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[@Senpai]

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[@JewettMusic]

Pretty sure 4k 15 is for educators and presenters, or anyone really, who needs to share a large thing that has fine detail or text, but doesn't need to be moving. using it more like a projector.

[@DejayClayton]

NICE! How much do they cost? 🤣

[@alvarohome1485]

So like Athena Back in the day? neat!

[@JuggernOtt81]

how are you SLEEPING on the $20 capture card at walmart by Vivitar?

[@yuanguo-rt6li]

Hello, I often follow your videos，I have a video capture card can I cooperate with you?

[@TheMabiNerd]

I think the most important thing people need to consider too is latency. I got suckered into buying a cheap capture card because a lot of youtubers said it was a nice alternative to the cam link at a fraction of the price, but failed to mention how much latency it had.

[@marv8686]

Due diligence sir. No adult should say they got suckered!😂

[@nyghost9991]

Wrong

[@TheMabiNerd]

@@marv8686 I agree I should have dug deeper but its also kinda lame that nearly every big youtuber said the card was good.

[@kuroshine]

​@Mabi Nerd the hard part is a lot of these are wildly inconsistent. I got like 3 $9 1080p 60 usb 2.0 capture cards. 2 have sub 7 ms latency. Ones nearly 2 or 3 ms at times. While the last one, nearly 20 ms. Ultimately you can adjust your audio delay to match

[@TheMabiNerd]

@@kuroshine That's a fair point I suppose a little more work is required for the cheaper ones. I take these round up videos with a grain of salt these days now for that very reason.

[@TMacGamer]

I really like the fact that you take the time to explain things. I am always trying to learn when it comes to content creation. Not only are your videos informative but they're entertaining.

[@RonnieKrazy]

I might have to pick up the $18 Cheapo to test out, but 100% once you mentioned UVC I was immediately off the train of looking for an alternative cam link rather than having UVC as a trigger feature for my next camera. Excellent video Harris, as usual my friend!

[@kirinyaa]

UVC is definitely a nice-to-have to reduce cable clutter and simplify setting up as a webcam. I've been holding off on a camera for a few years, but feels like this is a must-have convenience feature for me now.

[@ChapterMasterValrak]

Hey man great video, can I ask what lense you’re using on your Sony A IV? Much love 👍🏻

[@KSmithGenY]

Impeccable timing! I was just in search of a camlink and curious if there were alternatives. This helped answer my questions... Keep it up Harris and the Senpai team!

[@petermcginty3636]

Thank Harris. Great re-cap. I livestream via Zoom for online corporate training. I use those $18 cards because Zoom only takes 1080p and it crushes the life out of the image. Honestly, with my 2 camera set-up, 1 card has lasted 3 years and the other died after 2 years. For $18, they are worth it if you do not need 4k.

[@noahyv]

24bit/30bit/36bit color is actually just a different notation of 8/10/12bit since RGB or YUV signals have 3 channels and sometimes they note the bits per channel and sometimes bits per pixel. Usually video cards use bpp notation and usually cameras use bpc. Not to be confused with video camera raw where each bayer pixel has only one color.

[@mikw1809]

So the video capture card cloner knew more than the video capture card KZbin reviewer in this instance. Good catch.

[@Krestestovnikoff]

I have been using that exact super cheapo (even only 12€) for 2 years with my A7II. Just slapped on a custom LUT and have been happy ever since :D

[@kozplaysgames]

Honestly, I was contemplating on getting the zv-e10 for a beginner photography hobby, as well as my KZbin and streams, paired with a Sigma lens. My dude, this video was a LOUD CONFIRMATION for my thoughts.

[@Ricecooka]

I bought a $25 "Scam Link" in 2020 and have been using with my Sony A6300 for years with zero issues. Cam Link's are like the TI-85 calculators of the streaming world that you are forced to buy and never go down in price.

