Would You Pay $250 For The Best Webcam Ever? - The AVermedia PW513

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[@Senpai]

Soo... would you?

[@getrektfn5725]

*To the Early Squad reading this: Sending Virtual hugs to everyone who needs it. Always stay safe, read my name btw♻️*

[@Jezhroe]

7 hours ago. Love it.

[@Pride6IX]

I would! if I didn’t already pick up an SL3. 🥰

[@Swordonator]

No

[@corbinstone150]

Don’t have the money but if I did maybe I would get thid

[@WhackyCast]

That webcam kicks ass! Holy.

[@RINGLEADERSGAMING]

yeah it could be a killer device for the right person! just with proper lighting and all!

[@sopek1427]

Check out if u have no lighting. Its garbage.

[@YukyDoodle]

Yeah not really and coming from an owner of this cam...

[@Hyperstridez]

Finally, innovation in the webcam market. So fed up of the same company monopolising it and not upgrading anything

[@byArteer]

A already bought a Sony a few months ago but still love these videos

[@adamtm82]

Likewise.. If this had been released shortly after the model they didn't release i'd have gone with it, but they took too long and i now have a Camlink, A6000 & Sigma 16mm 1.4. Great that its finally an option for people though.

[@Twizzler3294]

I just got an A5100 as well. We paid more, but the quality is still noticeably better as well as more versatile in use so I wouldn’t feel bad making that same purchase today

[@imapirateyarrr4508]

Literally yesterday I bought a used A5100 for just a little more than this webcam costs, plus the cost of a Camlink. If I'd seen this video before then I'd had have a lot of thinking to do.... At least now once my job has me traveling again I'll have a decent photo shooter to bring with me as well!

[@TomyFazekas]

should i also get a sony a5100? need help :(

[@madimakes]

@@imapirateyarrr4508 how are you getting a5100 as a webcam? i've been trying and 1) can't get to a "display only" mode 2) looks much grainier than my a6300

[@simonjonathon86]

Omg tell us more about the Alpha Gaming RGB logo.... that’s super cool

[@FaderR]

Probably really expensive tho... but still cool

[@Blazer0]

Someone built it for him, he tweeted about it a couple weeks ago.

[@simonjonathon86]

@@Blazer0 damn I must of missed that one. But someone built it for him, now that’s even cooler when it’s personally made

[@neonclouds9295]

@@Blazer0 do you know who made it? I wanna pay him/her to make my Logo into one

[@neonclouds9295]

@@Blazer0 do you know who made it? I wanna pay him/her to make my Logo into one

[@MaccariTA]

Already have a camera, but Alpha Gaming videos are just the best :P

[@jomri]

מה? ממתי אתה צופה בו? בחיים לא ראיתי אותך בתגובות שלו

[@MaccariTA]

@@jomri I'm watching Alpha Gaming for around year and a half now

[@netaneltheking2342]

מה??

[@simaskaciusis3246]

the whole brightness thing was explained completely wrong. When you lower it on the avermedia webcam, the actual iso is being decreased. When doing the same thing on the streamcam, it affects the image after the settings have been baked into the image. It's the same thing as recording footage on a camera and then trying to fix in in post VS avermedia webcam equivalent would be changing iso on the camera before starting recording, nothing is baked in, that's why you have so much flexibility, not because of the dynamic range.

[@NanoNutrino]

How does turning down the brightens in obs tell the camera to turn down the iso? Wouldn't it just bring the brightness of the image down?

[@simaskaciusis3246]

@@NanoNutrino you can see him going in the actual webcam settings (configure video setting). Obs filters is a second layer of corrections in this case which can only adjust the baked image

[@NanoNutrino]

@@simaskaciusis3246 ah, I see

[@catreagin8716]

@@simaskaciusis3246 incorrect bud

[@catreagin8716]

They way you explained it is completely wrong and shows little logic to be honest

[@njbrad007]

"That's not even fair" The look on your face said it all. I can't wait to see your reaction when you use the software!

