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SlingStudio CameraLink

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SlingStudio CameraLink
Key Features
  • Wi-Fi Video Transmitter for SlingStudio
  • Supports up to 1080p60 at 30 Mb/s
  • Internal Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
  • Up to Two Hours of Battery Life
Wirelessly connect your camcorder or other live video source to the SlingStudio Hub by plugging in the SlingStudio CameraLink. The CameraLink takes an HD video signal via HDMI and transmits it wirelessly over 802.11 ac Wi-Fi to the SlingStudio Hub for switching, streaming, or recording. Formats up to 1080p60 at 30 Mb/s are supported. For power, the CameraLink has a built-in lithium-ion battery which provides over two hours of continuous usage. To recharge, use the included micro-USB cable to plug the transmitter into a separately available standard USB charger (a high-output 2A charger is recommended for best performance). It is worth noting that the unit will continue to function while you are charging the battery, which allows for extended runtimes.
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SlingStudio CameraLink Overview

Wirelessly connect your camcorder or other live video source to the SlingStudio Hub by plugging in the SlingStudio CameraLink. The CameraLink takes an HD video signal via HDMI and transmits it wirelessly over 802.11 ac Wi-Fi to the SlingStudio Hub for switching, streaming, or recording. Formats up to 1080p60 at 30 Mb/s are supported. For power, the CameraLink has a built-in lithium-ion battery which provides over two hours of continuous usage. To recharge, use the included micro-USB cable to plug the transmitter into a separately available standard USB charger (a high-output 2A charger is recommended for best performance). It is worth noting that the unit will continue to function while you are charging the battery, which allows for extended runtimes.

A four-segment LED indicator reports the current battery capacity. Use the included shoe mount to secure the CameraLink unit to your camera, be it a DSLR or mirrorless camera, or a standard camcorder. A USB charging cable and a micro-HDMI (Type-D) to Mini HDMI (Type-C) adapter cable are included as well. Cables for cameras which use full-size HDMI ports and micro-HDMI ports are available separately.

SlingStudio CameraLinkSpecs

A/V Inputs
1 x HDMI Type-D
Format Support
Format
H.264, High-Profile, 4:2:0

Resolution
1080p60 up to 30 Mb/s
1080p30 up to 16 Mb/s
720p60 up to 16 Mb/s
720p30 up to 4 Mb/s

Audio
AAC-LC, 2-Channel, 16-Bit/48 kHz, up to 320 kb/s
Other I/O
1 x USB Micro-B (Charging)
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Battery Capacity
11.47 Wh (3.7 VDC, 3100 mAh)
Battery Charging
3-4 Hours, Typical When CameraLink is Off Using USB Cable with 10 W or Greater Power Supply
Wireless
5 GHz, 802.11 ac
Transmission Distance
Up to 300' / 100 m (Line of Sight)
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Humidity
0-95%,Non-Condensing
Dimensions
1.4 x 4.6 x 2.9" / 3.5 x 11.6 x 7.3 cm
Weight
0.6 lb / 270 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.4 x 5.1 x 3.6"

SlingStudio CameraLink Reviews

Get one while you can!

By Jonathan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-16

These tend to be in limited supply. Worked as expected with no cosmetic flaws. Was not in original packaging.

Smaller than it looks

By Andre
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-11

Love this device, I have bought 2 and plan to buy 4 more. When I say it’s small I mean it’s small and just perfect. It is smaller than a iPhone 7plus by height. The range is good once you put the hub high and kinda in the middle to get a good WiFi spread

Impressive little box

By Marc
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-06

I'm using two of these attached to Canon XA-25s to livestream a worship service to Facebook. Setup up is dead simple and they work flawlessly. Battery lasts about two hours. I'm really glad that the battery life is displayed on the SlingStudio Console app. The only mild complaint is that I wish the battery lasted longer.

Awesome little gadget!

By Anthony
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-29

Syncs wirelesslly flawlessly my cameras with the Sling Studio for livestream and recording. Just awesome.

