The $300 Webcam - Elgato FaceCam Pro Review

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Elgato just launched the FaceCam Pro, a $300 webcam capable of capturing in 4K at 60FPS. In this video, I put it through its paces comparing it to other "premium" webcams and even some entry-level mirrorless cameras.
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0:00 Elgato FaceCam Pro
0:48 FaceCam Pro vs FaceCam
1:49 Do Streamers NEED a 4K Webcam?
2:31 Tests in different lighting conditions
3:38 Camera Hub software
4:15 Auto Focus
4:59 Field of view
5:23 Comparison to a budget mirrorless camera
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@GamingCareers Жыл бұрын

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@dazzlerweb Жыл бұрын

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@Casperr Жыл бұрын

Pete's genuine smile after his doggo does its trick 🥰

@GamingCareers Жыл бұрын

Training him to be the future host of the channel

@lunarharpy Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video, seeing all the side by side comparisons was incredibly helpful!

@MarkDice Жыл бұрын

The embargo was obviously lifted today on the FaceCam Pro. 3rd video about it i've seen posted since yesterday. Great review!

@KieranAstraeus Жыл бұрын

Marky mark is that you??

@kevinprendergast5885 Жыл бұрын

Need to see that kitchen in 4k

@chadkbrignall22 Жыл бұрын

weird bumping into you here! Surprise only 4 thumbs up brotha!

@AdamStuart1 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, super concise video with great editing (can really see the time you put in), bravo!

@elixyr83 Жыл бұрын

You are a very helpful individual and your work is greatly appreciated man. Thanks so much.

@eddiebello9547 7 ай бұрын

your tips were really needed, thank you. Great video

@Teehs Жыл бұрын

Another great video!! So helpful thank you so much!

@johnvdl Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this video😉👍 It was very helpful❤✨

@AndrewTanielian Жыл бұрын

Comparing to mirrorless was helpful! Thank you for making this video.

@ismailberkeren Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for video. Helpful about having idea before buying one.

@lostlilmew Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the direct comparison with the original facecam! I have the facecam and keep seeing everyone saying how much better the pro is, comparing it to other brand webcams but not the original facecam lol, I do like the upgrades but personally do not see the value of upgrading for my uses of a cam. Thanks for your helpful insight :)

@solemgameinsights Жыл бұрын

One thing you didn't cover is the amount of room a DSLR requires, often you need to place it on a tripod, which requires a bit of space behind the monitor, also, the lens itself usually stretches out a bit. You can't place it on top of the screen, which a webcam easily can do.

@mehcha_ Жыл бұрын

really love these videos, helps me improve my streaming game, so thank you

@GamingCareers Жыл бұрын

You're welcome dude

@TSIXGaming Жыл бұрын

great review with comparisons

@fmbray_ Жыл бұрын

This is another option for me to consider while I'm deciding what to upgrade my recording equipment to. You are very cute and helpful. Thanks!

@oldskoolgaming Жыл бұрын

I have the Elgato Facecam and its great. I cannot see a reason at this point to consider upgrading the camera beyond what I have at the moment. The money would be better spent on improved lighting I expect. However, its great that Elgato is pushing the envelope here, I am sure there are people who would benefit from this 4k60 camera, just not me. The DSLR seems like overkill for Twitch streaming to me, but I could see going that route if I was doing a lot of KZfaq videos - and as he said you can use it outdoors too. Great and very concise and informative video

@hayden7787 Жыл бұрын

The color science of the original Facecam is very poor. This is 100% a reason to upgrade.

@JoonKimDMD Жыл бұрын

@@hayden7787 I heard that pro isn't any different.

@CastellaTV Жыл бұрын

@@hayden7787 Colours cant be fixed easily with filter and correction. Gaming Careers even released a bunch of amazing LUTs which u can apply for a DLSR/Cinematic look. Use them myself to make my current C920 look way better

@K3ns4i Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you :D

@gamingwithlin987 Жыл бұрын

I just got Elgato FaceCam Pro and I can't wait to use it!

@SoyYoSherman Жыл бұрын

muy buena comparación men, saludos desde Ecuador

@Crewzing6 Жыл бұрын

Great information and review. Im sure it will come in handy for many streamers out there

@vladimirmartynov1056 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the review.. what's your light setting to achieve such a great picture quality?