[@martinvangoozen6466]

I use the sony zv-E10. Still use a camlink to capture the image. The main reason is that using it as a webcam via USB-C, the possibility to control the camere with a smartphone is not possible. And in a room with the possibility of sunlite, you want to control the camera without taking it of the stand. And the benefit of charging it doesn't work if you are using it for long sessions. The camera still overheats. So camlink and dummy battery is a must for the zv-e10.

[@unquestionabletv]

I use a Ulanzi fan that just snaps onto the front or he ZV-E10. Works SUPER good for podcasts, livestreams, and recordings of 2hrs+

[@richmaait]

Great video! Came here for info about the Camlink but you’ve convinced me to try just going direct with my ZV-E10 and seeing what the 720p footage is like.

[@MrSmitty231]

How is it?

[@GamePassDad]

I think as a backup or on a tight budget the Cheapo option definitely seems like a decent choice. The color correction looked great.

[@alfredoistic]

*_Nice video !! I have a question and I know u are the only one can help me, I just bought the El Gato Facecam Pro 4k camera yesterday but I realized that my computer doesn’t have usb-c port to plug this cable . Do you know if this camera comes with adapter if not which cable or adapter will work ?? I know Type A to Type C cable can work on some setups, do you know which one exactly I can buy ?_*

[@whiteblade2824]

Seen loads of vids and i'm still learning!!! Good on yah sir!!! keep em comeing! =)

[@VemodalenPN]

I really appreciate you making this video, I've been trying to use an ATEM mini pro iso to live stream for about a week straight now and it's completely useless. For my single live streams I use the elgato 4K camera link and probably about 80% of the time really like it. But I want to bring in 4x a7siii feeds on the screen at the same time. I had no idea about the UVC and knowing that there is an option to have a slightly cheaper cam link is a huge bonus. Thank you so much for this man.

[@nycmonster139]

Thank you, Harris this was very informative. I've been trying to do a nice streaming set up and looking into getting a camera. Learned some cool things from this video. I have a Logi C9 webcam which is good but i want my quality to be a little better. Gonna look into the cameras that dont need a cam link. cool

[@HenryNewbury]

This was super useful, thanks! But also your voice for audio books would be incredible ahaha 😅❤

[@simonpetrik]

I feel like a lot of people's initial reaction is to get one of these "cam links" (with only an input), but often times you can get a good traditional capture card (with input and output) from a reliable company for cheaper than a real CamLink from elgato. Then you also have more functionality for game consoles, etc.

[@Eraukon_]

Thank you harris for this video. I had asked this same question myself but didn't really want to roll the dice when looking for a new 'camlink' I think the best bang for buck for me for now will just still be opting for the gopro with the elgato camlink!

[@TheCoachis_BA]

I wouldn't mind an update to this video idea. I'm sure since we're around Christmas time there are some new products and new deals.

[@JYoutubes10]

I'll definitely be looking for UVC in my next cam. Thanks for the info!

[@RoryBland]

You were reading my mind with this video… literally just about to invest in a camlink for my camera and now I’m able to make an informed decision on which one to choose!

[@SharpCookie]

This was so helpful! I use the Canon M50 for doing videos and tutorials, and I like the quality of the Canon software for webcam, BUT it doesn't work with OBS or QuickTime. I've been looking at getting a capture card for this reason. I don't like getting super cheap electronics because they usually break down quicker, so I'm leaning towards the ezcap. Plus I don't want to look green or orange lol.

[@JxKINGx]

I bought the ezcap and I have a Canon m200. It looks great, but my only issue is that my gpu started to work a bit harder because the time to render frames went from 1.0 or less ms to 2.5 to 3.0 ms

[@goodmrgary4240]

I'm using my Canon 80D as my "webcam". During the pandemic Canon released free software called "EOS Webcam Utility" and it works with most all Canon EOS cameras, I believe. After installing it's basically plug and play and looks great.

[@TimGainer]

I bought one of the eBay $18 cards and faithfully use it for my KZbin show. The colors are completely natural and handles 1080/30 with no problem at all. I think the real trick is which knockoff you go with (there's SO many!) - Some of them are crap...others are really well built. I also use an Elgato CamLink for remote streams but I gotta tell ya, given the choice between the two, for my video bucks that was the best $20 I ever spent.

