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Elgato Facecam MK.2

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Facecam MK.2

Released March 2024.4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Announced 28 March 2024. Available to order online that day, other retailers soon after. Last checked 15 October 2026.

Resolution
1920 × 1080
1080p frame rate
60fps
Field of view
84°
Focus
Fixed focus

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At a glance

  • Max frame rate

    120fps

    Higher than 89% of other webcams.

All specs

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General

Series
Facecam1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026The page now titles the product Facecam, and its FAQ and the Elgato guides call it Facecam MK.2. The line is Facecam.
Model numbers
10WAC99011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: SKU 10WAC9901
GTIN / EAN
084000666922710Retailer pageshopro.lt/periferija-ir-priedai/web-kameros/elgato-facecam-mk-2-ltRead 15 October 2026Barcode printed as 840006669227 (UPC-12) for 10WAC9901. Stored as EAN-13 with a leading zero, an exact conversion.
Announced
28 March 20244Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Press release dated 28 March 2024
Status
Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026US store page: add to cart at $119.99
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$149.995Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 18 June 2024: $149.99, cheaper than the $199.99 predecessor6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 28 March 2024: $149.997Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/elgato-facecam-mk-2Read 15 October 2026First reviewed 28 March 2024: priced at $149.99
Launch price (EU)
€149.997Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/elgato-facecam-mk-2Read 15 October 2026First reviewed 28 March 2024: priced at 149.99 euros, as published and including VAT. The review names no country.8Press articlemuycomputer.comRead 15 October 2026Launch report: available on Elgato's website at 149.99 euros (Spanish press, price including VAT)
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Compare table, Colors: Black
Form factor
Standard1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Fixed lens. Pan, tilt and zoom are digital, set in Camera Hub or Stream Deck (FAQ and press release).

Video

Video modes
Width (px)Height (px)Max frame rate (fps)
1920108060
1280720120
960540120
Source2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Supported Resolutions (uncompressed, USB 3.0): 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p60, 720p30, 540p60, 540p30. The 120 fps modes are not listed here. See the press release and the Camera Hub guide. No video format is named per mode, so format is left out.3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026The note that HDR is unavailable at 120 fps shows the camera has 120 fps modes4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Capable of 120 frames per second in HD resolution (720p) over USB 3.0 in slow-mo mode. 1080p60 is the headline mode. The 540p120 mode comes from the Windows Central spec list.5Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: 1080p60, 1080p30, 720p120, 720p60, 720p30, 540p120, 540p60, 540p30. Source of the 540p120 row.6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/elgato-facecam-mk2-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: the first Elgato camera with full 120 fps slow-mo at 720p
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
Max frame rate at 4K
Not available
Max frame rate at 1080p
60fps
Max frame rate at any resolution
120fps
HDR video
Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: HDR video in Camera Hub. Compare table row HDR Video says up to 1080p30. The Elgato Camera Hub dynamic range guide gives 30 and 60 fps, see hdr_max_fps.3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026Facecam MK.2 is listed as a model that supports HDR4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026HDR in full HD at 60 frames per second
Max frame rate with HDR
60fps3Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/camera-hub-dynamic-rangeRead 15 October 2026Note: for Facecam MK.2, HDR is limited to 30 fps and 60 fps modes and is unavailable at 120 fps. The highest HDR rate is 60 fps, at 1080p. The product page compare table says up to 1080p30 and the launch press release says 1080p60 HDR.
Portrait video
Not available

Sensor and lens

Sensor optical format
1/2.5"1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Sensor: Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor 1/2.5 inch
Sensor
Sony STARVIS CMOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Sensor: Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor. No model number or pixel count is published.
Sensor resolution
Not available
Pixel size
Not available
Aperture (f/)
2.41Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Aperture: f/2.4
Focal length (35 mm equivalent)
24mm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Focal length: 24 mm (full-frame equivalent)
Lens material
Not available
Field of view (diagonal)
84°1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Field of view: 84 degrees. The quick start guide labels it diagonal. FAQ: starts at 84 degrees and can be narrowed in Camera Hub.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Field of View: 84 degrees (diagonal)
Field of view (horizontal)
Not available
Selectable fields of view
Not available

Focus and zoom

Focus
Fixed focus1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Optics: Elgato Prime Lens (fixed focus). FAQ: fixed-focus lens optimized for desk use.
Manual focus
Not available
Closest focus distance
30cm1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs, Focus range: 30 to 120 cm (11.8 to 47.2 in)
Max digital zoom
Not available

Features

Auto framing
Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Magic AI Effects: face tracking with an NVIDIA RTX GPU in Camera Hub
Gimbal pan range
Not available
Gimbal tilt range
Not available
Gesture control
Not available
IR face login
No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Facecam does not support Windows Hello
Built-in light
Not available
Other camera features
Magic AI Effects, Pan and Tilt, Exposure Control1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Names from the Camera Hub feature sections of the page: Magic AI Effects (virtual backgrounds, face tracking, eye contact), Pan and Tilt, Exposure Control

Audio

Built-in microphone
No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: no built-in microphone, on purpose
Microphones
Not available
Stereo audio
Not available
Mic pickup range
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available

Connectivity

USB
USB 3.01Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs and compare table: recommended USB 3.0 (or later) Type-C port. The camera also works on USB 2.0, in compressed MJPEG.
Detachable cable
Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 braided cable. Page text: detachable USB-C to USB-C cable.
Cable host plug
USB-C1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: USB-C to USB-C 3.0 cable. Launch reviews by Windows Central, Trusted Reviews and Tom's Guide describe a USB-C to USB-A cable, so the box may have changed.
Cable length
1.8m1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Box list: 180 cm (70.8 in). Windows Central lists 2 m for the launch box.

Mounting and privacy

Mounting
Monitor clip, Tripod thread1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: redesigned clamp for monitors and a standard 1/4-inch thread for tripods and boom arms
Privacy cover
Built-in shutter1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: built-in shutter that slides into place4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/elgato-debuts-redesigned-facecam-featuring-hdrRead 15 October 2026Built-in shutter that slides into place

Software

Software
Elgato Camera Hub1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Page text: Camera Hub, free for Windows and Mac
Onboard memory
Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Camera Hub settings are stored on the built-in Flash Memory
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: firmware update via Camera Hub for the Switch 2. The Elgato Switch 2 guide gives the update steps.9Maker product pageelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/how-to-use-your-elgato-webcam-with-nintendo-switch-2Read 15 October 2026Firmware update steps through Camera Hub 2.1. Facecam MK.2 needs firmware 2.00.

Compatibility

Works with
Windows, macOS1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026System requirements: Windows 11 or newer, macOS 13.3 Ventura or newer

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Camera dimensions
Width84Height38Depth61mm(3.3 × 1.5 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm (without mount)2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026W 84 x H 38 x D 61 mm (without mount)
Camera weight
90g(3.2 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: 90 g (without mount)2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/camera/elgato-facecam-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Weight: 90 g (without mount)
Weight with mount
136g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: 136 g (with mount)

Certifications

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Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
Facecam, Monitor mount with 1/4" thread, USB-C to USB-C 3.0 braided cable (180 cm | 70.8 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/facecam-mk2Read 15 October 2026In The Box list on the tech specs

Warranty

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