[@CodyMerritt]

The triple camera comparison shot for the outro was great!

[@crystalmongello8958]

Wow, this is pretty freaking cool. Really love how in-depth your reviews/explanations are!

[@Mushoe]

lmao “this is what amd is doing to intel” made me piss my pants lol

[@zenaxia8063]

same lmfao

[@Badlex727]

An alternative to lowering the brightness to help how washed the image is would be to go in and lower the exposure. Just ensure you have the lighting to compensate. And if you don’t, you can always raise the gain in that same “Configure Video” option to give it some more presence

[@RINGLEADERSGAMING]

exposure is more important than people think!

[@roxzelos]

Thats what i was thinking! If hes saying its over exposed why isn't his first thought the exposure setting?

[@ChaiaEran]

Yeah, I figured that's what that brightness setting kind of is, but I'm not sure.

[@Chronor007]

I dont think webcams offer an adjustable exposure setting. Thats why Harris mentions you are stuck in terms of lens, ISO and aperture speed etc. 11:28

[@ChaiaEran]

@@Chronor007 The old Logitech software for the C920 lets you adjust gain and exposure separately.

[@johnvuras7083]

I used a GoPro for a while when I was saving up for a traditional camera. I wish there had been a Webcam like this when I was first starting streaming. This is amazing. Although the GoPro was amazing in terms of video there were a lot of disconnect issues and other things that caused a lot of headaches. Also they overheat after a while.

[@xGasPer]

What a camera, what a video. Thank you Harris for sharing this, and Sam for editing it :D

[@ArchangelInk]

Consistently great content, thank you! Months ago you mentioned that webcam technology has seemed to stall and none are as good as they ought to be. I was considering the Brio, but this is probably my next camera if I don't go DSLR. Thanks again Harris!

[@turb0z]

Thanks for this Harris, suuuper helpful. I've been going back and forth about how to improve image quality for both at-home and at-work presence. So much of my interactions at work are based on that "awe factor". I'm doing the best I can with a ring light and logitech webcams, but this thing seems like it's worth it's weight in gold, and I'm pretty sure it was you that mentioned on twitter that the first company to make a truly GOOD webcam would make a killing. Hopefully Avermedia has set the tone for more innovation in the webcam market!!

[@prauffet9140]

"This is the guy she told you not to worry about!" LMAO I freakin died man that was a great line. XD

[@paddyOdaddyO65]

Yes I think I'll go with this camera after watching all your comparison vids... You almost had me convinced to get a GoPro... I've watched at least a dozen videos on different sites for the Logitech cams... DSLRs... You are the only one to mention this AVermedia. And you are right that it is fricking incredible looking. AND... it is now on Amazon new for just $179!! Less than a Brio!! No contest. I'm getting this for my webcam. I play/stream (and record) live music mainly on my guitar and have been unhappy with latency and my strumming hand looking like it's in the Matrix movie... I knew I wanted a cam that would go up to 4K, or at least 60fps in 1080p... And your handful of vids mentioning and comparing this AVermedia camera helped make my decision. Now... on Amazon, there are some tough reviews of this AVermedia cam. As there always are about every cam. But I try to read carefully. The one stars mention how AVermedia gets "grainy" in low light or anything but "professional" lighting. But with your knowledge of cameras and exposure, I am sure you would be able to find corrections for this? Just wondering. Love your vids, even though I'm not a gamer, but a musician. Very helpful regardless on using OBS, and I'm definitely looking into your StreamBeats, as I've had portions of my FaceBook streams covered or blocked out because I was playing certain songs for background music before going live... Anyway... thanks for all the knowledgable info!!

[@Giffy4evah]

My reaction when you turned on the Avermedia was just WOW O_O Thanks for great content, have a good one!

[@Kaiu24]

"Thats what she said". Love it. Sams editing is perfection on so many levels!

