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Review on High-Performance Video Capture Card: HDMI to USB 3.0 1080P 30fps - Perfect for Live Streaming, Gaming, Teaching, and Video Conferencing! by Richard Gallagher

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does exactly what it's supposed to do at a great price

I'll admit I was skeptical because of the price. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I received and tested the device. I bought it because a very good friend asked me to film her wedding. With everything on lockdown due to the pandemic, they were also looking for a way to stream the service on Zoom. As this was a favor for a family friend and not something I would possibly ever do again, I didn't want to invest a lot of money in a streaming device but wanted to give them the best possible quality. not disappointed! I tested the unit via Zoom with a Panasonic GH4 and then on the wedding day the groom brought his laptop and wifi hotspot (because the church had poor wifi) and we streamed the wedding with Blackmagic. Pocket Cinema 4K no problem. The device was plug-and-play compatible with Zoom, and we got great feedback from friends and family on how clear the picture was (especially compared to a regular webcam via Zoom). The device is about the size of a USB stick and connects perfectly with a USB port and an HDMI cable. It even comes with a USB extender in case the space around the port is too tight for the device. THIS IS MY ONLY COMPLAINT: The USB adapter seems to be 2.0 but the device is 3.0. I didn't use an adapter because I couldn't risk the plug slowing down transfer speeds on the big day. So if you absolutely need an extension, I would definitely use the 3.0 extension instead of the one that comes with it. But for 25€ I am fully satisfied.

Pros
  • Large selection
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  • Band