Elgato's 1080p60 webcam for streamers. It sends uncompressed video over USB 3.0, drops to MJPEG on USB 2.0, and keeps its image settings in the camera's own memory.
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Elgato lists 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p120, 720p60, 720p30 and the same rates at 540p as uncompressed when connected by USB 3.0, otherwise MJPEG. Its quick start guide says to connect directly to a USB 3.0 or faster port and not to use a USB hub. Elgato's product page lists HDR up to 1080p30, while its quick start guide lists HDR at 1080p60.
Elgato's system requirements list macOS 12 or newer on Intel or Apple silicon, and Windows 10 64-bit or newer, and say Camera Hub's background blur and replacement on Windows need an NVIDIA RTX 20-series or better GPU. Elgato's product page says Camera Hub sets shutter speed, ISO and zoom, that the camera's flash memory keeps settings after restarting or switching computers, and that background effects and face tracking need an NVIDIA RTX GPU.
Tom's Hardware found the clamp-style mount light and stable enough for this 90 g camera, with swivel and up to 90 degrees of forward tilt. The mount unscrews to expose a standard 1/4-inch tripod thread.
Four streaming webcams compared on 1080p60, 4K, uncompressed video, HDR frame rate and the USB port each needs, with Tom's Hardware and PC Gamer testing.
