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AVerMedia
Live Streamer CAM 513 / PW513

For wide 4K30 or Full HD 60 fps with a physical shutter. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

The AVerMedia PW513 is a verified 4K webcam model built for a desk or streaming setup. It pairs 4K/30 or 1080p/60 output with a diagonal 94° view, fixed focus, built-in stereo microphones and a physical privacy shutter. The body swivels by hand, while AI framing and ePTZ are software features. Search for the exact CAM 513 / PW513 model because neither saved historical ASIN was verified as a current offer.

Consider it for

A desk or face-first lesson setup where a wide fixed frame, 4K30 or 1080p60, stereo microphones, and physical lens privacy matter more than autofocus or automatic two-axis tracking..

Look elsewhere if

It is not for buyers who require autofocus, a documented integrated lamp, verified USB 2.0 4K, or a motorized camera that follows a presenter in two axes.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • AVerMedia lists distinct 4K30 and 1080p60 live-video modes with an explicitly diagonal 94-degree field.
  • The maker documents a physical swivel-arm shutter, stereo microphones, USB-C, and a tripod thread.
  • The camera model and part family are supported by AVerMedia and part-matched retailer records.

What to weigh up

  • Fixed focus and disagreement between 10 cm and 40 cm minimum-distance statements leave close-up use uncertain.
  • USB 3.0 is required for 4K, while USB 2.0 support depends on firmware and conflicts with an older guide.
  • Neither historical ASIN is mapped to an exact package; current host support and microphone mute behavior are not established.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredCAM 513 / PW513, part 61PW513000AC
Documented video modes4K30 and 1080p60 video modes; no 4K60 mode is listed
Focus and framingFixed focus; 94-degree diagonal field; near-focus distance conflicts across maker documents
Light and lens privacyPhysical swivel-arm shutter; an integrated lamp is not documented
Integrated audioBuilt-in stereo microphones; pickup range and shutter-linked audio cutoff are not documented
Connection and mountingUSB-C camera port; USB 3.0 required for 4K, and USB 2.0 support depends on firmware
Identity and setup limitsCAM 513 / PW513 and part 61PW513000AC are identified; historical Amazon offers remain unmapped

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

Which video modes and field does AVerMedia document?

AVerMedia lists 3840×2160 at 30 fps and 1920×1080 at 60 fps, with a diagonal 94-degree field of view. The wide fixed frame can include a desk or several participants, but it does not make the camera a 4K60 product. The current page gives a minimum video distance of 40 cm and a 50–200 cm working range; an older reviewer guide says the minimum working distance is 10 cm. Confirm close-up needs instead of assuming the newer number applies to every hardware or firmware revision.

How do fixed focus and the physical mount affect framing?

AVerMedia specifies fixed focus, so the camera does not refocus as a presenter moves toward or away from it. The 94-degree diagonal view offers more surrounding area than a narrow face-only frame, but the maker's conflicting close-distance statements make document close-ups uncertain. The privacy shutter is a physical swivel-arm design, and the flexible monitor clip, 360-degree manual swivel, and 1/4-inch tripod thread provide placement choices. Set the position before a call when possible; the mount itself is not an automated pan-and-tilt head.

Does its software make it a tracking camera?

AVerMedia describes AI framing and software ePTZ controls for rotation, crop-style framing, and field-of-view adjustment. Those features change the selected image electronically; the physical camera body swivels by hand. The inspected maker sources do not document a motorized tilt axis or a two-axis gimbal that follows a person. The PW513 therefore suits a presenter who stays within a planned frame, not a hard requirement for automatic movement tracking. Choose a documented two-axis gimbal or an operator-controlled PTZ model when vertical motion matters.

What connection and audio details are established?

The manufacturer lists MJPEG/UYVY modes, UVC, and built-in stereo microphones. The current product page says USB 2.0 can be supported with the latest firmware and requires USB 3.0 for 4K; the older reviewer guide says USB 2.0 is unsupported, while the quick guide recommends USB 3.0 for stable video. Firmware therefore matters, and the frozen candidate does not identify its revision. The current box list shows a 1.5 m Type-C-to-A cable, but saved historical offers were not mapped to that exact package. Microphone pickup distance and pattern are not specified.

Does the camera add light or mute audio when covered?

The physical shutter blocks the lens, but the saved manufacturer materials do not say that it disables the microphones. Treat the audio cutoff as unknown and keep using a separate mute control if sound privacy matters. AVerMedia recommends a main light for the best image, which is not evidence of an integrated lamp. The product page lists minimum illumination, but that sensor sensitivity figure is not a light source. Buyers who require a built-in lamp, integrated speaker, or shutter-linked audio cutoff should choose a model with those controls expressly documented.

Which exact model and offer can a buyer verify?

AVerMedia calls the camera Live Streamer CAM 513 / PW513. Retailer records connect part 61PW513000AC to that product family. The frozen ASIN B08LVNYYZH could not be retrieved, and a repeat-row ASIN B0BQ315NPD was also not mapped to a precise package. The product identity is stronger than either offer crosswalk. Use the tagged exact-model search, check the printed part number and included accessories, and verify the host's USB port and firmware before relying on 4K. No current price, stock, or offer condition is asserted.

Who should choose PW513?

Consider the PW513 when a wide fixed-focus view, 4K30 or 1080p60, stereo microphones, and a physical privacy shutter fit a desk or streaming routine. It is less certain for close object work, autofocus-dependent framing, USB 2.0 systems without the relevant firmware, or buyers who need an integrated lamp or camera motion. Its model and part number are verified, but the candidate offers are not. The exact-model Amazon search is a route to check listings; it is not evidence that every result is the same revision or package.

What else to compare

Choose PW513 for a wide fixed desk frame and separate 4K30 or 1080p60 modes. Choose a two-axis gimbal for automatic presenter tracking, or a documented autofocus model for changing subject distance.

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Before you buy

Does PW513 record 4K at 60 fps?

No. The current AVerMedia mode table lists 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps.

Does PW513 autofocus?

No. AVerMedia specifies fixed focus; AI framing and software ePTZ do not change the lens focus method.

Does USB 2.0 provide 4K on every PW513?

No such general claim is supported. The current page requires USB 3.0 for 4K and makes USB 2.0 support firmware-dependent.

Is B08LVNYYZH verified as the current PW513 offer?

No. The exact page was not retrieved, so use the tagged search for CAM 513 / PW513 and part 61PW513000AC.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

PW513 combines 4K30, 1080p60, a 94-degree diagonal view, stereo microphones, and a physical shutter, but its fixed focus, firmware-dependent USB behavior, source-conflicted close distance, and unmapped offers should be acceptable before choosing it.

Is it the right fit?

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