Hey Harris, now that you’ve gone full in on RUclips and with 4K webcams now existing I was hoping you would make a updated video on streaming and recording on OBS for RUclips content creators in 2023 or maybe even what your full setup is right now. Love the content and you’ve helped me a lot on my main channel, especially when I use to stream on twitch 👍🏻
Can you do a comparison between the Elgato Facecam pro VS the Insta360 link? Like a pros and cons for both? (they're both 299.00 in cost) Comparison with the software as well
After owning both of them, I can say with certainty that the Insta360 is my favorite camera. The face tracking, whiteboard tracking, overhead and desktop modes more than make up for any video quality disparities (although I couldn't really tell the difference). The other bit that impressed me with the Insta360 is how sturdy and reliable it is. When I plug it in it just works. Elgato products have always been hit or miss with me. Like having to powercycle them to get them to work. The Insta360 has also survived two falls from my monitor and it keeps on working. The only thing I dislike about most modern cameras is that the clipping mechanism they use to sit on the monitor is usually inefficient for all but the slimmest monitors.
@@J.R.Carrel I’ve never used the Pixel Pro, I’ve always been an iPhone user myself. I think one should always use whatever they have available especially if they are happy with the quality it provides. I bought this because I do a lot of teaching at work, and a lot of my streams are centered around software and electrical engineering demos/tutorials. So the auto tracking, whiteboard mode, overhead mode, and video quality appealed to me. But as always, if the tool you have does the job then don’t worry about whether something is better or not :).
This is exciting for me. I’ve never been interested in fiddling with mirrorless cameras and lenses etc. I wanted a plug and play. This gives me hope that I can start shooting videos in 4K and expanding my options for editing.
It's a fair amount of work to get that set up and working if you're just doing it yourself. That's part of why I don't use my full frame dSLR for recording and started using a logitech webcam mounted inside of my teleprompter. I can get that setup a lot quicker.
My jaw dropped when you revealed that you were actually using the webcam to shoot the video. I never would've expected to see quality like this from a webcam.
Although I trust your content and the opinions in this video fully, I think it is worth mentioning that Corsair is the parent company of Elgato, and Elgato is the parent company of Visuals By Impulse who is sponsoring your video. Seems deceptive to make such a big deal about VBI being unassociated with the product when they have a vested interest in its success at least on some level. I believe this was just an oversight though.
making a 1/1.8 sensor look big is deceptive also I doubt the footage in this video is just the webcam itself without manual settings, strong lighting setup and post processing, which means most viewers ho buy it will never get their video to the same quality like this one here
Also acts like his earlier review of the pw513 didnt have 4k30 and 1080p60 and that only elgatos new camera does it. Both the pw513 and the updated pw515 have this feature. He's a shill now.
ive been watching this channel for years. this has to be one of the 2 biggest leaps in tech ive seen you talk about. absolutely insane. this and the quality of USB mics (elgato being the first)
@@LencoTB USB mics aren’t anything particularly crazy. But having one that is GOOD and at the affordable price that Elgato offers, is nuts. It’s because in the past, if you wanted to get anything quality for mics on a computer, you would use an XLR mic. But you’d always have to convert that to digital as well which sucks. So first you have to buy a more expensive XLR mic and then also purchase supplies that would enable you to convert that signal to digital. If you have a mic like the wave 1 / wave 3, it’s a really really good mic for anyone that doesn’t need to do professional audio work at a fraction of the cost
@@voplex Thank you for explaining. I was looking at Elgato Facecam but was sad that it didn’t have a mic. I want to have better quality in my Teams meetings and thought of buying Elgato Facecam and some mic but I haven’t yet researched enough about the mics. I just want minimalist design and something I can clip on on the of my monitor. I don’t need any fancy arms or big mics. Let me know if you know of a one small that can be clipped on top of a monitor. Apparently there aren’t any good quality webcams with quality microphones.
The look of genuine sadness that you didn't get to show off your moustache for the marketing material for Elgato made me laugh so hard, 10/10 acting Harris ❤🤣
I've had a c920 since I started my channel back in 2012.. Is it finally time to upgrade my cam? :o My biggest issue with my current webcam is that it blows out my face too much because I'm so pale that my face reflects all the lights to the camera 😅 Does this camera treat pale boys well? Thanks for your video reviews Alpha 🙏
About two years ago, I was looking to step up from the venerable Logitech C920, and bought a Mokose UC-70 camera. Although marketed as an "industrial" camera, it's a standard USB UVC camera (no bundled software) and, as such, works out of the box on any computer. It also has a large 1/1.8" sensor (my copy contains an Omnivision OS08A10) that captures 4K/30p, and does pretty well in my dimly-lit office. Unfortunately, the camera has some quirks which make it less than ideal for your average streamer. For example, the lens is fully manual -- no auto-focus or -exposure. You have to reach over and twist the focus and iris rings by hand. Like most "industrial" cameras, it takes interchangeable C-mount lenses. This is the lens mount used on old 16mm movie cameras, which means you can pick from a vast selection of used lenses going back 70+ years, if you're into that. The camera's firmware also has some quirks. For example, it reports a microphone input, when in fact there is no microphone, nor is there a connection for one. And although the sensor itself claims it can capture 4K/60p, the firmware doesn't support it. Still, it's met my needs so far. So if you're willing to deal with it's quirks, you can get the whole thing for well under $200, lens included.
