Elgato has unveiled its latest webcam, the Facecam 4K, and it’s designed to raise the bar for everyday video calls, live streaming, and content creation. While plenty of webcams promise sharp video, this one goes further – offering professional-level features at an approachable $200 price point.
Unlike a standard webcam, the Facecam 4K includes a unique 49mm filter thread, allowing users to attach virtually any photography-grade lens filter. This opens the door to creative customization, including: polarizing filters to reduce glare and reflections, neutral density (ND) filters for smoother, more cinematic motion, and color filters for adding stylistic tones or correcting lighting issues. For streamers and creators, this makes it possible to achieve DSLR-like effects without the cost and complexity of a full camera rig.
At its core, the Facecam 4K is powered by a 1/1.8-inch Sony sensor, a component typically found in more advanced cameras. This sensor allows it to capture 4K video at up to 60 frames per second, placing it among the very few consumer webcams capable of true 4K60 output. Whether you’re broadcasting on Twitch, filming YouTube videos, having a meeting on Zoom, the resolution and frame rate ensure smooth, detailed footage.
Paired with Elgato’s Camera Hub software, users get granular control over settings usually reserved for professional gear. ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure, zoom, and tilt can all be fine tuned to match your lighting environment or creative style.
The Facecam 4K also integrates with the Elgato Prompter, though existing owners will need a new backplate to use it. Fortunately, all new Prompter purchases will include the updated plate by default.
Connection is simple via USB-C, with on-device memory that stores preferred image settings directly on the webcam – so you don’t have to reconfigure each time you connect it. The camera also works well with popular streaming and conferencing platforms, including OBS Studio, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, making it versatile for both work and play.
At $200, the Facecam 4K sits below the company’s Facecam Pro, which features a larger sensor and autofocus but lacks filter support. For creators who want flexibility and cinematic control, the Facecam 4K strikes an appealing balance between affordability and advanced capability.
For more information on Elgato’s Facecam 4K, visit elgato.com.
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