[@petedoukas3351]

Yeah I had to see what it said.....kudos to Sam

[@KalebGonyea]

I’m actually blown away by the Avermedia camera 😳 looks like there’s hope in the webcam world

[@JawhBoyLeaf]

Great video, I just ordered an MV7 USB mic from your link. Upgraded from a snowball I've been using for the last 2 years. Lol. Can't afford the stream cam now 😭 but audio is always more important!

[@BenjiDWJ]

An awesome video as per usual, Harris. 😆 👍 👍 This is definitely going on my gear wishlist for sure. Cheers to you, my man! 🍻

[@MatsuXL]

id love to see this head to head with the GoPro Camlink setup. Def impressed overall!

[@Gigi_Cee]

Okay, I guess I know what I'm getting somewhat early next year! :D Thanks for that review and the extra tips for the settings.

[@KalebGonyea]

It’s funny/awesome how high our expectations have grown when it comes to webcam quality.

[@kylepazandak5578]

I don't think it is all that crazy... It was crazy there wasn't something in between the $150 and $800 range that was simply easy to use. It just teleported in cost.

[@Tony-rz4ks]

I have been using the brio 4k for 2 years and i love this webcam....great for meetings.

[@JordanIsMeta]

I might pick this up to add another angle and camera to my stream. I've been wanting to do a vertical layout for my live gaming scene and also keep a wide angle for when I'm just chatting but couldn't afford another mirrorless/camlink setup. I think this would be perfect for me. Good video harris!

[@KashyKans]

First off love the videos, when I saw this I got excited to see a Webcam actually come out that can finally compete. Really debating buying one of these but not sure if it would be more worth it to get a camera.

[@Addicted2Hustle]

you have helped me so much. i have a great use for myself to have a avermedia cam. you just sold me on it. thanks man i appreciate you

[@Hypertheory55]

Super stoked about this camera. I’m def. snatching one up

[@luppes777]

Thanks for this review. AverMedias Cam looking real good. Can you test this Cam in your Stream like you did with the in the past with other Cams and gave us an additional feedback here? I wonder how it goes if the Cam is running for several hours.

[@ewhac]

The bigger dynamic range is an obvious plus, but I think the biggest factor in the improved image quality is the lens. The other two look fuzzy; the PW513 looks sharp (you had them all set to the same capture resolution, didn't you?). A very tempting potential upgrade from my C920.

[@Hearrok]

Important note, the cable included is a usb 3.1 (big deal when you want high quality video streamed). Also, the custom cable that you used, have you made sure it is a usb 3.1 cable as well? Because if you didn't think about it and used usb 2.0 the quality is probably slightly squished and you could get an even better picture with 3.1. The way you would know is if the type A end is blue or black. Blue = 3.1 Black = 2.0

[@ragelane95]

holy crap dude, I love how companies are starting to pay attention!!

[@magonicolas]

If im using quicktime, how could I control de settings of the camera?

[@A.J4mes]

2:14 when Harris shows the camera, it looks like a whole PS4 camera!!

[@ElVortices]

Having a c920, would you upgrade to the avermedia or to a mirrorless camera?

[@boberttv3677]

Hey Harris! Thanks for all the great vids you put out. I just came across new elgato phone webcam app called EpocCam. Was wondering if it was any good, worth buying the pro version, and if it is better than webcams for streaming and recording YT vids?? Thanks

[@kensearle4892]

I bought the PW515. You are right. It was so-so out of the box. However, once I got into the software and adjusted the settings for my environment, it was way better. the 65-100 adjustable lens zoom is great for adjusting the shot.