[@SpicyBandit_tv1]

Please see this and send link!

[@quoththekraven5911]

Love it when Harris calls out Elgato, cuz then they release a new product a couple months later. Good stuff.

[@dab7963]

Are you shooting your KZbin videos on a high end camera and then updating your video? I have a Nikon Z6 and a Nikon Z9 and I want to use vmix or obs studio to do a live podcast so I assume that no matter how good the camera is a need a capture card right ?

[@RetroReset]

Great video! I would love to see a preamp alternative video.

[@vita-girl4345]

I was just about to get one of those legatos cam links. Thanks for the video, now I will just upgrade my camera which I was planning on doing anyway!

[@IPv6Freely]

Interesting timing on this. The last couple weeks ive been using a gopro hero 9 with UVC as a webcam and was kind of disappointed with the image it produced, with very little options for changing any settings. I was about to go buy a camlink and a media mod so I could use HDMI with it instead. Now I'm undecided.

[@zurrifi]

I hope you can help me! Ive been using my Canon M50 as a webcam without a capture card, just plug and play into OBS and it works amazing! The only downside is when im doing that “windows camera frame server” shoots my CPU usage up by like 25%. Im not experienced with camera to computer issues so im wondering will a capture card reduce the CPU usage im facing? Hope to hear from ya, could really use the advice!

[@Sophie-lj9do]

This may be a silly question, but why is your examples different to your video in look/quality. Would you not be using the best for your video (elgato), so it would then look the same? Thank you and great video :))

[@screensanctum]

You recorded all that footage IN OBS? Curious what bitrate do you set in OBS when recording? Great video as usual.

[@MachLei]

My original CamLink died on me. While I was waiting for Elgato to ship me the replacement, I still had a stream to do. So for a 'backup', I went ahead and bought an $18 knock-off model from Amazon (not the same one Heller reviewed, but one that actually looked a lot more like an actual CamLink). Like the other cheap ones, this one specified that it only outputted at 1080p - since my little 'webcam-box' in my stream is tiny, (I stream gameplay which is most of the screen), I only stream my cam in 720p anyways - so it didn't matter to me that it couldn't output 4k. This device also had over 1300 reviews on Amazon with 4.5 stars - people seemed happy with it. Much to my surprise: IT WORKED PERFECTLY! After all the bad problems I had with the CamLink before it finally died, I didn't even want to mess with my setup again. So when the Elgato replacement arrived, it went straight into a drawer, and I have continued using the $18 cheap one with zero problems ever since (over a year now). If the cheap one ever dies, I'll actually have to debate whether I want to re-insert my 'replacement' CamLink back into the setup or if I should buy another $18 one again instead. I should probably buy one now just to have a backup on-hand, lol. Anyways - I know it's crazy, but sometimes the whole 'you get what you pay for' just doesn't hold true. This was one of those times.

[@Mettabeshay]

Fantastic Video. gives valuable information, has personality but not too much. intro introduces the premise very well

[@sirchced]

Thank you for having the courage to open up like that.

[@ThatTattedGinger]

ive used the vivitar $20 capture card from walmart. metal construction. 1080p 60fps. have had zero issues with it and works like a charm.

[@SpeculatorSeth]

For my a7iv I've actually moved back to using the camlink instead of uvc so I can get the 4k 30 out of it. The resolution doesn't matter for the stream, but it does when I crop recordings for vertical videos. Also doesn't charge fast enough when connected to my PC. A problem if you're going to stream for more than 3 hours.

[@MoreBDBDAN]

does your camera ever overheat, same setup as you but keep getting an error?

[@SpeculatorSeth]

@@MoreBDBDAN Yes it overheats if I'm in 4k 30. No error it just turns off. I bought a little fan with a flexible neck to point at the camera and that's enough to fix it.

[@UnKamenSoul]

I saw a list of games when doing the Sizzle thing. Does that mean it won't do every single game or a fighting game, such as Harvestella or The King of Fighters XV?

