Elgato - Facecam

I'm a fan of the Elgato Facecam. I've had both the Mk 1 and Mk 2, and love them both. Software is good but not perfect. Good in low and bright light. Good color accuracy. Ability to utilize LUTs if you want.

Elgato Facecam $90 amazon (original not the mk2) I set it up once and even a year later after reinstalling windows it didn't change because settings save on camera. I had a few Logitech and constant fight to keep my settings even when using Logitech software

No, Facecam (2021) will not be getting a firmware update as the product has been end of life for a couple of years.

I HIGHLY recommend the Elgato Facecam. I have the OG and it has been perfect save for a few occasional freezes. Elgato products are generally perfect for me

I have the Elgato Facecam (the first one so she chunky) and absolutely love it! If she dies I'll buy the newer version of the facecam. Did a lot of research before buying and at the time about 4 years ago this one was the best option for me.

Unless this is a hobby that you enjoy throwing money at, a better camera won’t make a huge difference. Focus on your content and lighting. Lighting helps ALMOST any shitty camera look amazing. Webcam quality in 2020 is way better than it was in 2008. Only If you’re making money from streaming, such that your profits can pay for a new camera, that’s the only time I’d recommend upgrading your camera beyond a Logitech Brio. But even this elgato face cam is good enough

I stream with 1st gen Elgato Facecam (1080p max) and it's pretty good for a webcam. It wasn't cheap, but still much more affordable than a full size camera with large lens. I use it in a very low light environment and as long as I keep it at 30 fps it handles it well. The new gen of Facecam (4K) is even better in low light, according to reviews. It has no microphone though, but getting a standalone cheap USB microphone will give better sound quality than the one on a webcam anyway and you want the mic to sound good, more than the camera to look good... Unless your stream is focused on you a lot, in which case you'll want a full size camera instead of a webcam.

I have the original El Gato Facecam and I think it looks great but I also use 2 ring lights mostly because I rather have 2 soft lights on my sides rather than 1 really bright light on my front

Would be awesome if Switch 2 compatibility could still come to the regular Elgato Facecam🙏

Funny how the Facecam (2021) is suddenly 'end of life for years' when it got a firmware update just two years ago and isn't even listed as legacy. Guess it’s only EOL when it’s inconvenient... Come on, give us Switch 2 support!

Oh, now the Facecam (2021) magically appears under legacy/EOL right after I mention it… instead of just being honest from the start?

It all depends on your budget really. Personally I don't like Logitech cams, I find them difficult to dial in, even with proper lights. I am using an Elgato Facecam mk.2, and I am really happy with that one. It's 1080p/60 native. It also has some nice features. It's $150, but I think it is worth it. If you are on a tighter budget, have a look at the Elgato Neo cam, it doesn't have all the features as the Facecam, but it also $100, but still 1080p/60 I don't have experience with other brands of webcams. So I can only recommend something based on what I am experienced with. There are also good reviews online and on YouTube if you need more information.

I have a 922 Pro, it's 1080p30, so not a 60 fps cam if you need to be in 1080p. I also hate it, it's hard to get the colors right, even in good light. For now I am only using it as a top down cam, and not my main cam. For my main can I use an Elgato Facecam MK.2. And that is a 1080p60 cam, and the colors are much better. But to be honest, for a relatively cheap, and good webcam, with 4k30/1080p/60, I would have a look at the OBSBOT Meet 2. You can also get the OBSBOT Meet SE, at 1080p/100fps if you don't need the 4k resolution, for an even cheaper price.

Still, that will not change it's bad image quality when it comes to colors. It wash out almost anything. The OBSBOT Meet SE I mentioned is £80, and is a far superior camera for not that much more money. And that is a 150fps cam if you only want a 720p resolution. Or 100fps in 1080p.

The MK.2 over the Neo all day

Facecam MK.2 is on sale right now for $120 at Best Buy! If you don’t have lighting and $100 is your entire budget, you want to make sure you have room to buy a light or two lights. I was going to recommend the lights I have but they’re out of stock. What I would recommend is to find lights that you can adjust the temperature of WHITE. If it’s a cheap light that has full colors, stay away from them. Many times the white on those only have a couple temp options and they aren’t bright. I can’t stress enough how important lights are—especially with these webcams!