[@CameraTim]

So this new webcam is actually nuts. A couple things I'm really curious about are if those brightness, contrast, and saturation settings are now being treated as "pre-processed image" adjustments, or if the AverMedia actually just has an insane amount of stops of dynamic range. The other thing I noticed on the negative side that the Brio actually outperformed the AverMedia in seemed to be color fringing. I noticed it mostly in the hair where their seemed to be a dark halo around edges. This is usually either due to bad chroma subsampling or over-sharpening, but I don't see sharpening as the culprit here. Speaking of sharpening, one of the things I most liked about the AverMedia that's a game changer for me is the fact that the image doesn't have the classic webcam over-sharpening look that just about all other webcams have to compensate for low quality image processing (since of course it's all being powered by the CPU), and you can really see it in the side-by-side-by-side in the most detailed areas where compression is just killing the image quality on the Logitechs, but the AverMedia looks much more natural and crisp, which is really refreshing to see. All in all, it's cool.

[@beko6655]

maybe it will be this camera now. I have really seen a big difference here! great videos, man, good guy.

[@bobbyhalick]

Personally I think the Brio looks to have slightly higher dynamic range, have you tried doing the same color correction for each camera? It seems like a competitive disadvantage for the Brio that you also didn't turn the brightness down and slightly increase the contrast because the image looked really good and flat and manipulatable!

[@priceglory]

Brio owner here. It's as customizable as you explain it to be. Both webcams are exciting products for any streamer.

[@stevenorsinelli4029]

Love it, do you think this camera would work well for single frame animation through a program like istopmotion? Thanks great review!

[@MrKing-fs2uq]

Thanks for the video I just purchased one was tired of streaming from my phone. Your videos rock

[@mizuuukage]

Great review! And know we wait 1 and a half more months for another upload

[@MrDCSaunders]

So would you recommend upgrading to the Aver from the C920?!

[@JustinM25]

"This is you, this is the guy she tells you not to worry about" I'm dead...

[@thabangsomo2383]

I literally chuckled out loud when he said that LOL

[@redprotocol9223]

Wow that webcam is incredible. Easy choice if you're going for an upgrade.

[@roscoebotha7096]

My exams are coming soon and i watch your vids during my breaks hoping to get to streaming after my exams. My exams end in a month!

[@TheNadad]

Aye good luck dude!

[@roscoebotha7096]

@@TheNadad thanks

[@CodyMerritt]

Do it!!! It's a blast :D

[@Smittefar1]

That camera looks good - And Yay for the AxeFX III :D

[@ColinUnderwood]

Looks brilliant!

[@FIyingPengwin]

Very much appreciated, solid vid.

[@Ohelknows]

Hey I bought the camera based on your review, but it looks grainy on stream slab . What setting should I have it set to? (New streamer here trying to get started)

[@N3XUS_7]

I know you preach the wide angle but this video and a few others from you actually sold me on the portrait view for streaming. Love the content

[@GSFeare]

This looks so good!

[@robertbishop5564]

I'm not even a streamer but your video content and the way you present the information is awesome! New Subscriber here.

[@StanCooperr]

Only a small question, what is it like when the hertz is changed in a darker room? does the image show lines which flicker on a higher hertz than a lower setting? (similar to the logitech C920)

[@Sunbucks]

I use a 1080p 60fps 100° webcam with 2 degrees of movement (swivel left/right, and tilt up/down), although it's mounted on one of those bendable metal arms so those movement options aren't really fully utilised in my case. My only gripe with my current camera is that I am unable to modify the settings of the camera (when you go into preferences in OBS and hit Configure Camera) as they are greyed out, however I've been able to adjust the settings within OBS filters anyway so it's not a massive issue. It was only 1/4th the price too so I'm pretty pleased with it.

[@DarthSwahlGaming]

Is this available anywhere yet? I think I missed that part. I’m also not seeing it in the description so I’m guessing it isn’t available anywhere yet. Looks fantastic though!

[@TAkkTikkA]

this webcam's amazing! best image quality i've seen on webcams. however, using your mobile phone's camera is still a better option vs. webcams. and as phones get cheaper their camera always improves with the number of lenses they put in.

[@jamesthomason6490]

I love how avermedia went from being a company I’d never even heard of, to a company making webcams better then Logitech

[@goodies8651]

This is it. This is my choice for best comment.