[@DivineDragonCrisis]

I thought using the ZV-E10 in webcam mode reduces it down to 720p30fps. Wouldn't using the Cam Link allow you to not limit the ZV-E10?

[@bennybobbiano]

Any Canon in the EOS series (from like 2014 onwards) can be converted to UVC via update! Don’t shy away from a cheap rebel or M6,50,etc., on marketplace if you need a cam.

[@LocknLoad_Gaming]

I have a canon rebel t100 that I use to stream with on streamlabs but only get 1280x720 because the EOS Utility only supports 720. is there a specific lens that will make the quality clearer. Im using the 18mm-55mm stock lens. Please any thoughts.

[@shreeachyutaashramavirupap4495]

The right video that I was looking for. Have been struggling with my elgato camlink 4k not able to recognise my canon camera. Will check the UVC protocol. I do have the USB port on my camera. Thanks for the video!

[@RedFoxRR]

this is insane timing. I just thought about grabbin a sony a6000 and a lens and using that as a webcam and im in the hunt to find out what I need as far as a camlink etc. thanks for this

[@Isthatdrenyce]

Can the webcam utility work with multiple cameras on OBS? Or would it be better just to get a ATEM mini to switch scenes? Haven’t tried it since I don’t have the cameras on hand. I know it does work with one. Working with 3 Nikon Z6ii

[@mikededmon]

I always think the video quality comparisons are similar to the arguments between CD & Vinyl when they first came onto the scene. For casual watches (listeners), I don't know that there's a difference. If I see a comparison video between the 2, I'll always say, "Yes, the higher looks better". But, I watch TONS of KZbin and many other streaming services. Most of them are not in 4K, and I am completely satisfied with my experience. Some of my older DVD - digital conversion were in 720p and they also look great and I don't ever notice. It's fun to check out the latest hardware and use the most recommended, but my day to day is mostly unaffected by these.

[@Richardthejeweller]

Thank you for breaking down the barriers of transmitting high definition, I'm curious about why it takes alot for ''computer tech'' to just transmit the camera's full potential just plug and play, that's why I'm a fan of webcams...and yet even with all the spec differences the image can be drastically different with 1080p 60fps compared to another 4k 30 webcam, speaking of just recording with obs not streaming, even then a 2mp webcam will look better than a 8mp 4k one just because of the streaming bandwidth limitations.

[@skaels]

I bought the ZV e-10 based on your first video, I really like it but it does run out of battery after about 6 hours of streaming. Are you sure we don't need a dummy battery? I'm confused, it won't charge while it's on. Is there a setting I'm missing?

[@Haaris.Qureshi]

Instead of buying a CamLink or a HDMI to USB, because I knew I was going to need multiple camera inputs into my machine, I bought a PCIe card that had four HDMI 1080 60 inputs. I currently have my camera, GoPro, and console plugged in to it. It’s Acasis branded. If you knew you were going to have more than one HDMI input would you agree this is the better way to go?

[@OpEditorial]

Bought a CamLink a few years ago, it proceeded to not work at all with my DSLR no matter what streaming program I used it with. Currently using my iPhone pro with *Continuity Camera* bypassing the need for the USB dongle entirely.

[@Zachary3DPrints]

This was a cool video... only I just bought a Elgato Camlink 4k last week, because I had issues with OBS and the Canon webcam software(EOS M50 Camera)

[@alonedoughnut]

Doesn't Nikon have UVC protocols in their Z-series cameras? Also, how important is 4k vs 720p when it's going to be 640p in the bottom corner of your display on a 1080 stream?

[@Braekpo1nt]

That Sizzle thing sounds so cool, I paused the video to go try it out. Let's see what the rest of the video is haha

[@Slinxy]

Would love to see some of that street photography!

[@videoforentrepreneurs]

UVC isn't there yet for my taste. My clients are all entrepreneurs who also use their cameras to go-to-meeting and such and we still have them buy a camlink to do so. I hope it gets there soon and becomes the camlink and dummy battery killer for all my clients and students.