Good. Can easily be better

By Desi
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-24

I am now using this product after using an app called “Switcher Studio” for many weeks. SlingStudio is a good system for a lot of reasons. Some of those reasons include portability, stream quality, and versatility, just to name a few. My biggest gripe with this system is that it only allows 4 video sources on the main page of the ap. They advertise that you can have more than four sources but the truth is more than four sources becomes very cumbersome. Example: if you’re doing a live broadcast and you want to change to a fifth source you first have to change pages on the app, decide which of your current four sources can be disposed and add the new source in its place. In addition to that, if you don’t click the new source just right (there’s something weird going on in the app with your ability to touch the source properly and drag it ) you won’t be able to drag it over to one of the four live Slots for source video. If you’re using an iPhone as a source you will have no ability to control white balance. Your ability to control auto focus and exposure is limited. All adjustments to the iPhone must be done from the iPhone you cannot do it remotely through the app. The performance is solid. even if the app crashes your broadcast will continue. You can actually leave the app to make adjustments elsewhere in the tablet without losing your current project or the broadcast. The “audio follows video” feature can be a little tricky at first. Once you understand it, you’ll be fine. This really is a cool product. I realize that the four sources might be a dealbreaker for a lot of people. It definitely would’ve been a dealbreaker for me if I had known about it before I purchased it. But, after using it for a little bit, it change my mind. Maybe sling studio will do an update in the future and take the limit off the four video sources.

Great Wireless Solution for Video

By Matt
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-22

There are other wireless solutions, but we have been extremely satisfied with our SlingStudio - easy to use, surprisingly powerful, and quality end-result - meaning that the Cameralink is a necessity. It is as easy to use as it claims to be. [This picture is an early test setup, but it shows you what it looks like.]

I love this!!!

By Ivon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-04-06

I love how this helps me cut out all the wires and extra gear that I would need to use if this did not exist. I love studio on a whole and the cameralink just enhances the entire experience every time!

So far so good

By Matt
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-13

Camera link performs well on sports field. Wish there was a separate battery instead of having recharge the whole unit

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question

This system looks promising, but I am very cautious about the Sling system because of limited power to run camera units. Does this offer an AC option, or is it just battery? I sometimes do 4hr events.
Asked by: Bill
connecting to power will not work while the battery is down. battery will not charge while using but I never tried an external USB Power Source.
Answered by: abyson
Date published: 2019-01-28

Is the recorded video compatible with final cut ...

Is the recorded video compatible with final cut pro x .mov format?
Asked by: Kevin
So just so that you are aware. This device Is used for streaming wirelessly. It doesn’t actually record. The sling studio itself does record MPEG-4 which can be used for final cut
Answered by: Ricardo
Date published: 2020-03-27

Will the camera link accept HDMI output from a ...

Will the camera link accept HDMI output from a computer?
Asked by: Danny
Yes.
Answered by: Desmond
Date published: 2021-03-03

Does the CameraLink have to be used with the ...

Does the CameraLink have to be used with the SlingSTudio Hub?
Asked by: Shea
Yes it does. It cannot be used with any other products.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2021-03-12

question

Does it have a Tally Light?
Asked by: Darren
Yes The Cameralink has a tally light.
Answered by: Patrick R.
Date published: 2019-08-31

question

Does it work with a GoPro Hero 4?
Asked by: GeeksThat B.
Yes, the SlingStudio CameraLink can take the signal from the GoPro Hero4's HDMI D (Micro) output. Use a quality cable to connect the two. GoPro HDMI Cable for HERO (6' / 1.8m) B&H # GOAHDMC
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

If I’m only using 1 camera, can the CameraLink be ...

If I’m only using 1 camera, can the CameraLink be used without the Sling Studio?
Asked by: Anonymous
No. The camera link is using to convert your camera's HDMI output to a wireless signal which goes back to the SlingStudio.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2020-02-05

If I plug the CameraLink into power (charger) can ...

If I plug the CameraLink into power (charger) can I use at the same time and keep up with the battery to do a long event? If so, how much power should the charging plug unit be?
Asked by: Tim
I don't know the exact wattage or power limitation, but for long events I normally use a Powerbank via USB and it works great... it keeps charging the internal battery while it is working.
Answered by: Jhonatan
Date published: 2020-03-23
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