Logitech StreamCam: A Modern Webcam Worth Buying?

[@Senpai]

What are you thoughts? Still gonna buy it? Or is the marketing issue enough to turn you off?

[@andrejrink6444]

I was looking forward to 90 field of view

[@nickolshewski]

For someone just starting out, it still might be worth it... But if you're serious about content you're probably better off saving for a better camera/lens... It seems like this was just rushed to market to stay relevant.

[@mraio8875]

Yeah it's a little pricey might as well pay a bit more and grab a second hand dslr with the elgato camlink.

[@citizenstrife]

Thanks for the video. Do you know if the Streamcam is compatible with those tough ass gooseneck clamps? The c920 and BRIO are, but the Streamcam looks very bulky in comparison.

[@diabz_tv]

I think its disgusting how misleading that marketing is.

[@portero6923]

Logitech really regretting sticking the camera in Harris' backpack...

[@logisticsthenovice]

Right?😂

[@f2bacon]

it's their own fault. why did they hear his complaints and then give him exactly what he was complaining about? senseless promotion and absolutely should bite them on the ass. logitech is a great company with their head in the clouds

[@Kevfactor]

Can tell he’s hard to buy off

[@PenguDZN]

f2bacon So true

[@MabShineshineworld]

Hahaha 😅

[@gemik]

In a world where every single youtuber we see gets literaly paid to be a good and positive reviewer of any and every brands/products they get sponsored on. Your integrity and courage of "simply" giving an honest yet expert feedback is really appreciated. No amount of money should buy someone's integrity when he can reach hundreds of thousands of people. Probably not the best marketing Logitech hoped for but at least you're respectful enough to showcase their product in a transparent way, without bashing them, we salute their efforts to make something "new". But i'll still save to buy that DSLR webcam I've been wanting forever. :D

[@TheMattyD]

The C920 also has a “follow my face” setting. Just thought I’d mention that so no one thought it was new and spent $170 to meme

[@zevo9314]

yeah but the c920 one is way too sensitive, and basically moves from breathing, and also has a horrible auto focus problem which is worstened by the follow feature. i turned both off on mine

[@SirDieselPower]

Its just a little sad that the c920 has existed foreverrrr now (2012). No progress for webcams imo.

[@TheMattyD]

I should clarify that I’m not suggesting that people buy the c920. I’m just suggesting NOT buying the new cam for the “follow my face” feature alone.

[@zevo9314]

@@TheMattyD fair lol. even with as harsh as this review was, and the fact it has kinda pointless features, i'm still considering it. i cant afford a full on dslr camera and the picture quality of this one is a lot better than the c920 from what i can tell. and i have my low depth of field zoomed in anyways. i dont need 90 degrees fov

[@durrrp]

@@zevo9314 The following is my OPINION ALONE: I would still consider something that will help until you can upgrade to something more professional. For $170 you gan get a better upgrade in a different field, while getting similar picture quality for less.

[@ZeroExcuse]

I truly love how brutally honest Harris was in this video. he could have BS'd us all into buying this product but he gave us his true feelings about it. Thank you dude!

[@Violant3]

i like this kinda people, i've never heard about this channel but i'm now considering subscribe just bc of his honesty

[@eraser0artem]

btw with this he risking get banned by logitek

[@frankromano153]

Love how straight forward you are with your content, as well as how high quality everything is- from video quality to the editing. Keep em coming and I'll keep watching!

[@enjoyfaith]

Honestly mate, this was really refreshing to see such an honest review on a product! Subbed

[@ED-007]

I agree

[@JSmith73]

Ditto!

[@JSmith73]

I am not a streamer but have a streamer like setup on a combined programming workstation / sim rig for remote work/meetings, with Nvidia Broadcast feeding an actually good image to OBS Studio. Also have Elgato and Hue lights with a Streamdeck XL for control and start-up macros. Oh and a UR22 and SE -X condenser. It works well for my meetings, but you wouldn't use that for streaming games - NB forces my 3070 to ~1700mhz, when rendering graphics (iRacing) I have it at 2ghz. So I've created Streamdeck macros to shut down NB/OBS to let my GPU power save, so as not to die prematurely. Before I started using NB I noticed the Streamcam having severe auto exposure issues when not using the crappy bloated Logitech software. The manual EV steps were like giant leaps too. (OBS Studio + Nvidia Broadcast + the Elgato bits is an amazing set-up for remote work; I love having control over scenes and audio muting with my Streamdeck. Well worth the investment of time and money.) Kudos again for a very honest review.

[@BlueFayt]

as an art streamer, i've actually found this camera great. It's hard to reliably emulate the colours you use when painting but this cam handles that aspect really well. I know a lot of art streamers like to have their facecams more portrait so you can see more of the artwork. I feel like this cam has much more of the creative community in mind and overall i've been thrilled with it! The portrait mode can get annoying when you're trying to adjust the camera in 3d space but that's all I can think of that's the downside.

[@puppude]

oh im planning to get this for my art hangout streams. do you think its necessary to additionally buy a microphone too ? :)

[@imbertums]

I’m surprised Elgato hasn’t come out with a cam. They seem to be the ones to make an actual stream cam

[@GG-90]

Bertums yo @elgato you hear this man!

[@rasalas91]

Canon, Nikon and Sony could do it easily. Even sell one or more of their lenses on the way.

[@FlintMoorehead]

Shit bud you're not gonna believe this. Go check the Elgato website 😂

[@ravenoftheredsky]

Logitech : "Keep it secret. Keep it safe." Harris : Makes a highly critical video and post it immediately.

[@ravenoftheredsky]

@@smartalic5 I already have a dslr, so I wasn't strictly following. The biggest impact here is Logitech trying to be fun with their tech, but turns out to be a little slimy.

[@AuthenTech]

Great honest review man!

[@shaggyplays9626]

Epic

[@teejmorrison]

I lost all of my income when the pandemic hit (I'm a musician) and your channel has been INFINITELY helpful to me as I've scrambled to get a semi-competent stream going. You lay everything out very simply and whenever I have another question I always seem to end up back here. Thanks so much and keep up the great work!

[@graf]

You can stream to Instagram with OBS, it's not super hard to set up. The Logitech C922 is still crying in the corner btw, waiting to be noticed.

[@blakey2524]

Whats OBS please? I just bought this camera but it doesn't fit into my Mac!

[@ControlledChaos9]

@@blakey2524 obs is Open Broadcaster Software it’s a free program you can download to stream

[@theemillennial]

@@blakey2524 I know it's been a year but doesn't this have USB C port (same type of plug used to charge the MacBook) it should plug in if not you need a hub

[@BruvvaUK]

I love how honest you are, you don't pretend to love a product if you don't which is one of the reasons we all keep coming back to you. Keep up the great work man.

[@SingIntoReading]

I love my logitech streamcam. I teach kids through music and I'm not very techie. The microphones in the streamcam are amazing and I love not having to set up an extra mic. Also, if you record in Zoom, you can add a blur filter to get the effect of the bnackground blur. Like I said, I am not a techie, and for my needs, the logitech streamcam offers great video and audio, easily.

[@puppude]

Oh i wondered if the mic is good :)

[@supupedskyline]

Thanks for the honesty... I was a bit weirded out by Logitech's Amazon product page as well which is why I turned to KZbin. My only question is... what is the cam you use and recommend? You didn't say (or maybe I missed it). Thanks!

[@bruhmeme7313]

check links in description there is one called the harris heller kit

[@itsLukeRyan]

Dude I absolutely love your videos! They have helped me do so much, most importantly remind me day after day how I need to make content on other platforms. It’s stuck in my head thanks to you! Keep it up!

[@GGONZ4L]

basically its a c920 with 1080p 60, not worth it, and logitech STILL cant make decent software, cmon. Wanna know what we need logitech? a C mount lens webcam like the ones CCTV have with a bigger sensor and a good software/driver support.

[@CocktailsConsoles]

“Was this shot with the webcam?” “It’s a touched up image” Wow. Way to BS there, Logitech 🙄

[@majstealth]

perfect way to sue for "False advertising is the use of false, misleading, or unproven information to advertise products to consumers." dont get me wrong, i used logitech stuff since, basically ever, at least around 2000, but this BS has to stop...

[@stiflersmomtv4003]

It's like todays Looter Shooters "So can you tell us anything about the endgame?" EA/Ubisoft: "Yeah it's a lot!" "Um, anything specific? Just one thing?" EA/Ubisoft: "Yeah definitely haha. I can't put enough emphasis on how much there is to do"

[@paulthompson8649]

i bought a cheap $35 logitech 720p cam til i can get a DSLR. i love photography too so it just seems like a good fit. I hate when companies try to fool you with Fstop numbers and the like on tiny small sensors. Focal lengths can scale, F-stops do not. The blurred background on that Streamcam is exactly my point. Without fancy software, there is no way it could have blurred the background that much. Love your vids Alpha. You've taught me a lot about OBS and mics and overlays and stuff. Keep it up man.

[@evilleader1991]

Thanks for being honest, appreciate it.

[@natzblazin]

I think having the microphone on isn't a bad idea. having a sound reference from the video to the external audio is really handy rather than lip reading to see where to align the audio. Otherwise, agree with everything else you mentioned.

[@Staiy]

Gut

[@thedankatheist3466]

It’s 2021. We have cameras in our phones that can shoot 4K 60p or up to 8k in some cases, on sensors that aren’t that much bigger than that which you see in almost every webcam on the market. We have compression tech that can give you gorgeous footage without massive file sizes and that allows the streaming of said footage without buffering. So why in 2021, do webcams still look the same as they did 10 years ago. We have the technology to make them better and cheaply. So why don’t we.

[@jeroendesign]

Big Love to your content man! Always excited when you post something new about a gadget I might need asap too! 🤩🔥

[@denoftools]

I want the simple integration of a webcam with the lens choice and image quality of a micro 4/3rds. No mic, no hdmi that needs conversion, no flash, no lcd, no complicated on body controls, no battery. Just a USB C port (not integrated cable), a status light, a threaded tripod connector, and a lens mount. Think E1 by Z but lose the lcd, the battery and the onboard storage. Just a damn box with a usb C port, image sensor and lens mount IS THAT SO FRICKIN HARD? Control the rest of it on the PC, storage right to the pc. Essentially a "Studio Camera" for youtubers!

[@Cavush]

I’ll stick with my c920 I think. Really appreciate you doing these genuine, down to earth, clear videos, thank you!

[@AkibanaZero]

First off, massive hat tip for being honest and telling it as you see it. I hope Logitech takes this criticism to heart and not as a slight. I was hoping you'd cover this camera and I'm glad I just stuck to picking up an A5100 instead. It's quite disappointing and I'm quite shocked by the way they're marketing this. It surprises me a great deal, with all of their experience with gaming peripherals, how Logitech is so behind the streaming market. The C920 is a great starter cam for anyone looking to jump in for the first time but streamers, even serious hobbyists like myself, don't care about having something compact. I'd even pay $200 for a good webcam designed for streaming.

[@MayankJairaj]

the music gave away what the review was Sad and ominous

[@mikemeetstec]

I disagree

[@mikemeetstec]

Nevermind I agree haha

[@tommie3700]

3:15 The term that you're looking for is called focus breathing. It's when the image "zooms in/out" as the lens focuses. Happens because the glass elements have to move to focus the image, but at the same time, can also magnify.

[@blackrastafarian]

Hey look, a StreamCam. Or SCam for short.

[@coldblackice]

Nice

[@glenatwell8115]

I want 3 Basic things. 1- Better FOV or lens system 2- Bigger or Better sensor 3- Clean HDMI (with USB option at lower settings is acceptable) If one of these phones with Leica cameras gets better USB bandwidth (Or HDMI output) that can stream then webcams are done. I still have a C920 because the Brio is almost as much as a used full frame camera. I am saving for a A5100 or SL2 + the required goodies because the streamer camera market is vastly untouched.

[@jeremymolina]

I feel that you over associated "streaming" with only gamers, I think that is not realistic, there much more things about video game streamers. Most people will be overwhelmed about technical aspects of cameras in the beginning, so starting with a $160 cam that does simple things easy to understand IMHO is great quality, also, don't everybody can afford a camera a microphone, or they simply don't have the space to put both things on their desktop. Anyway, it's a very critical good review, points for that; I think it's important for me to get that this is a gamer channel, so, everything may be objectively accurate for people that want to use it as you do.

[@iatwiatw]

Disregarding the false marketing, the big problem with these cheap/casual/beginner webcams is that smartphones exist. If you have a tight budget, even an old flagship or a new midrange smartphone will have a better camera, connectivity, and utility. That's why he's so critical. It's not about whether this fits game streamers. It's the value proposition. Webcams cost almost as much as secondhand phones that do way more AND have a better camera. In fact, most people who want to get into streaming probably already have a smartphone. In that case, they just need to pay for the webcam app and a mount. That's so much cheaper than this, they can even afford to buy cheap lighting with the money they save. Check out his video comparing the image quality of popular Logitech webcams with old iPhones (6S, 7, and X), and you'll see how much better the iPhones are at the webcam's job. If you really want to pinch pennies and you're not a game streamer, you can even ditch the PC and just stream straight from the phone. It makes you wonder why webcams are both expensive and mediocre.

[@coldblackice]

@@iatwiatw Is there a way to use a phone camera as a webcam? I see some guides, but they're pretty janky and convoluted.

[@theemillennial]

@@coldblackice yes I know you can do it with stream labs with an iPhone because I've done it

[@SDMittens]

I'm guessing this camera would be great for people that use Avatars and just need a good camera for facial tracking, you don't need the wider angle lens shot. Also I think you focused too much on the advertising. Every company does stuff like that. As long as it does what they say it does who cares really.

[@AhmadAdelHabib]

Keep having to reset the settings every time I open up the stream

[@RobRoy316]

Have you used the application "Logitech G Hub"? You're able to save the settings there, then close it out. When you open your stream software the settings should push over.

[@games.music.tech.3560]

@@RobRoy316 is right - this is the best workaround. Sometimes I have to disable GHub Control and re-enable g-hub control but then it snaps back into place everytime.

[@ToroMateo]

I've tried saving the setting to turn off "Low Light Compensation" in SLOBS and it doesn't work. Tried the G Hub and it doesn't save it either 😭

[@diedforurwins]

You IMMEDIATELY earned a sub in the first minute. This is not brutal honesty, this is Just honesty. This is what an Authentic person with values placed above sponsorship money looks like. This is actually the kind of feedback that benefits the brand in the long term because they can make better products and have happier customers. Great work, going to Mainline the rest of your channel.

[@lowjack94]

I miss the old intro music :(

[@Blazer0]

Me too

[@ThroughFallenEyes]

agreed. this one looks far too generic and stale. the old one had personality and was memorable to me.

[@The18527]

i agree

[@hazonku]

Agree. I like the design but miss the blur gradient and the music.

[@TheKiraYamaguchi]

Same. I wish they still used the old intro music while using the new intro vid

[@af1ershock139]

Thank you for looking out for us, Harris. I always think how nervous id be to say anything bad about a company that wants to impress me. But that never sways you. You make sure you put these companies over the fire to produce great products. Respect.

[@YelloDuzzit]

"can we talk" never a good sign, in no iteration under no circumstance 😂🤣😂🤣

[@coldblackice]

Aka "Our lawyers don't want us to put this into writing so we're not sued for false advertising"

[@LundeSite]

Didn't really expect much after seeing spelling errors on the Swedish site. Thanks for the honest review.

[@euler4513]

So basically ads are synonymous to lies. Ayyy that rhymes !

[@coldblackice]

No it doesn't

[@MikeDancy]

so that's why all those C920's I had on ebay sold so fast. I was selling them for $27 CDN/ea plus $35 shipping. Also, Tik-Tok can stream videos in portrait mode and a lot of people edit the videos or run them live from their PC, not just their phones

[@ThomasGail]

I appreciate the LOTR reference. Thank You

[@KobraTrading]

I think it's time for a new up and comer to arrive on the market with the features we want in a a PC streaming cam that's built specifically for gamers/youtubers.

[@OfficialEthern1ty]

They should really release a 1inch sensor or more.

[@chrisw5742]

OMG I just said full frame sensor and one I can put c mount lenses on. K mount for my Pentax lenses would be better because I have filters also.

[@OfficialEthern1ty]

@@chrisw5742 That would be to big of a form factor, sony has shown the rx0 could be a good option form factor wise. Actually even an aps-c with a samyang 12mm f2 or equivalent would be more than enough I think.

[@chrisw5742]

@@OfficialEthern1ty I know but I like to dream lol A cinema worthy webcam.

[@coldblackice]

There's no way we're going to see a 1inch sensor in a webcam, unfortunately. Would be nice, that's for sure.

[@OfficialEthern1ty]

@@coldblackice there is a small market for 1inch sensor. A rx1 style webcam is totally feasible.

[@ProfCirillo]

I have to stream the college classes I teach; that is one reason why a "streamer" might want the framing feature that follows their face. Also, I'm glad it doesn't give that beautiful blurred background because I will want remote students to see the powerpoint slides and notes on the board behind me. I know this isn't the streaming content you are referring to, but it's a type if streaming that really requires a camera like this.

[@DetroitFury]

I just did this same review over on my channel....glad I’m not losing my mind over here with them dropping this garbage camera with no advances in what streamers really want.....all a marketing gimmick.

[@johnmanley4528]

Excellent video. What webcam would you recommend for business Teams/Zoom calls.

[@mraio8875]

Finally the end of the C920 🙌 Great content 👍

[@meese1k]

Henry does not really it’s ok, but like it’s pretty meh

[@CHEFPKR]

Ehhh I'm over Webcams. I would pay 200-300 for a nice Webcam to be a dedicated stream camera, but at this point we are better off either sticking with the c922 or upping to a nice camera.

[@Vothy]

when it says 9 seconds

[@soar55]

quick correction on your statement about portrait mode, yes you can stream to IG from webcam via softwares like Yellow Duck, I did that a few times in the past for my performance on IG live. Totally agree about the lens zoom, probably will cost a lot more.

[@Deneteus]

There has been a ton of problems with webcam companies misrepresenting their products image quality. Not having autofocus working correctly or having cheap image sensors that don't work well in low light, or that have color balance issues. I wish more people would post honest reviews about these products.

[@GalactiKez]

just discovered your channel, subscribed immediately. dude you’re straight to the point, brutally honest and i trust your sources and knowledge.

[@KroesGaming]

Was curious to what they changed from the BRIO, and from the looks of it there is no need to go from my BRIO to the new StreamCam. Thank you very much for the in-dept review.

[@360healthconsultancyltd2]

Incredibly helpful video although I watched it too late! The last point you made about the depth of field is exactly the marketing ploy that I fell for. I decided I wanted a new webcam when I did a call with someone who had a very shallow DOF which was really impressive. As you point out with the photograph of the girl with the blurry background in their marketing material, I did indeed expect to be able to achieve that with this camera. I know in some ways the clarity of the images on the other side of the room was impressive for a webcam - but it isn't what I wanted. As yu say, they didn't make any written claims about DOF so I suppose their marketing isn't technically false advertising, but it's getting pretty close! Also, what does it say about what they think of their own product that they don't even use it much in their advertising! Clearly they know people will be more inclined to buy it if it has features they aren't actually offering! Not a great vote of confidence by them for their own product! Thanks for a great video - wish I had watched it before I bought the camera!

[@Victor-is3ds]

Great review! And yeah of course this webcam is not a conference cam but the built in microphone(s) are still important imo! It’s an expensive cam and there will be lots of (non-streaming) people buying it because it just looks nice and is a bit better than the alternatives.

[@patrickmccleary1144]

I bought this camera on a whim when I was looking for a new headset and figured it was time to replace my Microsoft almost 15-year-old WebCam. I'm really not impressed with the stream cam for number of reasons. I'm operating in older computer. So I ordered a PCI card for the back of it and figured that would get rid of the clicking sound I'm getting on the audio but it didn't make a difference. And honestly I can't see much of a difference between my old camera and the new one so it's going back to the store. Thanks for your review. I enjoyed it and I enjoyed your opinions of some of the other WebCams.

[@R4NIERI]

The real. Why no one's build a "webcam" body to receive my cannon/Nikon/alpha lens just to plug in my USB port that could make "that" filed of view/depth without we have to spend a bunch of dollars in cameras and cam links just to have a very good image? Why not?

[@jimlloyd1854]

I *just* bought a Logitech Brio, a week ago.. on sale for about $160. I almost went into buyers remorse, when I saw the "StreamCam" advertisements, on Feb. 11. This puts my reservations to rest! Really looking forward to using the Brio's 4K image quality! It does seem to require brighter lighting to use, but should be OK for me. Thanks!

[@BD12]

so the short version is that after 10+ years of trying to find a webcam that doesn't look like a webcam, I'm just gonna have to put my big boy pants on and go through the hassle of setting up my Canon instead?

[@boostedmedia]

It's so refreshing to see an honest review like this. Well done!

[@Sirx1K1K]

ive never actually seen someone dislike something from a company that was given to them directly, and i love it

[@kirillch]

Sept 2022. For 2 years I have used my iPhone SE (1st Gen) with EpocCam as my webcam for an online teaching and decided to buy a Logitech StreamCam to "upgrade". First: their app does not work with Mac M1 so no way to change some settings. With its default settings the picture is very whiten. There is an app Logi Tune for M1 with some basic functionality like zoom etc. Not serious changes. So the webcam was returned.

[@hazonku]

I looked at the spec list and I was like, "Oh man, they missed the mark on this." Majority of streamers are streaming at 70° FOV and are fine with that, but fairly certain if you gave them 90° they wouldn't complain and many would switch to it. I do like how responsive it is seriously lacking in features we want. Then there's the whole matter of the Logicam software being an absolute dumpster fire when you have more than one camera plugged in.

[@ComputerScienceLessons]

Thanks for the frank and honest review. I nearly bought a Logitech StreamCam. I hate misleading advertising. I will avoid Logitech altogether from now on.

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you for this review, I bought one a week ago and am just waiting for delivery... so, of course, your review posted after I ordered one. I'm still hoping it works ok. I have to use a cam for online education and I thought this would be a good choice. We'll still see. I do appreciate your reviews... extremely well done! Thank you! Did they really fake that nice bokeh image? That's false representation, isn't it? Wow...

[@rudesoto]

Hi! How have you liked it so far ? Any updates ?!

[@michaelblumentsev4002]

Hello, I am using ZOOM for video conferencing: 1) what webcam can you recommend that works best with ZOOM? I am looking for webcam that has autofocus and HD video... 2) is there a webcam that comes with capability to replace the background without a green screen or should I rather buy and install only some additional software? Thank you in advance for your answers.

[@adriianeut]

not surprised they take long on releasing hardware. I bought the z506 5.1 speakers 3 years before they released z906, now 6 years later I haven't seen an upgrade for it. still a fan, but c'mon Logi!

[@chi11estpanda]

Based on the initial ads shown and up until the picture of the gaming streamer was shown, it seemed as if Logitech had developed this camera with IRL streamers in mind. I think it's worth noting that Twitch, Mixer, and KZbin gaming aren't the only source of streamers anymore and it's very possible Logitech is looking ahead to consider what the entire landscape of streaming will be for the masses. Don't forget that the fastest growing category on Twitch has been "Just Chatting" so make no mistake, perhaps that is why they added the cameras video stabilization and ability to change to portrait mode in addition to having it plug in by USB C port...it's clearly aimed at mobile users and I'm presuming to replace Sony's AS300. But, at that point, you're trading stabilization for 4k with some of today's smartphones.

[@nickbeam5432]

If a person does not shut off there auto focus then they might as will throw out the camera... Auto focus blurs everything, this is the main reason why people get blurred videos. Forget auto focus altogether and focus what you want yourself people, you will be shocked to see what there is standing behind what it is your taken a picture of... You can focus in on want you want by your own doing... There are many things that you will see in the picture that you never seen while you we're there, its amazing what is out there without auto focus !!!

[@iCkEdMeL]

Appreciate this review. I was considering buy this, but going to do some research on other cams.

[@BillDubeVariety]

You just saved me $150 thanks. Looking more for another option for webcam... Great video. Only thing you didn't include was audio from the camera, but you are so right about audio and I can see why you did not. I was on the fence and you firmly have me with money back in my pocket thanks... Great review

[@Ohan1]

The problem with webcams are the bit rate and lack of low light. I get way to much noise on my logitech c920. I hunted down a really nice webcam at twitch con last year at one of the vendors but it's really pricey. But as a pro streamer, it's worth it (i'm not...yet) because you don't need a capture card or capture software, all the processing is all into the camera itself. Check out the sub2r. I really wanted it but it's expensive.

[@AceBReaction]

I was thinking about getting 1 but I thought I am not a streamer, the advertizing scam feeling was spot on with what you said. and nobody uses webcam mics in any shape or form and the price for it forget it

[@ericisdead95]

The portrait mode option is huge for me since I have to side-mount my cam on my monitor due to lack of space at the top. I agree the marketing is a bit off though

[@savillecreations8046]

Glad I found this video as I am looking for a new webcam. I currently have the Logitech 920. Disappointed in the marketing from Logitech...which is deceptive.

[@kbhasi]

Honestly, I think this would make a great overhead camera looking down at a desk! I'm aiming to capture most of my studio video directly on my workstation so that I wouldn't have to mess around with lots of different "record" buttons, batteries, USB cables, and memory cards!

[@JebSmith]

Great review.......I appreciate the honesty on the pros and cons. Good stuff!

[@natalielawyerchick]

This is the most honest review I have seen in a long time Thank you

[@timothyeastman3448]

I heard about this new webcam and considered for moment if it would be worth it to buy, figuring it's 8 years newer than my current C920. Then I quickly decided to wait until Harris made a video. Glad I waited, because I will not be upgrading to that when I get the chance, I'll go with a DSLR instead.

[@cerebralvision]

I really don't understand why anyone hasn't made a webcam with a decent prime lens. I've been on the search for a non-Logitech cam for ages. I would get an Elgato cam link but my DSLR cameras are Nikon which doesn't have good support for it. I wish someone made a webcam with a micro four-thirds lens. The best one that I can think of is the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera, but that would set you back almost $1k plus Cam Link.

[@StevenFarnell]

haha... seeing a Brio for $198 was the moment I realized this video was made before Corona... I went and bought one of those $30 HDMI capture devices and plugged it into my Go Pro to make a teleconferencing rig in my living room. Never looking back.

[@benjodrey5330]

I love how blunt you are with your reviews, no bullshit straight facts.

[@PortalRealm]

thanks for being honest and not a sellout just because a company gave you an item to review

[@movax20h]

I like having a mic on a camera. It is easy to setup, and already placed well when you put it over the monitor. The sounds can be decent. I used microphones on Logitech BRIO, and I like it. Yes, I do have a better mic, but it is often pain to setup. What I would likem, is higher quality sensor (not just color accuracy, but also lower noise) and mechanical aperture, so I can change a depth of field easily. Better glass lens, to really have sharp image.

[@rant-A-holic]

from seeing this logi stream cam and using my BRIO since Christmas honestly i don't see any improvement worth paying the extra money for this as the BRIO will be cheaper and might drop in price after the stream is fully released. You do seem to get a better graphics quality off the bat but if you're will to dive deep into your BRIO setting and change a few things, you'll get the same results. What i would like to see for the next best webcam (what ever brand that will be) to give us all the benefits of a DSLR in a web cam such as changeable lenses for example. but on saying that the cost for a webcam like that would probably cost the same as a DSLR anyway XD

[@davidrutledge6215]

Great review! You’re not afraid to tackle the image and microphone quality questions that anyone looking beyond the advertising hype will really appreciate.

[@captaincloudsuperhero6869]

Just ended up pickin up a Kiyo after Christmas. Really worked better for my setup then my c920. Still surprises me that there hasn't been an absolute killer webcam released though!

[@ErnestoCruzRevilla]

I think that maybe the C920 is selling more than the Brio and they might think that people preferred that field of view maybe? Of course, people are buying that one for the price, but apparently, they haven't realized that yet. And the portrait mode and stabilization features might be aiming for IRL streams, I'm not sure how those work. Also, I don't think there are any pictures or images from the camera on any product page for a camera unless they added a special video shot with that purpose, which they should have done. It's just a C920 update a little more expensive and with better image quality. I think they didn't want it to promote that way so they added whatever they could to convince more people to buy it.

[@Detrucci]

I had put in an order for one of these like 2 days ago, then I checked on youtube, thankfully due to Covid the delivery times are non existent so I was able to get a refund. Im just going to go ahead and get an actual camera. It will be worth the extra money

[@Omega_Mark]

The good thing about this camera is 1080p 60 fps. C920 family is great, but it's 1080p 30 fps or 720p 60 fps. That was great a decade ago. It's about time Logitech gets off its behind and starts releasing technology that is not 10+ years old. I wouldn't mind a streaming webcam that costs $300+, but there has to be a reason for that price. Modern features, expandability and integration into other tools available. There is such a big potential to make big money, but for some reason Logitech just sits there counting on old technology (kind of like Intel did for the last 10 years).

[@Madd_Jack]

I feel like you should work with Logitech for a day or so to really nail down a market niche they're obviously missing out on... They will appreciate it since streaming is becoming giant. And we would appreciate it not having to get some nice big DSLR camera for the next step up from the Brio.

[@JakePendleton]

0:33 Harris has been a huge inspiration to me and I have been tearing through his videos, but a LOTR reference? Oh my.

[@1993texasboy]

This is also meant for facebook streamers, not talking about gamers. There's a lot of cooking/make up streamers who go live on facebook and use portrait mode. This seams good for them. Streaming gaming content on the other hand not so bueno.

[@amos614]

the backdrop of that blur background lady photo was ... 200 meters away from that lady.... If you have such a big studio and out of scale furniture, you will get that effect too.

[@EvilSl0th]

portrait mode may be one of the more helpful of features. being an average human being, i am taller than i am wide, so i end up cropping off a LOT from the sides of the video feed in slabs. you get fewer wasted pixels. also... if setting up greenscreen for VR, a standing person again is taller than they are wide, so portrait mode is actually a great feature.

[@chriscannon2490]

I was literally just looking at this and came to your video. Not a gamer. Just thinking about upgrading from the 930e I've been using. And I DEFINITELY thought the promo material made that image quality look amazing for a webcam.... then I read the blogs...and watched the reviews. Yeah... not so enthusiastic about anymore. Great review!

[@user-eq1tc7nq3c]

Seriously, I feel you. I hate these kind of Fake ads( including not intentionally )

[@Direcyphre]

Actually wish I knwe of this sooner. Picked up a Brio recently because there weren't any solutions I saw before this. The quality of the image is definitely all I am after, at least until I get setup on a real camera, and this webcam definitely seems to deliver good quality images and colors. Would I like more FoV? Sure, but not a big deal to me. Would I like more built-in features related to zoom/focus/etc? Sure, but ultimately those features would still require some sort of Logitech software running in the background to make it work. No camera natively does anything all that fancy besides giving a nicer image for more money.