# Elgato Facecam MK.2 > A 1080p60 streaming webcam with manual exposure control. - Camera, High volume - Typical UK price: $110 to $150 (a typical band, not a live price) - Platforms: Whatnot, TikTok Shop, eBay, Vinted - Orders a week: 20–2000 - Checked October 7, 2026 A desk webcam with manual exposure you set once, so the picture holds steady when a foil card passes the lens. It runs at 1080p and 60 frames a second, which keeps a fast pack rip smooth. Use it as the face camera next to an overhead phone or a mirrorless camera; for close shots of corners and centering, a 4K webcam crops tighter. ## Kit rankings - #4 in [Best camera for streaming on Whatnot](https://sellersetups.com/us/kit/camera) ## Setups - [Pro Whatnot streaming setup for card breaks](https://sellersetups.com/us/setups/pro-whatnot-streaming): A two-camera studio with app-controlled lights, a button pad for angles and a packing line, for card breakers shipping 80 to 300 orders a week. ## A face camera that holds its exposure You run regular computer-based shows on Whatnot or TikTok Shop, and your face camera shifts color and brightness as items pass it. Save your settings to the camera and the picture at the end of the show matches the start. It fits card breakers and collectibles sellers with two or three cameras, where this one shows you and the others show the mat. If you go live once a month, spend the money on a light first. ## Sensor, frame rates and field of view Elgato lists 1080p at 30 or 60 frames a second, and 720p up to 120 frames, from a 1/2.5-inch sensor. The 84-degree field of view fits a seated presenter and part of the desk. The free Camera Hub app adds digital pan, tilt and zoom, plus manual shutter, ISO and white balance. The camera sends uncompressed video over USB-C, so fast movement shows no compression blocks. ## Mounting and saving a Camera Hub profile Mount it on the monitor or a short arm at eye level, light your face from the front at 45 degrees, then open Camera Hub. Set the shutter to match your room lighting, lock white balance to your lights and save the profile. Frame head and shoulders with the digital zoom, then add the camera to your streaming software. Pair it with an overhead phone or a mirrorless camera on the mat, and switch angles with a scene key. ## A 1080p webcam, 4K webcam or mirrorless body The 1080p USB webcam does the same job for less if your lighting is stable and you rarely hold shiny items up to the face camera. Choose the 4K USB webcam if this camera also has to show close card detail. For a softer background and a bigger sensor, a mirrorless body with a capture card costs about four times as much. If you stream from a phone alone, start with a clip-on wireless mic and lights. ## Shutter and white balance under US lighting US power runs at 60 Hz, so a shutter of 1/60 or 1/120 avoids flicker bands from cheap LED bulbs. The camera keeps that setting after a restart. Lock white balance to the color temperature of your key light instead of auto. A warm lamp in the frame stays warm, and foil cards pull the picture toward blue less. ## Common mistakes - Set manual exposure and save a profile in Camera Hub. On auto, the exposure shifts as items pass the lens, like a cheaper webcam. - Set the shutter to 1/60 or 1/120 under 60 Hz US lighting, or rolling bands show up. - At 1080p you lose detail on corners and centering. Give that job to a 4K webcam or a mirrorless camera. - Plug it straight into the computer: an unpowered hub can drop the frame rate. - Without a key light the picture turns grainy, so light your face from the front before you buy a better camera. ## Guides - [Whatnot production setup: lights, camera and audio](https://sellersetups.com/us/guides/whatnot-production-setup): Which pro streaming kit to buy first, and which to skip, once your Whatnot shows outgrow a phone and a ring light. ## Questions ### Does the Facecam MK.2 have a microphone? No. It is a camera only, so plan on a separate mic such as a clip-on wireless one. ### Does it shoot 4K? It tops out at 1080p at 60 frames a second, which suits a face camera on a live show. ### Do I need Camera Hub running during the show? Save your settings to the camera and close the app once it is set up. ### Can I use it on Whatnot from a phone? No. It needs a computer with streaming software, and you go live on Whatnot from there. ### Is it worth it over a cheap webcam? If your face camera pulses in brightness during shows, yes. If your picture already holds steady, the lower-priced webcam does the job.