The Elgato FaceCam Mk 2 - A Perfect Budget Webcam?

[@Senpai]

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[@bullgarin6674]

the new brio from logitech ?

[@Loko-wl7fo]

Here's what I think about the Elgato Facecam Mk 2... I just ordered one. Thanks!

[@alb3x]

ayo, was it worth it? should i too?

[@Loko-wl7fo]

@@alb3x Well, to be honest, it looked great but, I guess I was expecting better. I returned it. Sorry

[@alb3x]

@@Loko-wl7fo no actually thank you you're preventing me from buying it lol, what did you buy instead of it?

[@Loko-wl7fo]

@@alb3x I ended up getting a Lumix G7 camera from Amazon. It will be used not only for streaming, but other RL things. So better in my opinion due to its multi-functionality.

[@ButtersChannel]

​@Loko-wl7fo I got the mk 1 and it looks spectacular, you just have to have great lighting and put in the right settings

[@ShakeMistake]

I correctly guessed OBSBot Tiny 2 as the most expensive, but I thought the FaceCam 2 was second most expensive, definitely did not think it was the cheapest!

[@ElainesStory]

Agreed

[@4tarobyte]

Same, I figured that the most true-to-life ones would be the most expensive, and thought that this webcam was what turned out to be the real 2nd most expensive one!

[@ARMYguy01]

As a recent elgato facecam pro user, I would like to say for a gaming setup, I think it is plenty enough camera for most those situations. The zv-e10 would be like a next step up, or a great camera for a secondary camera for close ups and different angles. Or at least that's how I would use them. But this comparison was enough to realize that for about another year or so, I have a great camera for stream.

[@EwanLim]

-flips table- and JUST when i bought the facecam pro.

[@shorfan]

Do you think it’d be better than the pro?

[@1stRanger]

@@shorfan It'd definitely be cheaper. Otherwise what it comes down to is 1k vs 4k. So you can't really zoom 1080p.

[@burz]

The big question is how much light do each of the pro and non pro cameras need to produce quality images. Having a facecam 1.0 it feels like you need to have a ton of light to get high quality output.

[@CastellaTV]

all cameras need good lighting. that is rule number 1. A cheap webcam can look fantastic with good lighting where even a 1000 dollar mirrorless camera will look awful without good lightning. my C920 which i had before switching to Elgato facecam Pro was looking pretty good with some tweeks and 2 x svive procyon key light on each side of my desk

[@apolinariiouxsbabbiii]

amazing video dude, i didnt even know they made a second version, keep up the work!

[@GizmoJuggler]

Well it's only just released, most people probably still don't know :D

[@anthonycatalano94]

Definitely the new Elgato, the blue in your sweatshirt was actually blue. lol

[@DacaNuDaiLikeTeBantui]

he changed contrast and settings... watch closely

[@T1544767]

One thing I noticed, especially between the Elgato Facecam vs the Sony ZV-E10 is a fraction of a second lag behind the audio on the Elgato. If I look at only the Elgato, I hardly notice the audio not quite synching up with your mouth, but I notice it compared to the Sony.

[@SECURITEH]

I wonder if that is the cam's fault or just a slight mistake made in the editing process of the video.

[@nathanielfoo96]

So waiting for the Facecam Pro Mk2?

[@Comradin]

Thought exactly that 😂

[@PGPoncho]

Yep

[@Menticid_]

The mk2 is soooo good fr ! Im imptessed that they even made it better than their own pro 4k60 webcam !

[@casualnerdjason6678]

I got the original Facecam when it launched. I personally had nothing but issues with the software and it often demanded too much USB power, I believe. Went back to my c920 after struggling for a few weeks.

[@WolfCatalyst]

Had this happen with a laptop that simply didn't provide enough power to the USB ports. Ended up getting a powered USB dock. This actually worked out better because it was easier to disconnect the laptop and leave everything else set up.

[@casualnerdjason6678]

@@WolfCatalyst I’m glad that worked out for you. I initially had it on a USB powered hub but that didn’t work, so I put it in the most powered USB slots on my desktop directly. Unfortunately that still created stability issues. But I’m somewhat comforted to know that I’m not the only one!

