Logitech Mevo Core Review: The PERFECT Camera for Most Creators!

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@ZyxxyDigitalMedia 4 ай бұрын

Johnny on the spot! Yours is the first review out there... that I know of. Good stuff!

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Glad to be able to cooperate with Mevo on this project. It is a SWEEEEET camera.

@og975 4 ай бұрын

I watched three LONG videos about this new camera. None of them mentioned the 6 hour battery life. I'm so happy I subbed to your channel. This video was short and sweet.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Streaming or recording! Thanks for the sub

@MonteWeaverofficial 4 ай бұрын

Picture quality looks so much better than the Mevo Start .. full size HDMI port is much appreciated Logitech

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

All those times folks have been asking ‘what camera is that’ in my recent videos… this is the one.

@Stream415 4 ай бұрын

Have you found a lens that will give a full wide 3rd to 1st shot through a fence? Something like a 9mm M4/3 might be close 20' back from home plate? Wanting to see the quality on wide and figure out the mounting/fence-hole logistics before I consider adding this to my kit. TY.

@fastcache 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the update!

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Enjoyed getting to bring this one to everyone.

@TDSNLIVE 4 ай бұрын

Jason great video as usual. I will go ahead and be the first to request the “lens video” for the lens recommendation for the Mevo core for that precious centerfield shot from 300-450’ out 😂.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

There are a few who have been testing lenses for distance the past couple months and we’ll get that info to you PDQ. Thanks

@GordonGidluck 4 ай бұрын

Great video Jason!

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Gordon!

@LynkSpyder 4 ай бұрын

Good stuff Jason. Will be interested to see how compact we can get a setup and still capture a full field from behind the plate (and not have fish-eye)

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

The potential is outta this world!

@johndixon1286 4 ай бұрын

Jason, I'm thinking of using the Mevo Core for live-streaming worship gatherings... wondering if you have recommendations for Lenses (we have our camera about 10-20 feet away from a small stage), and if you have experience with external microphones. We currently plug in a Rode Wireless Go to a Mevo Start and set the receiving mic on the podium, but Its not ideal... Would love to know your thoughts!

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I’m just getting time with different lenses but the Olympus 14-42 EZ I’m using for content creation should be a good choice from this distance. How many mics are you needing to run for your setup?

@nbshftr 3 ай бұрын

just buy a gh5 and get WAY more for your money

@johndixon1286 3 ай бұрын

@@nbshftr Tell me more. The two things I like about the Mevo system: Easy live streaming to multiple locations, and the Multi-Cam stuff. What would the GH5 offer? (I'm a camera newbie and know almost nothing) :)

@andremarshalljr 4 ай бұрын

How far away can you have them and does the metal fence cause any issues? Thanks

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

From device to camera is 100ft line of sight. Fences will lower this number.

@robertluxamafreethinker 4 ай бұрын

Is it true? I see on the net, that this camera actually records video in 10/12 bit?

@timphillips142 4 ай бұрын

Do we still stay up front at Church or move to back with New Camrea?.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Depending on the lens you add you can be anywhere in the church you want to be.

@eurekabaseballpost177 4 ай бұрын

Centerfield Shot - Let's GO! Great timing again.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I just happen to know it has been used for this exact purpose. Good stuff.

@tonynoon8693 4 ай бұрын

When you use this camera as an outfield camera do you find you still need the second Slate, or is the wifi 6 built into the camera strong enough to reach without it?

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I have a friend who is using it as an outfield camera and is using the second slate. I'll ask if he has tried without it.

@the_naP 4 ай бұрын

Mevo officially stated 100 foot range.

@hoochthefireman 4 ай бұрын

Hey Tony, I have stretched the limit on this camera to 300-ft line of sight using only one Slate AX 1800. A fence was in the way, and I would drop the signal once in a while. I added a second Slate AX 1800 this week to act as a repeater, and it was rock solid. I did not monitor the network to see the signal strength, as that isn't my wheelhouse on how to do that but it worked.

@tonynoon8693 4 ай бұрын

@@hoochthefireman thanks that is great information. Thank you.

@YoungWiZdom 4 ай бұрын

Can you use it without adding a lense on it or do you have to also go and buy a lense

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Requires a lens.

@og975 3 ай бұрын

Can I use my old E-mount lenses with this camera? Maybe there's an adapter that can make that happen.

@JasonHoffmanYT 3 ай бұрын

I’m just learning about lenses so I dont know about e-mount. Gordon Gidluck would be a great resource for you. He’s on the Mevo Customer Group on FB and here on YT.

@og975 2 ай бұрын

@@JasonHoffmanYT Awesome thank you so much!

