Great camera...but seriously, Elgato Coffee Machine when???

Love how I just clicked off the "How to set up your Elgato FaceCam" and the first linked video was this one. I knew you made this video, I was going to look for it, but KZfaq obviously knows us well cause it brought me here next.

Best review ever. Not only did I learn about the camera, I learnt something new about lighting and ISO.

My C920 died. Keeping it simple and just wanting to go with a new webcam. This video made my mine up for me. Thanks and Cheers!

Great job. Mine has just arrived today, can't wait to mess about with it.

Brilliant! I will definitely be upgrading my Logi C922 to the Elgato FaceCam!

I brought this product two weeks ago, I like it. Before I sued the C920. I just can't get the perfect lighting going as it's hard. Doesn't help with the sunlight going into the room then the room becomes dark and the settings needs to differ again. Soo for know I have some settings setup to auto to adjust based on the sun to dark room. I not long moved into a new home and not everything is setup

Thank you for a VERY detailed review - exactly what I was looking for

I’m sold on this webcam! Thank you Sam! Will be back to tweak the camera settings in this video, thumbs up and subscribed 🔥

Elgato needs to make a video switcher. It just needs the IO for 2-3 cameras or maybe more so you can pump in the video from a PC or 2. It could be hdmi, NDI, RTMP, maybe SDI, or even USB. Add a couple XLR combo inputs, a headphone jack, maybe some sliders and dials for volume control. The rest or even all the control can then come from a stream deck. Add an encoder to replace the need for a 2nd streaming PC and we can stream from the device and take the load off the gaming PC. Yep we have the BMD ATEM series but they have tons of buttons nobody really uses. It seems BMD and Elgato don't want to work together and properly integrate their systems. Instead most people uses a stream deck through some pretty clock cycle heavy software called companion to control most to nearly all necessary functions of the ATEM. If we can't properly control an ATEM with a stream deck, it's time Elgato comes out with a competing product that has the features streamers really want and use. You asked if there's something Elgato doesn't make. There you go.

thank you! finally a video that goes over the settings PLUS key light and fill light settings too.

I just purchased this cam bc of u and Harris! Can't wait!!!

Great and helpful, very thorough review thanks Sam !

So glad I ordered this. been holding out. I KNEW they were going to eventually come out with something along these lines. It's a definite upgrade from my (shudders) Logitech C615. A BIG upgrade. I may even order a second one.

I just got it, and after having 10 plus webcams over the years, this is the best one I’ve ever used

Of course Elgato would release this right after I bought a new webcam 😅

Honestly especially made a coffee machine that can be plugged into your stream deck and you can control however you want your coffee made or anything and that is a resembling coffee could be pretty cool actually like this idea Sam

I'm currently using just a $25 webcam and am very interested in this as my upgrade. Very great review! Would've loved to see it next to an a5100 or the zv10

The perfect review didn't exist until now

Can you do some more redesigning twitch/ KZfaq channel videos? Or also some premier pro / after effect KZfaq editing tutorials would be awesome! Love the videos!

I was going to buy an Avermedia PW513, but I think this takes the cake.

The funny thing is the dark scene at the 10:18 mark still looks better than the c920

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. So between this video and the one from Harris, I've decided to buy one, hopefully see a big improvement from the old Logitech C920, also doesn't hurt that I bought it brand new with a £27 discount!! Can't wait 😎

@sam you are the best! Awesome review I’ve been waiting for a cam that peaked my interest for so long! Annnnd I learned new things about lighting and production! Thanks!

Dude, the coffee stream deck idea is gold! Elgato need to get on that and send you some royalties LOL

I found using Elgato's NVIdia SDK Effects gives a better bg blur for me.

This was by far the best review if this webcam. The lighting pro tips of the end were 10/10

you should check Anker c200 webcam

Thanks, Sam! You're the bomb.

Thank you my man!

