Elgato FaceCam

The Elgato Facecam is a strong debut webcam that focuses on streamers who want the cleanest, most lag-free picture.

The Elgato Facecam is an ambitious webcam that has no microphone, but offers the unique benefit of manual exposure control. You'll need to take time to set up good studio lighting for the best results.

The Elgato FaceCam produces a decent picture that's sure to win over streamers with a professional setup, but it's too expensive considering where its competition trounces it for less.

The Elgato Facecam has the perfect feature set for its target audience, but that narrow focus leaves it lacking for everyone else.

The Elgato Facecam fills a gap in the existing family of products that Elgato markets towards streamers and content creators, and it does so with minimal disappointments. It hits the nail on the head for features that streamers actually want, unlike some of its competition and makes for a cheaper investment than buying a DSLR and Cam Link.

If you decide to spend your money on the Elgato Facecam, a basic lighting setup, and a good USB microphone, such as the Elgato's own Wave:1 or the Movo UM700, you'll end up with a really nice live streaming setup that will serve you well as your channel grows—you'd also end up spending only a fraction of what you'd have to pay for a decent digital camera alone. With that in mind, the Elgato Facecam seems like a great, long-lasting steppingstone on your way to online stardom.

The Elgato Facecam may have a steep price tag, but it's better and easier to use than a number of cameras in its price range, making it a worthy entry to the camera market.

The FaceCam from Elgato is a powerful webcam for streamers who have a fixed lighting setup and aren't afraid to tweak settings.