Elgato Facecam 4K — What you need to know

Facecam 4K is a studio webcam that captures 4K60 video quality you've got to see to believe. Ultrasharp zoom-ins, smooth 60-FPS motion, and DSLR-like color and clarity make it perfect for everything from meetings to creating content. Take creative control with powerful settings in Camera Hub, and for the first time, style your shot with 49mm lens filters.

Let’s walk through what makes it different.

Want the quick version? Here's a summary of Facecam 4K’s core features before diving into the details.

This quick video shows how Facecam 4K performs, capturing in 4K60, handling HDR lighting, and showing how lens filters change your look in real time.

True to its name, Facecam 4K captures video in 4K at a smooth 60 frames per second. You get sharp detail and fluid motion that looks great whether you're streaming, moving around your space, or zooming in for a closer shot. Everything stays clear and natural without choppy movement, even on a 4K display.

Inside Facecam 4K is a Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor (1/1.8"), matched with our custom Elgato Prime Lens. This combo captures sharp detail, rich color, and clean contrast, giving your video a polished, DSLR-style look. Its fixed-focus design is tuned for desk use, keeping you clear from 30 to 120 cm.

Pair with Camera Hub to fine-tune how you look. You can adjust ISO, shutter speed, LUTs, and use digital pan, tilt, and zoom. On NVIDIA RTX systems, AI background effects let you blur or replace your background without a green screen. Facecam 4K also works with Elgato Prompter, helping you stay on script while staying engaged on camera.

Facecam 4K is the first webcam to support standard 49mm lens filters. Filters offer more creative flexibility, allowing you to shape your image directly through the lens. Attach a Circular Polarizer (CPL) to reduce glare from glasses, use a diffusion filter for softer lighting, or create unique visuals with star filters. Filters previously limited to professional cameras are now easily accessible for your webcam.

To learn more about Lens Filters for Facecam 4K, check out our guide here.

Facecam 4K's fixed-focus lens has an optimized focus area specifically designed for desktop streaming and recording. With a sharp focal range of up to 4 feet (120 cm), you'll always remain clear and in focus during streams, video calls, or recordings, eliminating autofocus hunting or blurry shots.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) support at up to 4K30 means Facecam 4K can handle challenging, high-contrast lighting conditions. Whether you have a bright window behind you or uneven lighting, HDR ensures your video maintains natural colors and detail.

Facecam 4K delivers uncompressed video directly to your computer, minimizing latency and maximizing detail. This is ideal for creators who demand the highest quality video stream without compromises, especially valuable for live streaming or professional conferencing.

Built-in Flash Memory saves all your custom Camera Hub settings directly onto Facecam 4K. Even if you switch computers or restart your system, your image settings remain consistent, removing the hassle of reconfiguring your setup every time.

Whether you're on a call, recording a video, or just want to show up clearly, Facecam 4K makes it easy to look your best. If sharp, reliable video matters to you, it's worth checking out.

Check out Facecam 4K on elgato.com.