📚 Elevate Your Presentations with THUSTAR - Where Clarity Meets Convenience!
The THUSTAR 8MP Document Camera & Webcam is a versatile tool designed for educators and professionals, featuring 8MP resolution, adjustable brightness, and a foldable design for easy transport. With seamless compatibility across major operating systems and built-in dual microphones, it enhances both visual and audio quality for live demos and distance education.
Photo Sensor Resolution | 8 MP |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.2"D x 5.51"W x 2.56"H |
Item Weight | 1.8 Pounds |
Camera Flash | no flash |
Included Flash Type | Internal |
Compatible Devices | Google Meet, Zoom, OBS, Tiktok, SeeSaw, Camtasia, Skyp-Microsoft Teams, Laptop, Desktop PC |
Audio Output Type | internal |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Has Self-Timer | No |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
File Format | JPEG |
Screen Size | 2 Inches |
Effective Still Resolution | 8 MP |
Shooting Modes | Automatic |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Color | Black |
Video Capture Resolution | 1080p, 2448p (3264*2448) |
Supported Media Type | Paper |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Focal Length Description | '2.0x optical zoom' |
Zoom | Optical Zoom |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Autofocus | Yes |
Macro Focus Range | 3.94 Inches |
Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f |
Aperture Modes | 2.8 |
A**R
plug and play
As a Document Camera:Great for capturing documents, images, or objects in real-time. I use it for an educational setting, as it allows me to display all the materials my students require to see/experience in real-time.It can capture high-quality images with clarity and detail. This is especially important when displaying small text or intricate diagrams. This camera comes with its own light, its 2nd level works best for me because it doesn’t create unwonted reflection.The adjustable arm is sturdy and yet flexible, so it allowed me to adjust the angle and height of the camera for optimal viewing.The best quality is that it is very easy to use. Just plug and play. I use it on a MacBook pro. and works just fine with Zoom as a 2nd camera. It has quite simple controls for adjusting the focus, zoom, and other settings.I haven’t try it with a variety of software and operating systems, but i'll post and update as soon as i use it on windows.Portability: It is best to store it or transport it with care.Overall, this is a a valuable tool for educators who need to display documents, textbooks, and other materials in real-time. Its easy to use, flexible, and has a good quality image. Its built-in microphone works as advertised, although I prefer not to use it as a mic.
T**R
High quality, clear details, ease of use, surprising durability
Look, I'm going to make this short and sweet... This is the one you want. I did a lot of research and bought two of these and they have only exceed expectations.Exceptional document camera, great clarity, and as easy to use as they come. I use them from scanning TCG cards and playing remotely (spelltable) and it is clear I have the best setup of my friends.These things are also durable, I have knocked them off a high table at least a dozen times with no noticeable effects to its function and quality.Finally, I was forced into utilizing one of them temporarily as a webcam to film some YouTube videos as my typical camera (OMSO 4 action) was away from repairs... now I know the OSMO is much better for action applications than studio shooting, but I was shocked at the significant quality improvement by using this document cam instead. Now I have since upgraded to a real Lumix primary camera setup, but "misusing" this document cam as a webcam was the inspiration from the upgrade.
R**L
Great for 2 years
I am a math teacher and needed a document camera for e-learning days or making tutorial videos. This one was pretty good for about 2 years. Auto-focus feature is great, easy enough to move around and position the way I needed, and lighting options did exactly what I needed them to do.I did end up using a different microphone for audio input because this camera had a small, high-pitched "whine" on playback. The base is also very light, so you can only stretch the neck out so far before it tips over; I sometimes set heavier objects on the base to stabilize the camera or set it on an adjacent table keep it from shaking while I wrote. And then after about 2 years of use, the light would turn off randomly during use and the camera would turn on randomly. It was still usable as long as I only plugged it in when I needed it and had an alternate light source.Overall, decent bang for your buck. Considering the pace that technology is evolving these days, I figure this one served me well and it's time to invest in a newer, more sturdy option.
A**D
Wonderful doc cam at a very affordable price
I was excited to see this product when I was looking for a second doc cam recently. It is half the price of the one I had previously, but it performs just as well. I've used it for teaching online for a month. I like the fact that it has an included light to illuminate the desk, which helps eliminate the shadow from the camera due to my overhead light. Image quality is sharp. It functions well with the doc cam software that I have. Construction is solid. It's a little bulkier than others I've seen, but this also means it is sturdier and I find that it really doesn't clutter my desktop significantly because the weighted base is quite small, while still heavy enough to keep it stable. The camera swivels 180 degrees horizontally plus has built in electronic flip and rotation. It also allows me to point the camera easily at different places on the desk by swiveling in the vertical plane, a feature my previous doc cam doesn't have. There are buttons for autofocus and to adjust brightness. Has a USB-A plug and comes with an adapter for USB-C. I'd say this is a definite improvement over my previous doc cam (even though I didn't have any complaints about it previously either). A thoughtful feature is inclusion of a screwdriver in the base to tighten the joints, although so far I haven't need to use it. Overall, the design of this unit seems to be very carefully thought through, and I highly recommend it.
S**E
Good Product
No Download required, not big not small, easy to use, works great for drawing something in a meeting. Works with Teams, camera is great.
A**R
Great, affordable camera for teaching!
As a teacher, I have used this daily for 4 months and it was so worth the money! It connects to my PC, focus and lighting is great, takes up very little space, and works great for reading 2-page picture books. I connected to laptop and opened up my camera application on my laptop and pressed the rotation button and it showed on my Smartboard. Very clear with no complaints. Comparable to much more expensive cameras. No software needed. If the pic rotation button doesn't show up, just unplug and re-plug and it appears.
T**E
Underwhelming video quality
The media could not be loaded. Probably decent enough for static pages but I was hoping to use it for the video component for miniature painting as others have said they recommend document cameras for that purpose. Camera output had scrolling lines and a warping/underwater effect if movement occurs. Cheap but unusable for me