Customer Ratings & Reviews

Works well out of the box to ingest HDMI Video into a USB port. I have used several of these to connect PTZ Optics cameras and ProSumer video cameras to a Windows 10 Laptop and Desktop. I typically input FHD 1080p 60hz. We have used them with OBS, vMix and Zoom with great results.

The Elgato Cam Link is an exceptional device that has become an integral part of my streaming setup. Its outstanding performance, remarkable video quality, user-friendly setup, and impressive versatility make it a must-have tool for content creators, streamers, and professionals alike. If you're looking to elevate your streaming game and deliver top-notch visuals, the Cam Link is a worthy investment that will exceed your expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a reliable and high-quality capture card.

I’ve been using the Cam Link for months and it’s been rock solid. Instantly turns my DSLR into a webcam with zero hassle. Great video quality, no lag, and super easy setup. Whether streaming or Zoom calls, it just works every time. Worth every penny.

Works as advertised. Gets hot so you know it’s working. We use it to connect a camcorder to our PC for streaming. Works great; Camera connects with mini HDMI to HDMI cable and PC connects with HDMI. OBS Studios immediately recognized it as a source.

As a visionary coach and Kingdom-minded creator, I purchased the Elgato Cam Link 4K to elevate the way I serve others through powerful video content. It’s the heart of my new setup to produce podcasts, coaching sessions, and transformational digital courses that empower people to live with purpose and impact. Even before full use, the build quality, ease of setup, and trusted recommendations showed me this is the right investment. It instantly leveled up my camera to deliver professional-quality video—and I haven’t even scratched the surface yet. This isn’t just a tech tool. It’s a mission-enabling device. I’m preparing to use it to create content that inspires change, brings clarity, and multiplies impact far beyond a screen. If you’re building anything meaningful, this is your upgrade. The Cam Link 4K is excellence in your hands. Highly recommend for any creator who’s chasing greatness.

Pros: -True 1080p @ 60fps output (note: there's a lot of buzz going around about $20 knockoffs being the real deal - I tested 2 of them since I have a couple and they either output 720p or hit 1080p @ 24fps despite advertising them as 1080p @ 60fps) -Future-proof. Eventually, 4K streaming will be a thing (spoiler alert: currently, it's not). But it's good to know this thing will prepare you with that option should you go that route -So easy to just plug, play and go -The latency isn't as bad as the cheap knockoffs -My Nikon D7200 works perfectly with clean HDMI with this despite saying that the D7000 series wasn't compatible (I would check to see if your camera works even if it's not listed on their site, if it doesn't work, then of course return it) Cons: -the PRICE -Depending on your camera, you might have to experiment with the audio offset -the PRICE. $130 for a pass-through dongle seems outrageous. And no thanks to the pandemic, people bought these in batches only to resell them with crazy overhead due to the supply & demand

This device lets you connect many different kinds of cameras and camcorders to your computer, allowing them to function as a "webcam" for streaming, social media, skype, etc. While you DO need to verify your camera is compatible, if it is, the detail and capabilities of most any camera you plug in to this will beat up on your Logitech c922, your BRIO, etc. I've had no issues with the device, using it with a Sony mirrorless camera I own, and it works great. It also works with most GoPro models... so that's pretty fun if you have one of those lying around. The camera you have WILL need an HDMI out cable (sometimes that means Mini-hdmi to hdmi if it has a smaller HDMI port).

Great as expected from Elgato. Easy to use, plug and play.

Great quality, easy to set up and use. I personally enjoy the look of it when it’s all hook in amazing item for 80-90 dollars.

Cam Link 4K is the perfect tech tool. You plug it in, then forget about it. It converts an HDMI signal, say from a camera, into USB for the computer. I use this for live streaming a DSLR camera. It requires no drivers for Mac or Windows, connects in a heartbeat, glows with a soft white bar when in use and you never think about it again. Supports up to a 4K image, I'm using it for 1920 x 1080 / 30 fps.

The Cam Link is easy to use and works great! I use the Cam Link to use my DSLR (Sony a99- A-Mount) as my web cam for Zoom Meetings. This item is literally a plug and play device. I downloaded the Elgato software after several uses to make sure my device remained up-to-date. This is such a hard to find device. I was thrilled to be able to pick it up in-store at Best Buy when I had been waiting for months for the Cam Link to be restocked at B&H Photo.

Had mine for 2 years now and it’s worked awesome!! Never had a single problem. It has made streaming with my DSLR cam seamless. And I’ve moved and had to reset it up. Super simple plug and play.

This product is the missing link from my video streaming activities that gave me the ability to stream live rather than just posting recorded content to Youtube and Facebook. It provided a quality interface between my laptop running OBS and my 4K camcorder. I was impressed with the stable video and audio content conversion from the HDMI output of my camcorder into the USB inout to my laptop. It produced high quality 60 fps in my first 1080P streams. Highly recommend this small but effective tool.

works well, does exactly what i need to do. i did upgrade after a few months but this is perfect for beginners.

Works perfectly for cameras to be used as webcams ie Panasonic Lumix, Canon Cameras (DSLR) Just plug and play. Setup is easily achieved by setting your OBS/Streamlabs and it will recognize your camera as a webcam. For that high quality streaming camera this is the one to go!

Seamlessly and efficiently makes capturing my Sony EV10, to my pc, an option. 100/100, would recommend for anyone looking to do the same or similar.

Literally just plug & play. Plug this into your DLSR and you've got yourself a high quality webcam. There may be some software issues with OBS, but it works 99% of the time without any issues. It runs a little warm, so we'll see if the heat causes any issues, but so far so good. I'm happy with it's performance.

My primary use for these devices is capturing video through data acquisition systems for work projects. The Cam Link has made it easy to stream multiple cameras, including GoPro 13s, simultaneously where I used to pull my hair out trying to get my data acquisition software to play nice with multiple cameras. My only complaint is how buggy the CameraHub software is. Elgato says to use Camera Hub with the Cam Link, but I use their other capture software instead because it gets the job done without the bugs and crashes.

Love this! So easy to use and quality! I’m glad I got this for my company.

FANTASTIC CHOICE! Theres so many products that are on the market and you can easily spend a bunch of money. The Elgato Cam Link is perfect to connect my laptop to my laptop. I live stream from one computer and use my other computer for the camera. Super compact and easy to carry with me anywhere.