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Pros and cons

According to our game capture expert

  • Stream with an image quality of 1080p at 60 fps, or 4K at 30 fps.
  • Add your own narration as you record.
  • View the recorded material on your PC or Mac.
  • The Cam Link isn't compatible with consoles.

Description

With the Elgato Cam Link 4K, you'll no longer need a separate webcam if you already have a high-end DLSR, camcorder, or action cam. Stream a game of Call of Duty with your DLSR camera aimed at you, while the Cam Link provides a smooth image for your viewers. You can record in the highest quality, which is 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps, depending on the type of content you're creating. Is your memory card about to fill up in the middle of a stream? No problem, since the Cam Link stores your footage directly on your hard drive. That way, you won't run the risk of your footage not being saved.

Note: your camera needs to have an HDMI output (micro, mini, or regular) in order to connect to the Cam Link 4K. Also check whether you can deactivate any overlays and power-saving modes. To test whether everything works properly, you could first connect your camera to an HDMI screen or TV using HDMI.

Included by default

  • Manual
  • USB 3.0 cable

Key specs

Game capture function

Recording, Streaming

Computer platform

Mac, PC (Windows)

(In-game) image resolution

4K

Power supply type

Via a different product

HDMI connector

Component video connector

Network connector

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Rating

  • 5 stars

    28

  • 4 stars

    14

  • 3 stars

    3

  • 2 stars

    1

  • 1 star

    0

Rating per section

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Most helpful reviews

9,5/10 ()

Ok to import live HD drone footage to PC via HDMI

  • Just works right away
  • Quite high price for a 'dongle'

Purchased specifically to get live drone video from a DJI Mavic 2 over a DJI SmartController through its HDMI output into a PC. The Elgato Cam Link behaves on the PC as an (additional) camera, which can therefore be streamed (Zoom/Youtube/Facebook...).

  • Patrick L

  • 10 August 2020

  • Automatic translation off Dutch

8,5/10 ()

Beautiful quality images in your stream thanks to this Cam L

  • Extra USB extension cable, so you don't block another port
  • Streaming from camcorder works well
  • CPU intensive

The product was easy to use; on my Mac I had to adjust security settings, but after that it worked immediately. The quality of the images I stream (I don't have online dance lessons) is now so much better compared to built-in webcam. The CPU usage will increase considerably, so you must have sufficient processing power in your laptop/PC/Mac. It is also important that you set your audio offset (e.g. in OBS) - the audio requires much less processing than the video and that time difference (in microseconds) is best configured otherwise there is a slight delay between picture and sound (I give tap dance, so for me that's very important)

  • Karin Dierckx

  • 20 December 2020

  • Automatic translation off Dutch

8,0/10 ()

Good video capture card

  • Works plug and play
  • Excellent image display

Good for live streaming with sony a6000

  • Edwin van Es

  • 1 November 2020

  • Automatic translation off Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

824355

Manufacturer code

173459

Brand

Elgato

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Carry-in warranty

Game capture properties

Game capture function

Recording, Streaming

(In-game) image resolution

4K

Platform compatibility

Compatible with Windows version

Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8

Compatible with OS X version

Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra

Computer platform

Mac, PC (Windows)

Connectivity

Component video connector

HDMI connector

USB port

Network connector

Male standard USB-A connector version

3.0

Number of male standard USB-A connectors

1

Connection type

Wired

Female HDMI Type A port version

2.0

Number of Female HDMI type A 2.0 ports

1

Number of HDMI connectors

0

Number of HDMI connectors

1

Storage capacity

Total storage capacity

0 GB

Memory card reader

Power supply

Power supply type

Via a different product

Physical properties

Color

Black

Weight

0,135 kg

Connection type

Wired

Number of male standard USB-A connectors

1

Male standard USB-A connector version

3.0

Number of HDMI connectors

1

Number of HDMI connectors

0

Number of Female HDMI type A 2.0 ports

1

Female HDMI Type A port version

2.0