@korbovlog 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@DKTD23 Жыл бұрын

I know it's overkill for streaming especially, but I love the idea of pushing the envelope on webcams, and creating a new chip to make the processing power required to render properly. This would be a great option at the $200-220 price range

@BariEX Жыл бұрын

true

@UnknownUser-vz2kp Жыл бұрын

its $300

@DKTD23 Жыл бұрын

@@UnknownUser-vz2kp I was suggesting an ideal price point, so not sure what you are alluding to. Yes it is launching at $299.99

@HighTeq Жыл бұрын

@@UnknownUser-vz2kp You didn't read his comment.

@edenassos Жыл бұрын

@@DKTD23 I'm thinking it should be $500. That's my ideal price point.

@Swill-Plays 10 ай бұрын

Im in South Wales, in September, and its raining 😂😂 thank you for the review 👌👌

@krishnansrinivasan830 7 ай бұрын

Awesome & Thanks :)

@1978tabla1 Жыл бұрын

what camera are u using to shoot this video? It's amazing.

@Aerems 2 ай бұрын

Your hoodie is nice!! I love nike skateboarding!

@eks007 Жыл бұрын

What camera and lens setup do you use for your videos? The quality looks awesome!

@fernernerner01 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully they restock soon I really want one 😩

@stokemoran Жыл бұрын

It's a great option for those that don't want to get a mirrorless or dslr camera to shoot their high quality video talking head bits in front of their system along with streaming.

@LaMartyMar Жыл бұрын

I really hope to see a comparison video between this camera and the Insta360 Link. The price is exactly the same and they both have unique features.

@jkpinpdx Жыл бұрын

Insta360 Link Webcam: Hold my beer… (can’t wait for the comparison video between these two awesome webcams)

@humansrants1694 7 ай бұрын

The quality I got with it with an LED light on me was just a bit better than my Canon m50 with a £500 lens with no LED light on me. With the Facecam Pro I get twice the frame rate over my M50 and I don't need to worry about Battery levels or setting up. I got my Facecam Pro for Ai face mocap for animation, Another thing is the higher frame rates means the lighting is more important really shows how good the Facecam Pro is.

@citizenstrife Жыл бұрын

This seems like future proofing if nothing else. KZfaq hasn't enabled 4k to everyone, much less Twitch. It does look better with contrast out of the box. However, I wonder if you can get the same effect on 1080p60 with some finagling. Also, good job repping the Sigma Lens. I personally went with the 30mm for a close up shot from an angle, but 16 is probably great for straight ahead view.

@JoonKimDMD Жыл бұрын

Cant you post 4k videos on youtube??

@citizenstrife Жыл бұрын

@@JoonKimDMD 4k mostly depends on tech and hardware. I don't personally have a computer suitable for it, so I cap at 1080 for now.

@KavorkaDesigns Жыл бұрын

I use the Canon 60D with an EF 8-15mm fisheye L-lens(among others), the lens alone is more than everything you've shown together lol. I love the new Elgato thou, may want it so I can take my 60D back into photography, rather than just there on a tripod not really being used, my plans to stream will never happen, the quality is too good and I'm too self conscious lol

@mylivinghell9595 Жыл бұрын

I have the first facecam and streamcam as much as I like elgato products I agree with saving a little more and just get a used camera if I upgrade.

@NateNakao Жыл бұрын

I've been using the Canon EOS M50 Mk.II with the Sigma 16mm on my main setup for a few years now. I picked up the original Elgato Facecam for my second rig, and it certainly does the job as a decent webcam for work and Zoom calls with friends, but I don't think I'd want to run a full stream on it. The Facecam Pro looks like it can be quite effective for a full stream, but at $300 it's just not for me.

@Kiwkhiii 9 ай бұрын

What camera were u using in this video

@77netwar Жыл бұрын

I like the auto focus, that was the only thing missing from the Nexigo Iris.

@danmagoo Жыл бұрын

Great video, and for me, the answer is that the original Facecam looks better, is more useful, and makes more sense. If you are a serious creator, recording content for later playback at 4K, you should use a "real" camera, not a webcam. And if you are using a webcam the way most webcam users do, for streaming during meetings and such, or for a small corner image during gameplay, 4K is an unwelcome bandwidth hog. And I maintain again that the original Facecam has a better-looking picture. At $170, it can't be beat right now. Elgato should lower that one's price further, and sell more of them.

