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General

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Series

Facecam1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Elgato Facecam line

Tiny2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Product page Exploring OBSBOT Tiny Series

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

10WAF9901, 10WAF9901-WT, 10WAF9901-GR, 10WAF9901-LG1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026SKU 10WAF9901 for Black. Page variant SKUs: 10WAF9901-WT White, 10WAF9901-GR Pine, 10WAF9901-LG Carbon.

OWB-2409-CE10Retailer pagemasterfoto.lv/lv/straumesanai/5586-obsbot-tiny-3-webcam.htmlRead 14 October 2026Model OWB-2409-CE

GTIN / EAN

08404404847521Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026EAN 0840440484752 in the page tech spec data, for SKU 10WAF9901 (Black). No EAN is published for the other colours.

697188923114110Retailer pagemasterfoto.lv/lv/straumesanai/5586-obsbot-tiny-3-webcam.htmlRead 14 October 2026EAN 6971889231141 for OWB-2409-CE. Datafox in Estonia lists the same EAN and MPN. US shops list UPC 768556690921, which is not stored because those pages could not be read.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

29 July 20254Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgatos-latest-facecam-takes-4k60-video-mainstreamRead 14 October 2026Press release dated 2025-07-29, orderable the same day.

28 January 20266Press releaseobsbot.com/news/tiny-3-series-launchRead 14 October 2026Press release dated 2026-01-28

Status

Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

Available5Maker product pageobsbot.com/store/products/tiny-3-seriesRead 14 October 2026Official store page with an add to cart button

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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OBSBOT Tiny 28Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/obsbot-tiny-3-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Tiny 2 the predecessor of the Obsbot Tiny 3.12Press articlepcworld.com/article/3100131/obsbot-tiny-3-webcam-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026PCWorld says the Tiny 3 follows the Tiny 2 as the third iteration of the Obsbot Tiny series.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.991Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026List price $199.99 on the maker US page, equal to the launch price in the Windows Central launch report

$3497Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/obsbot-tiny-3-cameraRead 14 October 2026Priced at US$349, US price excluding tax8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/obsbot-tiny-3-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table price $349/£299

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€199.995Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-4k-announcedRead 14 October 2026Regional launch price list: US $199.99 and Europe EUR 199.99, EUR price as published including VAT

€3799Press articleifun.de/motorisierte-mini-webcams-obsbot-tiny-3-und-tiny-3-lite-starten-273295Read 14 October 2026Launch article dated 2026-01-28, German market: Tiny 3 for 379 Euro, on sale now. EUR price including VAT as published by OBSBOT Europe, which still lists 379 Euro.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Carbon, Pine, White1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

Black8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/obsbot-tiny-3-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table Colors: Black

Form factoriGimbal means motors pan and tilt the camera. A camera that pans and zooms only by cropping the image is standard.

Standard1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

Motorized gimbal1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table section 2-axis Gimbal: non-removable, pan and tilt motors

Video

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Video modesiHighest frame rate the maker lists at each landscape resolution, one row per resolution and video format. Modes are over the fastest USB connection the camera supports. Limits on a slower USB port go in the source note. Portrait modes are not rows.

AElgato Facecam 4K

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Format
3840	2160	60	MJPEG
3840	2160	30	NV12
2560	1440	60	NV12
2560	1440	60	MJPEG
2560	1440	30	YUY2
1920	1080	60	Not available
1280	720	60	Not available
960	540	60	Not available

Source1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Tech specs over USB 3.0: 2160p60 MJPG only, 2160p30 NV12/MJPG only, 1440p60 NV12/MJPG only, 1440p30 (YUY2 per the FAQ), 1080p60, 720p60, 540p60. Frame rates listed as 30 or 60 for every other resolution. Over USB 2.0 the modes are 1080p60 and lower, MJPG only. Rows with no format are modes the page lists without naming a format.

