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CoaSt (Camera-on-a-Stick) Duo: An ultra-light, portable magnifying distance/close and self-view camera
Great for anyone who needs to magnify at a distance and at a desk
The CoaST Duo Distance Camera 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.
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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