@ocnengr 4 ай бұрын

It looks like it doesn't come with a lense. What would you recommend for filming behind the plate to capture the whole field?

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I've used the Olympus 14-42 for behind the plate. Here is a list from the Mevo help page help.mevo.com/hc/en-us/articles/23527798694036-Mevo-Core-s-Supported-Lenses

@bassboatconcepts3866 4 ай бұрын

Examples..... Please trying to get some more outfield from behind home!!!! @@JasonHoffmanYT

@draxxicek 4 ай бұрын

It is a great product, I am looking forward to testing it myself. The price though is a bit tough to swallow, since it is almost the same as Blackmagic’s Micro Studio Camera and twice of a used GH5. I know these do not come with a wireless option, but still… I am very curious to see how tight the Core cams are latency-wise, also how (if there even is any) well the autofocus performs and how reliable the wireless solution is in real urban spaces (what router would be best for the core -pun intended- of a cempletely mobile multicam setup).

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I don't see parents who stream 12u baseball buying a 3 pack. BUT having one of these in my bag with my other cameras gives me a foundation shot that is top notch. I'm looking forward to a mobile mesh system on wifi6 from one of the major players. A friend recently talked about how that might work...

@draxxicek 4 ай бұрын

@@JasonHoffmanYTwell, it sure made a couple of other companies a bit nervous. I was sharing the very first leaked pics a few days ago in the Yololiv user group and got DM by Frank immediately. The group also guesses that is might be one of the cameras you were hinting you are testing. And they immediately released two videos about their MFT camera, which is obviously still in development.

@bishopzap 4 ай бұрын

NICE!!!!!!! Thanks REV.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Testing this one has been pretty cool. Thanks

@gregreynolds6728 3 ай бұрын

I use the Mevo Start as my church live streaming camera. Is this worth upgrading to?

@JasonHoffmanYT 3 ай бұрын

What is your camera spacing like for your church setup? Distance from platform I mean.

@gregreynolds6728 3 ай бұрын

@@JasonHoffmanYT right now, my Mevo start is roughly 23 feet from the the front of the stage where the podiums are at.

@JasonHoffmanYT 3 ай бұрын

@@gregreynolds6728you will see greatly improved image quality with the core and one of the recommended lenses from the Mevo help page.

@user-hm8wd5ky2s 4 ай бұрын

Will the Core work with gamechanger like the Start?

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

yes

@Stream415 4 ай бұрын

Can you show how these lenses work with a backstop fence?

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I will get to. Until then the linked video was shot on a Core with an Olympus 14-42 lens looking thru the chain link. No part of the camera was exposed in the field of play. Mounted on a CCTV mount attached to the fence pole. kzfaq.infopLwdpWVZUY8?si=toI37MqF3YcoqTA-&t=425

@JasonRichardsSD 4 ай бұрын

Is this the widest the Olympus 14-42 will do on the back stop fence? Would it allow at least a 1st to 3rd wide field of view? Many thanks @@JasonHoffmanYT

@CPvision1 4 ай бұрын

Maybe another option for center field camera? Wonder what lens would be needed?

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Here is a list of lenses from the Mevo help page help.mevo.com/hc/en-us/articles/23527798694036-Mevo-Core-s-Supported-Lenses

@CPvision1 4 ай бұрын

This baseball stuff is getting expensive..lol. Thank you for all the information.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I had a softball dad tell me just before his daughter graduated “I’m ready for a return on my investment.” I just shook my head.

@CPvision1 4 ай бұрын

I really like making highlights after the game. I don’t want to miss watching my son play. Pretty small investment at this time with DJI’s and mounts. Really want to figure the outfield camera and mount option.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Oh streaming can be done on a budget. He was talking about lessons and softball equipment. Tournament fees and hotel stays. Fuel and meals out. I’m on the inexpensive end of sports at this point in my life for sure!

@josh8309 4 ай бұрын

Jason, what’s your take on setting this thing up behind home plate? That’s an expensive camera with an expensive lens that looks like it will be exposed. Any chance you’re ruminating over 3D printed cases that might offer protection?

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I did on last Tuesday's game. It was able to peek thru the chain link and not make contact by mounting to the pole via a cctv mount. I stream games to MyTown_USA channel.

@josh8309 4 ай бұрын

@@JasonHoffmanYT Thanks. Would be interested to see your setup. I typically use a magnet mount and attach to a pole holding the chain link. Truthfully though this results in 1-2 fouls a season knocking the thing off or at least moving it enough that I need to fix it. The Start kept on going, but I worry a more exposed lens would be a problem. (I'm really just trying to have you make 3D Printr go Brrr)

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

@@josh8309 My usual magnet mount was just a little bit less than I was comfortable with on this camera. It will not be hard to design a 3d print as it is just a cube but it won't include lens protection. I always tether to the fence or pole when mounting behind the plate just in case of that foul ball...

