CoaST Duo Distance Camera & Portable Magnifier With Text-to-Speech

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CoaSt (Camera-on-a-Stick) Duo: An ultra-light, portable magnifying distance​/close and self-view camera and with text-to-speech OCR

Great for anyone who needs to magnify at a distance and at a desk

The CoaST Duo Distance Camera with text-to-speech is the ultimate portable magnifier designed to deliver exceptional visual assistance for individuals with low vision. Combining state-of-the-art optics and advanced technology, this innovative device offers superior image quality and unparalleled convenience for both distance and close-up viewing. Lightweight, compact, and easy to transport, the CoaST Duo is perfect for classrooms, offices, and home use, ensuring that you never miss a detail.

The CoaST Duo Distance Camera with the Readit Software is a game-changing solution for individuals with low vision or blindness, providing seamless access to printed and electronic documents. Equipped with advanced text-to-speech technology, this software ensures an intuitive and efficient reading experience for users of all skill levels. Whether you’re scanning textbooks, managing documents, or switching between languages, Readit has you covered.

  • Capture and read back documents in as little as 2 seconds.
  • Scan documents up to 20 pages per minute, storing entire textbooks in minutes!
  • Intuitive menus and navigation make it easy to use at all skill levels.
  • Incredibly accurate OCR and text-to-speech functionality.
  • Uses the latest natural human voices for a lifelike reading experience.
  • Automatic language detection and switching – even on the same page.
  • Includes 3 installations per user, allowing for flexibility across devices.

With its unparalleled features, CoaST Duo Distance Camera with the Readit Software sets a new standard for accessibility and usability in document management.

Superior Distance Viewing

The CoaST Duo Distance Camera features a powerful 10x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom, allowing you to see details clearly from across the room. Whether you’re reading a presentation in a lecture hall, viewing signage, or observing distant objects, the CoaST Duo’s precision-engineered optics provide sharp, vibrant images every time. With automatic and manual focus options, users can quickly adjust to ensure optimal clarity in any setting.

Seamless Close-Up Magnification

When it comes to close-up magnification, the CoaST Duo excels as a portable magnifier. Its high-resolution 1080p image quality ensures crisp text and vivid colors, making it ideal for reading books, documents, or even examining intricate details of objects. The CoaST Duo is a versatile solution for individuals needing reliable magnification for daily tasks.

Easy Compatibility and Integration

Designed with modern users in mind, the CoaST Duo Distance Camera is compatible with a wide range of devices, including Windows PCs, macOS computers, Android phones and tablets, and iPads. It integrates seamlessly with popular applications like Zoom, Teams, and Skype, making it an excellent tool for remote learning, online meetings, or virtual communication. Its USB 3.0 connection ensures fast, reliable performance every time.

Compact and Portable Design

Weighing just 0.8 lbs and featuring a sleek, foldable tripod, the CoaST Duo is easy to carry and set up wherever you go. The tripod offers adjustable heights ranging from 8 inches to 19.7 inches, ensuring ergonomic comfort for users of all ages. Additionally, the optional desk clamp provides stability for extended use, making it ideal for workspaces with limited surface area.

The perfect distance camera for the low vision classroom!

  • Offers 3-in-1: View close, self and even magnify at great distances
  • Boasts 10x optical zoom and 80x zoom overall, for incredible clarity
  • Folds up and weighs less than 1lb, case included, for easy portability
  • Works with the device(s) you already have, to save space & money
  • Includes the powerful, easy-to-use Readit Lite app for iOS, Mac & Windows
  • Option to add OCR/Scan & Read aloud

Key Features

  • Resolution & Frame Rate: Stunning 1080p at 60 fps for smooth and sharp video quality.
  • Zoom Capability: 10x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom for detailed distance viewing.
  • Focus Options: Automatic and manual focus for tailored image clarity.
  • Stabilization: Integrated stabilization technology via Readit Lite for steady images.
  • Compatibility: Works with Windows, macOS, Android, iPads, and webcam-compatible applications.
  • Connection: USB 3.0 port with included USB-C adapter for versatile connectivity.
  • Power: USB-powered with low energy consumption for ultimate efficiency.

Other Features

  • Fast Zoom: Quick, powerful 10x optical zoom (< 3 seconds from minimum to maximum)
  • Clarity: Double full HD resolution for superb clarity at 30 fps
  • High Speed Movement: Full HD resolution at super smooth 60 fps for viewing high speed action
  • Low light enhancement: See better than the human eye in low light situations
  • Focus: Fully automatic focus
  • Manual Focus: Manual focus (via camera buttons) allows the focus to be manually adjusted e.g. when looking inside an object or preventing the board temporarily losing focus when someone walks in front of it
  • Image & Video Saving: Instantly save images and record videos from the camera to view later
  • Freeze Frame: Instantly freeze what’s on screen – handy if a slide is about to advance but all the information required hasn’t been noted down
  • Mirror Mode: Perfect for doing hair / makeup / shaving etc.
  • Rugged: Designed to be set up and packed away multiple times a day. The CoaSt itself is incredibly tough with an integrated lens cover and the stylish zip-up case keeps everything safe during transport
  • Compatible: Works on any platform as a webcam including: Mac, iPad, Windows, Android, Chromebook and Linux. No special software is required. For advanced features, Readit Lite and Readit are available on iPad and Windows. Mac, Android and Chromebook coming soon! The Readit Lite App is available on the App Store for iPads.