@JarvisDavis Жыл бұрын

cool video

@Dew4lk Жыл бұрын

Looks great but elgato should include a flip cover with their webcams, dont want my fbi agent watching me all the time

@CoalitionGaming Жыл бұрын

I've done content showing that a secondhand Sony A5000 (with a quick software trick) and a secondhand Sony 16mm F2.8 lens with a dummy battery and capture card could all be had under $300. If the 4k isn't a selling point to someone, I'd say this is the way to go in the $200-$300 price bracket instead of a webcam. Big 1080p quality difference, as you showed, for same to less money. Interchangable lens mirrorless camera setup for under $300. Hard to beat. Though admittedly, this is probably the best looking webcam yet. But the best sure comes at a cost.

@GamingCareers Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, I definitely think if you're patient you could find a great deal secondhand on eBay etc! I've never tried the a5000, what's the limitation that you need the software trick for?

@burbschannel4541 Жыл бұрын

When is this cam going to be available? I've checked everyday for like the past couple weeks and nothing.

@RaphaelsKnicksPodcast Жыл бұрын

7:45 What do you prefer the Sony A6400 for live-streaming and making KZfaq videos indoor and outdoor vlogging or the Sony A7 S3?.

@CodingAdventures Жыл бұрын

I'm currently streaming with an Elgato Facecam on my channel. I'm looking forward to get the Facecam pro that was just announced.

@varbed 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for this product review. I am about to purchase mirrorless camera to be used with Elgato teleprompter(if you have better solution?) but most cameras don't have a lens. i was looking Sony Alpha A6400 Mirrorless Camera it's 1200$CA so we need to spend on lens also? Which lens do you recommend for a beginner?

@benjiang9789 Жыл бұрын

It seems to be a lot better.

@poetparrot Жыл бұрын

Which audio interface do you use with the SM7B ?

@AAron859318 Жыл бұрын

A buddy of mine uses his Canon digital camera for his face cam, he spent $1000+ for photography school. Best quality I've ever seen. People always say his web cam is better then his game play lmao

@BlackBl00dbrother Жыл бұрын

Which canon camera?

@AnimeXCulture Жыл бұрын

Facecam Pro 4k Vs Elgato CamLink 4k which should I do I already have a Sony A7III with lens but IDK what to do. Please Help Thanks.

@AhmadAlnajjar Жыл бұрын

Ah, you almost will change my mind to get the cam link card + dummy battery now omg. Not sure why it does not have a background removal option there without a chroma key background like Logitech used to have. Sad it's not available on Amazon yet. no one has it in UAE!! is insta link 360 4k is similar?

@falconvelocity 11 ай бұрын

Worth the money increse for the sensor alone... although think I'll stick to my Sony ZV-1!

@captainglutenfree Жыл бұрын

I’m listening. If your streaming games is this really needed

@DR19X Жыл бұрын

streaming game with your face in a little square? you can go cheaper than this and is absolutely not needed. $300 on this is not a good use of your money. other options include regular facecam, brio, logitech c922 or c920s among other options

@DR19X Жыл бұрын

like others said, get the other options and spend the money difference in lighting.

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

@@DR19X nope. get the Kiyo Pro Ultra... no lighting needed

@SimpleParadigm Жыл бұрын

Whats the min and max FOV of Facecam pro if you have to configure it on the app?

@Emidivergent Жыл бұрын

Do you have an opinion on how this compares to the Logitech Brio? I've used a Logitech C922 for years, got the Brio and decided it wasn't enough of an upgrade (and it had a weird green tint I couldn't get rid of). I'm looking for an upgrade in image quality but for now want to stick with USB. Would love to know how you think this compares :)

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

get the Kiyo Pro Ultra, the best webcam on earth

@JoonKimDMD Жыл бұрын

How so?

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

@@JoonKimDMD watch the actual review videos...

@TheClearSight Жыл бұрын

oh damn, that doggo is a real good boy

@happycloudgamer1088 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way too ad Webcam to elgato 4k software to record

@najiahgriffiths4216 Жыл бұрын

where do i buy this. i think it's out of stock. can't find it anywhere and says out of stock on elgato's website

@thatguyStrike Жыл бұрын

The question is: What's the best / cheapest MFT that gives out clean 4K60 HDMI? Is there any?

