Canon VizCam 1000

Canon VizCam 1000 ... degrees] to provide flexibility and stability in image presentation and acquisition. The VIZCAM can be used to display color video images of actual three-dimensional objects, documents, photographs, slides and transparencies on any NTSC video device, such as a television monitor, video projector or VCR. Images can be output to a color video printer for hard copy prints or input to a computer utilizing a video capture or frame grabber card. The VIZCAM's compact design includes a unique articulated three-axis arm for complete versatility in camera positioning and viewing angle. Each arm can be independently adjusted for consistently stable, motion free, document imaging. With a simple adjustment of the rotatable camera head, the VIZCAM can change from a document camera to a portrait camera for person-to-person communications via desktop videoconferencing or collaborative computing. The small footprint (6") allows for convenient positioning next to the computer. The VIZCAM's optical quality glass lens with manual focus and iris control offers a wider viewing angle than other desktop cameras (63 degrees). It can display images from a full 22 cm x 28 cm letter size document to an object or image the size of a postage stamp. The VIZCAM delivers 450 lines of horizontal resolution for sharp clear images and the camera provides a panning angle of plus or minus 90 degrees to eliminate the need to reposition documents for viewing.

The user- friendly control panel of the VIZCAM is conveniently located for ease of use. Controls for auto/manual white balance, negative/positive image conversion, stereo audio input/output, audio muting, electronic shutter speed settings and Automatic Gain Control are easily accessible at the base of the VIZCAM. For videoconferencing / codec applications, a manual override switch is provided for all automatic functions resulting in more stable and faster compressed video transmission. Connectivity of color video output located at the rear of the base unit consists of a standard composite or S-video signal. Additional microphone input and audio line out is available as well.