SeekerElgato Facecam
The Elgato Facecam is an ambitious webcam that has no microphone, but offers the unique benefit of manual exposure control. You'll need to take time to set up good studio lighting for the best results.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Elgato Prime Lens: f/2.4 24 mm* all-glass studio quality optics
- Sony STARVIS CMOS Sensor: optimized for indoor use
- Advanced Image Engine: uncompressed video without artifacts
- True Full HD: stunning 1080p resolution at a fluid sixty frames per second
- High-Speed Circuitry: USB 3.0 interface transfers image data with lowest latency
- System Requirements: Windows 10 (64-bit), Intel or AMD CPU, macOS 11.0, Intel or Apple CPU, USB 3.0 or higher
PROS
+ Manual exposure controls
+ Good picture with the right lighting
CONS
- Expensive
- Video suffers in difficult lighting
- No microphone
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on July 15, 2021
The Elgato Facecam is an ambitious webcam that has no microphone, but offers the unique benefit of manual exposure control. You'll need to take time to set up good studio lighting for the best results.
60
By CompsMag on February 21, 2023
The Elgato FaceCam has all the right features for the people it’s meant for, but because it’s so narrowly focused, it’s not as good for everyone else.
90
By Tom's Hardware on July 15, 2021
The Elgato Facecam has the perfect feature set for its target audience, but that narrow focus leaves it lacking for everyone else.
70
By TechRadar on July 15, 2021
The Elgato Facecam fills a gap in the existing family of products that Elgato markets towards streamers and content creators, and it does so with minimal disappointments. It hits the nail on the head for features that streamers actually want, unlike some of its competition and makes for a cheaper investment than buying a DSLR and Cam Link.
90
By Tom's Guide on October 13, 2022
If you’re a streamer with deep pockets this 1080p webcam is well worth the investment, and it’s loaded with extra features that make video creation a snap.
80
By PCWorld on July 15, 2021
The FaceCam from Elgato is a powerful webcam for streamers who have a fixed lighting setup and aren’t afraid to tweak settings.
80
By IGN on January 12, 2022
The Elgato Facecam can help you stream like a pro, but at $199, it’s too expensive to recommend for most users. If you crave DSLR-like customizations on your webcam, this is the shooter for you. For everyone else, there are better-value options out there.
70