The Facecam non-pro is a good lower budget entry. For those who still want good video quality without breaking the bank. this is good if money is no object, but it is definitely a good upgrade option from most other items on the market outside of a full DSLR mirrorless camera.
The best thing about this, is that it sets a new quality standar for the whole webcams industry. Now the other brands would be forced to catch up in terms of quality and then more a competitive price. Nice!
This is gonna be a huge upgrade from my $35 webcam that I use to show things on my desk if I ever can get one. Though, I realized this entire video, we never really see you show the physical item on your hand, only on thumbnail as far as I can remember. Maybe it's just me.
That's because he's filming the entire video on the webcam. The webcam looks to be pretty big. I have the Facecam and wouldn't recommend it for showing things on a desk, but a main part of it is the lack of focus options there (it has a completely fixed focus), so this may fix that. But what I would probably suggest is using your phone camera if you have a phone with a decent camera. There's a few apps to let you use your camera on OBS. What I used was Droidcam OBS for android, which uses a plugin to connect directly to OBS. Most apps create a local webserver that you add as a web source. This worked fantastically for years for me, until I finally picked up a DSLR.
@@shockthetoast yea, using phone is nice and I know that. But, I only have one phone and can't let it get used during an entire stream in case there are important calls or emergency.
OKAY I'M NOT CRAZY! I WAS WAITING TO COMMENT THIS BECAUSE IT LOOKS FAKE - BUT THEN HE ROLLED BACK AND SLAPPED THE TABLE AND I WAS LIKE HASDUIFHAISHDNF!
It deffo looks like green screen, if you watch it in 4k and pause you can see the edges around the tshirt and the light on his face doesn't seem to match the background? (or seem a little blown out) At least that's what it looks like to my amatuer eye :)
I think that happens for two reasons; The lighting and the focus. He looks more blurred than the background. Add to that all of the lighting in the backgrond, and him just being lit to the side gives that effect. Either that or he has a giant size green screen. IMHO.
I like the way Insta360 Link looks more. Plus Insta360 has the 3-axis gimbal so you keep your full resolution when moving the camera rather than having to punch in digitally.
@@eversinging I'm an Insta360 Link owner as well :) Facecam Pro has 4k60 while Insta is only 4k30. But 4k60 requires too much data to work on Teams/Zoom calls. I only use a 720p signal when sizing my camera down for game streams anyways. So if 4k60 doesn't matter to me, then Insta360 wins hands down due to superior image processing, gimbal, etc.
Yeah Insta360 also doesn't have any noticeable focus breathing (at least I noticed none so far). It did still have similar issues to focus breathing in my experience when you use the "follow" mode: it sometimes did zoom in and out slightly for example. But focus and image quality in general are very very good, although hard to compare with this video's camera as the shooting conditions are different.
This webcam looks incredible! I legit thought it was a low-end DSLR. Slight error I noticed at 8:53. PTZ actually stands for "Pan Tilt Zoom" and not "Point Tilt Zoom." Not a huge deal, but I thought I should point it out. Sick video!😎
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. Unless the 4k is needed, I'd say seeking out the under $300 A5000 combo is worth the little bit of work to utilize it. Though it is safe to say, this is probably the best looking webcam yet. But the best sure comes at a cost.
Watched the whole video and there is no link to the webcam. I couldnt even find the name of the webcam except for burried in hashtags. Please post links next time
I like that you took the time to explain some camera basics to the people that aren't familiar with cameras/sensors. With that in mind I think there should've been a clear distinction when this camera "zooms." It doesn't actually zoom. It crops in to the existing image. Cropping loses pixels, zooming with a physical lens does not.
Not that it would help. People think they're zooming on their phone cameras, even though they're cropping. It's a vernacular that I don't think is going away, even if they know better.
@@MasonzeroDigitalWorks I don't disagree. But also saying that "you get to choose where the camera is actually facing" @9:08 adds to the confusion that the camera is physically moving, which it isn't. I might be nit-picking but I just thought that would've been good to include while he was trying to educate newcomers to the camera scene.
I still think the Insta 360 Link would make an excellent portrait webcam but Im excited about this one. Harris how was the streaming capabilities of this webcam?
I've been using my iphone 13 Pro with the Epoc Cam app, as I wait to save you for a nicer camera, but I'd honestly rather have this for now and save for a way nicer camera for product shots.
All true for real pro/semi-pro PTZ cameras (at higher cost), but in this case it's digital crop and reframe - it's not an physical pan & tilt and not optical lens element zoom.
