Elgato Cam Link 4K

Elgato Cam Link 4K: Connect HDMI cameras to a computer

Elgato Cam Link 4K captures HDMI video on a computer at up to 4K resolution and 30 fps. It’s made for streamers and video creators who want to use a DSLR, action camera or camcorder as their computer’s video source. Connect the camera to a Windows PC or Mac, then use the captured feed for a live stream or save video straight to the computer’s hard drive. That direct recording route is useful when you’d rather keep footage on the computer than pause to change a memory card. It also suits a recording workflow where the camera’s picture needs to appear in a computer-based setup. The Cam Link 4K works as the link between the camera’s HDMI connection and a USB 3.0 port; it isn’t a camera or a standalone recorder. For live use, the supplier describes its capture as having minimal latency. The top resolution is 4K at 30 fps, while Full HD capture reaches 60 fps. That distinction matters when choosing between higher resolution and a higher frame rate. It’s a compact, focused way to bring footage from a compatible HDMI camera into a computer workflow.

Capture and connection

• HDMI to USB 3.0: The Cam Link 4K takes the camera’s HDMI video and sends it to the computer over USB 3.0. That puts the camera feed into a PC or Mac workflow rather than requiring a separate recording destination.
• Full HD at up to 60 fps: At 1920 × 1080, capture supports progressive video up to 60 fps and interlaced video up to 60 fields per second. This gives streamers and creators a Full HD option with a higher stated frame rate than the 4K mode.
• 720p capture: The supported 1280 × 720 mode reaches up to 60 fps. It provides another resolution option for a computer-based stream or recording session.
• Additional video formats: Capture also supports 720 × 576 progressive at 50 fps and 720 × 480 progressive at 60 fps. These formats add options for setups that use those particular video sizes and rates.
• Streaming with minimal latency: The Cam Link 4K is intended for streaming, and the supplied description specifies minimal latency. That keeps the camera feed suited to live computer use, rather than limiting the device to saving recordings for later.
• Record to the computer’s hard drive: Captured video can be stored directly on the computer’s hard drive. For a recording session, that avoids relying on repeated memory-card changes as the footage is captured.
• Computer requirements: The listed baseline is a quad-core, fourth-generation Intel Core i5 processor—i5-4xxx or comparable—along with a USB 3.x connection. Check that the intended computer meets these requirements for the Cam Link 4K setup.

What's Included

• Elgato Cam Link 4K HDMI camera connector
• USB 3.0 cable
• Manual

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Elgato
• Model: Cam Link 4K
• Type: HDMI camera connector for computer capture
• Video connection: HDMI to USB 3.0
• Maximum capture resolution: 3840 × 2160 at up to 30 fps
• Full HD capture: 1920 × 1080 at up to 60p or 60i
• Other supported capture modes: 1280 × 720 at up to 60 fps; 720 × 576p at 50 fps; 720 × 480p at 60 fps
• Operating system requirements: Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS Sierra 10.12
• USB requirement: USB 3.x connection
• Processor requirement: Quad-core Intel Core i5, fourth generation (i5-4xxx) or comparable