[@KanaMau]

I just bought a CamLink a couple of days ago and feared you gonna make me regret it.... Luckily its not "that bad" cause I still feel its gonna make the best use out of my GoPro7 Black I have laying around for some streams (DJing) and maybe be good to have already when I step up to a real Camera some day =) Thanks for the reevaluation tho!

[@SixxTimeDad]

I've never had good luck with my Cam Link 4k capturing 4K from my Sony ZV-E10... Its so choppy in OSB. If I switch my camera to 1080p 60 it works buttery smooth. Kind of a bummer.

[@tokuna123]

Also, good to know that Canon added the software to use DSLR cameras to plug in usb into the pc directly (software called canon webcam utility), it's not 720p but I'm currently using my canon 60D as a webcam without a capture card so that's a good use for my old dslr camera

[@titaniumben9923]

From all the footage I've seen it looks horrible though, low fps and poor image. My phone using iriun webcam app looks so much better not even a contest.

[@Welshmanshots]

The issue with using just USB cross through is its lower than 720p video and its not even pass-through video just wants on the LCD screen, also USB 2.0 can only due speeds up to 480Mbps which is terrible.

[@Donar23]

I have one of those $20 capture sticks and the colors look alright. It is so low budget, that it straight up ignores HDCP, so I can actually connect a BluRay Player; when I connect that to my Elgato device, I'm just getting a black screen.

[@flyingace264]

I am not sure if you have done this yet, but I'd lik to see you do a tutorial video on how to do basic audio engineering. Stuff like EQ, gain, LU, stuff like that! I love your videos!

[@cristian44137]

He did

[@dadotic]

I can pretty much never tell between 720p or 1080p because they're too close. Besides, doesn't matter if your output is 1080p or 720p if people watching can only do 720p or even 480p.

[@osirvx2060]

Some Nikon cameras work as a webcam without capture-card as well via their software. I have a D3500 that does. The only issue is that being a cheaper camera, Nikon capped it at a 30 minute record time. Some more expensive ones do not have this issue though.

[@darylwalk]

What are your thoughts on the ATEM Mini as a capture card for streamers that play on multiple devices?

[@winelfredpasamba]

would be nice to look at the pixels how accurate they are, if there are artifacts, and the vector scope on color bars, coz last time i checked, camlink4k was the cheapest that got the vector scope correct with color bars.

[@sceneCatgirl]

I could tell the ZV-E10 UVC was lower resolution, but only really next to the 1080p camera, and if you didn't mention it being 720p and I wasn't actively trying to search it out, I wouldn't have noticed.

[@AlexanderKahrs]

"Wanna feel old?" (pauses the video) No! My knees creaked as I heard this question. (unpauses)

[@matt_valentine]

Without having watched the video yet, I just sent the Elgato Cam Link 4 back to Amazon three days ago because it could never successfully connect my Lumix G7 to my laptop for Twitch streaming despite two days of exhaustive troubleshooting. I'm already interested in this alternative product. Harris is the man.

[@ricardocamejomedilusa1038]

you miss to add in the video that the zv.e1 new from sony from usb c come to stream mode up to 30p 4k... Maybe killer feature for new gen cameras

[@wescool2guth662]

A big problem with some cheap capture cards is that they don’t have dual channel audio.. just mono. And if you’re trying to capture gameplay, that is awful

[@MateuszMarek]

I would love to see review of some higher end capture options. Something from Magewell or Blackmagic ATEM Mini.

[@jarekluberek8123]

Different merits of streaming from the USB port aside, to make this to work in Linux takes a while, and to get that to work in MS Teams, I have not yet managed to do, except possibly once with wrong pixel format resulting in completely wrong colors. So, I am getting a capture card. Not sure yet if it is a PCIE or USB3, but one of these is definitely a must for me.

[@redzzphoenix5785]

Reason i bought my Elgato camlink to capture a PTZ camera (via RCA cable to HDMI converter) to capture to my laptop. Yes, It's complex but my work office is giving me very little budget to buy equipment can only purchase within the country using corporate card. My way of slightly saving cost (with elgato) and it works.

