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IPEVO V4K Ultra High Definition 8MP USB Document Camera Mac OS Windows Chromebook Compatible for Live Demo Web Conferencing Distance Learning Remote Teaching
Last Updated: May 27, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
202
Old Reviews
5
Unverified
14
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
13.46 meters
SIZE
200 GB
MEMORY
Yes
VIDEO
Review Analysis - 183 recent, verified reviews
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Ease of Use
35easy, software, easy to install, super, easy to set
+91%
-9%
" ... Is the use easy to set up but the video is slow ... "
" ... Compact and super easy to use ... "
" ... It's super easy to install and very versatile. ... "
" ... This was so easy to set up and use daily in my classroom! ... "
" ... Quick shipping, easy to install and use. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up and very small to store. ... "
" ... Great product and easy to use ... "
" ... Does what it’s supposed to do, easy to set up once you have the app. ... "
Camera
31document, doc, teacher, times, terrific
+94%
-6%
" ... So pleased with this camera. ... "
" ... This doc camera is perfect for my needs as a kindergarten teacher. ... "
" ... I am SO VERY HAPPY with this camera. ... This camera is a teacher's dream. ... I highly recommend this camera. ... "
" ... The camera works ... "
" ... Decent 8MP still frame capture. ... "
" ... Camera arrived on time. ... "
" ... Clear high resolution camera. ... "
" ... Great document camera. ... "
Software Platform
27download, visualizer, ipevo, app, windows 10
+59%
-41%
" ... I plug it in to my computer and download the app which was very easy to do then use my projector to project it onto my board. ... "
" ... Software installed fine. ... "
" ... The software site is right on the device for easy access to download using the QR code or web address. ... "
" ... Lots of useful features in the free software. ... "
" ... Easy to use with chrome extension ... "
" ... You do need to download software to have it work properly. ... "
" ... Does what it’s supposed to do, easy to set up once you have the app. ... "
" ... I run Ubuntu Linux ... the free-to-download software is required and works very well. ... "
For Kids
24students, math, teaching, school, show
+100%
" ... Works like a charm in my kindergarten classroom. ... Kids love it, teacher loves it. ... "
" ... It shows a constant, steady stream for my students online. ... "
" ... My students loved seeing our caterpillars up close and it is great for math and writing as well! ... "
" ... My teacher loved ... "
" ... My daughter is a teacher and uses this for her on-line classes. ... "
" ... I bought this to help with the transition to distance learning for my math students. ... "
" ... Use this to show students how to work through math problems. ... "
" ... My 6 year old is obsessed with “being a teacher”. ... "
Setup
22easy to install, easy, download, plug, instructions
+82%
-18%
" ... Plug it in, install the free software, and broadcast. ... "
" ... The software site is right on the device for easy access to download using the QR code or web address. ... "
" ... Basically plug in, download program, and go! ... "
" ... You have to download the app to use it, but it was very easy to setup. ... "
" ... It's super easy to install and very versatile. ... "
" ... Set up was not easy, but well worth the effort. ... "
" ... After installing the software on my computer, I was able to plug it in and use it with ease. ... "
" ... The software was very easy to download, install and use. ... "
Picture Quality
19picture, image, excellent, clear, students
+79%
-21%
" ... The picture quality is great, with many options to adjust your display. ... "
" ... The picture is excellent!! ... "
" ... The picture quality is excellent and it has been used on a classroom smartboard. ... "
" ... Usually a very crisp picture. ... "
" ... Be sure to use it with a good quality projector, my projector is not very high definition and the image is blurry when using with the projector, but on the computer screen the image is quite clear. ... "
" ... Image is clear and it would be a great tool in the classroom. ... "
" ... I liked its compactness and picture quality. ... "
Apps
18download, app, visualizer, share, ipevo
+78%
-22%
" ... The app-- Visualizer-- is also really easy to download and use. ... "
" ... I use this to project books on my classroom View Board. ... "
" ... Does what it’s supposed to do, easy to set up once you have the app. ... "
" ... Software installed fine. ... "
" ... The ipevo visualizer software works perfectly. ... "
" ... What you actually want to do is grab the visualizer software and share that window on your screen, which will work much better. ... On a Mac, you can even just go to the app store and search for "ipevo". ... "
" ... You do need to download software to have it work properly. ... "
" ... IPEVO provides a free download of their Visualizer app, which provides all the camera control needed for a magnifier. ... "