[@sicjake]

Same, software issues, power issues when used with capture card. It also had a bad case of the fuzzies unless you had studio lights in your face so you can lower iso. I ended up using a Camlink and a d5600 collecting dust instead. For streaming games, sure get a face cam for cheap. If you are doing YT vids or any streams they need your camera front and centre, it's just better to save up for a basic DSLR

[@EmmaLeviathan]

Same.

[@mikeyxciv]

Same issues as you and the others responding, I also have a dead pixel with mine that pops up.

[@b.a.thomas116]

Great video! MK2's going to be my next webcam. Hopefully my old one holds up so I can have two at once! If you get a spike at 9:06 it's because I was looking for the single frame where the beanie model flashes before A-reel covers it and crops-to-reveal. 😂

[@webmeisterBud]

Pause with space, frame-by-frame with [comma] and [period], which look like < and > =)

[@skewsme7650]

7:00 Harris just gave us his Big Brain moment when mentioning his forehead 🤣🤣🤣

[@LokesLive]

When you had all 4 cams running at the same time, I genuinely thought the FaceCam Mk 2 looked the best. That's impressive to me.

[@justyuriforever]

7:23 never tested the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra how it seems 😉

[@UNCULTUREDSTEVE]

Did u add any color filters with the new webcam ? The colors on that camera looks so nice

[@MarkSmith82]

One thing I’m shocked you didn’t go over was the low light. Elgato’s website/email said this one had improved low light, I’m not expecting magic, but I was curious to see it perform in low light.

[@Lhiwnes7279]

Just bought the mk2 as my first high-end web camera alto ofc I know It's not nearly as good as a 1000 dollar + mirrorless and lens it's more than good enough for my small home studio tucked in a corner of my apartment love the thing and looking forward to getting my channel going again. Will prob stick with it for now and down the road buy a 2nd for top down shots and a mirrorless for rear over the head shots.

[@nickjames5602]

Thanks very much for sharing this awesome review, Senpai. Now I'm wondering if I should hold out for a possible Facecam Pro Mk2. If Elgato just updated their 1080p webcam wouldn't they come out with a new 4K model that has the same improved specs as it's 1080p version?

[@gnatinator]

Facecam MK1 is a lot more flattering without screwing with a LUT. Everyone is hot pink on the MK2 and Pro

[@diegohernandez9088]

and the first one is way too warm, and greenish. pick your poison.

[@madrush35]

Hey harris something im curious about i would love to see a video on is wireless webcams for streams on the go. things like the logitech mevo not sure if there is even other ones

[@XarindellNuanced]

Honestly, your videos have been very valuable to me over the past 2 years in all my purchases, thanks brother

[@1tzelG_]

They have de FC Pro, but i want the Facecam Ultra have a much bigger sensor (Full frame if it is possible), and to be swappable lens, made by Elgato specific for the facecam, and other manufacturers.

[@CoalitionGaming]

I had no idea Elgato was releasing a new Facecam. Interesting.

[@simaskaciusis]

Your zv-e10 comaprison is not fair. I see that you're using the usb streaming feature that it offers. However it's only 720p and has a lot of latency. Using the hdmi output from the camera would give you results that would blow the elgato out of the water. I have the zv-e10 and use it with a camlink (not even camlink 4k, the og 1080p one) and the video looks outstanding. So you showed a 720p example even though the camera is able to output a 4k signal and if paired with a camlink 4k this wouldn't even be a competition. That said, this kit is like 5 times more expensive so it's completely undestandable. But if you get something like an a5100 and a camlink that's a $300 combo that I would take over any of the options mentioned in this video.

[@xen0_m0rph]

Please tell me of this magical place that sells an a5100 with a lens and a camlink for $300.

[@simaskaciusis]

@@xen0_m0rph prices in the usa are probably different. I live in europe I see multiple listings for a5100 with a lens for $200 and camlink for $70-80.

[@mitchy5994]

5100 is $450 alone, very used. camlink barely goes below $80.

[@mitchy5994]

he was also showing the difference between a full sized sensor at 720p vs webcam sensor at 1080p.

[@simaskaciusis]

@@mitchy5994 the price of a5100 skyrocketed in the second hand market when youtubers started recommending it. People don't even look at anything else, they just want the thing their favourite youtuber recommended. Look for a6000, panasonic g7 or Canon M200, I often see these being sold for even lower prices and the quality is just as good or even better.