BOBSBOT Tiny 3

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Format
3840	2160	30	MJPEG
1920	1440	30	MJPEG
1920	1080	120	MJPEG
1280	960	30	MJPEG
1280	720	120	MJPEG
640	480	30	YUV (unnamed subformat)
640	360	30	YUV (unnamed subformat)

Source1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Tiny 3 column, Video Resolution. MJPEG 3840x2160 up to 30, 1920x1080 and 1280x720 up to 120, 1920x1440 and 1280x960 up to 30. YUV 640x480 and 640x360 up to 30. Only the highest rate per resolution and format is stored.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video modes

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at 4K

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

30fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at 1080p

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

120fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

Max frame rate at any resolutioniOften reached at 720p or lower.

60fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

120fps=CalculatedFrom Video modes

HDR videoiThe maker states that the camera captures HDR video. Low-light correction or automatic exposure alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026FAQ: HDR is available in all supported resolutions up to 30 fps, switched in Camera Hub

Yes1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table HDR row: Support. The 4K and 1080p HDR frame rates are not listed in the table.2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Section DCG HDR: Dual Conversion Gain HDR

Max frame rate with HDRiHighest frame rate at which the maker states HDR works. The resolution goes in the source note.

30fps1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026HDR-supported resolutions are 2160p30, 1440p30, 1080p30, 720p30 and 540p30. The highest is 30 fps at 4K.

60fps7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/obsbot-tiny-3-cameraRead 14 October 2026Review text: HDR is supported up to 60fps and limits ISO to 6400. The resolution is not stated.10Retailer pagemasterfoto.lv/lv/straumesanai/5586-obsbot-tiny-3-webcam.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec table HDR: Yes, up to 60 fps

Portrait videoiThe camera outputs vertical 9:16 video, by a native portrait mode or by turning the camera on its mount. Cropping in streaming software does not count.

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Yes2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Versatile Mounting Options section lists Portrait Shooting. The manual says the camera enters portrait mode when placed horizontally with an external accessory.3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Various Shooting Modes, Portrait Shooting: placing the camera horizontally through an external accessory enters portrait mode. Automatic rotation works only in software that supports it, such as OBS.

Sensor and lens

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Sensor optical formatiPublished optical-format notation, such as 1/1.2 inch. This is not the physical sensor diagonal in inches.

1/1.8"1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

1/1.28"1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Image Sensor: 1/1.28'' CMOS

SensoriSensor maker and model or family as published, e.g. Sony STARVIS 2 IMX585. Maker plus model or family. When the maker names only the sensor brand, such as Sony, the brand alone is stored. A technology word alone, such as CMOS, BSI or stacked, is not a value.

Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Published as Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor. No model number is published.

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Sensor resolutioniPublished image sensor resolution in megapixels. An interpolated photo resolution does not count. A maker's camera megapixel row can be the interpolated photo size, so check it against the video resolution and other sources. A quad Bayer sensor counts with its full published pixel count, such as 48 MP.

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50MP1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Effective Pixels: 50 M

Pixel sizeiPhysical pixel pitch of the sensor as published.

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Aperture (f/)if-number of the lens. A lower number lets in more light.

41Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

1.81Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026

Focal length (35 mm equivalent)iFull-frame equivalent focal length. The actual focal length of the lens does not count.

21mm2Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/facecam-4k-tech-specsRead 14 October 2026Published as 21 mm (full-frame equivalent)

24mm1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Equivalent Focal Length: 24mm

Lens materialiMaterial of the lens elements as published.

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Field of view (diagonal)iDiagonal field of view of the widest setting in 16:9 video. When the source names no aspect ratio, the published diagonal value is stored. A diagonal value stated only for 4:3 is left out. A field of view whose axis no source names is left out. When a horizontal and a diagonal value are both published, they must fit 16:9: 71.4 degrees horizontal is about 79 degrees diagonal. A pair that fits 4:3 means the diagonal is left out.

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74°1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table FOV (D): 82.4 degrees (4:3), 74 degrees (16:9). The 16:9 value is stored. The FOV (H) row of 70 degrees pairs with the 4:3 diagonal, so it is not stored as the 16:9 horizontal field of view.