Device Compatibility
18computer, works great, ubuntu, need, macbook pro
+78%
-22%
" ... Wanted my own device. ... "
" ... I also am very pleased with the quick response from customer support when I asked a question about if it was compatible with my MacBook Pro. ... "
" ... Using it on both Windows10 and Ubuntu 18.04 with no issues. ... "
" ... The Ipevo software is very easy to use and works great on my Macbook Pro or my Windows desktop. ... "
" ... It worked on our desktop perfectly. ... "
" ... You need to attach it to a computer. ... "
" ... love this item it made my life really easy and it works on my Mac Mini ... "
" ... Good to go on all of the computers on campus. ... "
Price
13worth, definitely, camera, would, use
+92%
-8%
" ... Worth the $99 I spent on it. ... "
" ... For the price, you can’t beat it! ... "
" ... Very compact, decent camera for the price. ... "
" ... I use it in the classroom and it was worth the money. ... "
" ... Overall though it is a great camera for a decent price. ... "
" ... I didn't want to spend too much, and hoped for the best when I ordered the lower-priced IPEVO V4K. ... I love the features included in this camera, and the price was within my budget. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... Definitely worth it for the price! ... "
Product Reliability
11use, unit, school, nothing, days
+55%
-45%
" ... It is working fine. ... "
" ... It came within 2 days, even during the quarantine. ... "
" ... These are the days of C19. ... "
" ... So happy for the purchase and would highly recommend as life won't always look like it does right now and school will open again in the fall! ... "
" ... Been using it almost daily for a semester— works perfectly! ... "
" ... Also, it's rugged, they have not broken one in three years of student use! ... "
Zoom
11focus, objects, document, zooming, ratio
+91%
-9%
" ... But is great to use during this work from home year, as I zoom with clients. ... "
" ... The provided (downloaded) software provides easy remote control and many functions like zoom, scan, onscreen markup, snapshot, video, and other features. ... "
" ... It was worked great for zoom meetings. ... "
" ... It's plug and play installation and works with 3rd party apps like Go to meetings or Zoom. ... I use it mainly with Zoom: click on screen sharing, click on advanced and choose second camera. ... "
" ... When teaching live via Zoom, this camera is a champ, I can easily switch from the ziggi to the laptop camera and back in a second, it allows me to do to live classroom teaching without having to set up a white board behind me. ... "
" ... This works perfectly on Zoom but there is a lag with Google Meet (which may not be related to the camera at all). ... "
" ... Clear pictures, easy to zoom and move around. ... "
" ... I use it as a second camera for Zoom and Adobe Connect Meeting. ... "
Build Quality
11arm, top, bit, hinge, use
+82%
-18%
" ... Also, it's rugged, they have not broken one in three years of student use! ... "
" ... Well designed arm and base. ... "
" ... Excellent product for a very reasonable price but the arm should be a bit longer in my opinion and it looks like it doesn’t store the exposure value so you need to adjust it every time you restart your computer. ... "
" ... Also as an extra bonus I dropped it the first day I got it, completely fine so it's durable. ... "
" ... The stand is very stable. ... "
" ... The stand and camera are made of quality materials . ... Additionally, there are three, hinged joints, which are able to lay practically flat. ... The top hinge holds the arm containing the camera. ... "
" ... The build quality is very good. ... "
" ... I like this model because positioning it is so flexible. ... "
Size
8easy to use, love, desk, way, use
+100%
" ... I love the carry case it comes with and it is just so compact and easy to use. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and stores away nicely. ... "
" ... Compact and super easy to use ... "
" ... I had to use a desk lamp with it. ... "
" ... Great with one small problem. ... "
" ... I love the way it folds Flat on my desk. ... "
Marketplace
7picture, video, image, excellent
+86%
-14%
" ... Item as advertised. ... "
" ... The picture is excellent!! ... "
" ... Amazon was just great they gave me a refund! ... "
" ... Product used in classrooms ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
Features
7light, software, many, adjustment, easy
+71%
-29%
" ... It adjusts to the light automatically. ... "
" ... (No features like this on the Elmo that I borrowed from school. ) ... I didn’t even realize how many features it had when I bought it. ... "
" ... Lots of useful features in the free software. ... "
" ... Features allow for easy adjustments. ... "
" ... It is a little limited on features and lighting adjustment, but still a great camera for the price. ... "
Scan Quality
6scan, pages, documents, document, cards
+33%
-67%
" ... No instructions included and the free software (available to download from an external website) is not smart enough to scan 2 side-by-side pages at once. ... "