[@jamesthomason6490]

@@goodies8651 thanks

[@amazoidal]

Better? Poor website and software.

[@kevinkelder2794]

Finally picked up mine for 150€ on amazon. Got a bright light and it works like a charm. Moving back from my 5100 because it was too much hastle to use, now I have the convenience of a webcam and it's awesome!

[@tafghz2301]

Wonderful review. I am thinking about buying this camera for its high quality output when it's available in Germany. Is it possible to adjust the field of view though? Make it a bit more narrow thant 94°, as I want to use it for video calls and conferences (Zoom, ...). Besides that, do you happen to know why there is only a fixed focus and no autofocus? Thank you! Edit: Just read in a comment: " Fixed focus is definitely the right choice" as there seems to be big problems with hunting in other webcam brands.

[@FalaRafaTech]

This webcam is amazing! I know it´s hard and expensive, but I really hope for a webcam that can give us a bokeh effect like traditional lenses lol a blurred bg looks so good, i use a dslr to stream, but its such a hassle, webcams are more practical

[@JohnHall3]

The "That's what she said" was fantastic!

[@ZenithUKx]

Hi Harris, Quick question for you as I was quite set on picking up a Sony A5100 (still trying to find out if there is software to go with it instead of investing another £120 ($150) on a cam link) however this has made me pause and think do I want this (AVermedia PW513) or the Sony A5100. Any thoughts or feedback? Thanks, Zenith

[@Kruigercast]

This video might have changed my mind on getting a DSLR for streaming...

[@TheSoundFXGuy]

The quality definitely looks great. As a Brio user, I can't justify another $250 for the amount of upgrade I would get with this but that's just me. I would, however, be interested in seeing a raw side by side of these 3 with default settings.

[@tech.o]

Looks great, indeed. May be upgrading from my C925e to it =)

[@thcottie]

Omg yep! This is the next one! That's awesome!

[@Aevyn]

Harris, i found something cool you may want to tell your audience about. I paired a $10 usb-c to hdmi adapter with the $15 capture card, downloaded the "Open Camera" app which lets you hide all on-screen controls (e.g.: "clean hdmi out"), so i was able to mirror my phone screen (with camera app open and pointing at me) to my computer which recognized it as a webcam. There's no latency and the image quality is incredible.

[@Gamerfiend]

Is this available in the UK yet? Ive been searching High and low but nowhere has it even advertised?

[@CrystonStreams]

So excited about this cam and wanted to buy it... not available on Amazon Europe... i hate to order somewhere else but i guess i have to. thanks for the great comparison!

[@tyanglin5972]

Pls pls pls keep the videos coming they’re amazing

[@thepxlninja]

If gain is an option, turn that as far or all the way down before adjusting brightness if your image is overexposed. Gain is basically amplifying the signal from the sensor, and introduces noise to the image, so it's better to turn it down first.

[@EPiQ_cR]

Great video! Been considering an upgrade to my c920 without having to use my Sony A7Riii. Went to impulse buy on their site...but doesn’t seem to ACTUALLY be for sale anywhere yet. Lots of links to retailer sites that don’t feature it. :-/

[@JrTins]

2:11 you know what else is this big 😂

[@Oderius]

I'm thinking about improving the quality in Zoom and Meet, and buying a camera or a webcam would be a first step in content creation too. In that case, what woulld you do? 1) Start with this webcam or similar (the difference in quality between these products is huge, though) and maybe something like Elgato Key Light. 2) Go straight to a Mirrorless camera or DSLR. An example: Canon M200, CamLink 4k and Elgato Key Light or something cheaper. I know that the second option is quite expensive compared to the first one, specially if we include the light equipment. On the other hand, a camera like the M200 is more versatile and offers options like vlogging, product show case and so on. What do you guys think? Thank you, Harris, for the review. I've been learning a lot with your videos.