A little misleading with the full frame/apsc examples, the web cam still has a tiny sensor in comparison to both of those. Very nice image for a web cam though. 👍
I've been begging for better webcams for ages, finally somebody actually decided to stop being lazy! I know we've gotten decent ones lately but this is really what I've been hoping for.
sadly, despite 4k60p, it was unusable for me for copletely lights off / low-light streams due to the EXTREME noise, purplish-white haze and shutter speed. had to send it back to the shop and got kyio pro ultra. night and day difference for lowlight. also, bokeh and colors are great on kyio ultra.
A quick note: Your video isn't correctly in sync with the audio - the audio of your voice runs ahead your lips. That's the opposite how it works in nature: Humans normally even expect audio delay through the limited speed of sound in air. This video turns that around and thus feels really really odd.
I also noticed this. At first I though maybe it was a delay showing up between my TV and wireless speakers, but then when he got to the part about the webcam having no mic I thought maybe it was the video. Watched it on my phone and yeah, it’s just slightly out of sync.
From 6:10 and up, I felt as though you were on a green screen. That could've been an interesting test as this sensor will most likely greatly reduce the green fringing on edges. Great video as always Harris, thanks!
Thank for explaining why people use 4K not just because it looks better but because you don't lose much quality when zooming in, another great thing about 4K and even 8K motion tracking is a lot better because you have more pixels.
Managed to cop an Elgato Facecam about a month ago for a little under 90 Euro and it's been amazing, can't see myself upgrading to this as of right now but great to see Elgato pushing the webcam space to get better.
Webcams should look like this at a MINIMUM. FINALLY! With how big they are you'd think they'd fit proper sensors and hardware to give you DSLR like quality. Just before I was thinking of buying the Insta360 Link too.
As an Insta360 Link owner, I think it provides a nicer looking image than what I've seen from Facecam Pro videos so far. Insta has great white balance and auto exposure (with curves adjustments) that can produce a good image in pretty much any lighting. It provides a decent bokeh for a webcam as well. You may still want to consider it!
If you don't need 4K/60 and want the mic, the Link might be the better option for you. I remember picking up a webcam back in 2013 which shot in 720p/30. It cost me $40. It's crazy to think that 10 years later, we still can't get 1080/60 webcams for the same price.
6:56 this isn't right, sensors are important, sensor size not so much. Arri alexas are the gold standard for any high production film making, almost every movie nowadays is filmed with an arri and the starting price of an arri is around $30,000... they aren't full frame. This doesn't mean full frame is bad, but it shows it doesn't matter, just like resolution doesn't matter after a certain point. arri shows effort into how video is taken and processed is so much more important than specs on a sheet and it's why they are the first pick for most movie studios.
Glad someone else said it. Haha! There's a reason I went from full frame to APS-C. Full frame sensors are just too slow and compromise on more advanced features. The a7C for example is just a joke.
hey i use the c922 all the time. maybe I should upgrade. I dont know why, I just enjoy making videos through OBS with a webcam. Ive used the M50 Mkii before but didnt like it as much.
dude, I'm seriously impressed by this camera. Thanks for sharing and I definitely agree it is the happy medium that the webcam space has been waiting for! btw I think the P in PTZ stands for "pan"
Wow...thanks...but it seems like in 98% to 99% of real world application it will not matter. The principle of decreasing returns. It's amazing how many RUclips millionaires use technically inferior equipment...even on some tech channels....
Did I watch the video for nothing? I see nowhere which webcam you are taking about, no link, is a pro can it a normal cam??? I'm sure you forgot to put that in the description. Maybe you should consider doing it. Excellent video. Thank you
ok, just curious and maybe it is me, but i have refreshed this video and my internet couple of times and it still feels as if the audio and his lips are like a millisecond out of sync, not real bad, just enough that i feel i notice it.......and it seems to only be in the 1st part of video when Harris is straight on with the webcam, later when he is talking about sensors, doesnt seem to be out of sync then...........am I wrong? or is it me? This is NOT intended to be a BAD comment, I am just wondering about the webcam and the audio (which I assume was not recorded on the webcam since it doesnt have a mic, but on another mic, which makes wonder if its just a hair out of sync when it was edited in post processing)........or maybe it's the mustache!! lol
The Facecam Pro has Smartphone quality video and that's a good thing, the fact we have smartphones that can shoot 4K60 or even 8K60 now is insane but webcams are still stuck in 2015 but props to Elgato because I even thought the original facecam was a steal and s great price for what you are getting.
@@ToxicTeacherTTV I do this, the quality is pretty much limited to 1080p60 in the software as a webcam. While it is far better than most webcams in terms of quality and the choices between regular and wide angle lenses is cool, sometimes it can be a hassle to keep running since it relies on OBS websockets to communicate. I will say though most decent phones at native 2k or 4k recording paired with some good lighting are more than ideal for filming youtube videos, webcams are just more convenient.
Filming in 4K is like making 30 megapixel photos when your 4K screen is only 8 megapixels. You can zoom in afterwards. Although zooming in optically is still better if you don't need the entire field of view and you don't use a smartphone that can't do that (most do have a single zoom lens though).
