26 Jul 2024

OKIOCAM W1 & OKIOCAM X1 – The Best Document Cameras for Projectors

When it comes to delivering professional and engaging presentations, the right equipment makes all the difference. Many teachers rely on projectors to show textbooks and worksheets with their students. A major inconvenience with this setup is that the lights have to be off for the projected image to show clearly, yet document cameras often require good lighting to capture the image correctly. This is why we designed the OKIOCAM W1 and OKIOCAM X1 document cameras with an integrated stepless ring-light that is as bright as a desk lamp.

In this article, we’d like to share why these are the best document cameras for projectors, offering a range of features that ensure your presentations stand out!

Exceptional Lighting for Dark Environments

One of the key challenges when using projectors is the need for a dark room to optimize screen visibility. The OKIOCAM X1 and OKIOCAM W1 address this with their bright, stepless adjustable LED ring lights, providing a reliable light source even in dimly lit environments. This ensures that your documents and materials are clearly visible, making these document cameras ideal for projector use.

High-Resolution Capture for Detailed Presentations

Featuring true 4K CMOS Image sensors, the OKIOCAM X1 and OKIOCAM W1 deliver stunning clarity and detail. Even better, these document cameras can capture up to A3 or ledger size materials, making them perfect for displaying large diagrams, worksheets, 3D objects, and high-quality images. Whether you’re presenting in a classroom or a corporate setting, these cameras ensure your audience can see every detail.

Enhanced Functionality with OKIOCAM Live

When connected to a computer, the OKIOCAM X1 and OKIOCAM W1 integrate seamlessly with our free OKIOCAM Live app. This all-in-one document camera software combined with the OKIOPoint smart pointer included with the cameras, automatically zooms in and frames any area of interest you’re pointing at with the pointer, and comes with a few different presentation modes for your experiment, enhancing your presentations and making them more interactive.

OKIOCAM Live also offers other handy features like live annotation, snapshot, and video recording capabilities.

The best part is that the software comes in various versions! Some organizations may not let their staff download software easily, which is why we released the OKIOCAM Live Chrome Browser Extension in addition to the regular app versions.

Seamless USB Connectivity

While these document cameras do not offer HDMI or wireless connection, both the OKIOCAM X1 and OKIOCAM W1 provide easy USB connectivity, allowing them to connect directly to projectors with USB ports or to any computer. Users can then connect the computer to the projector regularly to project the image. This straightforward connection makes setup a breeze, ensuring you can focus on your presentation without worrying about technical difficulties.

Summary

For anyone looking to enhance their presentations with a projector, the OKIOCAM X1 and OKIOCAM W1 are the perfect document cameras. Their bright LED lighting, seamless USB connectivity, and high-resolution capabilities make them the ideal choice for educators, professionals, and anyone who needs to deliver detailed, engaging presentations via a projector. Choose OKIOCAM for your document camera needs and see the difference in your next presentation!