Elgato Launches Cam Link 4K
Elgato, the leading provider of hardware and software for content creators, today announced the release of Cam Link 4K, a powerful device that turns existing DSLR, video or action cameras into a high-performance webcam.
Elgato, the leading provider of hardware and software for content creators, today announced the release of Cam Link 4K, a powerful device that turns existing DSLR, video or action cameras into a high-performance webcam. As the production value of user generated content for the web continues to improve dramatically, traditional webcams are struggling to provide the quality and flexibility to keep up. With Cam Link 4K, creators can use their existing high-end camera equipment to send live video directly to their computer in up to 4K resolution, unlocking remarkable possibilities for streaming, recording or video conferencing.
By connecting a compatible camera’s HDMI port to a computer’s USB 3.0 port, Cam Link 4K captures video with ultra-low latency and in spectacular quality at up to 4K 30fps (frames per second) or 1080p 60fps. Supporting a wide range of applications, including OBS Studio, Discord, and Skype, Cam Link 4K makes it possible to expand beyond standard webcam video by leveraging the powerful capabilities of existing camera equipment from Sony, Nikon, Canon, GoPro and more. Creators can experiment with advanced imagery options such as alternative camera lenses, wide angle and close up shots, depth of field and more, enhancing production quality across all their content.
Cam Link 4K improves upon the acclaimed power and ease of use of the original Cam Link by increasing its max resolution to 4K at 30fps, as well as adding support for interlaced video, which allows Cam Link 4K to work with more cameras than ever before.
Whether streaming or recording games, tech reviews, unboxings or just about anything, Cam Link 4K simplifies and enhances production, making it easy for creators to share stunning, professional content with the world.
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seems nice enough for video/action camera... but again logitech webcam is good enough for most people and there already 4k version for people want 4k
but for dslr, afaik most dslr put recording limit to prevent sensor overheat
so seems bad idea using dslr for webcam
looking at the price camlink4k is around $130 usd ?
while logitech 4k webcam retail price is $150... street price might be cheaper
at that price, i would get the webcam instead camlink4k even i have video camera lying around
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A dream would be a product, that delivers 4K60fps (or @least 48fps), connected over USB3.1, because 4K30fps ist stuttery, when moving the cam fast.
If I didn't misscalculate a connectionspeed of minimum 11.2 Gbit would be neccesary to not be bottlenecked by the bandwith.
So maybe a company could implement some kind of lossless compression in hardware on the cam-side, although I can't estimate how much the CPU will be punished on this side of the USB-cable.
And there will still be some kind of price issue with such hardware and when such a thing will appear...
But as I said - I'm only dreaming....