Summary
In this video, we’ll take a look at the Elgato Facecam MK 2, a high-quality webcam that offers excellent image quality and a wide range of features.
We will also demonstrate how to use the webcam with the Elgato Camera Hub, a powerful software tool that allows you to customize your camera settings and add effects to your videos.
Elgato Facecam MK.2 Webcam Review (Unboxing & Demonstration with The Elgato Camera Hub) 🎦
Product Details
Brand: Elgato
Model: Facecam MK.2
Specifications
Supported resolutions
1080p60, 1080p30, 720p120, 720p60, 720p30, 540p120, 540p60, 540p30
Supported video formats
Compressed when connected by USB 3.0, otherwise uncompressed (MJPEG)
Optics
Elgato Prime Lens (fixed focus)
FOCUS RANGE
30–120 cm (11.8–47.2 in)
Focus System
Fixed Focus
APERTURE
f/2.4
FOCAL LENGTH
24 mm (full-frame equivalent)
FIELD OF VIEW
84°
SENSOR
SONY® STARVIS™ CMOS SENSOR 1/2.5″
SENSOR
SONY® STARVIS™ CMOS SENSOR 1/2.5″
CONNECTION
USB Type C
MOUNTING POINT
1/4-inch thread
USB VIDEO CLASS
UVC standard v1.5
High Dynamic Range Video (HDR)
Yes
Built-in microphone
No
DIMENSIONS
W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm | 3.3 x 1.5 x 2.4 in (without mount)
WEIGHT
90 g | 0.2 lb (without mount), 136 g | 0.3 lb (with mount)
Operating system
Windows 10 (64-Bit) or newer, Intel or AMD CPU
macOS 12 or newer, Intel or Apple CPU
Inside the box
Pros
Good video quality
Built-in privacy lens shutter – Insead of disconnecting the camera, removing or turning it away or having to use a seperate cover as a solution for privacy, this built in sliding shutter is a good solution. Though the lens get your fingerprints.
Quality power cable – the USB-A to USB-C cable is 2 meters long. Elgato claims it is durable and it does seem like it.
Excellent mount – articulate and detachable mount that can sit on most monitors without minimum interference. It can also be removed completely with ease. This reveals a 1/4″ theread for standard tripods.
Supportive software/app – The “Elgato Camera Hub” is a free software for Windows and Mac that you need to install it to adjust the webcam’s settings and controls it. Most chances you will need to play with the settings until you will reach a good video quality, but it is a relatively friendly software. Please note that in order to record video, you need to use a separate software (or app), but there are many available options. So far I’ve been using the built in Windows 11 camera app, OBS and conference services such as zoom. It isn’t required to run the Elgatdo Camera Hub in the background, unless you wish to keep adjusting the settings and presets. The Facecam remembers the settings, even after restarting or switching the computer. Using a computer with NVIDIA RTX GPU will enable additional features, including virtual backgrounds, face tracking, and simulate eye contact.
Compatible with Elgato’s ecosystem – Designed to work with Elgato’s stream deck.
Cons
Price – With a MSRP of $149.99 this is not a cheap webcam. There are alternatives that might offer a good video quality and even features that are missing from this one, such as a built-in microphone, for less. However, you get here a quality product from a familiar brand, and every once in a while there is a discount on this model.
Video quality isn’t 4K
Videos
(Elgato YouTube channel)
Where to buy
Below are links to purchase the Elgato Facecam MK 2 (or similar models):
Buy on Amazon
FAQ
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