Webcam as a Low-Budget Document Camera - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T07:44:44Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/webcam-as-a-lowbudget-document?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A459171&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey Barry,
The stats look pr…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-09:649749:Comment:4603192010-04-09T04:29:04.453ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hey Barry,<br />
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The stats look pretty good, but the proof is testing the actual demo. I have had a few document cameras that did not perform as I had expected them to, even with good stats.<br />
BUT! $179.00 is a low price point.<br />
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Did you personally operate it?<br />
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<b>ONLY 30 DAY WARRANTY! BAD! All other document cameras have a no nonsense 5 year warranty!</b><br />
The 30 FPS is probably only at the lower resolutions. SVGA<br />
It is USB only! So it is a webcam based unit. A computer is mandatory.<br />
Magnifcation is…
Hey Barry,<br />
<br />
The stats look pretty good, but the proof is testing the actual demo. I have had a few document cameras that did not perform as I had expected them to, even with good stats.<br />
BUT! $179.00 is a low price point.<br />
<br />
Did you personally operate it?<br />
<br />
<b>ONLY 30 DAY WARRANTY! BAD! All other document cameras have a no nonsense 5 year warranty!</b><br />
The 30 FPS is probably only at the lower resolutions. SVGA<br />
It is USB only! So it is a webcam based unit. A computer is mandatory.<br />
Magnifcation is only 2X LED lighting seems good.<br />
Field of view is 9x12 horizontal(Landscape)<br />
This looks like a straight down document camera.<br />
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I found it on the China websites.<br />
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I am trying to convince RM Education to bring over their "EasiView" Web Based document camera.<br />
The price will be in the $150 range, and I have tested it extensively along with the Logitech Image Pro 9000.<br />
I am leaning toward the LogiTech Pro, works great as a webcam and a doc cam. My stand will give it the flexibility for both uses.<br />
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JJC Thanks for the INFO I was fairly impressed with a…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-09:649749:Comment:4602962010-04-09T01:45:17.739ZBarry Bakinhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BarryBakin
I was fairly impressed with a new document/presentation camera called the Hovercam. There are two resolutions and two prices. The lower-priced model is $179. It's more expensive than a webcam but a lot less expensive than most other document cameras on the market. It did a great job even at this price point. You can see more info at the manufacturer's website at…
I was fairly impressed with a new document/presentation camera called the Hovercam. There are two resolutions and two prices. The lower-priced model is $179. It's more expensive than a webcam but a lot less expensive than most other document cameras on the market. It did a great job even at this price point. You can see more info at the manufacturer's website at <a href="http://www.thehovercam.com/10-hovercam-document-camera-scanner-x300.html" target="_blank">http://www.thehovercam.com/10-hovercam-document-camera-scanner-x300.html</a><br />
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I don't represent or market them, but I thought that it was an excellent product at an affordable price compared to other available cameras. Hey Charles,
The new digital…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-08:649749:Comment:4598852010-04-08T01:26:43.392ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Hey Charles,<br />
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The new digital high resolution document cameras can capture readable full page (8.5 x 11) images as jpegs.<br />
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It is a one click operation, the jpeg can be stored on a SD card with some units or transferred to you computer easily.<br />
Scanners take time, document cameras can do the job at your desk with one click.<br />
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JJC
Hey Charles,<br />
<br />
The new digital high resolution document cameras can capture readable full page (8.5 x 11) images as jpegs.<br />
<br />
It is a one click operation, the jpeg can be stored on a SD card with some units or transferred to you computer easily.<br />
Scanners take time, document cameras can do the job at your desk with one click.<br />
<br />
JJC Mr Decofot,
Most webcams wor…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-08:649749:Comment:4598842010-04-08T01:20:45.832ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Mr Decofot,<br />
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Most webcams work pretty well with normal classroom ambient light. The Logitech Image pro 9000 works fine.<br />
However they cannot adjust to "spot" lighting. I tested a few LED cap lights with the Pro9000 and the light is not diffuse enough to capture an evenly lighted page.<br />
All document cameras have better contrast control programs to handle their on board lighting.<br />
<br />
JJC
Mr Decofot,<br />
<br />
Most webcams work pretty well with normal classroom ambient light. The Logitech Image pro 9000 works fine.<br />
However they cannot adjust to "spot" lighting. I tested a few LED cap lights with the Pro9000 and the light is not diffuse enough to capture an evenly lighted page.<br />
All document cameras have better contrast control programs to handle their on board lighting.<br />
<br />
JJC Dear Jessica,
I have the com…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-08:649749:Comment:4598712010-04-08T00:47:50.638ZJohn J Capricehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Visualedtech
Dear Jessica,<br />
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I have the complete solution for you. I have been working on this project for several weeks.<br />
The Logitech Pro 9000 is the best webcam for general use and for use as a document camera. The software is easy to use and you can choose different resolutions, and annotate web captured images and record audio and video.<br />
I do NOT sell this product, I bought mine online from Staples for $69.00 plus tax and shipping.<br />
The Logitech Pro 9000 works great. I sell a lot of document cameras all…
Dear Jessica,<br />
<br />
I have the complete solution for you. I have been working on this project for several weeks.<br />
The Logitech Pro 9000 is the best webcam for general use and for use as a document camera. The software is easy to use and you can choose different resolutions, and annotate web captured images and record audio and video.<br />
I do NOT sell this product, I bought mine online from Staples for $69.00 plus tax and shipping.<br />
The Logitech Pro 9000 works great. I sell a lot of document cameras all different brands. Dollar for Dollar the Logitech is the best bet in a webcam conversion.<br />
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What you will also need is a platform to hold the webcam so that it faces downward. This is what I have been working on an inexpensive support for webcams, digital and video cameras. I am still working on prototypes.<br />
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JJC I haven't seen a digital came…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-06:649749:Comment:4592242010-04-06T13:39:46.155ZCharles Harveyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CharlesHarvey
I haven't seen a digital camera that can do a decent job and produce usable images. Does your office have a modern copier? Many current xerox copiers have a scan back utility that just needs a slightly tech savvy person to connect it to a windows or Mac machine. We have a xerox 7655 that does a great job scanning to PDF, and it dumps them to a common network share. Hope that helps :-)
I haven't seen a digital camera that can do a decent job and produce usable images. Does your office have a modern copier? Many current xerox copiers have a scan back utility that just needs a slightly tech savvy person to connect it to a windows or Mac machine. We have a xerox 7655 that does a great job scanning to PDF, and it dumps them to a common network share. Hope that helps :-) I was just thinking of doing…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-04-06:649749:Comment:4591712010-04-06T06:01:31.912ZMr Decoffhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MrDecoff
I was just thinking of doing the same thing. It would probably require special lighting as well. I'm invisioning something similar to a photo box. Can't wait to see what others have to say. Let the creating begin.
I was just thinking of doing the same thing. It would probably require special lighting as well. I'm invisioning something similar to a photo box. Can't wait to see what others have to say. Let the creating begin.