Get the Facecam (1080p @ 60 fps) and get some good lighting. Good software and lots of manual controls. Only downside is no autofocus but it's not necessary. Don't pay the Razer/RGB tax.

I recently got a Elgato Facecam MK.2 (replced my 1080p sony camcorder) and really love it so far, good quality for a fair price, and quite new as well. If you wanna go higher in budget also checkout the Facecam Pro which would even be 4K and has more settings than the mk2

I recently got the Facecam MK.2 for 100 - Used - Like New from Amazon. If you can find a deal like that its a no brainer, so many options and settings you can experiment with and of course it works pretty flawless with obs as well. But definitely make sure to have proper lighting as well, cheap lights should do it for now

Adamantly here to say the C920 is absolutely garbage. Unless you’re in the most perfect of rooms, the white balance and exposure of this webcam is truly awful and you’ll need a white index card to calibrate it constantly. You can see many videos of this on YouTube. I just bought an Elgato Facecam MK.2 for $109 and it’s fantastic for the price. Just slightly over your budget but well worth it for the customization/LUT software alone, not to mention the actual quality of the camera you’re getting for the price. Very happy with my purchase and i imagine I can still get 25-35 back by selling my c920 on eBay.

Overhead light is the worst thing you can have in your setup. Turn it off. Also I commented elsewhere in this thread that you should look at the Elgato Facecam MK.2 ($109)

Yes absolutely. The Elgato Facecam MK.2 is a recent purchase of mine ($129.99 on sale I think it was) and it’s fantastic. Integrates well with my current setup, is controllable by my Stream Deck, and it has loads of customization features and LUT support etc.

Well Since I didnt get a response I bought both cameras from Amazon and returned the one I didnt like.. If anyone reads this or runs into the same issue the Elgato Facecam MK.2 was a disaster to setup in OBS with a green screen and pretty good lighting.. I tried and tried and tweaked and still couldnt get it right. I plugged in the OBSBot Meet 2 and it was almost perfect right out of the box, With some minor tweaks its crystal clear @ 1080p60. Dont even waste your time with the Elgato Facecam MK.2

I tried the Elgato Facecam MK.2, OBSBOT Meet 2 and Insta360 Link 2C. I decided to keep the Link 2C because it looks best imo.