Field of view (horizontal)iHorizontal field of view of the widest setting in 16:9 video, the same frame as the diagonal. A value that fits only a 4:3 frame next to a published 16:9 diagonal is left out.

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Selectable fields of viewiDiagonal fields of view the user can pick in the camera or the maker's app. Free digital zoom is not a preset.

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Focus and zoom

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FocusiAutofocus means the source does not name the autofocus method. A generic autofocus claim is not PDAF.

Fixed focus1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Fixed-focus lens. FAQ: sharp from the keyboard up to 1.2 m.

Phase-detect autofocus1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Focus Type: AF (All-Pixel PDAF) / MF

Manual focusiFocus can be set by hand on the camera or in the maker's app.

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Yes1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Focus Type: AF (All-Pixel PDAF) / MF3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Zoom section, Manual Control: users can disable auto focus and adjust focus in OBSBOT Center

Closest focus distanceiNearest distance at which the subject is sharp. For fixed focus, the near end of the published sharp range. When ranges differ per resolution, the range at the highest resolution is used.

30cm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 202630 to 120 cm at 4K. At 1080p the range is 25 cm to infinity.

14cm1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Minimum Focus Distance: 14cm

Max digital zoomiHighest digital zoom the maker states for video.

4×6Reviewgfinityesports.com/article/elgato-facecam-4k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: zoom in up to 400% in Camera Hub, a crop of the 4K image. The maker publishes no zoom factor. The review also notes no privacy cover or slider.

4×1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Digital Zoom: 1-4x3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Zoom section: supports 4x digital zoom

Features

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Auto framingiKeeps people in frame automatically, by digital crop or by the gimbal. The feature can need the maker's app, named in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: Face tracking in Camera Hub, requires an NVIDIA RTX GPU

Yes2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Intelligent Framing section: Auto Zoom, Composition Lines, Face Framing, Group Tracking. Needs OBSBOT Center.

Gimbal pan rangeiTotal controllable left-right sweep. ±140° is stored as 280. The controllable range is used when the maker also gives a mechanical range. If a ± figure is exactly double the predecessor's on the same body, leave it out until the maker explains it. A range the maker labels mechanical is not stored, even when it is the only one, since it can be much wider than the controllable range. A range with no label counts as controllable.

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260°1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Controllable range pan +/-130 degrees stored as 260. Mechanical range +/-150 degrees is not used.3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gimbal section: controllable pan +/-130 degrees

Gimbal tilt rangeiTotal controllable up-down sweep. 30° down to 70° up is stored as 100. The controllable range is used when the maker also gives a mechanical range. If a ± figure is exactly double the predecessor's on the same body, leave it out until the maker explains it. A range the maker labels mechanical is not stored, even when it is the only one, since it can be much wider than the controllable range. A range with no label counts as controllable.

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92°1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Controllable range tilt 32 degrees down to 60 degrees up stored as 92. Mechanical range +/-90 degrees is not used.3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gimbal section: controllable tilt 32 degrees to -60 degrees

Gesture controliHand gestures control the camera, for example to start tracking or to zoom.

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Yes1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Functions row: Gesture Control, Voice Control, Voice Locator, Voice Tracking

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam does not qualify.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Facecam 4K does not support Windows Hello

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Built-in lightiA light on the camera that lights the user's face, such as a ring light. Status lights do not count.

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Other camera featuresiNamed features as the maker writes them, such as DeskView or Smart Whiteboard.