There's a option in OBS, you can set the rgb color space from "standard" to rec709 which gives you accurate picture colors. Also the sharpness option on elgato hub is way to agressive. I personally use it in OBS. btw the facecam is rly nice webcam. thx 4 thereview

So much content today. Thanks again Sam!

With regards to the Logitech resetting when you close OBS, if you do the settings in Logitech G Hub instead, then it saves it. I tend to tweak things in OBS still as it's not as precise but it at least gets you much closer to something you'd be happy with. You might already be aware of that but just wanted to put it out there.

The focus plane for these fixed focus cameras is calculated around the hyperfocal, with the aperture and focal length you can calculate it. And they sure nailed it, I love the image quality but sure had to find a way to justify the purchase because I'm cheap. 🤣

Just received mine today but it won't save the settings to the camera; go figure. It seems the BRAND NEW cord that comes with the Facecams suck. I just ordered a NEW cord for my NEW Elagato facecam. Yes, firmware is updated.

I'm really looking forward to that Wave XLR video, It really just looks amazing.

I currently run 2 x c920 web cams, quality I get it good, however I hate having to setup the cam every time I open windows / obs

i tried the blur but the INVIDIA Broadcast app says my GPU is not compatible

I may have to pick this up and the Elgato Wave XLR. You made the Facecam look so good! The only thing I wished you would do is show the before and after side-by-side at the end there. I can scroll around the video though.

Great video. Will the camera and software work with an M1 Mac Mini?

Same price as the Logitech Brio and it seems wayyy better! Goodbye Brio 👋🏾

Elgato breakfast suit, coffee maker, toaster and liped flat top grill

Wow what a difference that final setup is. Anyone want my Streamcam? lol

Best camera considering quality and price it's a fact! Mine arriving tomorrow, I've been using mirrorless cameras with elgato like Canon 7D with 30mm sigma lens but tired of the issues overheating the camera and it's huge comparing to webcams too much hassle with mirrorless cams, so yeah looking into it !!!

i like the the camera alot atm, and learning more about what some of the settings are was great! fantastic review! but do you have a good alternative for nvidia broadcast for amd users? i use chromacam but its crap in comparison

Great video! Can you use the Nvidia Broadcast software with Mac? Or is there an alternative app/software? Need that blur! Lol

Hey Sam! New to the channel lol. Excited to be here though, your videos have helped me a lot with your tips on being both a streamer and content creator (I’m new to it :P)

How do i fix the noise and the white glare 😢

There are smart coffee makers that connect to IFTTT, and IFTTT buttons can be placed on a stream deck. You can already do the coffee button. I've been doing it for months and I'm definitely not the first. And yes. it is great.

Watching Sam waving at me for 23 seconds solid is my new favorite past-time

I have had 2 of this camera now and the first one just had 100 white pixels and the second one have about 4. When will they fix this problem??

Is there a blur background software for pc? Is there a blur background setting on software that the Elgato webcam comes with?

Which Key light do you have?

I got this camera and it had about 4-5 dead pixels on it :/ had to return the next day

Very cool effect!

Great video, Sam.. Love an in depth look at these things to see their potential rather than what they do out of the box. Cheers!

really looks like a DSLR. lul

I guess there is no way to plug this into an ATEM switcher as it has no HDMI output? Or would a USB-C to HDMI adaptor work?

would like to see a video with this versus other cameras, webcam or DSLR within the same/ similar price range. 200 dollars seem steep to me for a webcam.

right, some1 hasn't seen the brio

Love the review Sam! I’ve recently purchased the Logitech Streamcam, and have managed to achieve a nice DSLR quality look by using some budget ringlights in my studio - however I will definitely bear this one in mind if I need a 2nd cam for other fields of view or for when my current one is retired! :3

Hello there, do you have any advice for me on why my camera goes blurry when I’m moving when streaming? I have great internet and stream at 936p 6000bitrate. Can’t fix this no matter what I try.

darn....I just bought a Blue Compass mic arm like a month ago when I bought my Wave 3. Those arms look freaking sick! The FaceCam certainly looks nice and I like the software. I'm assuming it's not going to look any better than my old iPhone I'm currently using though so probably not a purchase I'll make.

