Elgato Cam Link 4K Capture Card

This works pretty good in 1080p, but it is not the fastest processor. It does not work for me in 4k mode or even 2k mode. 1080p is the best I can get out of it and even then I have to use audio offset software because it is slow to process the video leaving the video and audio out of sync.

have my Sony ZV-1 set up as a webcam with a dummy battery (continuous power adapter) setup, using the Elgato Cam Link to connect my camera’s HDMI output to the computer’s HDMI input (both video and audio). Since I was going through the trouble of using a camera as expensive as the ZV-1, I didn’t want to skimp on the HDMI processor since these things have digital signal processing internally. All I can say is the Elgato cam link works great and everything looks good!

{Update} After 10 uses. Been using it with Video Conference calls. People tell me that the camera with this device are worlds better. So glad I got this device. What I’ve now noticed, is I don’t think it’s wise to keep it plugged into my laptop 24/7. The Elgato Cam get’s warm even when not in use. NOT hot. But warm enough that you know it’s not good for the long term to leave it like that. I would buy again for another camera for 2nd angle if I had a youtube channel or something like that for sure. If Elgato releases a USB-C version and it gives better quality, I don’t think I’d jump at it. Seriously, the quality I’m getting with the current set up is totally good enough.

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Setup with my Nikon D750 camera. I had to change the settings on the camera to not shutoff the link. But after figuring that out, it works great. I use it for Zoom calls for work and it’s such a difference. The camera option on my mac laptop in zoom shows up as a secondary camera option. I didn’t have to install any software. It just works. My nikon camera is warm after 10 minutes so you shouldn’t leave the camera on all day for example.

The quality and speed of the connection is seamless. I should that being USB rather than USBC might not have the bandwidth to support a smooth response, but it certainly did. No issues whatsoever. For the price, I was happy with the results. I did have to buy the HDMI cable for my Nikon which I didn’t expect. So be careful in researching that.

So when I’m not using the device, I keep it in a plastic case with pads in it. I also happened to have a USB cover cap that I place on it when I remove it from the computer. $100 is still expensive no matter how you look at it.

I can see this device being used as part of the setup for a video podcaster or youtuber for the perfect setup. The quality is so good that it passes through. Again, it supports HD quality w/ no issues or added delay to pass the signal.

The device itself is hard plastic. But it doesn’t feel overly light or flimsy. I’m glad I bought it and would buy again.

I’m using it for my Nikon Z6II to use as webcam and live stream webconferences. Also for capturing live training video while streaming. It works great and simple to operate just using OBS. It’s nice and portable. Easy to setup no special app to install.

Essa placa entrega uma qualidade incrível na captura de sinal HDMI de Câmeras, Notebooks, Games, etc, mas exige um computador atual para processar o sinal. Não se engane: ela é cara, mas vale o investimento se você procura qualidade. Nem dá pra comparar com placas baratinhas, que custam muito menos, mas congelam a imagem o tempo todo. Tenho um canal no YouTube especializado em dicas de Áudio e vídeo e já testei diversas placas. Se você não quer ter dor de cabeça e seu computador tem boa RAM e processamento, essa é a melhor opção.

Looking for a way to capture 4K video from my Nikon Mirrorless camera directly to my computer and this does it! It also allows me to use the camera as a webcam for much better picture quality on my online classes and webinars.
I’m not using OBS Studio – just the 4k Capture Utility available for download on the Elgato website. The Utility is a little clunky in that 1) I have to make sure I hook up and turn on the camera before opening the Utility (I also have to reconnect the camera everytime I change the recording settings.) And 2) there’s no way (at least that I can see) to choose which folder recorded videos are saved to or to give the file a custom name. That plus the Utility creates a new folder for every video you capture with a dumb name like “My Great Video Capture” is kind of lame. But since that’s as bad as it gets, we’re doing pretty good. Also, the video encoding is really amazing – I’m getting really nice 4K video capture at around 35Mbps. My camera does 144Mbps so that’s like 1/4 the file size for a very nice quality capture. Finally, this also lets those of us who use mirrorless and DSLR cameras exceed the 30 min record limitation by capturing directly to our hard drive. Perhaps not as easy to use on location compared to an Atomos recorder – but we also don’t need to spend $500-$1000 more just to get around the recording limit. I’m using the Cam Link 4K with a Nikon D850 and Z50. Highly recommended.