@bassboatconcepts3866 4 ай бұрын

What lens for this amazing view????//@@JasonHoffmanYT

@marcus_cole_2 4 ай бұрын

Question: Have you tested whether the Logitech memo core can be transformed into a full-fledged camcorder with HDMI/USB-C out, a shotgun mic, an LED panel, and video over ethernet with PoE all at the same time, considering it has two USB-C ports and possibly full-blown specs including Bluetooth, audio in/out, Wi-Fi, USB storage, SD card storage, and a 3.5mm jack? If so, this could potentially be the coolest product, as you could attach almost any lens within reason and mobile walk around with it, capturing the action in real-time while someone else receives the feed via video over Ethernet or Wi-Fi, with SD card backup. Additionally, an individual could use OBS or Mevo software to switch among any cameras, essentially creating a full consumer-level video recording system with multiple previews. Wouldn't that be awesome? Another big question is, while I highly doubt it, I'm wondering if Logitech actually listened to one of the emails I sent them. We probably all sent similar letters, and that's how they got this product going.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I have not but you are describing an incredible setup!

@ChainLinkParent 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad that Mevo / Logitech is actually innovating - that's a positive. This camera misses the mark for me for several reasons, starting with the price. For $1,000 it better tickle my pickle, and it doesn't. Low frame rate means the only thing this has a chance at replacing is an existing Mevo product, or a several-generations-old competitors product. Very much like the ability to swap lenses, the problem with that though is now I would have to carry around a bunch of different lenses to match up with the shot that I'm looking to get, and lenses tend to not like brick dust and other things present at baseball fields. I think the Nearstream solution for this is much more elegant, 1/2 the price, and the camera itself is much better. There's just not enough here to justify the massive price disparity between Mevo products, much less several competitors already on the market. Major swing-and-a-miss from Logitech, imo.

@bassboatconcepts3866 4 ай бұрын

well said

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. While I'll use it at the ballpark a lot of folks will only use it indoors.

@ChainLinkParent 4 ай бұрын

@@JasonHoffmanYT For sure, I know the target audience has a large use case set. Even with a use case being primarily indoors, there's much better options already available for cheaper, and with better quality. The more I think about this camera, the more of a head-scratcher it is for me. I've now run across another video that broke the internals of the camera down, and they're claiming the sensor isn't a full 4/3... and they state in the video that the sensor itself should be much cheaper than a 'regular' 4/3 sensor because of it, and were expecting a $3-400 price tag based on the components in the camera. Whoops.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Wow, havent seen this one.

@ZagatoZee 4 ай бұрын

Price per body is on par with the closest direct competitor, but the "eco system cost" is much better here on the Mevo, since you're not having to buy something like an ATEM. Some silly compromises have been made however. USB ports that don't have locks, no ethernet port at all, entirely beholden to software to have any utility at all - meaning an operational life span can only be trusted as 3 years. A great sounding product for the exact target audience, but the compromises seriously limit the market that would be interested in it.

@boomfyer89 3 ай бұрын

Boy I was not expecting that price tag 🤯😵

@glennrankin4976 4 ай бұрын

They use 18650 Lithium-Ion batteries, but they can't be swapped out. Eventually, those batteries will die and we'll be left with a $1000 brick (barring a way to swap them without destroying the case). Really excited about the camera though. It's about the same price as a BMD studio micro, so I'm wondering if the extra streaming features are worth it.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

They can be swapped out. The unboxing video Mevo released today mentions the interchangeable batteries. So it wont be a brick because of batteries.

@Joe_Mevo 4 ай бұрын

Hi there, as Jason said they can absolutely be changed out :)

@RcaFastPrint 4 ай бұрын

Nice Review #Jason Hoffman

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@glennhodnett7179 4 ай бұрын

Cannot believe it cannot do 50/60fps at 1080p at least, what a shame :(

@Joe_Mevo 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback! Our mission at Mevo is to continuously iterate on our firmware/software to provide maximum value to our customers. 1080p60 is a great idea and we are currently evaluating our roadmap to potentially prioritize this one. Stay tuned!

@JasonRichardsSD 4 ай бұрын

After reading all of these comments, its not clear that this is entirely a win for the baseball streaming crew. My specific goals would be backstop mounted full field view 1080 streaming (somehow an improvement over Mevo Start quality) with simultaneously 4k recording which gets uploaded later. It seems this should accomplish this.

