Final Thoughts On The Elgato Facecam 4K
My workspace in which I use the Canon M200 on a weekly basis is certainly a dark environment that will be a struggle for many cameras with regards to image noise and providing a crisp image. I have been very happy with the results I have seen from the Canon, and think that with a bit of extra lighting, especially some natural lighting that my basement office doesn’t provide, the Facecam 4K can look really good. There is definitely some detail and sharpness that is lost with the Facecam 4K, but it is certainly a step above any built-in webcam on a laptop, as well as most add-on USB webcams. That is most certainly true when it comes to the ability to provide 4K60 output.
Thankfully there are some options to tweak the Facecam 4K to your own environment. The first is the option to utilize the threaded lens of the camera to install a custom 49mm lens filter of your choice for an always-on effect. If you want a lot more dynamic control of your camera output, then the Camera Hub application is your best bet. As explained earlier, there is a ton of customization for those that are familiar with traditional camera settings, as well as easy-to-use options for those that want to set it and forget it. The Facecam 4K can really be as easy as USB Plug and Play, or as complex as you want to get with the features available in Camera Hub – it’s all up to you!
Coming in at $199.99 at our favorite online retailer, the Elgato Facecam 4K represents a big step up from integrated webcams and nearly all other add-on USB webcams. Tie in the Camera Hub software, and you have plenty of tweaking options to get just the right shot for your needs, which earns the Facecam 4K an 8 out of 10.
Pros:
- Up to 2160p60 Output
- Optional 49mm Lens Filters
- USB Type-C Connectivity
- Elgato Camera Hub
Cons:
- No Microphone
- Low Light Performance Lacking