Hi everyone, I’ve been looking into webcams lately and honestly spent way too much time testing, researching, and also reading through this and other subs. Figured I should make a list at this point. Hope it saves someone else the time : ). I personally went for the [**OBSBOT Meet 2 - $129**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0D9W7J9SK) as an all rounder. I know that no list ever matches everyone's opinion so don't come for me, and instead let me know what you're using and your thoughts. Also note: some of these can be overkill for home office but I still added them in case budget is not a topic for some of you. **Best Budget Webcams 2025 (< $50)** * [**Logitech Brio 101**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0BXGFFSL1)\-**$36**\- 1080p webcam with natural image, narrower FOV, great low-light performance, and a surprisingly decent in-built microphone. * [**Anker PowerConf C200**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B09MFMTMPD)\-**$49**\- 2K resolution, wide field of view, sharp picture for the price. * [**EMEET NOVA 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CY2C7H6S)\-**$57**\- 4K webcam, but requires software to tune image quality cuz it's kinda flat out of the box. * [**EMEET C960 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CJHZ92P6)\-**$45**\- Affordable 4K webcam, but also needs software adjustments to look its best, autofocus can be a bit inconsistent. Best out of this range:[**Logitech Brio 101**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0BXGFFSL1) **Best Webcams Under $100 (Mid-Tier)** * [**EMEET S600 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CYQ5P6T7)\-**$59**\- Sharp 4K video and reliable autofocus, one of the strongest options under $100. * [**OBSBOT Meet SE**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0DQ196WLW)\-**$69**\- 1080p at 100 fps, consistent autofocus on objects (a bit slower), smooth for face tracking tho. * [**EMEET Piko+**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0DZ6RZFXZ)\-**$89**\- 4K with dual lenses for super fast autofocus but lacks a monitor stand. * **Logitech C920x Pro**\-**$60**\- 1080p, classic webcam for streaming and video calls, clear image and natural colors, dual microphones for stereo sound, reliable autofocus, solid low-light performance. Best out of this range: [**EMEET S600 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CYQ5P6T7) **Best Webcams Under $150 (Upper Mid-Tier)** * [**OBSBOT Meet 2**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0D9W7J9SK)\-**$129**\- 4K webcam, highly rated for image quality and excellent value-to-performance ratio. * [**Logitech Brio 4K / Brio Pro X (2017)**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B09NBWWP79)\-**$149**\- 4K, decent autofocus, still popular * [**Elgato Facecam MK.2**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CW1S7XP5)\-**$117**\- 1080p webcam, not amazing out of the box but can be tuned for better results. It does not have an in-built microphone * [**Insta360 Link 2C**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0DDTGY8FG)\-**$149**\- 4K webcam, strong performance, more expensive than OBSBOT Meet 2. Best out of this range:[**OBSBOT Meet 2**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0D9W7J9SK) **Best High-End Webcams 2025 (< $300)** * [**Logitech MX Brio Ultra HD 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0BFJ4CRKD)\-**$179**\- Logitech’s premium flagship 4K webcam with improved clarity. * [**Elgato Facecam Pro**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0BJL7Q3SR) \-**$299**\- 4K at 60 fps, smooth video but no built-in microphone. Also can be overkill for home office. * [**Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CT6FFK4R)\-**$410**\- This camera is the closest to DLSR camera, excellent optics, crisp 4K video. Autofocus is a bit slower, Mac users need 3rd-party software. Overkill for home office Best out of this range:[**Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CT6FFK4R) **Overall Best Webcams 2025 (Personal Picks)** * The best webcam overall for most people:[**OBSBOT Meet 2 - $129**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0D9W7J9SK) * The best high-end webcam:[**Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K - $300**](https://hwturtle.com/go/B0CT6FFK4R) **(This is an overkill for home office)**

In my testing the Elgato out of the box was significantly worse as far as colors and light than the others, but yeah, once u tune it. you can get close to the others

I’d recommend checking out some comparison videos if you haven’t already. Even after being configured in a controlled lighting setup, the Elgato Facecam MK.2 still looked worse and less natural than the Obsbot Meet 2 did straight out of the box for me (for the same price). After browsing a lot of threads too, I'm not the only one. A lot of people are disappointed with the Elgato, and when compared to the Obsbot, it almost always loses

This is the camera I started out with (the C920x version).   It was a good little camera but it does take some work to get looking good!   I’d suggest turning off auto white balance and setting it to what you have your Elgato lights set to. Since you have consistent lighting, the white balance shouldn’t change too much and the auto setting will often be incorrect.   You’ll also want to set the gain and brightness.   You can change these settings within OBS by clicking the ‘Configure Video’ button in the video source properties window. Also realize this camera was originally released in 2012… 13 years ago… EDIT: If you want to change it for a better camera both Elgato Facecam products are great with great color and exposure.

Yup! I have both! The Pro just has 4k @ 60fps whereas the mk.2 is 1080p @ 60fps. But on Twitch the highest quality you can stream at (as of right now) is 1080p @ 60fps. This video is a great deep dive into the Mk.2: https://youtu.be/AoO7M-P5gqs?si=XZT3IxKOV9hZdW--

It looks like Elgato Facecam Mk.2 does not work. I tried a USB 3.0 cable, USB 2.0 cable, and a USB C USB 4 cable.

Looked everywhere and nothing. I tried multiple cables and still nothing.

No matter what webcam you end up getting, you'll need to spend about the same or double that to get good lighting to make it look super good. I have the Elgato Facecam MK. 2, which I got for about $130.

Returning as we speak. I bought this because i thought it'd be better than the MK.2. The facecam MK.2 clears this one easily.... 

Yes. I did the like exactly same upgrade. It's very nice.