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What’s New in Video Camera Magnifiers?
Ike PresleyAmerican Foundation for the Blind100 Peachtree St., Suite 620Atlanta, GA [email protected]
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Types of Video Magnifiers
Desktop models, $2,000 – 4,000Flex-arm camera models, $2,000 – 4,000Portable models with hand held cameras,
$300 – 1,000Pocket models, $250 – 2,100Head mounted display models, $3,000 –
4,000Digital imaging models - $2,500 – 5,500
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Video MagnifiersDesktop models
AdvantagesBest for longer reading
tasks – continuous textEasier for handwriting
Working in two planes
Highest magnificationTrue color/False colorReverse polarityMasks/Occluders
Lines/Blinds
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Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Adding Additional featuresUpgrade to colorRemote controlPage locator buttonPreset magnificationClock/calendar/calculatorComputer compatibility
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Video MagnifiersDesktop models
DisadvantagesLack of portabilitySpace requirementLack distance viewing
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Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that fold for transport
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Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that fold for transport
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Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that offer monitor positioning
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Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that offer distance viewing
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Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that offer NearIntermediateDistance viewing
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Video MagnifiersFlex-arm camera models
AdvantagesDistance & near viewing
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Video MagnifiersFlex-arm camera models
AdvantagesSome portability
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Video MagnifiersFlex-arm camera models
AdvantagesSmaller footprint
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Video MagnifiersFlex-arm camera models
DisadvantagesSet-up timeLack of X/Y tableRequire monitor
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Video MagnifiersPortable models with hand
held camerasAdvantages
Better for short reading task/spot reading
Some connect to TV
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Video MagnifiersPortable models with hand
held camerasAdvantages
Lightweight / Easily transported Often less expensive
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Video MagnifiersPortable models with hand
held camerasDisadvantages
Manipulating the cameraSome require external monitor
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Video MagnifiersPortable models with hand
held camerasDisadvantage
Difficulty handwriting
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
LargeMediumSmall
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
LargeNot so pocketable
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
LargeLarge, angled screen
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumCamera
Side Center
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumHandle
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumDistance viewing
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumVariety of models
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumVariety of models
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumVariety of models
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumVariety of models
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
SmallLess expensive
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Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
SmallTruly pocketable
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Video MagnifiersPocket models
AdvantagesBetter for short reading tasks / spot readingEasily transported Less expensiveFreeze frame
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Video MagnifiersPocket models
DisadvantagesCamera movementDifficult for handwriting Magnification range
Stepped – not continuous
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Video MagnifiersHead mounted display
modelsAdvantages
PortabilityNo monitor
DisadvantagesExpenseAppearance
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Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
AdvantagesPortability – “lugability”
PrompterColumn mode
TickertapeRow mode
Single wordWord mode myReader
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Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
DisadvantagesPrice - $4,995
Sale $3,995
Difficulty with color backgrounds
myReader2
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Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
AdvantagesLightweight camera &
standWorks with laptop PCPrompter modeNo X/Y table needed
Zoom-Ex
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Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
Zoom-ExMagnification
Zoom-VoiceScan & read
OCR & speech
Zoom-BookScan books for
viewing later$2,500 - 3,500 Zoom-Office
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Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
Zoom-TwixTwo camera / Two poundsSwitch between distance and
near viewingUse with Zoom-Office features
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Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
MobilEyesHandheld Portable Reading Machine Performs functions
of nine different devices 9 inches wide 5.5 inches high 3.5 inches deep 4 inches deep while
actively tacking pictures Weight is 2.5 lbs.
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Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
MobilEyesMagnification; near & distanceScan & read with optional scannerPlay music and audio booksDigital recorderScan barcodes
$5,500: total system
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Video Magnifiers
iPhone as a magnifier Magnifying Glass iMagnify iCanSee
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Video Magnifiers
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