[@andrewbobbygaming]

Not gonna lie, this was a great example of answers I wanted answered. Great review! 👍🏼

[@Rollergold4]

I wouldn't call a 150 dollar webcam a budget model.

[@brandonwhitfield1278]

150$ is going out to eat twice with the wife. 150$ is budget in today’s market.

[@ButtersChannel]

It's more of a best value

[@DavesDimension]

personally i do appreciate auto focus as being someone who does occasional collectible and unbox videos. for that im still using c922 as a secondary cam. and i use the original elgato facecam as my primary.

[@1964mrgtb]

Been looking at getting this camera this weekend. My previous one for £50 just kick the bucket, it wasn't that good anyway. I agree about the lack of microphone, I actually only go for a webcam that doesn't come with a mic because they are rubbish anyway and have a stand-alone USB Rode mini mic for voice

[@kingofzero]

the mk2 has a lot of static noise, you can see it all over your sweatshirt. Maybe with tweaking the settings that would go away. Would love a video on setting it up with some settings. I know you did one before, but a refresh with the new webcam and elgato software would be cool.

[@tarasdiary]

bro i was legit saying how camera number 2 looks so nice and probably the expensive one. didn't realise it was legit the elgato facecam mk 2

[@SamAmiri]

8:24 - that’s the decider. For $149, it can get ~85% to a mirrorless with full kit that costs $1000. If you have the cash, get the mirrorless, if not get the new camera. If you have time wait for the 4K version of it in the $300 range.

[@cynicaloutlook]

There were far more appropriate comparisons he could have done - the Razer Kiyo Pro is a similar spec camera, which Amazon UK currently has for half the price of the Facecam mk 2 - I would have been far more interested in seeing a side by side of those two cameras than the webcams/cameras he chose - especially when it comes to the noise the Facecam was producing.

[@TheNitpicker]

let's just ignore the terrible noise on the mk2.... I really wonder what he did with the ZV-E10, it looked like bad 720p. I've seen dozens of videos of the E10 and it never looked nearly as bad as hear. In fact it can look almost on par to way more expensive cams. Hmmm, something feels off here

[@zhenya_dota2]

I think he used ZV-E10 without CamLink, and it really doesn't work very good on build-in webcam mode (I'm owner)

[@TheNitpicker]

@@zhenya_dota2if so he should specifically say that, i mean no one in his right mind would use the webcam mode on the sony, especially if it only takes a 40€ capture card to make it look exponentionally better. Unless he wanted to give the sony a disadvantage on purpose to make the mk2 look better

[@DoubleDguitar]

2:27 that white and black JP in the background is 🔥

[@BensBrainLive]

The comparisons would've been more fair if the other cameras were set correctly - most of them were pretty damn overexposed. The FaceCam Mk 2 looks pretty good (especially compared to the C920 or laptop webcams we were all running back in 2020) but it still just looks like a webcam.

[@Ashley.D]

I've been thinking about the Facecam since it came out, then the Facecam Pro. I think this might be the one. It looks a lot pinker/redder than I'd like but I'm sure that can be adjusted

[@xScatters]

I was actually super surprised by that price reveal, I was looking at the top right of the screen thinking man that one looks good and has a decent coverage of the room, that has to be the most or 2nd most expensive one......boy was i wrong

[@EPiQ_cR]

Now I just need to decide on the the most effective way to share a webcam between 2 PCs so I don't have to also do work meetings on my Stream PC.

[@EightBitVic]

I was literally just looking for a new webcam a few days ago. Glad I waited a bit. Definitely buying the mk2, thanks Heller! 🤘🥳👍

[@ShaunRF]

I just got the email from Egato announcing this, and I said to myself "I bet Harris already has a review video posted." Sure enough... 🤣

[@xScatters]

I was actually super surprised by that price reveal, I was looking at the top right thinking dang that one looks awesome its gotta be the expensive one and man was I wrong.

[@NotLyaGabbro]

The added sharpness on the default settings is way too much, making the final image quality severely worse IMO. Hopefully that's something that can be changed in elgatos software, otherwise it would be a weird feature dampening the quality of what seems to be a good product

[@Moonuhhh]

Any advice to turn off the mic on the webcam, whenever I stream on discord people can hear me through the webcam ? I have discord and windows set. To my mic and there’s no option in the software to turn off the mic

[@Merciful_Angel]

Okay, I worked out the most expensive one would be the one I liked best. My second favourite was the Facecam 2 though, which is impressive for the cheapest option...

