Anyone who's ever dabbled in streaming - or even just watched a few streams - is probably familiar with Elgato. The brand has made a name for itself in this space, and now it's back with a brand new webcam that does something no other webcam has done before: it supports real filters. The new Facecam 4K comes with a 49mm filter mount, the same type used for DSLR lenses. As far as reports go, this is the first time a webcam has ever supported this feature.
It's positioned as a more affordable alternative to Elgato's flagship Facecam Pro, retailing for 199 USD. It uses a Sony Starvis 2 sensor and features a fixed lens with an aperture of f/4.0, less bright than the Pro's f/2.0, but still capable enough for most tasks. As with previous models, the focus is fixed. The camera ships with a privacy cover, and Elgato is also offering third-party filter options. With a simple adapter, users can even reuse their old DSLR filters. Naturally, Facecam 4K supports Elgato's Camera Hub software, allowing users to manually adjust ISO, shutter speed, zoom, and more, and even save those settings directly to the camera.
So, what webcam are you currently using, and does this new Facecam 4K tempt you?