Hey! Just wanted to say great work. This was an amazing video super informative. I’m in media myself and I don’t think I’ve ever heard of these concepts. Explain so well on the Internet that’s all genuinely just wanted to say great work.
The mic being excluded is that sort of thing where you feel fairly confident you're getting a better experience I swear i've not had a decent set of headphones under $500 with an included mic.
Nice Job, Harris..another informative ( with a slight touch of humor) video..but please leave the moustaching to us...please. Thank You, and Rock On, brother!
at 350 dollars though, IMAGE-wise, you'd much rather spend your money on an HDMI capture card or dongle, and use a DSLR. Older used DSLRs are much better in terms of image quality, than any webcam. IF however you don't need more than 1080p. If you do, then by all means, buy this.
So this is the famous uber webcam .... where is it? The frikkin webcam? You shown dozens of devices and not the actual webcam, no image, no model, nothing in the title, nothing in the description, not even the name of the company, dude ....this has to be a troll video fr : )))
After watching an entire video shot on this webcam.. is it good enough to make youtube videos with?
sick video!
your mustache is awesome
The first scene looks so good, especially with the light to your left
Fine, I’ll buy it. Shoot me an affiliate link or something so you get rich.
Yes fs!
Hey Harris, now that you’ve gone full in on RUclips and with 4K webcams now existing I was hoping you would make a updated video on streaming and recording on OBS for RUclips content creators in 2023 or maybe even what your full setup is right now. Love the content and you’ve helped me a lot on my main channel, especially when I use to stream on twitch 👍🏻
Agreed
I remember YouTubing Ninja OBS set up and if Harris did a new updated on 2023/2024, that would be SO helpful.
we need this
What is the model?
Did he ever make that video?
Can you do a comparison between the Elgato Facecam pro VS the Insta360 link? Like a pros and cons for both? (they're both 299.00 in cost) Comparison with the software as well
pls @senpaiGaming
YES I was literally thinking about this... @Senpai Gaming can you do this?
After owning both of them, I can say with certainty that the Insta360 is my favorite camera. The face tracking, whiteboard tracking, overhead and desktop modes more than make up for any video quality disparities (although I couldn't really tell the difference). The other bit that impressed me with the Insta360 is how sturdy and reliable it is. When I plug it in it just works. Elgato products have always been hit or miss with me. Like having to powercycle them to get them to work. The Insta360 has also survived two falls from my monitor and it keeps on working. The only thing I dislike about most modern cameras is that the clipping mechanism they use to sit on the monitor is usually inefficient for all but the slimmest monitors.
@@deusprogrammer_thekingofspace should I switch from using my pixel 6 pro to one of these? Do they have better quality?
@@J.R.Carrel I’ve never used the Pixel Pro, I’ve always been an iPhone user myself. I think one should always use whatever they have available especially if they are happy with the quality it provides. I bought this because I do a lot of teaching at work, and a lot of my streams are centered around software and electrical engineering demos/tutorials. So the auto tracking, whiteboard mode, overhead mode, and video quality appealed to me. But as always, if the tool you have does the job then don’t worry about whether something is better or not :).
This is exciting for me. I’ve never been interested in fiddling with mirrorless cameras and lenses etc. I wanted a plug and play. This gives me hope that I can start shooting videos in 4K and expanding my options for editing.
It's a fair amount of work to get that set up and working if you're just doing it yourself. That's part of why I don't use my full frame dSLR for recording and started using a logitech webcam mounted inside of my teleprompter. I can get that setup a lot quicker.
My jaw dropped when you revealed that you were actually using the webcam to shoot the video. I never would've expected to see quality like this from a webcam.
Hmm. I noticed right away it was a webcam.
Same here! Dropped my jaw! That's really crisp quality!
Looks like a regular quality webcam. My old 550d DSLR with cheap 50mm lens at HD makes this youtube video look quite bad.
@@tony2707 yeah, I don’t get why anyone without an affiliate link would be impressed by this.
@@tony2707 Haha you wish :D The old Canon SLRs have awful image quality.
Although I trust your content and the opinions in this video fully, I think it is worth mentioning that Corsair is the parent company of Elgato, and Elgato is the parent company of Visuals By Impulse who is sponsoring your video. Seems deceptive to make such a big deal about VBI being unassociated with the product when they have a vested interest in its success at least on some level. I believe this was just an oversight though.
making a 1/1.8 sensor look big is deceptive
also I doubt the footage in this video is just the webcam itself without manual settings, strong lighting setup and post processing, which means most viewers ho buy it will never get their video to the same quality like this one here
Also acts like his earlier review of the pw513 didnt have 4k30 and 1080p60 and that only elgatos new camera does it. Both the pw513 and the updated pw515 have this feature. He's a shill now.
The definition of shill.
@@tonirvd3650If you’re buying a $300 without lighting and post processing you honestly deserve to have waisted your money.