[@lyianx]

Did they fix the random Disconnecting/Reconnecting issue? I got rid of mine because of it constantly doing that shit. Id randomly hear Windows play the "USB device disconnected......... USB device connected" sounds... because of the camera.. Annoyed the Shit out of me.

[@AviusL]

I really missed a low light test in this video. My eyes are scarred, so I can't have a key light due to them being so light sensitive. Would've loved to see that test in a darker environment.

[@Senpai]

That’s a fair point. I’ll make a short with a low light test soon.

[@AviusL]

@@Senpai Thank you! That'd be great :) Haven't seen any other review show low light either actually.

[@ShinilPayamal]

Thanks for this awesome comparison video.😊👍

[@ASDdoesgames]

the problem i had with the first elgato webcam is that i could not use it for streaming it would freeze everything making vids was a maybe so it is had to believe that the mk 2 is gonna be any different

[@SIR1mg]

I'm enjoying the facecam pro after loving your video from last year

[@PeachEmoji69]

Thanks! Just ordered! 😍

[@maverix_yt]

Can you do a comparison video between this and the Insta360 Link 2C?

[@gryftkin]

So just out of curiosity... the color of your hoodie looks slightly different in each camera view... which one was closest to what you see in the mirror? :) I'm assuming the Sony, but I'm interested in your input.

[@SinnfullDuck]

Great image clarity but it adds a bit of saturation. The pink in your face and the extra blue in the shirt is a bit .uch for me. If theres a saturation setting then its probably perfect.

[@bourbonandsmoke]

My question would be, when comparing to the mirrorless camera, which blue is the actual color of the sweathirt? They are slightly different, and when I'm streaming on Twitch, color accuracy is extremely important.

[@JigokuHebi]

Well… I’m gonna disappoint you. Most of your viewers will have different results because remember most of them have weird screens that are far from real colors, mostly gaming a lot of em cheap and won’t see it anyway. 😅

[@HaLo-]

The way you literaly sold me on just the switch from the old one is great.

[@giantbear829]

There is a load of noise inside your blue jumper

[@Jedithtv]

Think we'll be getting a Facecam pro mk 2 in the near future?

[@t.tatethorpe]

Pretty surprised by the quality of the mk2. Would be a phenomenal second camera or backup camera for a mirrorless.

[@Candyon240fps8]

it looks fantastic I just bought it. I'll use the original one as a hand cam. I will say I do see some grain, but I think that can be fixed with messing with the ISO. everyone has a different l lighting set up but for me I have 2 elgato key lights so I always have my ISO at the lowest it can go which is 100%. can't wait to get this and see the HDR in action. 😊

[@SECURITEH]

Is it just me or do the colors look bad for the Facecam Mk2? In the 4 way comparison I feel like number 1 was the only one that was handling the lighting and contrast decently, all the others over compensated trying to correct either the dark or light patches in an attempt to even it all out.

[@MSGrantMusic]

Love the video! Which background tracks were used in this video? Are they all from Streambeats?

[@AmericanJester11]

Great content as always Harris!

[@danielwilliams5053]

Guess I'm upgrading my webcam, now. Good stuff.

[@PLAYCOREE]

0:19 hey Harris, you mind telling me the Song at the time stamp if its from streambeats?

[@finnish8flash]

def looking forward to potentially buying this cam really nice

[@FinanceFinance-u6p]

I would love to find a webcam that could pull off bokeh but until then it looks like the mk2 is a great alternative for an inexpensive alternative.

[@cabisports]

Hi, wich webcam u think is better? The logitech brío 4K or this new ELGATO facecam2? I use a green screen and a el gato key light as my ilumination. Thanks and i love your Content

[@NopidRS]

Any recommendations for an audio interface with Bluetooth capabilities? I can’t stand headsets and been enjoying the airpods paired with a bluetooth transmitter coming out of a goxlr mini, but looking for a better solution.

[@raffertyuy]

I currently use a Logitech Brio, curious if it's worth replacing it with FaceCam Mk2. Thoughts?

[@locklear308]

"No webcam has ever had good sounding audio" Straight up based fact.

