Elgato FACECAM Manual

SETTING UP FACECAM

1. Download and install the Camera Hub software
   
2. Position Facecam on a monitor or mounting hardware.
   
3. Plug Facecam into a USB 3.0 port on the computer.
   
4. Remove the privacy cap.
   
5. Open your favorite video conferencing software and select Facecam as the camera.
   

Plug and Play: Works seamlessly with all popular video conferencing apps.

USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Three important elements lead to getting the best picture quality from Facecam:

Lighting
Ensure that proper lighting is used to illuminate your face from the side or front, and that you're in the center of the frame.

Distance
Optimized for desktop setups, Facecam features a fixed focus lens which eliminates common auto focus issues and keeps you in perfect focus within a range of 30 - 120 cm / 12 - 47 in from the camera.

Framing
A combination of Facecam placement, angle, and framing can make all the difference.

CAMERA HUB SOFTWARE

Camera Hub is custom designed to give you precise control of Facecam settings such as exposure compensation, white balance, and shutter speed. Just like a DSLR.
For the first time in a webcam, Facecam can provide the ISO readout from the sensor. With this critical information, you have the feedback to increase the brightness of studio lighting if the ISO is too high.

To get the best possible image quality for Facecam, make sure you keep an eye on these settings:

Compensation
When using Facecam in a well-lit environment or with lights such as Elgato Key Light Air the compensation setting can be lowered. This will reduce film grain and increase the quality of Facecam video.

Noise reduction
The noise reduction setting can help remove film grain when lighting conditions are not ideal. When in good lighting conditions, turn noise reduction off for a sharper image.

Zoom
For better framing, the zoom function can be used. Note that the zoom is digital, meaning image quality will degrade as more zoom is applied. We recommend proper positioning of Facecam and using as little zoom as possible.

BETTER TOGETHER

Stream Deck gives you instant, tactile control of Facecam settings. Zoom dramatically, change brightness for various lighting conditions, and more — with a tap of a key.
Instantly boost your production value by mounting Facecam almost anywhere with Multi Mount.