Bruh that mustache... It's too much... You gonna get ban from all Chuck E Cheese establishments...
ive been watching this channel for years. this has to be one of the 2 biggest leaps in tech ive seen you talk about. absolutely insane. this and the quality of USB mics (elgato being the first)
What is special about USB mics? Is it because they don’t use 3,5 mm jack?
@@LencoTB USB mics aren’t anything particularly crazy. But having one that is GOOD and at the affordable price that Elgato offers, is nuts. It’s because in the past, if you wanted to get anything quality for mics on a computer, you would use an XLR mic. But you’d always have to convert that to digital as well which sucks. So first you have to buy a more expensive XLR mic and then also purchase supplies that would enable you to convert that signal to digital. If you have a mic like the wave 1 / wave 3, it’s a really really good mic for anyone that doesn’t need to do professional audio work at a fraction of the cost
@@voplex Thank you for explaining. I was looking at Elgato Facecam but was sad that it didn’t have a mic. I want to have better quality in my Teams meetings and thought of buying Elgato Facecam and some mic but I haven’t yet researched enough about the mics. I just want minimalist design and something I can clip on on the of my monitor. I don’t need any fancy arms or big mics. Let me know if you know of a one small that can be clipped on top of a monitor. Apparently there aren’t any good quality webcams with quality microphones.
Which USB mics did he make a video of? Interested
The look of genuine sadness that you didn't get to show off your moustache for the marketing material for Elgato made me laugh so hard, 10/10 acting Harris ❤🤣
You can tell it's a Sony sensor from the red tinge in the shadows 6:48 :P
I've had a c920 since I started my channel back in 2012.. Is it finally time to upgrade my cam? :o
My biggest issue with my current webcam is that it blows out my face too much because I'm so pale that my face reflects all the lights to the camera 😅
Does this camera treat pale boys well?
Thanks for your video reviews Alpha 🙏
lmao relatable
About two years ago, I was looking to step up from the venerable Logitech C920, and bought a Mokose UC-70 camera. Although marketed as an "industrial" camera, it's a standard USB UVC camera (no bundled software) and, as such, works out of the box on any computer. It also has a large 1/1.8" sensor (my copy contains an Omnivision OS08A10) that captures 4K/30p, and does pretty well in my dimly-lit office.
Unfortunately, the camera has some quirks which make it less than ideal for your average streamer. For example, the lens is fully manual -- no auto-focus or -exposure. You have to reach over and twist the focus and iris rings by hand. Like most "industrial" cameras, it takes interchangeable C-mount lenses. This is the lens mount used on old 16mm movie cameras, which means you can pick from a vast selection of used lenses going back 70+ years, if you're into that.
The camera's firmware also has some quirks. For example, it reports a microphone input, when in fact there is no microphone, nor is there a connection for one. And although the sensor itself claims it can capture 4K/60p, the firmware doesn't support it.
Still, it's met my needs so far. So if you're willing to deal with it's quirks, you can get the whole thing for well under $200, lens included.
I was going to get the normal facecam but now, thanks to you, I’m gonna get this one.
I bet whoever is supposed to watch you through it, doesn't care which one it is
@@maxzett nah i need them to see me well
The Facecam non-pro is a good lower budget entry. For those who still want good video quality without breaking the bank. this is good if money is no object, but it is definitely a good upgrade option from most other items on the market outside of a full DSLR mirrorless camera.
The OG Facecam was and still is a great camera.
The best thing about this, is that it sets a new quality standar for the whole webcams industry. Now the other brands would be forced to catch up in terms of quality and then more a competitive price. Nice!
This is gonna be a huge upgrade from my $35 webcam that I use to show things on my desk if I ever can get one. Though, I realized this entire video, we never really see you show the physical item on your hand, only on thumbnail as far as I can remember. Maybe it's just me.
It better be for $300. Also, no its not just you, he never showed the camera itself. It looks VERY big for a web cam. Like 2x as wide as the Facecam.
That's because he's filming the entire video on the webcam. The webcam looks to be pretty big. I have the Facecam and wouldn't recommend it for showing things on a desk, but a main part of it is the lack of focus options there (it has a completely fixed focus), so this may fix that. But what I would probably suggest is using your phone camera if you have a phone with a decent camera. There's a few apps to let you use your camera on OBS. What I used was Droidcam OBS for android, which uses a plugin to connect directly to OBS. Most apps create a local webserver that you add as a web source. This worked fantastically for years for me, until I finally picked up a DSLR.
@@shockthetoast yea, using phone is nice and I know that. But, I only have one phone and can't let it get used during an entire stream in case there are important calls or emergency.
Not gonna lie, the footage of you in the "main area" (starting @ 6:08) looks like you are in front of a green screen. It is pretty crazy
OKAY I'M NOT CRAZY! I WAS WAITING TO COMMENT THIS BECAUSE IT LOOKS FAKE - BUT THEN HE ROLLED BACK AND SLAPPED THE TABLE AND I WAS LIKE HASDUIFHAISHDNF!
