I knew this was going to happen...
I predicted at some point we will never need capture cards, cables like HDMI or SDI will less likely be used, well I do not feel safe using everything wireless, but once in a while you know that feeling when you don't have to run long HDMI or SDI cables especially when dealing with mobile setups.
You know what else feels good ? when you can have a DSLR camera that you can plug into your computer using simply a USB cable and access full resolution image into OBS, Zoom, StreamYard, Evmux etc..
The newest Sony, Panasonic and Canon prosumer Mirrorless cameras already have this feature, some are affordable others aren't but the point here is what Logitech has introduced with the Mevo Core Camera.
Imagine a MFT interchangeable lens camera with WI-FI 6E, SRT, NDI connectivity, plus the Mevo Multicam App that allows you to connect multiple cameras wirelessly and go Live, from your phone or iPad ?
If that wasn't enough you can still use these cameras as a normal camera connected via USB to your computer.
They can record in 4K30, stream 1080p directly from the camera, I mean... that's just amazing.
Usually hyping up new gear Launches is not my thing but I couldn't contain myself, I think about when I have to stream a wedding or a sports event.
I always have to carry HDMI cables with me and at least 2 cameras and something like a Yolobox Pro. If you are a little richer you can invest in HDMI transmitters, those help a lot but guess what with this new setup, NO more HDMI captures cards, No more HDMI transmitters... Hummm.. Too good to be true.
Do not take my word for it just watch the video below and see the Mevo Core in action.
So enough with my excitement let's go over some of the specs of the Mevo Core:
TECH SPECS
BATTERY |
Up to 6 hours @ 4K30p recording, 1080p30 streaming
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LENS MOUNT TYPE | MICRO FOUR THIRDS lens mount |
SENSOR | 4/3 CMOS Sensor |
SENSOR RESOLUTION | 8.3 Megapixels |
CAPTURE RESOLUTION | 4K |
FRAME RATE | 30fps |
VIDEO (MP4 RECORDING ONLY) |
4K30p at 40Mbps 1080p30 at 20Mbps (Max 40Mbps) 720p30 at 10Mbps |
ASPECT RATIO | 16:9 |
VIDEO OUTPUT | NDI®-enabled HDMI SRT |
RTMP SUPPORT | Yes |
INTERFACES PROVIDED | 2x USB-C - One port allows for UVC (webcam) 1x HDMI output 1x 3.5mmTRS audio input 1x microSD card slot |
BUILT-IN AUDIO | Three MEMS microphone array with Fraunhofer upHear® Spatial microphone processing |
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT | Directly into 3.5mmTRS audio input Via USB Audio interface to USB-C connector Via mic plugged into mobile device Via the Mevo Go App |
AUDIO CODEC | AAC - 48kHz, 16-bit |
VIDEO CODEC | H.264 and HEVC recording up to 4k 30p |
ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZATION | Yes |
VERTICAL IMAGE FLIP | Yes |
HIGH-DYNAMIC-RANGE IMAGING | Yes |
EXPOSURE METERING | Spot, Center, Average |
WHITE BALANCE | Auto, Manual or presets |
WHITE BALANCE PRESETS | Tungsten Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent |
EXPOSURE MODES | Auto, Shutter Priority, Manual |
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION |
-3 to +3 with 0.1 increments |
PROCESSOR & ENCODER (SOC) | Ambarella H22S85 |
MOUNTING |
4x ¼-20; one on each side Side ¼-20 also have Small Rig cold shoe anti-torque threads Bottom has anti-torque pin recess |
MEMORY CARD COMPATIBILITY | microSD (UHC class U3 speed) |
MEMORY INCLUDED | No |
WIDTH / DIAMETER | 3.5in (9cm) |
LENGTH | 3.5in (9cm) |
WEIGHT | 1.5lbs (700g) with battery installed |
COLOR | Black |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE | 0 - 35 degrees C |
WATER RESISTANT | No |
SPEAKER | Buzzer |
BUTTON |
Power button with 4x LED battery gauge. To power on-off, start/stop streaming and/or recording (configurable) Lens Release Button |
INDICATOR | 2x RGB Tally lights in Front |
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES | USB-C to USB-C Charging cable |
LANGUAGE | English |
These are the specs released on the Mevo website by Logitech.
Below are the pictures we took of the mevo Core in our studio.