[@gimrongaming8496]

Biggest issue I have with the USB streaming from the ZV-e10 is not the resolution or color change, but the delay. Not major, but I want my reactions to content to be in the moment, not a moment after. If they can fix that, I am all over USB streaming. (Also not great for syncing audio)

[@jimshannononsounds]

I'm more or less a beginner but apparently if the camera is in a cage in portrait mode, might cancel out the delay.

[@gimrongaming8496]

@@jimshannononsounds Oh? I’ll have to give that a try.

[@STUBZx]

EZCap was my first ever capture card, they were a cheaper alternative to the Dazzle back in the day

[@JxKINGx]

Just bought it and like it for the most part but man since I connected it, well it made a jump in my time to render frames.

[@Varillah]

I bought the avermedia 4k streamer cap for the camera and never looked back.

[@t0tobi]

You should have mentioned the annoyance of UVC, need to be activated thru the menu EVERY time you'll start it. Makes it kinda hard to mount the Cam out of reach.

This videos explains a loooot why I see a big difference when I record the video directly in the Sony ZV1 compared to the Cam Link HDMI. The colors are terrible in the Cam Link. Is there any Video Capture that is capable of keep the good quality? thx

[@rob215x]

I do IRL streaming with a custom shoulder bag that I built from scratch. My 6 pound shoulder bag runs Windows 11 and OBS. I use a Nikon Z6 with a 35mm f1.8 lens and I send the output through one of those $18 capture cards. It works great and people have said I have the best IRL cam footage they've seen.

[@primerx24]

Long time follower here, glad you made this. Bought the "Cam Link 4K" knock off and it works perfectly. Thank you for doing what you do. Always had trouble with the Elgato CamLink with my Mac, this one just 'works' 😃

[@singhramneek3358]

does cam link not work with mac?

[@theninjabear9985]

Harris, love the video and showing us the results before we buy, however, why don't you show everyone the real competition to Elgato, AverMedia? When I went to get a capture card for a dual pc system, I found the gamer duo, which is perfect for those wanting to pass-through a new gen console and maybe use a DSLR in the future, which I did. I looked it up and they have a competitor to each version of the camlink along with comparable products in most of the Elgato space. I think people put so much stock in whatever anybody else is using and I've only seen a few mentions of webcams from AverMedia from you. Also, another mention is the Shure MV7 over the SM7B, people can use this as an upgrade path, it's a fantastic mic, and yet everyone spends $1,000 because streamer "A" has it. Same with settings, but I digress, I would just like to see more actual competitors products when comparing like this.

[@spencerstmars4882]

I would love to meet you someday. You teach/explain things with passion that allows you to reach so many people. This way of teaching is probably the most impactful way to influence people. I really appreciate your dedication. It would be so cool to sit and talk with you someday!

[@Rollergold4]

I really wonder when Elgato will update the camlink to include 4k60 at the very least. They got a 4k60 Facecam pro so what's taking so long to update the camlink to take 4k60 as well.

[@CristopherYusuke]

I have the ZV-e10 which I'm using most for Instagram photos and also for webcam , I bought this cheapo capture card because to go inside of the menu and remove the cable to connect into streaming mode on zv-e10 every time that you want to use it is pain in the ass, with capture card you just need to turn on the camera and you are golden

[@SilkieRoo]

I wish there was an easy way to know if a camera has UVC or not, or a list of them somewhere. I've googled a lot, and when you look for "UVC camera," nothing really comes up.

[@rukarindie]

I'd definitely like a camera that has UVC so that I can use it for regular photography also and not just for streaming.

[@PSkinnerTech]

UVC for Sony's Imaging Edge app does NOT currently work with Mac's newest iOS update (Sonoma iOS 14), which is why I'm over here looking for a damn camera link to use with my Sony a7riii.