PTZ control, Cinematic LUTs, Background blur, Face tracking, 49 mm lens filter support1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Names from the Camera Hub feature list and the comparison table

AI Tracking 2.0, Voice Tracking, Voice Control, Zone Tracking, Hand Tracking, Whiteboard Mode, Desk Mode, Auto Zoom, Face Framing, Group Tracking, DCG HDR, Dual Native ISO, Sleep Mode 2.02Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Names from the feature sections and the tech specs: AI Tracking 2.0, Voice Tracking, Voice Control, Zone Tracking, Hand Tracking, Whiteboard Mode, Desk Mode, Auto Zoom, Face Framing, Group Tracking, DCG HDR, Dual Native ISO, Sleep Mode 2.0

Audio

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Built-in microphoneiFalse means the camera has no microphone.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/faqRead 14 October 2026FAQ: both models have the Immersive Stereo Mic System

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the camera, not beamforming channels or audio modes.

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31Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Audio Input: Intelligent Directional Mic System (1 Omnidirectional+2 Directional Mics)4Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/faqRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 1 omnidirectional microphone and 2 directional microphones

Stereo audioiThe camera sends a two-channel stereo signal. Two microphones mixed into one mono beam do not count.

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Yes2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Sections Immersive Stereo Mic System and Spatial Stereo Capture: precise left-right separation

Mic pickup rangeiThe maker's stated distance for good voice pickup. The audio mode goes in the source note.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes background noise from speech. A directional microphone alone does not count. Yes, method not stated, is for a maker that names noise reduction but not DSP or AI.

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AI2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Section AI Noise Reduction: isolates the voice and filters background noise

Mic sample rateiPublished audio capture sample rate.

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48kHz2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Section 24-bit/48kHz: 24-bit/48kHz high-resolution recording

Connectivity

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USBiUSB standard the camera needs for its highest modes, as published. A USB-C plug alone does not establish USB 3. Store the standard the maker's spec table prints for the camera connection. If the maker also recommends a faster port, that goes in the source note. The 5 Gbps standard is written USB 3.0, also when the maker writes USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 1.

USB 3.01Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026FAQ and quick start: connect to a USB 3.0 port for best performance. USB 2.0 limits video to 1080p in MJPG.

USB 2.010Retailer pagemasterfoto.lv/lv/straumesanai/5586-obsbot-tiny-3-webcam.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec table USB standard: USB 2.0, UVC. SoundPro lists USB-C 2.0. The maker's tables name no USB version.11Retailer pagesoundpro.com/products/obsbot-obsbot-owb-2409-ceRead 14 October 2026Spec table System Connection: USB-C 2.0

Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from a socket on the camera.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable, detachable, 200 cm

Yes7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/obsbot-tiny-3-cameraRead 14 October 2026USB-C port on the back, USB-C cable in the box

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-C1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026The camera has a USB-C port. The box has a USB-C to C cable and a separate USB-C to USB-A adapter.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

2m1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

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Mounting and privacy

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MountingiWays to mount the camera with what is in the box. Tripod thread is a 1/4-inch thread on the camera or its clip. Monitor clip is a clip or base that sits on top of a monitor. Magnetic means the camera attaches by magnet to its base or to a metal surface. Store both when both apply.

Monitor clip, Tripod thread1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026FAQ: monitor mount that clips onto the screen, plus a 1/4-inch thread underneath

Monitor clip, Magnetic mount, Tripod thread3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setting Up Tiny 3: adjustable stand sits on the monitor, standard UNC 1/4-20 nut connector on the base for a tripod. The magnetic base is in the CGMagazine and Digital Camera World reviews.7Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/obsbot-tiny-3-cameraRead 14 October 20261/4 inch thread to mount on an arm or tripod. Magnetic base attaches to any magnetic metal surface and to the adjustable monitor mount.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/obsbot-tiny-3-reviewRead 14 October 2026Magnetic mount, can attach to a laptop11Retailer pagesoundpro.com/products/obsbot-obsbot-owb-2409-ceRead 14 October 2026Attachment Method: Clip, 1/4 inch-20 Tripod

Privacy coveriThe main physical way to block the lens. A built-in shutter is fixed to the camera. A detachable cover is a separate part in the box. Lens turns away means the gimbal points the lens down or away. A software privacy mode does not count. A cover sold separately counts as none. A camera with a built-in shutter and a cap is built-in. A body that folds over the lens counts as built-in. A cover the user sticks or clips onto the camera is detachable, even when it flips open.