[@JustinSCampbell]

I'm currently using the Sony EV10 with the sigma 16mm and this is very temping to get. I'm only using my camera for zoom and LMS videos. I've got it hooked up the elgato prompter, so getting my camera out to use it is way too much hastle. I could use this and then have my sony to use as an actual camera.

[@ScaryAF_Entertainment]

I purchased an Elgato Facecam around 2 years ago and will never buy another one from Elgato. No matter what lighting or settings I use, the quality always looks like poop.

[@MicavityCatYT]

only real issue i see with it is the terrible film grain, and i know that is a lot to do with lighting but you can clearly see the grain on your hoody in this video, makes me sad. I know its a webcam but was hoping to not have my mirrorless cam always hooked up to my computer xD

[@TobiasWiggle]

Did NOT get it right. Was surprised.

[@IamEQUIX]

Nice job Please how setup Elgato FaceCam Mk 2 in OBS

[@ichderfisch_]

I wonder which color this sweeter actually has. Looked different in every single shot.

[@RQUKOfficial]

Hope this works with Windows 11 22H2 and above. My OG Face Cam isn't working anymore. Known issue with the cam software/drivers.

[@Heimdall-hb5it]

Are you using a Camerahub Beta? I have way less options on the Exposure Tab

[@javirojeda]

Could you compare it with the Logitech MX Brio? Great video as always!

[@Tabasa05]

1 and 4 were my picks, damn nice product

[@kurupeeze]

yo bro your videos are super helpful. cheers for that and i bought Elgato facecam after watching your video xD

[@Lebe110Prozent]

Nice video man! My rating was: 2 - 4 - 1 - 3. So I was really impressed when the elgato showed up :D No Bullshit talks here and the comparison are the best of all comparisons in youtube for this cam!

[@sofianightwall]

what is your gaming screen recorder

[@socialscaper312]

hey i got a question, maybe you guys can help. but theres no shot people are actually using this to reliably stream right? i mean this camera hub is insane, it never works and when it does work i look away for 5 min and come back to find out it crashed. it very rarely works in obs and when i switch scenes it tell me i have to have camera hub open to use the cam? also it slows down my pc to run OSRS at 30fps? i dont understand this

[@minimumviablepizza]

Solid conparison. Think i might be sold on getting a new webcam finally. All the things you actually need, none of the useless features you don't.

[@prephampaul]

Yes, I got it, because of the red patches on the face, that's the issue I have had more than any other issue with every webcam I've tried, even the 4k ones. I've found my old T3i is even far superior to any webcam.

[@Badlex727]

I didn’t even know the Mk 2 was coming out. Almost makes me wanna sell my Facecam and buy the Mk 2when it comes out

[@XJETIVE]

Senpai Can we get a comparison between Face Cam Mk 1, Mk 2 and Face Cam Pro

[@Ryzza5]

No mention of the noisy image over your jumper/top? Huge downside to the Mk2 or that price point in general.

[@TsukiDrawing]

Not gonna lie. I do not know if it is just coloring or something, but on Elgato Facecam Pro compared to the MK 2, your face has almost yellow/green tint on the edges of your beard. For me Facecam MK2 looked better, but that might be just a micro issue when you were putting them together and there was some messed tint settings.

[@OhKayGamer]

heya, can anyone help me figure out why the AI background not generating the full background when I take a photo inside the camera hub? Half of the photo is the AI background and the top half is my bedroom. I have already updated everything i cant figure it out.

[@WespaVesaAijala]

Very good but I still like the Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra quality better. It is still about 249-299 dollars though but gives 4K video and gives natural bokeh effect with the big lense. :) And the winner thing for me is that it can be customized much and the low light quality is stunning.

[@RandyPopPez]

Great video as always

[@samurai_JD55]

Nothing better than seeing a new video before leaving for work 🎉

[@zMoochi]

I've always wanted an el gato face cam, but i bought this logitech brio like 2 or 3 years ago, and i gotta the best use out of it before even buying a new camera 😭 unless el gato wants to sponsor someday 😍

[@getnmoutthegod1697]

the release this a week after i buy the mk1 im so sick

[@Dietahvr]

they should have also not included auto focus on the facecam pro, that thing has the worst auto focus or focus in generall i ever encountered on any of the good webcams.

[@enjoiadrian]

This is exactly what i was waiting for... a revised FaceCam. I almost pulled the trigger on the first gen, but I decided I couldn't live downsides...