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# Cameras

* [Optocam Zero](https://github.com/dorukkumkumoglu/optocamzero): A Raspberry Pi Zero based compact digital camera made using off the shelf components.
* Since smartphones typically have better camera sensors than webcams, you might be able to use an Android phone as either a webcam or a network camera using apps like [DroidCam](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dev47apps.droidcam), [Alfred](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivuu) etc.
* Do not buy Canon: [You can't use your $6,299.00 Camera as a Webcam. That will be $5/month](https://romanzipp.com/blog/no-you-cant-use-your-6299-canon-camera-as-a-webcam) ([video by Louis Rossmann](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYLMZuKWLfE), [discussion on HackerNews](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42735393))

### Dashcams

* [DIY Dashcam using Raspberry Pi Zero W](https://www.technicallywizardry.com/diy-dashcam-raspberry-pi-zero-w-motion-eye/)