The HoverCam Solo Spark II Document Cam offers many advantages over a webcam when used for classrooms and distance learning. This document camera connects to your Windows, Mac, or Chromebook computer and features an 8MP sensor for capturing 4K video and 8MP still photos. The camera features a 10x optical zoom, and supports 8x digital zoom, for a total of 80x zoom effect. Sound is captured via a built-in mic with integrated noise reduction. Four bright LED lights are built into the document camera to illuminate your subject.

The HoverCam Solo Spark II connects to a computer to operate, and it features button control for autofocus, focus lock, zoom in/out, freeze, rotate, and screenshot. The free downloadable software provides features such as lesson recording, annotation over live camera image, picture-in-picture, as well as schedule and run Zoom meetings. The Spark II is compatible with a variety of connection software such as Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet, and others. Four ultra-bright LEDs provide illumination of your subject.

BSI CMOS Sensor, 5-Element f/2.0 Lens    Up to 4K at 30 fps Video and 8MP Stills    Supports Windows, macOS, and Chromebook    Built-In Mic with Noise Reduction    10x Optical, 8x Digital Zoom    USB Interface & Power Connection to a PC    Auto Focus, Focus Lock, Screenshot    Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet    Four Ultra-Bright LEDs

• 8MP still images

• 4K20, 1080p45 and 720p30

• Built-in mic with integrated noise reduction

• Up to 80x zoom

• USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-B port interface and power connection to a PC

• Second USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-B port for software/driver installation

• 5-element f/2 lens

• Auto-focusing, auto-focus locking, and selected region focus

• Four ultra-bright LEDs

• Flexible, folding arm with three points of articulation

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will it work on a Mac?

A: This would be compatible with both Windows or Mac computers.

Q: 2. Does it come with a USB 3.0 cord to connect it to a computer's USB port?

A: Yes, the USB cable is included in the box.

Q: 3. When using Hovercam Solo 8 Plus with Zoom and not openning FLEX 10 software, will all the buttons work? Like zoom in&out? Thanks.

A: The software comes preloaded on the Solo and is accessible on your PC once the Solo and PC are connected to the HoverCam Solo 8 Plus Document Camera - BH #HOHCS8PL. The mechanical and digital zoom features are not software dependent.

Q: 4. Does the PC software allow the use to take the still photo, edit, and pan/zoom?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 5. Is the device detected as a media device in Chrome browser?

A: If you want to use the Solo with a Chromebook, you can install a Chromebook version of the software, called HoverCam for Chrome, available at the Chrome Webstore. It will show up as a USB device on your desktop.

Q: 6. Solo 8 is compatible in Linux system? thanks.

A: This product is discontinued and is no longer available for sale. Should work on LINUX and will be recognized as a USB device. The device is OS agnostic according to the manufacturer.

Q: 7. About HoverCam Solo 8 Plus, when we use it with Zoom, does all the button on Solo 8 Plus work? Like zoom in&out, without using Flex 10 software.

A: The software comes preloaded on the Solo and is accessible on your PC once the Solo and PC are connected. to the HoverCam Solo 8 Plus Document Camera - BH #HOHCS8PL. The mechanical 10x and 8x interpolated digital zoom features are not software dependent.

Q: 8. How do you monitor placement and zooming of the document?

A: Viewing the image on a monitor, laptop or projector.

Q: 9. Can this doc camera be connected directly to a projector to use as "overhead?"

A: Hi John. Yes, the HoverCam Ultra 8 is very popular amongst projector users with its various connectivity options. It has a VGA, HDMI, USB, and RS232 ports, and can be connected directly to a projector.

Q: 10. The picture shows it connected to an iPad - how does that work? Is there an iPad app for this camera?

A: It will connect via the USB 3.0 port.