I totally thought it was a green screen too. Not sure why but I just kept thinking it
It deffo looks like green screen, if you watch it in 4k and pause you can see the edges around the tshirt and the light on his face doesn't seem to match the background? (or seem a little blown out) At least that's what it looks like to my amatuer eye :)
I think that happens for two reasons; The lighting and the focus. He looks more blurred than the background. Add to that all of the lighting in the backgrond, and him just being lit to the side gives that effect. Either that or he has a giant size green screen. IMHO.
I like the way Insta360 Link looks more. Plus Insta360 has the 3-axis gimbal so you keep your full resolution when moving the camera rather than having to punch in digitally.
I have the insta360 and it's better than this one in my opinion. I'm confused why this is considered better...
Need a side by side
@@eversinging I'm an Insta360 Link owner as well :) Facecam Pro has 4k60 while Insta is only 4k30. But 4k60 requires too much data to work on Teams/Zoom calls. I only use a 720p signal when sizing my camera down for game streams anyways. So if 4k60 doesn't matter to me, then Insta360 wins hands down due to superior image processing, gimbal, etc.
Yeah Insta360 also doesn't have any noticeable focus breathing (at least I noticed none so far). It did still have similar issues to focus breathing in my experience when you use the "follow" mode: it sometimes did zoom in and out slightly for example. But focus and image quality in general are very very good, although hard to compare with this video's camera as the shooting conditions are different.
This webcam looks incredible! I legit thought it was a low-end DSLR. Slight error I noticed at 8:53. PTZ actually stands for "Pan Tilt Zoom" and not "Point Tilt Zoom." Not a huge deal, but I thought I should point it out. Sick video!😎
Insta360 Link has a 1/2 inch sensor, and this has 1/1.8 inch, so in theory, this IS the best webcam. Wonder how different they are in practice.
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. Unless the 4k is needed, I'd say seeking out the under $300 A5000 combo is worth the little bit of work to utilize it. Though it is safe to say, this is probably the best looking webcam yet. But the best sure comes at a cost.
You said it: convenience. That's why I would switch my current setup to this webcam. But I'll wait until prices drop.
Watched the whole video and there is no link to the webcam. I couldnt even find the name of the webcam except for burried in hashtags. Please post links next time
I like that you took the time to explain some camera basics to the people that aren't familiar with cameras/sensors. With that in mind I think there should've been a clear distinction when this camera "zooms." It doesn't actually zoom. It crops in to the existing image. Cropping loses pixels, zooming with a physical lens does not.
Not that it would help. People think they're zooming on their phone cameras, even though they're cropping. It's a vernacular that I don't think is going away, even if they know better.
@@MasonzeroDigitalWorks I don't disagree. But also saying that "you get to choose where the camera is actually facing" @9:08 adds to the confusion that the camera is physically moving, which it isn't. I might be nit-picking but I just thought that would've been good to include while he was trying to educate newcomers to the camera scene.
I still think the Insta 360 Link would make an excellent portrait webcam but Im excited about this one. Harris how was the streaming capabilities of this webcam?
I might just get both of them.
I think the Insta360 Link is the better product overall, but it doesn't do 4K/60. So if that's important to you, go with the Facecam Pro.
I've been using my iphone 13 Pro with the Epoc Cam app, as I wait to save you for a nicer camera, but I'd honestly rather have this for now and save for a way nicer camera for product shots.
Just a heads up, PTZ stands for Pan Tilt Zoom, it can Pan (left to right) Tilt (Up and own) and Zoom (using moving lens elements).
All true for real pro/semi-pro PTZ cameras (at higher cost), but in this case it's digital crop and reframe - it's not an physical pan & tilt and not optical lens element zoom.
@@ericy4522 It is still what the initialism stands for.
A little misleading with the full frame/apsc examples, the web cam still has a tiny sensor in comparison to both of those. Very nice image for a web cam though. 👍
I've been begging for better webcams for ages, finally somebody actually decided to stop being lazy! I know we've gotten decent ones lately but this is really what I've been hoping for.
the OG facecam from Elgato was and still is a fantastic camera for streaming.
sadly, despite 4k60p, it was unusable for me for copletely lights off / low-light streams due to the EXTREME noise, purplish-white haze and shutter speed. had to send it back to the shop and got kyio pro ultra. night and day difference for lowlight. also, bokeh and colors are great on kyio ultra.
A quick note: Your video isn't correctly in sync with the audio - the audio of your voice runs ahead your lips. That's the opposite how it works in nature: Humans normally even expect audio delay through the limited speed of sound in air. This video turns that around and thus feels really really odd.
I also noticed this. At first I though maybe it was a delay showing up between my TV and wireless speakers, but then when he got to the part about the webcam having no mic I thought maybe it was the video. Watched it on my phone and yeah, it’s just slightly out of sync.
I also noticed this. The webcam probably has some delay unfortunately.
Same. I was going to make a comment but you beat me to it.