None1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Comparison table lists a privacy cap as an accessory. It is not in the box.

Lens turns away2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026Section Manual Sleep: tilt the lens down for an instant physical cover. Sleep Mode 2.0 can also start automatically.3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sleep Mode, Manual Sleep: point the lens straight down. The indicator light goes off.

Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's camera app.

Elgato Camera Hub1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

OBSBOT Center1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Auxiliary App: OBSBOT Center, Obsbot Live. OBSBOT Center is the desktop app.

Onboard memoryiCamera settings stay saved in the camera when the app is closed or the camera moves to another computer.

Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Camera Hub settings are stored in the built-in Flash Memory

Not available

User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

Yes5Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-4k-announcedRead 14 October 2026Latest firmware updates need Camera Hub 2.1 or later

Yes3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware Upgrade section: OBSBOT Center prompts when firmware is available4Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/faqRead 14 October 2026FAQ refers to the OBSBOT Webcam Firmware Upgrade Manual

Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for basic video. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS, iPadOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 or later, macOS 13 or later, iPadOS 17 or later on an iPad with a native USB-C port

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table System Requirements: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later, macOS 11.0 or later3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026System Requirements: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later, macOS 11.0 or later

Dimensions and weight

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Camera dimensionsiCamera body without a detachable mount. A fixed clip is included. Width is left to right as seen from the front, height is bottom to top and depth is front to back. A camera that folds is measured in its working state.

Width104Height54Depth52mm(4.1 × 2.1 × 2 in)2Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/facecam-4k-tech-specsRead 14 October 2026W 104 x H 54 x D 52 mm, without mount

Width37Height49Depth37mm(1.5 × 1.9 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Size: 37mm*37mm*49mm with no axis names. Tom's Guide gives 1.4 x 1.4 x 1.9 inches and PC Gamer says less than two inches tall, so 49 mm is the height. SoundPro lists width 37, height 49, depth 37.11Retailer pagesoundpro.com/products/obsbot-obsbot-owb-2409-ceRead 14 October 2026Width 37.0 mm, Height 49.0 mm, Depth 37.0 mm

Camera weightiWithout a detachable mount and without a detachable cable. A fixed clip and a cable that cannot be removed are included.

112g(4 oz)2Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/facecam-4k-tech-specsRead 14 October 2026112 g without mount and cable

63g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Weight: 63g. The camera has a built-in base. The adjustable mount is a separate item. SoundPro labels 63 g as including mount, which conflicts with the box listing.

Weight with mountiCamera with its included mount attached, without a detachable cable. A cable that cannot be removed is included, as for the camera weight.

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Certifications

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Communication certificationsiCertifications for call apps, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meet. A works-with list does not count.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Facecam 4K, Monitor mount, USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable (detachable, 200 cm)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026Box list on the page tech specs

OBSBOT Tiny 3, USB-C to C Cable, OBSBOT Tiny 3 Adjustable Mount, USB-C to USB-A Adapter, OBSBOT Tiny 3 Storage Case5Maker product pageobsbot.com/store/products/tiny-3-seriesRead 14 October 2026OBSBOT Tiny 3 [Pack] contents list

Links

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Product page

www.elgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4k1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-4kRead 14 October 2026

www.obsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam2Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcamRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.obsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specs1Maker product pageobsbot.com/obsbot-tiny-3-series-4k-ptz-webcam/specsRead 14 October 2026

Manual

www.elgato.com/explorer/products/camera/facecam-4k-quick-start-guide3Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/facecam-4k-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026Quick start guide with setup steps and tech specs

resource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdf3Owner's manualresource-cdn.obsbothk.com/download/obsbot-tiny-3/manual/v2/OBSBOT_Tiny%203%20User%20Manual_EN_v1.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year5Maker product pageobsbot.com/store/products/tiny-3-seriesRead 14 October 2026Store page badge 1-YEAR WARRANTY. Europe store.

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