Logitech Reach could be the webcam of the year - here's why.

Logitech Reach could be the webcam of the year - here's why.

Logitech's Reach articulating webcam could make presentations, tutorials, and live streams easier.

As the company announced in a blog post, the Logitech Reach is intended to alleviate the challenges one may face when trying to share non-digital objects during a meeting or stream. For example, if you want to show something like a photo or electronic device, you need to bring it closer to your webcam.

With Logitech Reach, you can leave the object on the table and simply wave the articulated webcam over it. You can move the camera horizontally or vertically by hand or by simply pressing a button, as shown in the video above. A 4.3x lossless zoom with autofocus makes it easy to show details, and a guidance indicator keeps the image straight.

Another convenient aspect of the Logitech Reach is that it doesn't need to be on your desk at all times. When not in use, simply remove it from the stand and store it away. And since the device is plug-and-play, you simply plug it in when you are ready to present. If you want or need to permanently mount the Logitech Reach on your desk, it can be secured with a low-profile clamp.

Logitech will initially crowdfund the Logitech Reach through Indiegogo Enterprise. As the company told The Verge, the campaign is intended to improve the product's design. No official price has been set yet, but depending on the final design of the webcam, it could be offered at a "discounted" price of $299 or $399. For now, it is unclear when the crowdfunding campaign will officially launch.

The Logitech Reach looks like an attractive device. If this articulated webcam performs well, it could end up on Logitech's Best Webcams and Best Webcams lists. However, we will have to wait until the crowdfunding campaign ends and Logitech makes this webcam available to the public. Stay tuned for more news on the Logitech Reach.

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