[@AngeloTsocosMusic]

4:05 bro did the video with the food crum in his beard 🤦🏻‍♂️. At least it looks good in 4K!! 😅 Great vid but not sure how you missed that in post. Big love I enjoy all your content.

[@blen983]

Both Sony and Canon have software to get a clean video feed via usb connection on a wide range of models that don't have uvc built in. This software also allows for charge over usb (Sony only atm) so no dummy battery needed just like native uvc. EOS Webcam Utility for Canon & Imaging Edge Webcam for Sony. This method comes with its own set of quirks, pros & cons but it's worth mentioning because it removes 1-2 possible physical hardware points of failure in your set-up. If you like minimising your work-flow this might suit your needs. Canon recently added a pro tier to their software locking new features behind a subscription but I don't have my Canon 5D any more so cant test pro vs free. I do have a Sony A7III and consider the software good enough to ditch my capture card. This software came out in 2020 😮

[@mutedmutiny9542]

13:30 Just FYI, you get a higher resolution output from the ZV-E10 using HDMI + cam link, so yeah it does work over USB and that’s great, but for the people saying “omg only 720p???”, it can go higher than that if you buy a cam link device

[@Tiim]

I think the 36bit color depth is referring to 12 bit color depth but instead of per RGB channel it is per pixel. So 3*12 = 36.

[@oienu]

Yes, in the software and files you can use bit per channel but normally in the hardware side you put the full width to declare the full possible colors since there are even 18 and 16 bit displays. On cameras you will find the 8 or 10 bit because is the depth on the sensor without the bayer filter and all the points are the same but you get actually x4 by each pixel.

[@MGTEKNS]

Other then the obvious things like resolution, color, and quality I prefer low latency capture cards. It makes it a bit easier to sync.

[@LostScot]

UVC camera comparison video next! Cheapest > most expensive. Let's gooooooooo!

[@CoalitionGaming]

So the Atomos Connect is rebadged super cheap capture card that can be found all over Amazon for $15ish (and are UVC compatible too). With a little color correction and sharpness adjustment applied to them, they are unbeatable values for 1080p camera capture. Atomos rebadging that and marking it up so much is blatantly bad. I've used a few different ones, all ordered at different points in time, and none have let me down yet. Comparing them to brand name capture cards from Avermedia and NZXT I did notice that the brand name ones do get better quality but the $15 ones punch way above their price class by getting maybe 90% of the way there compared to the brand name ones. It's kinda nuts. That said...UVC in new cameras nowadays is insane. It's about time.

[@shiftctrlhack]

I’m using a EZCAP 4K 60 - 1080p 120 capture card and the quality is amazing. I really think they are underrated.

[@DanielSOlmstead]

The color on all of the captures kinda wierded me out a little. I personally use the ZV-E10 and I love it. I do use it for much more than it's webcam ability, but that ability is awesome. Also! The kit lens (16-50mm) works really great for a ton of shooting scenarios (aka, you probably don't need to buy another lens to make your footage look top notch👌just start with the kit lens).

[@CameraTim]

Part of that is also just Sony's unusual color science with green/yellow skin tone fringing. That's been in existence in pretty much all their mirrorless cameras. But the conversion to Rec.709 that capture cards usually do is also very odd at times, and feels very artificial. Like they're trying to auto-compensate for camera's profiles with a universal LUT (and "universal LUT" is also an oxymoron, there is no such thing) due to the fact that it has to down-convert from 4:2:2 in most cases to 4:2:0, so they're trying to save time? I don't know. It's a very weird spec that capture cards include. It could also just be the difficulty of converting different signal protocols.

[@titaniumben9923]

Yep, the colour is totally different to the corrected image used in A footage. Makes them all look bad.

[@AIexOut-A-Magic]

Do these video capture devices also record audio from a camera or only the video?

[@Fakiee]

I bought an HD60 Pro for about $90 on Mercari 6 years ago when I first upgrade my Capture card for my PS4 from a Hauppauge HD, I am now Dual PC, and recently upgraded to 4K60 Pro MK2, and use my HD60 Pro as my A7III Capture Card