" ... Sometimes the cropping seems to work but when I view the scanned photo, I find that it wasn't cropped! ... "
" ... The picture quality while scanning is very grainy because it is almost impossible to evenly light the document. ... "
" ... Not performed as a document scanner ... "
Print Quality
6paper, use, scanning, pages, fine
+67%
-33%
" ... It's barely enough for A4 size paper. ... "
" ... Small print was easy to see and there was no blur around the letters on the projected image. ... "
" ... there is no distortion or difficulty focusing whether projecting a paper or an object. ... "
" ... I use it to make fine print readable on my monitor. ... "
Color
6quality, images, excellent, color, clear
+67%
-33%
" ... The color of the background affects the exposure, so when I had a black background, my object (a sea star) was kind of washed out. ... "
" ... Dark, forest green would not have been my first choice for color, but this is what I love about this camera: the images are crystal clear . ... "
Returns
6returned, return, back, waste, trying
+17%
-83%
" ... Total waste of time, now I have to return an empty envelope to get my money back. ... "
" ... I wasted a lot of time trying to troubleshoot it, but it's just dead and i'm out of my return window. ... "
" ... Sent it back after less than a week. ... "
" ... I returned this. ... "
" ... Further, I don't even want to waste my time trying to ship it back. ... "
Overall performance
5still, gets, done, one, easy to set
+100%
" ... The laptop fan which normally is quiet, runs on high the whole time I am using it. ... "
" ... one from years ago that still gets the job done. ... "
" ... Still overall a good document camera for the price and it gets the job done. ... "
" ... Is the use easy to set up but the video is slow ... "
" ... I am very pleased with the performance. ... "
Resolution
4resolution, ocr processing, x, misleading, dpi
+100%
" ... 4K high Quality Video capable, Works with Photobooth and Quicktime player, Google Meet . ... "
" ... This camera has a max resolution of 3264 x 2448, which is not 4k. ... However it's close enough for it's intended purpose, just don't expect to shoot decent quality 4k video or you will be disappointed. ... "
" ... you're better off buying the HD HUE which a lot cheaper and shows things in REAL TIME . ... "
" ... Since it is 4k it has good enough resolution to do 300 DPI for OCR processing on the pages. ... If you are shopping for Document cameras or a good webcam take note that it is 4k. ... Since 4k is relatively new it should be advertised as 4k. ... If it does not specifically say it is 4k it most likely isn't. ... The reason this is important is because you need around 4k to get the 300 DPI images for good OCR processing. ... "
Product As Described
4picture, video, image, excellent
+100%
" ... Item as advertised. ... "
" ... The picture is excellent!! ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
Delivery
4like
+50%
-50%
" ... Item was dead on arrival. ... "
Display Clarity
4resolution, computer, camera, projecting, keeps
+75%
-25%
" ... I use this camera in my high school mathematics classroom, for projecting to the ActivBoard / Screen . ... this keeps me behind the kids, keeps them closer to the screen and allows me to continually monitor attention and respond to questions during instruction & demonstration time periods. ... "
" ... For online teaching, two of these would be great!, your face, your desk, plus your computer screen . ... "
" ... I bout this one because it was simple, priced right and had really nice resolution. ... "
Night Photography
4well, low, high, even, camera
+100%
" ... Focusing is great, even in low light. ... "
" ... This camera does not have its own light source, however it worked very well in a dimly lit room. ... "
" ... Works well in either high or low light. ... "
" ... The picture is great, the only drawback is that it needs light and doesn't have an attached light so you will have to find some way to work around that. ... "
Video Playback
3works, use, picture, class
+100%
" ... I purchased this to use with my class video meetings and for when I record lesson videos for my kindergarten class. ... "
" ... I got this so that I could whiteboard things with folks via video conference. ... "
Fit
3camera, way, top, paper, love
+100%
" ... It's barely enough for A4 size paper. ... "
" ... The top hinge holds the arm containing the camera. ... "
" ... I love the way it folds Flat on my desk. ... "
Comfort
3looks, adjust, bit
+100%
" ... Well designed arm and base. ... "
" ... I love that I can move the arm around and the self adjust works great. ... "
" ... Excellent product for a very reasonable price but the arm should be a bit longer in my opinion and it looks like it doesn’t store the exposure value so you need to adjust it every time you restart your computer. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 13.46 meters
Camera
Video: Yes
Memory
Memory: 200 GB
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
13.46 meters
SIZE
200 GB
MEMORY
Yes
VIDEO