. What sets this webcam apart from the one usually found on a laptop?

The quality of recording is some of the best right now, with the webcam offering 1080 and 720p, with the former being streamed at a more than acceptable 30fps.