[@aylabz]

That looks good! ❤️

[@beastzer1323]

Have u done a review on the Aston stealth mic yet ?

[@redic3408]

Would love to see a comparison video for AVermedia capture cards against Elgato

[@DetroitTintStudio]

Jumping thru all the webcams and your main camera. the Aver is pretty good just the skin tone is off, the bright colors are great but maybe it just needs a little tweak or lut.

[@TriWaZe]

Definitely the best webcam I've ever seen. Still needs work but I'm impressed.

[@aspio1639]

love the content bro

[@bachelorliving123]

"This is you, this is the guy she tells you not to worry about." Hilarious!

[@lexus2k3]

using the avermedia 313 cam, but man the Big bro judt came in to town haha this looks awesome

[@connerj4619]

I'm extremely impressed. Thank you alpha and aver

[@RINGLEADERSGAMING]

same here this thing is a beast

[@theforestapp]

nice! looks good. now lets see them get the capture card better

[@MightyBradasian]

My channel has been taking off in spite of the video quality. Followed your (and others) advice and put off upgrading my webcam until I had my other ducks in a row. Just went straight to Amazon and bought this at minute 7:50 in the video. My god this thing looks kick ass.

[@DuaneCarltonMerrittmusic]

your channel has been taking off? you have no videos.....

[@darienbrewer8317]

At first I was liking the stream cam better but then you did the side by side comparison and this is definitely a better camera.

[@crushermwp6921]

Great video! I’m looking for a good webcam so this is great

[@mattdyckmortgages7098]

After watching a couple of reviews, including this one I bought the PW513. After upgrading my PC, lighting and using similar settings talked about here, the outcome was still the same...horrible! The noise is so bad. I just returned the cam and picked up the Brio 4K Pro and it's night and day! Save yourself the hassle and gran the Logitech for the same price or a little cheaper if it's on sale.

[@vandagabor]

Hello! Thank you for the video! I would like to replace my C920 HD because of the Logitech bug (settings always revert to default after restart, even if G Hub is installed, I need to open it, change the brightness 1%, then back, and it makes the picture look as it should), and my question would be, is there any similar bug with this AverMedia webcam or you dont have to adjust the settings after every restart? I know, Elgato Facecam has a built-in memory, which prevents the camera settings to reset, but I am not sure, whether the built-in memory is the only solution, or not. Thank you!

[@TheChartreuseLeprechaun]

what are your thoughts on on the Logitech C930? How would it compare? (FYI: I got one from work...haven't used it...and, may have to return it...but I am curious how it stacks up.)

[@yuridculus2364]

how do i get into filters? i have obs updated and it looks different, I bought this cam thanks to your recommendation it looks great so far!

[@demetrigorjaczew7383]

I have been using the GoPro8 (Got it used and firmware upgrade to 2.0) with the beta webcam software. Its over usb. It works pretty good.

[@Madd_Jack]

This looks like a great camera. The detachable cable is an awesome addition to this. I hate being tied down to the cable size of the product. Being able to buy my own giant cable is awesome. You're right, these little touches make a huge difference. Also would you mind reviewing the AV1 encoder on the new AMD 6000 series if you can get your hands on one? They look like a great deal for the power you get so far, but I've heard and seen nothing about how it will handle streaming. Maybe you can talk AMD into sending you one with a 5000 series CPU's and a 6000 series GPU and call it the ultimate AMD Streaming setup review xD. IMO if the streaming encoder for the new AMD cards is just as good as Nvenc on the Nvidia 3000's, that's a HUGE deal for AMD marketing.

[@CK......]

I was already a fan of your YT content, but now that i know you play Apex, you have my unflinching loyalty.

[@CaliMeatWagon]

I have an Avermedia capture and would recommend it over the El Gato any day. As for webcam, I have a Microsoft LifeCam, forget which model, but I'm pretty happy with it. My only complaint is the autofocus is a bit slow sometimes.