The Elgato brand, a hardware and software provider for content creators that is a member of the CORSAIR family, has recently announced the launch of the Facecam Pro. It is the first webcam with capture to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second.
It does so thanks to a large-area Sony sensor, a wide-angle varifocal photographic lens, an image processor and built-in flash memory. All of this makes the webcam plug-and-play, and allows creators to produce ultra-high-definition videos. without the need to set up a complex camera.
A professional quality camera in your room and for streaming
The Elgato Facecam Pro features the Elgato f/2.0 21mm autofocus lens, which can also be set manually within a focus range of 10cm and up. It houses a field of view of up to 90 degrees with which you can take wide studio shots or group video calls. The webcam's high-end performance features a new Elgato image signal processor, responsible for encode and stream 4K60 video via USB 3.0 with ultra-low latency, while facilitating instant light correction, automatic noise reduction, and other automatic adjustments to improve video quality.
Even using applications that do not support 4K60 video input, the processor applies an advanced algorithm to export 1080p60 video. This allows Full HD video to be streamed, with better quality than a standard 1080p webcam.
Elgato also offers a software-enhanced user experience in the form of the Camera Hub. This program offers DSLR-like control with settings such as field of view, exposure, and white balance. Its cinematic PTZ effects can be applied without giving a pixelated result thanks to Facecam Pro's powerful sensor and ISP. Those with a GeForce RTX GPU can benefit from NVIDIA Broadcast integration, which enables AI-driven effects such as background replacement and blurring. cinematic background blur. Camera Hub works with the Stream Deck for instant, tactile control over camera settings and over the stream's AV settings.
The Facecam Pro includes a sturdy monitor stand in the package, with a standard ¼” thread to connect the webcam to Elgato Multi Mount or any compatible tripod. A USB-C to USB-C cable is also included so you can get connected right out of the box.
