Foreword
Yoo! I finally got the C922 PRO HD Webcam from Logitech after wishing having it for years.
Honestly, I bought the camera in a slightly higher price due to the model being out of stock in major stores and just got from a “hoarder” in Facebook marketplace. :) Harsh but true.
Let’s get into my short blog/review/impression about this industry-standard in semi-professional streaming.
You might ask, why only now? At first, I never really thought of having a good webcam as a small streamer, and I also have this app on my Android phone which makes my Nokia 7 Plus act as a webcam. Then, I wanted the camera to be positioned well, so I bought a cheaper Logitech, the C270.
![Logitech C270 webcam](/images/10-20/c922/logitech_c270.jpg)
Logitech C270 webcam
The C270 suited my needs - stream just now and then, and it’s just right for video calls and conferencing. The only problem with this one is it has a bad exposure. I used the C270 for almost 3 months until I got the money to buy the beast of a camera, that is the C922.
The Box
I opened a brand new Logitech C922 way way before but it wasn’t mine, so I already know the contents (alibi for not having pictures after unboxing 😂). And I also tried the unit itself so I knew the quality it brings.
The box contains the C922 camera, a table-top tripod, manuals and a sheet containing the free 3-month XSplit Premium codes (Again, sorry for not having pictures).
![Logitech C922 Box](/images/10-20/c922/box.jpg)
Logitech C922 Box
Quick specs
I won’t dive deep into the webcam’s specifications like weight and dimensions but here are the common “marketing” specs that will actually make you consider buying one:
- Capture 1080p @ 30fps, or
- 720p @ 60fps
- Auto focus
- Wide Field of View
- Advanced camera software
Ha! Mountable
The C922 has a screw hole for mounting onto a tripod. The tripod can be extended up to 18.5cm. Here’s the closed tripod in three max lengths (with regards to the feet extensions).
![Logitech C922 Tripod Screw Hole](/images/10-20/c922/c922_tripod_screw_slot.jpg)
![Logitech C922 Tripod Min](/images/10-20/c922/c922_min.jpg)
![Logitech C922 Tripod Middle](/images/10-20/c922/c922_tripod_mid.jpg)
![Logitech C922 Tripod Max Length](/images/10-20/c922/c922_tripod_max.jpg)
The tripod, without and with the webcam.
![Logitech C922 Tripod Standing](/images/10-20/c922/c922_tripod_stand.jpg)
![Logitech C922 Tripod-Mounted](/images/10-20/c922/c922_tripod_side.jpg)
The C922 also has a built-in microphone but most people, including me, advice to use an external mic instead.
Software - Logitech Capture
Upon connecting the webcam to my PC, Logitech prompted to install the companion software - Logitech Capture. The software is advanced enough for my needs - I can zoom and pan, flip the captured video horizontally and/or vertically, choose to prefer exposure or framerate, and most importantly the capture resolutions.
![Logitech Capture Software](/images/10-20/c922/logitech_capture_2.png)
Logitech Capture Software
Resolutions
The software provides templates for typical sizes:
Widescreen:
- FHD (1080p),
- 720p, and
- 360p;
Portrait:
- 1080x1920,
- 720x1280, and
- 360x640;
Squares:
- 1080x1080,
- 720x720,
- and 360x360.
![Resolution Options](/images/10-20/c922/resolutions.jpg)
Resolution Options
PiP and Layers
The software also allows us to output custom layout.
Effects
The software also allows you to add effects, text, etc with the Effects menu: Watermark, Text Overlay, Scene effects, Color borders, and Transitions for 2 scenes.
![Effects Options](/images/10-20/c922/effects.jpg)
Effects Options
Minor Issues
There are a couple of issues for me, the first one really makes me annoyed is that I cannot turn off the hotkeys for the software and I have a frameless monitor which mounting the camera is a pain in the a$$ to keep it from covering up the display - even for just a centimeter.
![Logitech C922 Frameless Monitor](/images/10-20/c922/c922_frameless_issue.jpg)
Logitech C922 Frameless Monitor
Great Overall
Overall, I am happy with the C922 webcam - my loved ones can see me clearly during video calls. And I thank everybody for supporting me on my stream, visiting my website, and checking my Windows 10 apps.
![Logitech C922 Monitor-Mounted with Logitech Capture](/images/10-20/c922/c922_logicapture.png)
Logitech C922 Monitor-Mounted with Logitech Capture
To finish this blog post, let’s all stay safe during the pandemic - and even after the pandemic.