@Coophack6584 Жыл бұрын

3:52 Yeah sums up Razors apps in 2022. I hate my Kiyo because it keeps getting disconnected from the PC. Like The App causes the problem.

@ayushgogna9732 Жыл бұрын

did you review opal c1 ?

@EMAZINGERIK Жыл бұрын

what camera and lens do you use for your talking head?

@michelzalac8841 Жыл бұрын

How did it compare to the AverMedia 4K Ultra HD Webcam - PW515 ?

@chrono32123 Жыл бұрын

I really like what Elgato is offering but I think I’m gonna stick with my dslr for a little longer. I want to move to a mirrorless and CamLink setup but right now my Canon T6 is getting the job done.

@DKTD23 Жыл бұрын

I used to do Sony A6000 with the Sigma lens. The third party adapter to always keep it powered on was a nuisance, and honestly the FaceCam gets at least 75% of the quality thanks to the fixed lens. It's sharp enough that I switched out when it was on sale around 140 last year and sold my mirrorless kit

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

time to move on with a worthwhile webcam, the Kiyo Pro ULTRA!

@sexy02081988 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your hard work…..I am now about to make my purchase and I bow know what I’m looking for Thanks :)

@birthing4blokes46 2 ай бұрын

thank you for this great video, was very helpful for sure. I want to record a reaction video, I am finding lag when doing the recording, it is so frustrating. I have made all the changes that chatGPT suggest, my settings seem to be ok. i have unplugged and repluged the cam link etc. etc. i am using a mac mini m2 with 8 gigs of ram. I do not know what to next to improve the video quality? feel frustrated etc etc. i am also getting lag on zoom, not so much when i record with quick time player, but still there is a little lag still, i have turned off every other program so that only obs is playing. do i need a new camlink? aghhhh if you could help that would be great. i am using a sony camera

@SergeyFM_en Жыл бұрын

Magenta hue, especially in low light. No hue settings in SW.

@GloryGeist Жыл бұрын

100 to 200 extra dollars? more like 500 extra dollars - 400 for the A5100 is a HARD find these days, its safe to say kitting out a mirrorless camera would bring a price point realisticly way closer to 700 dollars.

@DR19X Жыл бұрын

$300 is entering used Sony mirrorless territory for a much better camera with many uses outside streaming. I agree with your analysis for those just starting in the stream world can find cheaper options

@ByLuxley Жыл бұрын

problem is you need a camlink to stream with a dslr or something similar which costs 130$ as well

@DR19X Жыл бұрын

@@ByLuxley you are right. I have gathered these equipment here and there over time. My advice is to check used gear or wait for blackfriday these can be had for $90 which is still substantial number for better quality.

@innovationphilosophie Жыл бұрын

Can you please do a side-by-side with Lumina AI Cam?

@DanielBerzerk Жыл бұрын

What is your $5k camera set up that you used for the opening shot?

@m00st Жыл бұрын

bought two 2nd hand a5000's which work fine as 1080p HDMI webcams (with a bit of tweaking). Such a setup is cheaper even with a better lens. But still, for a webcam it looks good. But not mirrorless or DSLR good.

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

have a try at the Kiyo Pro Ultra, see if its worth a buy...

@jasonsignor7237 Жыл бұрын

lol what is the clip from at 3:50? Is that a random clip or from a movie? :)

@DR19X Жыл бұрын

Hi did elgato fix the camera hub software overexposing after unplugging and plugging the webcam? the original facecam has that issue where all the settings are saved but the iso need to be readjusted after each camera unplug and plug or computer restart?

@DR19X Жыл бұрын

the iso number is saved like other numbers it just does not register after unplug and plug until it is readjusted.

@The_Chad_ Жыл бұрын

Dangit! I didn't even know about this cam until I just saw a Camera Hub update pop up. It's already out of stock😢

@RaikaSTi Жыл бұрын

Wait for the November batch

@apollian Жыл бұрын

OK, I'm in need of some help and advice. If you look at my channel, I'm using a Logitech 920c, and its very grainy(I don't use a light source) how do I Improve my video quality? What's the best £100-150 cam to have? Or is this one that's being reviewed the go to?