What’s Included:

  • CoaSt camera
  • Clamp stand
  • Weighted base
  • Carrying case
  • Lens cleaning cloth
  • USB-C 3.0 extension cable (6ft)
  • USB-C to USB-A adapter
  • Readit Lite software

Why Choose the CoaST Duo Distance Camera?

The CoaST Duo Distance Camera and Portable Magnifier stands out as a reliable and versatile tool for individuals with low vision. Its cutting-edge features, ease of use, and portability make it an indispensable device for enhancing independence and productivity. Whether you need assistance reading text, viewing distant objects, or participating in video calls, the CoaST Duo delivers unparalleled performance and convenience.

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Specifications:
  • Resolution & Frame Rate: 1080P 60 fps 4MP 30 fps (default)
  • Zoom: Optical 10x optical
  • Zoom: Digital 4x minimum
  • Range: Further than someone with 20:20 vision
  • Physical controls: Zoom In / Zoom Out buttons
  • Focus: Automatic. Manual focus selectable with adjustable focus

    Compatibility:
  • Windows, macOS, Android Phone / Tablet (with USB 3.0 connection), iPad Windows Camera App, Zoom, Teams, Skype etc. Any app that can use a webcam

  • Stabilization: Via Readit Lite
  • Connection: 1 x USB3.0 port (type A). Includes USB A to USB C adapter
  • Batteries: None. USB powered – maximum 1.85 watts while zooming

  • Dimensions: L x W x D: 3.3 x 2.0 x 10.7 inches
  • Tripod unfolded: Minimum height: 8 inches
  • Tripod unfolded: Maximum height: 16.9 inches
  • Unfolded tripod diameter: 9.4 inches
  • Typical additional table width required (with 1 tripod leg behind laptop screen): 5.5 inches
  • Weight: 0.8 lbs

    Desk Clamp Specifications
  • Maximum height when mounted in Desk Clamp: 19.7 inches
  • Clamp Dimensions: L x W x D (when clamped to a typical desk): 7.7 x 2.8 x 3 inches
  • Maximum desk thickness for clamp: 2.4 inches
  • Clamp Weight: 0.9 lbs
  • Other Features:
  • Fast Zoom: Quick, powerful 10x optical zoom (< 3 seconds from minimum to maximum)
  • Clarity: Double full HD resolution for superb clarity at 30 fps
  • High Speed Movement: Full HD resolution at super smooth 60 fps for viewing high speed action
  • Low light enhancement: See better than the human eye in low light situations
  • Focus: Fully automatic focus
  • Manual Focus: Manual focus (via camera buttons) allows the focus to be manually adjusted e.g. when looking inside an object or preventing the board temporarily losing focus when someone walks in front of it Image & Video Saving: Instantly save images and record videos from the camera to view later
  • Freeze Frame: Instantly freeze what’s on screen – handy if a slide is about to advance but all the information required hasn’t been noted down
  • Mirror Mode: Perfect for doing hair / makeup / shaving etc.
  • Rugged: Designed to be set up and packed away multiple times a day. The CoaSt itself is incredibly tough with an integrated lens cover and the stylish zip-up case keeps everything safe during transport
  • Compatible: Works on any platform as a webcam including: Mac, iPad, Windows, Android, Chromebook and Linux. No special software is required. For advanced features, Readit Lite and Readit are available on iPad and Windows. Mac, Android and Chromebook coming soon! The Readit Lite App is available on the App Store for iPads. 
  • About New England Low Vision and Blindness

    New England Low Vision and Blindness uniquely brings hope through technology, training, and care. We are a full-service assistive technology rehabilitation training provider. We offer nearly 100% of all major electronic low vision, blindness, and software products, multiple assistive technology showrooms and a team of Vision Technology Rehabilitation Trainers to help anyone who is visually impaired.

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    Widely known, tested, and trusted throughout New England, our team brings 75+ years of low and blindness vision experience. Our talent, technology, and training offerings are unmatched and highly respected. We are an extremely unique and extraordinary resource for anyone suffering from vision loss in New England. We are here to help.

    Through our no-obligation demonstrations - either at one of our conveniently located assistive technology showrooms or in their home, office, or school - clients experience a relaxed 2-hour no-obligation personal demonstration of almost 100% of all low vision and blindness technologies available on the market.

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