Getting started – We tried Logitech’s Mevo Start, an easy-to-fly wireless camera set for creators

A few months ago, Logitech unveiled a range of new cameras for the brand, in order to tackle a market that is a little different from that of webcams. The Mevo Start is indeed a camera that can be used in many situations with good image quality, even on the move since it works on battery and is controlled wirelessly.

One of the strengths of Mevo is to be relatively accessible: a Mevo Start alone costs €449, but the price is decreasing and taking a pack of three costs €1149. It is certainly not given to everyone, but the price remains very low if we compare it to the cameras often used by streamers such as the Panasonic GH5 (1200 € bare body) or one of the Sony Alpha 7 (more than 2000 € for the Alpha 7 III bare casing for example).

Without offering a complete test for this rather special product, we tried it in real conditions, at the office, but also during one of our live Twitch sessions filmed inside a Mercedes Marco Polo 250 d van.

Ergonomics

The Mevo is a small, black 7.6 x 8.7cm camera that weighs just 232g. We discover at the back a battery indicator in the form of LED, but the dedicated application on smartphone will give the percentage of remaining battery more precisely. The connection consists of a mini-jack socket to connect a microphone, as well as a USB-A port and a USB-C port for charging.

Under the camera, there is a multifunction screw thread that allows it to be mounted on many supports and tripods. The installation of the cameras is also very simple and the absence of cables to connect is really appreciable. Wireless has its limits, however, and the charging cable will have to be plugged in for long recording sessions. That said, autonomy is announced at 6 hours by Logitech, enough to last a good while.

Application

All the interest of these small cameras lies in their simplified management thanks to an application: Logitech Mevo. Apart from the somewhat absurd fact that the manufacturer has created two separate applications for the use of a single or several cameras (Logitech Mevo and Logitech Mevo Multicam), they are clear and intuitive. The connection of the phone to the cameras is explained step by step and it is enough to follow the procedure to be able to use the set up in just a few minutes.

We can for example manage the image quality, reframe a particular scene to zoom with one of the cameras, and adjust the input and output volume. It is also possible to select different exposure presets (HDR and studio in particular), depending on the lighting conditions of the scenes you want to film.

Image quality

The Mevo Start can shoot in 1080p thanks to a Sony IMX307 sensor, all at 30 fps maximum, which should be enough for many users. A 4K definition would have been welcome, especially when zooming in the image for optimal quality, but we imagine that the constraints would have been different in terms of components, autonomy and price of course. If we used the pack to film in a vehicle, note however that it is a bit special use and that the Mevo are not stabilized. The image is therefore subject to vibrations and static use is rather recommended, but the result was frankly convincing.

Overall, this Mevo Start pack is really practical to use, especially for neophytes who will be able to record or film images without too much hassle with a lot of equipment or many cables, and control the cameras without the need for production department. We certainly recommend the use of dedicated microphones for better voice capture, and we will have to settle for Full HD definition at 30 fps, but the ease of use/image quality/affordable price combo seems to us quite interesting.