@danielblomqvist1566 Жыл бұрын

It looks like the focus is whacko at 3min 14 seconds. It seems to be sharp in the background and off on your face. Making the Insta360 link the winner. ?! Super happy for a comparison against the insta!

@RealOwtmeelTV Жыл бұрын

Which camera are you currently using?

@MrTitanFTW Жыл бұрын

Bought the Elgato Facecam for 90 Euro about a month ago and can't see a reason to upgrade to this, camera is perfect for my needs, whether that be Discord calls or Livestreaming!

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

checkout the Kiyo Pro Ultra, it leaves all the facecam in the dust

@MrTitanFTW Жыл бұрын

@@adriantan2745 For $300 I'd hope it would but you'd be better off getting an actual camera for that price.

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

@@MrTitanFTW if only you could get a camera setup that can do what the kiyo pro ultra does for 300

@TwoFlames 3 ай бұрын

the facecam pro is realy nice until it dosnt get recocnized anymore py ur system for some odd reason the lamp on it is green but nothing works

@HomeandYacht Жыл бұрын

Interesting how the old facecam looked better than the new one in bad lighting conditions.

@thomasburnette9202 Жыл бұрын

Saw this come up in another review. iirc the facecam pro does perform better in low light but not with stock settings, takes some tweaking with the settings to get it to perform better.

@JoonKimDMD Жыл бұрын

@@thomasburnette9202 it seems both of them suffer with noise and grain effect at low light setting. I have tried out the facecam for the last two days and it got too much grain even with my brightest lights on so I returned it and got razor kiyo pro ultra~!!

@Pabula Жыл бұрын

I think ElGato / Corsair, should release a webcam with interchangble lens with a m4/3 sensor, there are very nice Sigma lens out there, among others, just settle which and now you can charge $300 for the webcam without lens.

@4flipsake187 Жыл бұрын

I still use a Gopro hero 5 looks amazing for the price

@muffinberg7960 Жыл бұрын

On facecam pro your hair looks green. If colors can't be balanced and made to be stored on memory of the device then it is indeed a good comparison. Because I don't want to install webcam software on all of my devices. I am blonde too, and I can't care to have my hair washed green so I'll be skipping this one. Maybe they'll save it with a firmware update, so at the very least that would be something to look out for.

@dilipchoudharyp1043 Жыл бұрын

Just a FYI most Sony Mirrorless Cameras now support webcam support via USB.

@downthecrop Жыл бұрын

compared to original it's way better. compared to the real mirrorless camera it's still not even close. Good review! thankx

@DR19X Жыл бұрын

the original one's claim to fame is the "1080p uncompressed quality compared to compressed webcams". this one here compresses quality using their "advanced image engine" I get it it is a different sensor but the image is still crap and 4k webcam is not adopted despite the niche punch-in uses. for the price of $300+tax, this one is too expensive when the original can be had for new 130 dollars often or used for $100

@ehsanr21 Жыл бұрын

I think Live Streamer CAM 513 is better than others with the best price 😎😎

@juanete69 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Which one is better, Facecam Pro vs Insta 360 Link vs Avermedia PW515?

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

Kiyo Pro Ultra is the best... period.

@JoonKimDMD Жыл бұрын

@@adriantan2745 it's only 4K 30fps. How is it better?

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

@@JoonKimDMD best image

@JoonKimDMD Жыл бұрын

@@adriantan2745 I ended up getting Kiyo Pro ultra. I still don't like non 60fps in 4K, so I am hoping that at least it has the best 1080p 60fps image.

@adriantan2745 Жыл бұрын

@@JoonKimDMD you will be blown away! anyone that wants the best image quality, should get this...

@jz-xd1xu Жыл бұрын

a5100 with stock lens looks still goodie in 2023

@lega-xyz Жыл бұрын

Best budget is to get the Elgato FaceCam 1080p and buy some decent lighting gear. Good lighting goes a long way even with the cheapest of cameras.

@davidcottrell1308 Жыл бұрын

I have a 5100...how do you get the perfect skin tone....I am struggling with that....PLEASE HELP!!!

@diebygaming8015 Жыл бұрын

Where do i buy this? i can't find it, i this a real camera, i dont understand

@successshampoo Жыл бұрын

You can just buy a Canon and use their "EOS Webcam Utility" which allows you to use your camera with a usb cable without all the capture cards and hdmi cables.