I upgraded my GPU and now my FaceCam freezes when I stream or use it on Discord. :\ Any reason why?

How does everyone like this? Is it worth the pick up or worth just investing that $200 into something like a a5100 or a6100?

I just bought this camera and the auto exposure swings wildly whenever the sun or clouds effect the light in my room. It's really bad. Is there any fix?

love this one.. great info... strength to the point.. and how to look at how much better this cam is XD if u don't wanna go for and real video cam. nice to see this go on!.. be positive, and stay creative cya sam btw love that u said +1 XD harrys and his stream did stay +2 XD

How did you flip the view upside down? I have mine installed in a similar way and can't see an easy solution to flip the default view in the software. Very helpful video btw!

I bought it and yes it is AMAZING.

A question I have regarding this webcam is just how far the fixed focus works. Like yeah I know it's 30 - 120 cm, but what does that LOOK like? Does it actually stay just as focused at 120cm as it does at 30cm, like they claim? A large user base for webcams are people who are up and about a little more - think cooking videos, camgirls, podcasters who need multiple people in frame etc. Every review I have found so far focus on the twitch streaming/gamer use. And yeah, it's called the Facecam lol, but I was wondering about the further range of focus. Your review is so indepth and informative, I was wondering if you have any insight to give? Thanks Sam

elgato is the best

Hands down the elgato looks the best

definitely gonna be ordering this cam eventually, just at the point when comparing the cams out of the box, the Face cam has the best balance ( i feel like) of both the c920 and Stream cam.

Awesome camera. but it is one dimensional?

Their next product is a laptop.

Brio 4k still the best webcam for less

hahaha! I bet you could program some sort of coffee machine to work with the streamdeck. that was funny. I, like many others have a logitech C920 right now and I'm looking to upgrade it. The Elgato facecam might be it. I just have 1 minor issue. You see. the logitech C920 is built to sit perfectly on top of your monitor, while the clunky, rather bulky Elgato facecam doesn't have any stand what so ever, so you need to buy something to have it sit on, which means more money, why is it so inconvenient?

I am honestly disappointed. For the size the image quality is at best "passable". 200 bucks should get you more these days. For the size it still looks like it's using a tiny sensor. There's no DoF even though the camera in these examples seems to be mounted at the "prefered" distance (any closer and it would feel too tight, any wider and there is too much room around the subject). Now this is ofcourse in part because it's a 24mm lens, that's usually too wide to get good bokeh unless you really get close to your subject but I also feel like this sensor is not big enough at all. Aside from that it seems like almost all common camera setups for the purpose use lenses are less wide to get that background separation. 40-50mm (yes this will limit your placement) would give much better results. I wouldn't class this "pure e-waste" as it (just barely) beats the competition but I'd say it's such a small advancement that it's hard to call this a good release.

When 2 KZfaqrs release the same review

Saw the price. Instantly put off

Still looks pretty rough man

Donation goal Elgato Facecam 200€

All overpriced though sadly =/

First comment? Never happened to me before!

The StreamCam looks better to me

yea the c920 defiantly is the best camera ever am I right or am I right, ok I cant

could you make me a logo? please reply :D

Apparently, the pot can call the kettle chunky. Sorry ... couldn't resist. Twelve months ago I was chunky, then I realized I had no social life anyway, so I went on a 5-2 diet (two 36-hour fasts per week) and lost 3 lbs/month for a year. With all the food I didn't eat, I can probably now afford this nice webcam :-)

Sam plays destiny?! Bro add me on steam we bout to do master VoG

Brilliant! I will definitely be upgrading my Logi C922 to the Elgato FaceCam!