HoverCam
Since its debut in 2010 thousands of HoverCam document cameras are used in Australian classrooms. Why do teachers choose HoverCam? The HoverCam offers more value.
The HoverCam Document Camera does more for teachers than a traditional document camera. Each HoverCam is also a scanner, video recorder, microphone and high-resolution web camera. It’s also half the price of traditional document cameras. Talk to teachers who have a HoverCam and you feel their passion for the HoverCam and how it enhances their lessons and saves them time.
- Versatile: Use the HoverCam to project books, experiments, worked example to your intercative TV or smart board. Record video with sound and annotations for use on your dgital learning system. Use it to stream live video for remote learning.
- Ease of use: The HoverCam's simplicity makes it very easy to use.Just plug it into your computer and you're up and running. No need to plug into a power socket as it's powered via the USB connection.
- Compact: The HoverCam 's compact and light weight design makes it highly portable and it's small foot print means it doesn't take up precious desk space.
- Durable: The HoverCam's tough yet lightweight aluminium construction ensures that it can withstand the rigors of a classroom.
- Afforadble: At less than half the price of its rivals the HoverCam document camera is affordable for everyone.
HoverCam Models Comparison
| Solo 8 PLUS | Solo Spark II | Solo 8 ULTRA | Ultra 10 | Duo | |
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| Sensor | 13 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Lens | 5 Element f2.0 High Precision Lens Arssembly | 5 Element f2.0 High Precision Lens Arssembly | 5 Element f2.0 High Precision Lens Arssembly | - | 6 Element High Precision Lens Arssembly |
| Image Resolution | 4224x3156 | 3264x2448 | 3264x2448, 3264x1836, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1024x768, 1280x720, 800x600 | 4608x3456 | 4056x3040 |
| Focus | 480x420x510 | 585x570x680 | 560×415×500 | 560x420x490 | 670×620×710 |
| Zoom | Total 480x, 6x ASR, 8x Interpolated Digital, 10x Mechanical |
Total 80x, 8x Interpolated Digital, 10x Mechanical |
Total 320x, 4x ASR, 8x Interpolated Digital, 10x Mechanical |
- | Total 25x, 5x Digital, 5x Mechanical |
| Scan Size | 13x21", A3, A4, 11x17" US Letter & Legal | A3, A4, 11x17" US Letter & Legal | 13x21", A3, A4, 11x17" US Letter & Legal | A3, A4, 11x17" US Letter & Legal | A3, A4, 11x17" US Letter & Legal |
| Framerate | 4k/30fps, 1080p/60fps, 720p/120fps | 4k/20fps, 1080p/45fps, 1080p/30fps, 720p/20fps | 8MP/60fps, 1080p/60fps | 4k/30fps, 1080p/60fps, 720p/120fps (warp speed video) | 4k/30fps, 1080p/60fps, 1080p/30fps, 720p/30fps |
| Recording Format | WMV, MP4 | WMV, MP4 | AVI, WMV, MP4 | - | MP4 |
| Microphone | Built-in, with noise reduction | Built-in, with noise reduction | Built-in, with noise reduction | Built-in | Built-in, with noise reduction |
| Illumination | 4x Ultra-Bright LEDs | 4x Ultra-Bright LEDs with Toggle Switch | 4x Ultra-Bright LEDs | - | 4x Ultra-Bright LEDs with Toggle Switch |
| Power Requirements | - | - | DC Adapter 9V | - | DC Adapter 5V |
| Connections | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | HDMI, USB 3.0, VGA | HDMI, USB 2.0, USB C | USB C, HDMI |
| Dimensions | 1.5x3.5x11.4" extended 19.56" |
1.5x3.5x11.4" extended 19.56" |
3x4.7x10.2" extended 20" |
- | 3x4.7x10.2" extended 20" |
| Weight | 1kg | 1kg | 1.8kg | - | 1.8kg |
Teacher Reviews
We have enjoyed using the hovercam but the kids have ABSOLUTELY loved using "Harry the Hovercam" (as they have affectionately named him!...I would definitely recommend the Hovercam as a very useful tool. It is small, compact, easy to use and easy to set up. The uses for it would be endless.
Teacher - Hocking Primary School
Thanks for the hovercam – I’m loving it! Ive recorded climbing bean plants searching around looking for something to latch on to using the time lapse function, and the zoom in on bugs and worms is great.
Gavin Fialkowski - Manjimup Primary School