@@SavacGaming Also the facecam pro HAS NO MICROPHONE so you can't use the audio from the webcam to sync it to the audio from your microphone.
Harris probably rushed this video out for the clicks. All the vids I've seen on it aren't older than 18 hrs. He most likely missed tge delay in post.
Slow down Magnum PI! Now I need a upgrade 😆
The Mustache Works My Brother 🙏🏾 😅 Elgato Is Quietly Making It Easier To Be A Streamer, Thank Goodness 🎉
Audio is out of sync when I watch this. Is that a RUclips processing glitch or the webcam audio recording.
Great review btw.
From 6:10 and up, I felt as though you were on a green screen. That could've been an interesting test as this sensor will most likely greatly reduce the green fringing on edges. Great video as always Harris, thanks!
I was curious if anyone else noticed this.
I was sure it was a green screen until the moment he tapped on the desk...
I was thinking the same thing. Very strange effect, if you ask me.
ITS SOLD OUT! I wanted to be the best streamer ever but this product is gone :(
Thank for explaining why people use 4K not just because it looks better but because you don't lose much quality when zooming in, another great thing about 4K and even 8K motion tracking is a lot better because you have more pixels.
Incredible that it took this long to make a 4k60 camera that doesn't suck.
Managed to cop an Elgato Facecam about a month ago for a little under 90 Euro and it's been amazing, can't see myself upgrading to this as of right now but great to see Elgato pushing the webcam space to get better.
I got one last night for $40, fucking steaaaalll - can't see myself upgrading anytime soon at that price
That mustache would make a walrus purr...
I love how much we learn from you. Not only you tell us your opinion, and it's based on facts, but you also teach us things. Thanks, dude!
I was actually looking for this video earlier today when I saw your face on their website lmao
Man’s got that top gun stache 😂 looks great though
God I feel dumb, I thought: "Yeah it looks good but I can still spot grain"
*And then* I saw my resolution was at 480p
Webcams should look like this at a MINIMUM. FINALLY! With how big they are you'd think they'd fit proper sensors and hardware to give you DSLR like quality. Just before I was thinking of buying the Insta360 Link too.
As an Insta360 Link owner, I think it provides a nicer looking image than what I've seen from Facecam Pro videos so far. Insta has great white balance and auto exposure (with curves adjustments) that can produce a good image in pretty much any lighting. It provides a decent bokeh for a webcam as well. You may still want to consider it!
If you don't need 4K/60 and want the mic, the Link might be the better option for you. I remember picking up a webcam back in 2013 which shot in 720p/30. It cost me $40. It's crazy to think that 10 years later, we still can't get 1080/60 webcams for the same price.
6:56 this isn't right, sensors are important, sensor size not so much. Arri alexas are the gold standard for any high production film making, almost every movie nowadays is filmed with an arri and the starting price of an arri is around $30,000... they aren't full frame. This doesn't mean full frame is bad, but it shows it doesn't matter, just like resolution doesn't matter after a certain point. arri shows effort into how video is taken and processed is so much more important than specs on a sheet and it's why they are the first pick for most movie studios.
Glad someone else said it. Haha! There's a reason I went from full frame to APS-C. Full frame sensors are just too slow and compromise on more advanced features. The a7C for example is just a joke.
Bro… I just love your integrity and straightforwardness. So appreciate your content. Thank you 🙏
I must be missing something cause you can’t find this produce online. It says 1080 60 when you search for it???
That Stache! Epic 🎉
hey i use the c922 all the time. maybe I should upgrade. I dont know why, I just enjoy making videos through OBS with a webcam. Ive used the M50 Mkii before but didnt like it as much.
dude, I'm seriously impressed by this camera. Thanks for sharing and I definitely agree it is the happy medium that the webcam space has been waiting for!
btw I think the P in PTZ stands for "pan"
Yeah, you would think the "Pan/Tilt" label in the control software would have made that obvious :)
Fantastic budget youtube camera option. What's not to like? Thanks for the review!
You can stream in higher resolutions on RUclips though lol
when you said you were using it to shoot the video at 0:59 i very audibly shouted “DAAMN!”
yea this cam is insane!
Anyone else thought he was sitting in front of a green screen during the Camera Sensor part? I flipped my lid when he hit the table. lol
Ted Lasso took over Senpai and I'm here for it
hey mustache harris is back
Wow...thanks...but it seems like in 98% to 99% of real world application it will not matter. The principle of decreasing returns. It's amazing how many RUclips millionaires use technically inferior equipment...even on some tech channels....
Camera looks amazing, now I regret recently purchasing the Elgato Facecam 😢
Is the audio out of sync in this video or is it just me?
