I just got mine ... I like it a lot. I use this for Zoom and other Web meetings. This one does the job and looks great. If I want really high quality, I use my RODEX StreamerX and my Sony camera ... But since most people cannot see above 1080k this is perfect. It is also easy to address the field of view vs. manually moving my Sony camera which I need to do from time to time.
This is the best review thus far, I don't know what the other reviewers are doing but they are making this upgrade look like a downgrade and from what I've seen in a few reviews is that it has better sound and picture than the older Brio 4K
I feel like a lot of reviewers go out of their way to be negative. I don't get it. That's just not me. I love tech and I'll call it like I see it. More importantly I think the real side by side demo speaks for itself. If you think the Brio 4k is a better camera than the new MX Brio you probably need to see an eye doctor. 😲
You mean the part where I am talking? Believe it or not I'm using a Nikon d5100 slr. Over 10 years old!! I think it works pretty well considering the age.
Nice webcam, the only downside is super wide angle. Why would someone need that? Very impractical, most of the 4K resolution will be lost after crop & zoom.
That's an interesting take, I think most people want the wide angle because their monitor is pretty close to where they are sitting. When testing it seemed pretty comfortable to me. Did zero cropping or zooming in my test portion of the video.
I actually mic'd that demo since I was trying to focus on audio quality. Audio quality is good but seems to be on par with other high quality webcams. Nothing amazing necessary but def good enough
All things considered, maybe it's better to spend $50 extra ($250) and get the Nikon you use for your videos. Is there a downside to using an SLR as you do, vs. the MX Brio?
Good question! The SLR that I use is old enough that it doesn't really work as a webcam. Even if you use the HDMI output, it has graphics overlaid. You have to sideload a modified bios to get rid of the graphics. But if you're just doing videos, the SLR is great! As a webcam, it's not a great option. Does that make sense?
Thanks! The dslr as webcam sounds like an ideal but very costly solution. I think I’ll need to pop for the Mx Brio after a very underwhelming experience with the Poly Lens webcam.
If you don't need the movement tracking stuff, I'd go with the Logitech. The insta360 is cool but offers very different features. For image quality I think the mx brio is the way to go.
What statement is this? Since when is a review about delivering raw input from source media, also it depends on youtube and your screen? Go troll elsewhere.
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt The camera that actually produces 4k video is the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra.Can you see the difference? ruclips.net/video/JluKytPypLI/видео.html
What software do you use to record? I've noticed that several programs really seem to degrade the video from a good camera and make it like a blurry zoom call which is disappointing.
Yes, DSLR still looks much better. It's just a totally different type of "look" IMHO. Also, this camera is very wide and any option to change is only cropping a wide angle. I don't think it can replace a DSLR.
I didn't. I wish I would have included a demo of the audio quality from the webcam mic. Sorry! I will say quality is decent. It's better than most but still not going to sound as good as a proper mic
I have links to my gear in my description. I have pretty old gear. I use a Nikon d5100 as my main cam and Panasonic dc-fz80 for my "white box" broll. I think it all looks pretty good but I hope to get a new 4k Sony cam soon!! 📸
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Throughout the entire video. You're facing the viewers speaking while the area behind you is semi-blurred. How did you apply that affect, because it's so well done?
@LEWfromdaHOU yeah, my shot with my main camera for the intro. It's not an effect as much as it's actual optics. I've found the "effects" in webcam and smartphone software never look right. I'm using a DSLR (Nikon d5100) with a fixed 35mm lens. Open up the iris a bit and you get the perfectly soft background. That help?
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Oh so it's a technique with your camera. I'm used to it being referred to as effects that you do in post software. I didn't know particular cameras did that. Thanks for answering my question!
Thanks for a no-BS review. Straight to the point. This seems like it'll be the new standard for streamers or RUclipsrs between entry and pro levels.
I just got mine ... I like it a lot. I use this for Zoom and other Web meetings. This one does the job and looks great. If I want really high quality, I use my RODEX StreamerX and my Sony camera ... But since most people cannot see above 1080k this is perfect. It is also easy to address the field of view vs. manually moving my Sony camera which I need to do from time to time.
This is the best review thus far, I don't know what the other reviewers are doing but they are making this upgrade look like a downgrade and from what I've seen in a few reviews is that it has better sound and picture than the older Brio 4K
I feel like a lot of reviewers go out of their way to be negative. I don't get it. That's just not me. I love tech and I'll call it like I see it. More importantly I think the real side by side demo speaks for itself. If you think the Brio 4k is a better camera than the new MX Brio you probably need to see an eye doctor. 😲
Which camera you are using for recording this video?
You mean the part where I am talking? Believe it or not I'm using a Nikon d5100 slr. Over 10 years old!! I think it works pretty well considering the age.
Nice webcam, the only downside is super wide angle. Why would someone need that? Very impractical, most of the 4K resolution will be lost after crop & zoom.
That's an interesting take, I think most people want the wide angle because their monitor is pretty close to where they are sitting. When testing it seemed pretty comfortable to me. Did zero cropping or zooming in my test portion of the video.
I wish these webcams had the shallow depth of field of my DSLR. I'm using an old Canon DSLR as my webcam.
