Document cameras have proved their utility for the educational environment time and time again, these devices allowing for an increased level of interaction between students and teachers by enabling the delivery of more engaging lessons and presentations. And given this situation, it should come as no surprise that Epson's been developing new and improved products of this type, the latest to arrive on the market being the DC-11 document camera.

The Epson DC-11 features a 5-megapixel sensor, 10x digital zoom, and 30 frames-per-second video at full resolution, while its large capture area enables the DC-11 to display up to two full pages with clarity and detail. Using the convenient built-in microphone and included software, the DC-11 allows teachers to easily record audio and video to capture classroom lessons and student presentations.

The device also automatically detects the native aspect ratio of Epson projectors and selects the output resolution to match. And since it's capable of displaying SXGA, XGA and WXGA resolution, it can also be used with the latest-generation widescreen computers or for projecting high-definition content.

The gadget can be connected to a PC or Mac via USB and to a projector via VGA and Composite interfaces. Furthermore, it offers a built-in SD card slot, and a built-in microscope adapter, while the 1GB of internal memory will surely come in handy for storing images and photos.

"Epson understands education and the challenges faced in the classroom, and designed the DC-11 document camera as an easy-to-use tool that allows teachers to better engage visual learners," said Sara Kim, associate product manager, Epson Projection, Epson America. "The DC-11 represents our most innovative document camera to date, providing a host of features that allow educators to better capture, create and share content."

The Epson DC-11 will be available for $499 in late September 2010, which will probably make it attractive enough for its target segment (at least in theory).


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