Looks like a good camera and useful for most RUclipsrs or there. One note on your video tho, I believe the audio and video are slightly out of sync 🤔
great video. you clearly know your stuff and have a natural instinct when it comes to video production and reviews
Did I watch the video for nothing? I see nowhere which webcam you are taking about, no link, is a pro can it a normal cam??? I'm sure you forgot to put that in the description. Maybe you should consider doing it. Excellent video. Thank you
ok, just curious and maybe it is me, but i have refreshed this video and my internet couple of times and it still feels as if the audio and his lips are like a millisecond out of sync, not real bad, just enough that i feel i notice it.......and it seems to only be in the 1st part of video when Harris is straight on with the webcam, later when he is talking about sensors, doesnt seem to be out of sync then...........am I wrong? or is it me? This is NOT intended to be a BAD comment, I am just wondering about the webcam and the audio (which I assume was not recorded on the webcam since it doesnt have a mic, but on another mic, which makes wonder if its just a hair out of sync when it was edited in post processing)........or maybe it's the mustache!! lol
Just a note at 8:53, PTZ stands for PAN tilt zoom, not POINT tilt zoom.
If I wasn't strapped for cash and didn't already have an EOS M50 Mk2 and the original Facecam, I would have been all over this.
Magnificent video! Thank you :)
The 60 fps threw me off at first lol
Senpai Gaming, I subscribed because your videos are super cool!
Didn't think you watch him too :O
Big fan of that Tom Selleck memorial moustache! Heller, P.I. is in the house! 😂
4 months later, this product never released...
I dunno. I use the Elgato Facecam already, and i dont want a webcam thats gonna give me a horrible mustache like it did to you.
Good morning 😀🔝
The Facecam Pro has Smartphone quality video and that's a good thing, the fact we have smartphones that can shoot 4K60 or even 8K60 now is insane but webcams are still stuck in 2015 but props to Elgato because I even thought the original facecam was a steal and s great price for what you are getting.
Could you just use a smartphone as a webcam in that case?
@@ToxicTeacherTTV I do this, the quality is pretty much limited to 1080p60 in the software as a webcam. While it is far better than most webcams in terms of quality and the choices between regular and wide angle lenses is cool, sometimes it can be a hassle to keep running since it relies on OBS websockets to communicate. I will say though most decent phones at native 2k or 4k recording paired with some good lighting are more than ideal for filming youtube videos, webcams are just more convenient.
We want a comparison of the best - Elgato Facecam Pro vs Insta360 Link 🔥🔥
If only this webcam was actually available anywhere
I am the onlyone that sees, atleast now after 4:30, the video not synchro to his voice about some milliseconds?!?!
I don’t even stream.. I’m just her for Harris and his personality 😂
As a World of Warcraft Andy i didnt know we could do that with Streamdeck =O
thank you so much for the video!!! starting to save up...
*PTZ = Pan, Tilt, Zoom
😊 Great review.. crazy how good this thing looks.
I bought the Elgato Facecam a year ago. I love the webcam but now I wish I waited for this one.
Filming in 4K is like making 30 megapixel photos when your 4K screen is only 8 megapixels. You can zoom in afterwards. Although zooming in optically is still better if you don't need the entire field of view and you don't use a smartphone that can't do that (most do have a single zoom lens though).
Great video, but I didn't hear the name of the camera mentioned. Just that it's El Gato.
Hey! Just wanted to say great work. This was an amazing video super informative. I’m in media myself and I don’t think I’ve ever heard of these concepts. Explain so well on the Internet that’s all genuinely just wanted to say great work.
I came here for the stache and stayed for the review.
I have this. Incredible camera. FPS and controls, and picture in general on auto mode kicks the m50’s ass AND it’s cheaper. Worth every penny.
does he ever say the name of the camera?
Thank you this is what iv been waiting for to get out of my c920
link loads forever from the spon
The mic being excluded is that sort of thing where you feel fairly confident you're getting a better experience
I swear i've not had a decent set of headphones under $500 with an included mic.
Nice Job, Harris..another informative ( with a slight touch of humor) video..but please leave the moustaching to us...please. Thank You, and Rock On, brother!
That bit of flapping hair annoyed me and made me click off the video.
Sensor sizes: the "massive" 1/1.8" Elgato Facecam Pro sensor is actually about one third the size of a micro SD card.
this was not sponsored by the sponsor which is the same sponsor.
Showing a pre-production product of said sponsor..
It's like everyone else had a knife and elgato had a gun hahaha
at 350 dollars though, IMAGE-wise, you'd much rather spend your money on an HDMI capture card or dongle, and use a DSLR. Older used DSLRs are much better in terms of image quality, than any webcam. IF however you don't need more than 1080p.
If you do, then by all means, buy this.
PAN, Tilt, Zoom.... Great video
Just for comparison: The sensor ist still only a tenth of the area of the "amateur camera" sensor.
Is it just me or does it look like he's in front of a green screen at 6:10?
Leaving a mustache for the RUclips algorithm.
Comment, not mustache. Stupid auto correct
So this is the famous uber webcam .... where is it? The frikkin webcam? You shown dozens of devices and not the actual webcam, no image, no model, nothing in the title, nothing in the description, not even the name of the company, dude ....this has to be a troll video fr : )))
I hate to break this to you but I think you might have brain damage my friend.