It's supposed to be $99 but they're out of stock everywhere so ... • Aaron Parecki

Michael Sheeley https://twitter.com/MichaelSheeley • May 7
every inexpensive option I look into requires this thing, and it is $345!!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3FN5MR/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_fffTEb9NGQKD3

Why did you make me care about this stuff, Aaron?

It's supposed to be $99 but they're out of stock everywhere so people are selling them used at ridiculous markups. There are a few off-brand ones that work, but I haven't tested any myself.

Portland, Oregon • 62°F

Thu, May 7, 2020 12:08pm -07:00

6 replies
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- 🏝️ Aaron White twitter.com/aaronwhite
  
  Ah- makes total sense, ty. PS your work is awesome. Hope to cross paths someday (We @BlissfullySaaS integrate w/ Okta, were Oktane sponsors this year, sad the world went sideways)
  
  Thu, May 7, 2020 9:25pm +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Aaron Parecki twitter.com/aaronpk
  
  I'm guessing this is more targeted at gamers which is why they went Windows first
  
  Thu, May 7, 2020 9:22pm +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- 🏝️ Aaron White twitter.com/aaronwhite
  
  I saw and linked in my post, that's super encouraging! Also, I'd be curious what % of their customer base is Windows vs Mac - I thought all photo nerds were Mac, but probably just showing my crazy bubble bias
  
  Thu, May 7, 2020 7:37pm +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Michael Sheeley twitter.com/MichaelSheeley
  
  I only have a crapy GoPro Hero4 and an old phone with a cracked lens... I'm out of luck unless I wait or fork over some $$
  
  Thu, May 7, 2020 7:14pm +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Aaron Parecki twitter.com/aaronpk
  
  Actually just last week Canon released new software that lets some of their cameras work as webcams over USB! Only on Windows for now though.
  
  Thu, May 7, 2020 7:11pm +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)
- Michael Sheeley twitter.com/MichaelSheeley
  
  Oy. I might just get a lamp and call it a day 🤷‍♂️
  
  Thu, May 7, 2020 7:11pm +00:00 (via brid-gy.appspot.com)

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