@JasonHoffmanYT 3 ай бұрын

I have a game on my community channel (@MyTownUSA) with this as the backstop camera. I think it was the Elkhart vs Franklin game.

@JasonRichardsSD 3 ай бұрын

Thanks and I watched that video but obviously not a lense that can capture the field for those of who do hands off streaming.@@JasonHoffmanYT

@JoshuaGrover83 2 ай бұрын

it sucks that Logitech still is not offering a model with IP ratings.

@just-baseball 4 ай бұрын

Well, now I gotta go sell a kidney to get this thing! 🤣

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

LOL Plasma, takes longer but you make more. I kid...

4 ай бұрын

You can live only with one.

@AudioFraternity 4 ай бұрын

Yes at last, all hail the new king, WiFi 6e sweet and hdmi to connect to a mini display to preview. Yes time to pre order P. S. US and Canada only currently why?

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

WiFi6e is a great step forward. I'm not sure what factors go into deciding where to release first.

@AudioFraternity 4 ай бұрын

@@JasonHoffmanYTit's always a crazy decision especially with the UK market so hot. However once it's on amazon there is no real excuse not to ship to the UK they handle distributor. Thanks for the reviews and excellent work as always.

@BrattixSupport 4 ай бұрын

I love everything about this, but its limited to only 30 fps....Whyyyyyyyyy!? 😭😭😭😭😭😭

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

I don't know. Wonder if it had to do with processing power or software compatibility.

@Joe_Mevo 4 ай бұрын

@fyi1rob 4 ай бұрын

This is a miss for sports. Having an attached lens will benefit protected inside streamers, but like everything else out there, sports streamers are still left with something that has potential but needs more protection and is priced out of the market. Maybe that market is too small. I had hopes that we would see a rugidized Mevo Start, an affordable "tough" camera. This jumps the shark and tries to make a good affordable product line into an expensive premium product.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

The goal may be to push into an unreached market segment. It will not replace the Mevo Start but indoor venues can benefit greatly from the quality of a main camera with Starts being the additional shots. It would be awfully expensive to take a foul ball... Thanks for the input!

@ZagatoZee 4 ай бұрын

POE or just erhernet via dongle only.... :facepalm: so close, yet so far.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Yes, POE via adapter, not a physical rj45 jack.

@WolfgangBogler 4 ай бұрын

ok, 4k only for recording. Sorry, I'm already aware of that. However, it would be welcome to OUTPUT the 4k via HDMI/NDI as well? and seriously, 1080 only in 30fps? no 6ofps, no 25 and 50 FPS for PAL? New in 2024, around 1000$? And then the cost of the lens? I do have some MFT lenses, but if I had to buy them new now, then this camera is not a game changer from today's point of view. i think that's a shame at first.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for thanking the time to comment.

@Joe_Mevo 4 ай бұрын

@mikehenryse 4 ай бұрын

4kp30 is understandable, but not supporting 1080p60 was a big disappointment for us baseball-streamers.. 😢 Makes it totally useless for me.

@Joe_Mevo 4 ай бұрын

@mikehenryse 3 ай бұрын

@@Joe_Mevo Thank you for such positive news! I stream 4-5 games every weekend until the end of June for our team and more detail is always appreciated. Also, since I stream for kids teams, GC is our go-to. If you can improve GameChanger integration then that would be great. Copy-pasting RMTP URLs is a pain and error prone when games are about to start, so workflow has to move fast. Thanks!

@datmeme8967 3 ай бұрын

Think about the PTZ cameras you can find for $1,000 with advanced AI capabilities. No thanks Logitech.

@JasonHoffmanYT 3 ай бұрын

I love me a good PTZ and AI tracking is getting better all the time but you’d be missing the 6hr battery life, wifi6 and opting for a 6mm ultra wide (or whatever) lens. That being said, I’m outfitting my studio with a new 4k PTZ. Got any recommendations?

@datSpookyDude 4 ай бұрын

So expensive...

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

The pricetag tells me it is aimed at a market they haven't previously served.

@datSpookyDude 4 ай бұрын

@@JasonHoffmanYT Agreed. Yet the Mevo Start is very long in the tooth and products like the Nearstream offer a better value, at least in terms of hardware when compared to the Start. I expected the Core to be more expensive but not the same as 3 Starts. They may gain share at the high end at the expense of the low end.

@JasonHoffmanYT 4 ай бұрын

Because of the age of the Start I think a lot of people were expecting a Start “2.0” type of release. Someone commented earlier this means they are innovating. Hopefully this means there is an upgraded Start in the pipeline somewhere.