Agree 100%. That would be nice. The simulated depth of field just doesn't cut it.
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Yeah, software bokeh often looks fake.
If it works on a windows laptop I’m definitely getting it
Def works on Windows
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt thank you but I’m checking something out that is cheaper razer kiyo pro
Great review
My laptop is windows will it work on that ?
100%
It looks great but it’s a bummer that Logitech didn’t include the extra sensor to make it Windows Hello compatible like the original Brio is
Yes, I'm surprised too. Especially considering the price point
In your video demo were you using the built in mics? Any comments on the performance of the mics?
I actually mic'd that demo since I was trying to focus on audio quality. Audio quality is good but seems to be on par with other high quality webcams. Nothing amazing necessary but def good enough
All things considered, maybe it's better to spend $50 extra ($250) and get the Nikon you use for your videos. Is there a downside to using an SLR as you do, vs. the MX Brio?
Good question! The SLR that I use is old enough that it doesn't really work as a webcam. Even if you use the HDMI output, it has graphics overlaid. You have to sideload a modified bios to get rid of the graphics. But if you're just doing videos, the SLR is great! As a webcam, it's not a great option. Does that make sense?
Thanks! The dslr as webcam sounds like an ideal but very costly solution. I think I’ll need to pop for the Mx Brio after a very underwhelming experience with the Poly Lens webcam.
Thanks. What kinds of mic are you using?
I purchased the MX Brio to replace my Insta 360 link. only because The 360 does not work in Linux The Brio Does It,s a shame as both are Great cameras
Which do you believe is better, Mx brio or insta360 link?
If you don't need the movement tracking stuff, I'd go with the Logitech. The insta360 is cool but offers very different features. For image quality I think the mx brio is the way to go.
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt OK I understand!! I'm going to buy Logitech, thanks for the feedback friend! hugs from Brazil!
yo tengo la brio 4k, valdria la pena el cambio? soy de argentina, estamos por ser el nuevo Venezuela en economía
Sold. Thx!
I really do think this will set the new standard for high quality webcams.
The link in your bio says currently unavailable 😢
???
No windows hello, no buy
No windows???
Facial recognition login. Windows Hello! It doesn’t have it.
That’s true, on my thinkpad, I have to use the laptop opened to log in with my face . I was upset about that lol but what web cam has that?
*_That seems like a selling point, to me._*
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Does it get hot 🔥
Doesn't seem to get hot. Wonder if the metal housing dissipates heat?
Unfortunately I didn't see any video in 4k quality. Don't buy Logitech. Thanks for the info.
What statement is this? Since when is a review about delivering raw input from source media, also it depends on youtube and your screen? Go troll elsewhere.
Yeah, it was a weird comment. Can't please everyone, right? 👍
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt The camera that actually produces 4k video is the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra.Can you see the difference? ruclips.net/video/JluKytPypLI/видео.html
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I wrote you a reply but it was immediately deleted.Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra is the only webcamera that actually has 4k video.
Can i mount this next to my lightbar? Not directly above but to the side of the bar and use the view mode?
What software do you use to record? I've noticed that several programs really seem to degrade the video from a good camera and make it like a blurry zoom call which is disappointing.
I use OBS
Helpful review, thanks
how is this camera compared to a dslr? does dslr still look better etc?
Yes, DSLR still looks much better. It's just a totally different type of "look" IMHO. Also, this camera is very wide and any option to change is only cropping a wide angle. I don't think it can replace a DSLR.
Great review - keep it up and your channel is going to go real far!
Thanks Miguel. That means a lot. Cheers!!
Did you use the microphone on the camera during your demo?
I didn't. I wish I would have included a demo of the audio quality from the webcam mic. Sorry! I will say quality is decent. It's better than most but still not going to sound as good as a proper mic
Can you please tell us what camera do you personally use to make these videos?
I have links to my gear in my description. I have pretty old gear. I use a Nikon d5100 as my main cam and Panasonic dc-fz80 for my "white box" broll. I think it all looks pretty good but I hope to get a new 4k Sony cam soon!! 📸
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Thanks man!, you ever heard of sony zv-e10? It’s a really amazing camera!
@NotBerserk yes! That's the cam I want but rumor is a new version (mark Ii) is going to be released any day now. So I'm waiting for that.
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt yeah I heard either in April or August but we’ll see haha, I can’t wait!
Thanks for the great vid!
Thanks. Hope it was helpful!!!
Bought it!
Awesome. Have you hooked it up? What are your thoughts??
How did you blur your background like that???
What exactly do you mean?? Which part?
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Throughout the entire video. You're facing the viewers speaking while the area behind you is semi-blurred. How did you apply that affect, because it's so well done?
@LEWfromdaHOU yeah, my shot with my main camera for the intro. It's not an effect as much as it's actual optics. I've found the "effects" in webcam and smartphone software never look right. I'm using a DSLR (Nikon d5100) with a fixed 35mm lens. Open up the iris a bit and you get the perfectly soft background. That help?
@@TechItBeforeYouWreckIt Oh so it's a technique with your camera. I'm used to it being referred to as effects that you do in post software. I didn't know particular cameras did that. Thanks for answering my question!
It's old school photography techniques. Some refer to it as bokeh. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh