Anker PowerConf C200 2k Webcam and 5 settings to dial in the image 🙃

[@ThePianoKeys]

Thanks so much for this video! I plugged in my new Anker webcam and was shocked at how awful the video looked - overblown and the black areas were "shimmering" if tht makes sense. Your tutorial helped me save a lot of time and frustration. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@DeployJeremy]

Awesome. That's why I do this. Glad it helped.

[@doggodoggo3000]

the low light performance is ultimately what made me go with this one. your reviews helped. thanks.

[@neilseiffer]

Great review. I just purchased the C200 and will test it in the next few days. With that said, as a professional photographer and video producer, you could use a neutral density (ND filter or gel) in-front of the lens to flatten the contrast ratio from burning out one side of your face.

[@DeployJeremy]

Do you mean for the Anker webcam? Gaff tape it on or something? How would you mount it?

[@neilseiffer]

@@DeployJeremy -Yes... I noticed the same issue you had, but Anker's' updated software does a good job without any ND filters. Also, soft flat bounce light would help reduce contrast and hotspots. Lower the contrast with Anker's control panel and adjust the exposure and color temperature.

[@salsperspective9745]

Brother reviews please after a year

[@IsvRada]

Bought this week and the quality for this price is crazy! best purchase of this year.

[@progrockrules]

Hey - thanks - that was a really concise and informative review - top quality - subd.

[@oldboyoverland]

Super useful. Thank you.

[@jameslo303]

Excellent review, thanks for all tips!

[@DeployJeremy]

My pleasure!

[@thearabian772]

How do you change the exposure settings?

[@m0khm0kh]

Thanks for the detailed review.. I am really excited to get the C200.. I noticed the C310 while I am checking Amazong.. I didnt feel that it is doing well.. what do you think about it ?

[@DeployJeremy]

I haven't purchased one yet to be honest. The C200 I very capable though, just needs the exposure adjusted

[@Jodiendoelbotecomedia]

nice video new sub bud keep up with the great job

[@JaydonRose]

Great video. Thanks

[@DeployJeremy]

Thank you!

[@realBerkutschi]

2:08 what app did you use to adjust exposure there?

[@DeployJeremy]

Those are the Windows UVC camera controls. You can access them in OBS, Microsoft Teams and other online meeting or streaming apps. Also more support keeps coming for controls in the Settings app in Windows 11.

[@jaysonmorris5601]

Do you happen to know how to adjust exposure on a Macbook? @@DeployJeremy

[@dattorrovision]

Great video Jeremy! Is there a reason why you didn't share the sharpen & mask/blend setting filter for OBS?

[@DeployJeremy]

I had to re-watch to see. I didn't end up using those filters and left them disabled. Sometimes in troubleshooting the image, I'll try out other filters, but if I find a simpler solution either using the webcam's app or in that case exposure was the main culprit, then I'll cut down the OBS filters. That said, I probably should remove the disabled filters prior to recording a video like this.

[@dattorrovision]

Appreciate the response. Your video made my video calls so much better.@@DeployJeremy

[@DeployJeremy]

@@dattorrovision that's the best compliment and why I do it 🙂

[@NOTORIOUSREACTIONZ]

How do you access the little property window? That allowed you to change the video/lighting quality described in the video ?

[@DeployJeremy]

Do you mean the Windows Universal Video Controls (UVC)? Those can be accessed via OBS, Microsoft Teams, Zoom under camera properties and to some extent they are also in the Settings app in Windows 11.

[@NOTORIOUSREACTIONZ]

@@DeployJeremy thanks very informative!

[@joshuazuckermann]

can you change the exposure on a mac computer?

[@bespokewoodartistry1517]

Im not sure but dont seem to be able to have more than one of these cams operating at the same time on the same PC. eg OBS. Thanks for the video and tips

[@DeployJeremy]

Haven't seen that, I only have one. I do have 3 identical Elgato Cam Link devices in my OBS setup though and used a tool called camrename to change their names in the Windows registry. Maybe that could work?

[@ITSDRUMMAWORLD]

@@DeployJeremy YEAH I JUST TALK TO SUPPORT ONLY 2 MAX CAN BE READ WITH STREAMING APPS AT SAME TIME

[@lend9687]

Where can I find the settings you show in 2:08? Voice proc amp/Camera settings in Windows?

[@DeployJeremy]

There are a few ways to get to it. From OBS, it's in the camera properties, then adjust camera settings. That opens the native Windows controls. One thing to note is that those controls are not saved after reboot. You can also access those controls in Teams Settings and camera adjustment

[@rodrigomaceddo]

Hey Jeremy, thanks for the review, i bought one anker c200 for me. Is there a way to use the webcam on Google Meets and keep these settings? In OBS or even just changing in the Anker Software and keeping the changes...

[@DeployJeremy]

The settings should persist in any app, once you set them first in the Anker app. Any OBS settings would need you to enable OBS virtual camera and select that in your meeting app (Meet). Is that not your experience? Remember that only one app can have your camera display at a time in Windows, so you need to configure in Anker, close Anker, then open Meet.

[@emmakantola1354]

How did you change the exposure?

[@DeployJeremy]

I used the Windows UVC camera controls exposed by OBS.

[@javierbueno1129]

Hello. I'm looking to get a cheap camera, around €60. I was interested in the Anker c200, but I doubt if it is the best option because of not maintaining the exposure settings after the reset. This Anker would be a better option or which one would you recommend in this price range?. Maybe the Brio 300 would be better?. Thanks a lot.

[@DeployJeremy]

I would actually recommend the something from Logitech, if you want to adjust camera settings once and have them survive reboots. The other great and super cheap webcam is the Lenovo Essential FHD webcam (aka Lenovo 300 FHD). It doesn't have dedicated software like Logitech, but you can use Windows camera settings to dial in a few core controls. It's got a wide angle 90 degree lens. The (odd) advantage of using a wide angle webcam is that if you do want tighter framing like you'd get from a standard lens (usually 78 degrees or less), you can bring the webcam closer to your mouth, and then the microphone won't sound as bad/echoey

[@JoseGutierrez-nj7yc]

What do you think it's better overall? Logitech StreamCam or Anker C200? Both are same price actually

[@DeployJeremy]

If you're in a position to disable auto exposure via OBS or Teams, I'd say the Anker, if you just want plug and play default settings, then I would go Logitech.

[@doom2060]

@@DeployJeremy how do you disable auto exposure on teams? The “adjust brightness” button?

[@DeployJeremy]

You would still use the "open camera settings" option. The adjust brightness for me is making everything very bright.

[@lifeisnow3944]

Does this camera has inbuilt microphone or should we have an external mic.? Please advice.

[@DeployJeremy]

It has a mic, but I world still use an external mic that can be closer to your mouth. The camera is too far away to sound good.

[@lifeisnow3944]

@@DeployJeremy I am planning to buy a rode podmic, wave xlr, this anker cam. But too heavy on my wallet. I do have a mirrored nikon 3500d. Can I make it mirrorless and use it? And also what is the best cheap and good audio interface you suggest. I will be doing solo voice over and podcast. Please suggest me an ideal one I can lean on.

[@DeployJeremy]

@@lifeisnow3944 I like the Elgato Wave XLR, and it works with VST plugins to dial in your mic.

[@lifeisnow3944]

@@DeployJeremy not sure what is the vst plug in. Should I need something else as vst plug in?

[@DeployJeremy]

@@lifeisnow3944 for xlr, eq and noise gate helps.

[@kaiyaay]

can you change the framerate on lower resolutions?

[@DeployJeremy]

Yes, 1080p and 720p both support 60fps according to OBS

[@kaiyaay]

@@DeployJeremy thanks!

[@EastAngliaUK]

can you tell me what lead I need for this web cam to work? I have tried 3 leads now from amazon not one has gone. the cable does my s10 plus fine.

[@DeployJeremy]

USB-C is a bit of a mess. I got these limitations a lot and normally if I try a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 rated cable and assuming it fits in the recessed hole in back of that camera, it should work. No guarantees, but that is my experience with others. Even the Logitech BRIO from 2017 was/is finicky like this

[@2a_TX_Duramax]

So for some reason the exposure setting does not hold once OBS is closed. The value in the box stays the same so if I change it to negative 9 it stays at -9 but the actual affected has on the camera does not stay. When I reopen OBS the exposure is still blown the exposure is blown out again and I have to open the dialog box and adjust the setting and then it will retake effect. At this point I can't really find a good way around this so I'm probably going to end up having to return the camera.

[@2a_TX_Duramax]

It also appears that the exposure setting doesn't propagate across different apps. Meaning if I change it using OBS it does not affect the camera in zoom.

[@DeployJeremy]

It should hold at least until the next Windows reboot, because you're setting that in the UVC controls.

[@Hoboreacting]

are you able to disable the webcam mic so you can use your own mic

[@DeployJeremy]

Yes, you can also pick the default mic in Windows, OBS, Teams or other meeting software.

[@kevinleon7772]

I apologize, but can you share where I can find those advanced settings. I downloaded the Anker software and saw those adjustments, but not the advanced ones you are dialing in. I am on an HP laptop. Thank you!

[@DeployJeremy]

@@kevinleon7772 I used OBS. It's free at obsproject.com

[@lseiler26]

@@DeployJeremy I downloaded OBS too but I still don't see where to adjust the exposure

[@GOLFADDICT65]

can it be tilted up or down on your monitor ?

[@DeployJeremy]

Yes, but not all the way down to point at your desk like some other webcams (BRIO 500 as a recent example). I mean it could hang from the mount pivot point, but it would be covering the top 2-3 inches on the center of your monitor.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

@@DeployJeremy and can a person use a longer usb-c to usb-A cable that never came with the web cam or is it product specific ? thx

[@DeployJeremy]

@@GOLFADDICT65 sort of. The cable isn't device specific, but it is recessed in a fairly tight hole and the cable the camera comes with fits it perfectly. If you have a few usb-c cables to test already, it's ok, but there's no way to ensure whatever you order on Amazon for example would fit in the recess. About half of mine worked last time I checked. It looks clean with the oem cable, but it's not super practical if you want to replace it.

[@ShuaiWang12]

How to set exposure on Mac?

[@DeployJeremy]

I don't know if that is possible, if the AnkerWork app has the same controls on macOS

[@grainbelt01]

Is it possible to swab that cable with an equivalent USB-C to USB-C, instead of using an adapter?

[@DeployJeremy]

It depends. For most USB-C cables, yes. I pulled mine out of storage to check. For example, the Logitech BRIO USB-C is wider than usual and doesn't fit in the recess, and same for USB-A to C adapters. But my MacBook charger C-to-C works and most others do.

[@geohig01]

WHAT IS OBS?

[@DeployJeremy]

It's free open source software for recording and streaming video.letmegooglethat.com/?q=OBS

[@BRANDZ0]

does this work with stream labs ?

[@DeployJeremy]

I don't use SLOBS, but it should work. It works in and I recorded using OBS.

[@TakiPoeb]

Does this cam support 60fps on lower resolutions like 1080p?

[@DeployJeremy]

That's a brilliant question. At 1080p and 720p, it will output 60fps (not at 1440p)! I should have mentioned that in the review and I can't find it on any other published reviews. I was trying to research the answer for you until I just dug the camera back out and tested it in OBS.

[@berdzena7428]

@@DeployJeremy wait, does it really have 60 fps support? no way

[@DeployJeremy]

@@berdzena7428 I was surprised, too. But yes, I checked in OBS when I got the question

[@berdzena7428]

@@DeployJeremy is it the same or worse quality at 60fps?

[@Mumuyal]

@@DeployJeremy how you do that, in my case just have 30fps with 1080p or 720p, how to show 60fps in obs with Anker c200?

[@tutorialsexpo9686]

I want to use it on browser but the camera angle wont change

[@DeployJeremy]

Do you mean the angle on the mount or pan, tilt, zoom controls in software?

[@DavidHopkins-j4s]

How did you set-up a separate microphone to work with the C200?

[@DeployJeremy]

You just change the microphone settings in Windows settings for default, and you can choose different microphones in Teams, Zoom, OBS, etc.

[@TransformandoPessoasemHistoria]

im having trouble to focus with a colorful background

[@DeployJeremy]

Sometimes the autofocus will confuse background items for things to focus on. This is true for most cameras (unless their software is exceptional). Here's a help article on this from Anker support.ankerwork.com/s/article/What-if-My-PowerConf-Webcam-Makes-Autofocus-Too-Frequently

[@SergSpace]

Thanks for video. Now I know what not to buy.

[@georgebaggy]

Seems like it's just at good as the $130 ones sold by razer and logitech

[@DeployJeremy]

Once you get past the overexposure in default settings, it's a great camera.

[@blakecamp5848]

Your forehead was still somewhat blowen out even with obs tweaking. Great review, I"ll stick with iphone 14 as web cam

[@DeployJeremy]

Indeed, but it was better than before in default settings 😉

[@JohnJones-yw3dm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnWyqpJrj72noNk Hi. Where is the windows 11 properties box to change the exposure?

[@DeployJeremy]

The Windows UVC controls need to be pulled up from another app, like OBS or Microsoft Teams. You can't get to them as a standalone Windows app.

[@chronospeedster]

The most embarassing webcam i ever had. The pixel ghosting is INSANE! Either with the ideal lights, this camera is really bad. Of course sent back to Amazon. Disgusting.

[@nivea123]

God you repeated yourself too many times in this review! Thanks anyway.

[@DeployJeremy]

The auto exposure correction was the key to this camera though. I had to show and fix it. Otherwise, I can't fault it.

[@MezMez]

What are you using to adjust the exposure?

[@DeployJeremy]

I used the UVC camera controls in OBS Studio for this. The Anker software didn't have that setting, but it's exposured in the UVC controls for Windows.