Preface
For users who want to improve the quality of live broadcasts or video conferencing, Elgato recently launched a Facetime Pro professional video lens, which instantly brings 4K60 images to users, and can be used with the software Camera Hub to make various adjustments. school. In addition, for professional live broadcast hosts or users who often need to conduct video conferencing, Elgato’s other new product Prompter is the best auxiliary product. It can be used to display speech content, or connect to various social platforms to watch messages, improve Interaction with the audience.
Using Sony Starvis sensor
Elgato Facecam Pro is designed to definitely satisfy demanding users. By using the Sony Starvis 1/1.8” sensor and the Elgato f/2.0 21mm autofocus lens, users can also zoom in from 10cm to infinity. Inside, manual focus can be used to match different shooting effects. The field of view can reach 90 degrees, which is convenient for shooting in multi-person environments or group meetings.
Elgato Facecam Pro uses Sony Starvis 1/1.8” sensor
Elgato f/2.0 21mm autofocus lens with 90-degree field of view
Provides 4K60 ultra-high image quality
Compared with many entry-level video lenses currently on the market, Elgato Facetime Pro has stronger hardware configuration, which allows it to natively live broadcast or shoot 4K60 videos. With this specification, it can basically be used on different streaming platforms. , providing the highest picture quality to the audience. The most important thing is that it can be connected only through USB 3.0, without any additional configuration, achieving plug-and-play convenience. If you use some programs that do not support 4K60 input, you can use the intelligent conversion technology to convert the video to 1080p60, and the effect will be higher than the native 1080p lens.
Natively supports 4K60 recording or live streaming, and can be connected to a computer via USB 3.0
Use the included buckle to fix it on the screen
The 1/4″ screw hole at the bottom can be used with other fixing tools such as a tripod
Camera Hub professional tuning
In addition to the general focal length for shooting, users only need to use the Camera Hub software to have more professional adjustment options. For example, they can adjust the depth of field, exposure, and white balance according to different needs. You can also apply panning, tilting or zooming effects for professional-level shooting. For users who use NVIDIA graphics cards, they can also cooperate with GeForce Broadcast to further enhance the special effects of the picture and so on. As an Elgato product, it can be used in conjunction with the Stream Deck. Various commonly used settings can be pre-set and quickly switched. Finally, users can save various settings in Facecam Pro, so users do not need to re-adjust it when using Facecam Pro on different computers.
Through Camera Hub, you can adjust the focus point, zoom in and out at will
To suit different usage environments, you can manually adjust brightness, saturation, ISO, shutter, etc.
The lighting in the outdoor environment is always changing. By adjusting the white balance, you can have more natural colors.
For users using NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series or above, you can also use a variety of built-in backgrounds or add special effects.
Elgato Prompter is a great helper for professional speech shooting
For users who need to frequently conduct live recordings or online speeches, one problem they will face is that they may not be able to record all the dialogue or speech content every time. If they have to watch the computer screen every time, it may be more or less difficult. Shaodu will make the movie audience feel. Elgato has also recently launched a very practical peripheral accessory, Prompter. Its main function is to project the content on the computer onto the 9″ screen, allowing users to view the camera while looking directly at it. See, for example, lines or speech scripts while continuing to maintain eye contact with the audience. In addition, through the different accessories, Prompter can be installed on different tripods or fixed on computer screens, and it can also support different Video lenses or even mobile phones or cameras, etc., to meet different shooting or application needs.
By adjusting the position of the supporting plate, the camera or other video lens can be placed close to the Prompter
With height adjustment, you can cope with the size of different shooting equipment.
Prompter comes with a blackout cloth and a variety of accessories of different sizes to cope with lenses of different diameters.
Two 1/4″ screw holes on the bottom can correspond to various support arms or tripods
There will also be an accessory specifically designed for Facecam Pro
For users who also use Facecam Pro, it is very convenient to fix the lens on the Prompter.
Prompter’s connection is equally simple, just connect via USB cable
Camera Hub displays various contents
Like Facecam Pro, Prompter can be controlled through Camera Hub. The most commonly used function is to add various dialogues or speech content. You can also preset the font size and automatic scrolling speed according to personal habits, and then perform the speech. Or it will be more convenient when shooting. In addition to being able to display text content, Prompter is very useful for live broadcasters. It can project the Chatbox of the live streaming platform onto the screen, and can directly see various conversations and messages, and make instant responses to improve Sense of interaction. As for users who need to conduct frequent video conferencing, they can drag and drop the entire Microsoft Teams or Zoom onto Prompter, so they no longer need to watch the computer screen. When giving lectures or communicating with each other, the video camera can be connected to the Prompter. Keeping the user at eye level can give the other party a more professional feel.
When Prompter is connected to the computer, it will be recognized as one more screen
You can see that the resolution of the Prompter screen is 1024 x 600
The most basic Display function is the same as the second screen. Different applications or web pages can be directly placed on the Prompter for viewing.
Switch to the Text tab in Camera Hub and you can start editing various subtitles as needed, and adjust the font size, spacing, color and transparency. The most important thing is the automatic scrolling speed of the subtitles to suit your personal habits.
During video conferencing or filming, you can see the speech transcript in Prompter
For players who use Twitch to live broadcast or watch, you can use the Chat function to directly join the Twitch account
You can also make different adjustments to the displayed text
You can synchronize the content of Chatbox through Prompter
Summarize
Elgato Facecam Pro greatly increases its practicality by supporting 4K60. In addition to general video conferencing or live broadcasting, it can also be used to record higher-quality videos and directly upload them to various streaming platforms without the need for Purchase additional photography equipment. Coupled with Elgato Prompter, it can improve the smoothness of shooting. There is no need to repeatedly memorize content or speeches, etc., and different Chatboxes or applications can be projected onto the screen to enhance interaction with viewers. However, since the Prompter’s screen is only 9″, it is relatively only suitable for personal use. If it is used to assist in shooting, the distance between it should not be too far.
Recommended selling price
Elgato Facecam Pro: HKD$2,390
Elgato Prompter：HKD$2,190
Query: Felton
Tel: 2273 8393
