Kitchbai Visualiser Classroom, USB Document Camera for teaching 4K with 3-Level LED Light, Image Invert Function, Fold, Dual Microphones for Mac OS, Windows, Chromebooks work for Distance Learning

I started to supply teach and quickly felt lost without a visualiser, the reviews for this product weren’t wrong. In my subject it’s important that students can draw diagrams of processes and learn how to sketch products in 3D.The arm folds away easily and fits into the side pocket on my school bag, that fits a standard sized whatever bottle, which makes it really fast and easy to pack away and take home. This folding action also works well during lessons when the camera is not in use, because I can fold the camera to one side and leave it plugged in.The joins on the arm are really durable, move freely but are also tight enough to hold the position well.I predominantly use the camera to project live sketching skills to students, or to draw diagrams for students to follow, so I have to set the position quite high. The join on the base of the camera and the elbow of the stand don’t swivel they only open and close, this means that camera is often above the page blocking my view of the page as I am trying to project but I’m getting used to the position the more I use the camera. The plastic base is also light, compared to the metal arms, so the camera topples unless there is a weight (like a heavy textbook) or clamp (again, when I set it high up) to hold it in place. I’ve been used a small g-clamp to set the position and to stop me knocking it over (I can be pretty clumsy.)The camera itself shows a really clear image, well defined image (once autofocus is pressed), the ‘lighten’ button helps in darker classrooms and the buttons on the camera that flip horizontal and vertical views are handy.I had to restart my laptop for the device to be recognised but the standard Windows software found it afterwards. I use Chrome at work and the camera app worked immediately.This visualiser was a third of the price of those purchases by my last school, it’s got a better stand, has a higher definition camera and really is an absolute bargain. I’ve 3D printed a cover to protect the lens when folded and was so pleased that I have been showing it off to my colleagues since I bought. Really pleased with this purchase.

The media could not be loaded. I have to admit, I was a little sceptical at first, when I saw the price of this visualiser/document camera, compared to others, that were five times the price! However, I was pleasantly surprised. The packaging is a little flimsy, but more than adequate to protect the camera.Various people have commented about it not having instructions... as you'll see from the video, instructions were included in the box.Although built from plastic, the arm is sturdy, rigid, easy to position, and stays put. There's a small screwdriver, included in the base, to tighten/loosen the joints if required, although this wasn't necessary for me. The base is sufficiently weighted, to prevent it from toppling over, unless you significantly extend the reach of the camera arm.The video is very high quality and the camera auto adjusts based on the lighting conditions. The light doesn't seem very bright, but when tested in a completely dark room, it still performed very well (on full brightness). The autofocus is based on the position of the camera when activated, so needs refocusing (with the press of a button) if the height of the camera is adjusted. In some ways, this is an advantage, as it can be distracting when a camera is constantly refocusing each time you move your hands.The other buttons flip/mirror the video either horizontally or vertically, as required, and adjust the video brightness. The brightness of the lamp can be set on one of three levels, or turned off, by touching the ring light.It worked straight out of the box, without needing to instal any additional software or drivers. I used the 'Camera' app on Windows 11 to record the video. It folds up very compactly and is ideal if you need to present in different locations.I've not measured the size of the shooting area, but the camera wasn't fully extended in the video and the green mat is slightly bigger than A4. So, it's likely close to A3 in size. Greater areas can be achieved, by raising the camera on a box or shelf.In summary, it’s easy to set up, portable and performs very well, especially at this price point. Highly recommended.

A positive credit to Amazon's fast next-day delivery, The camera is delivered in a slim and flat box. Box contents include:- Document camera- An extra USB to USB-C adapter cable (Free for optional use)- Instructions manualThe box has everything you need for immediate use, just plug in and play, for my Windows 10 system (no additional driver required). All you have to do is select it as a camera source, just as you would select another webcam.With the five joint positions, the camera can assume almost any position, which is a great advantage for operation and use.There is a touch button that can be used to switch on the LED lighting.The build quality of the camera and the quality itself are good enough for me. The picture quality with the 8MP camera is also impressive.My conclusion:Compact and lightweight for easy to move over, yet stable base. At this price point, I do not have any reason to criticize this camera. The price is significantly more manageable than expensive professional equipment. Therefore, the price-performance ratio is good and here are the five stars from me.It would be appreciated if there is a white colour to choose from.