VB-CAM-001

What the VB-CAM-001 does on a call

The ViewSonic VB-CAM-001 is a 1080p web camera for video conferencing and live streaming. It records at up to 1080p with 30 or 25 frames per second and also runs at 720p, 960x540 and 640x360, so you can match the resolution to the connection and the software you use. It connects to a computer over USB 2.0 with the 1.5 m cable supplied, and it is built for individual desks, home offices and small rooms rather than large halls.

Image, light and lens

• Sensor: CMOS sensor rated at 2.07M pixels.
• Ultra-wide view: keeps more of the room or workspace in frame.
• Light correction: adjusts the picture when lighting is uneven or mixed.
• Backlight compensation: helps when a person sits in front of a bright window.
• White balance: Auto, Manual and VAR modes.
• Noise reduction: 2D and 3D digital noise reduction.

In Doha, backlight compensation matters most in offices with large glass frontages, where afternoon sun behind a presenter can leave their face dark. The camera outputs YUY2, H.264 and MJPEG video formats, which gives your software a choice of video encoding.

Sound pickup for group calls

The built-in stereo microphone includes automatic noise reduction, which helps keep steady background sounds such as air conditioning or keyboard typing from dominating a call. The source data does not give a pickup range, so for a room larger than a single desk, test the microphone in the actual space. Our free site survey can cover this check before you order several units.

Where it fits in Qatar

A manager in a Msheireb office who takes daily calls with colleagues in Europe can use one VB-CAM-001 on a desk, and the wide view helps keep two or three people in shot. A private school in Al Wakrah that streams lessons to pupils at home can place one camera at the teacher's desk, with the USB cable run along the desk edge. A small meeting room in Lusail used for regular calls with teams abroad should place the camera away from the window, where backlight compensation has less work to do.

What to check before you order

• Operating system: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 or later; macOS 10.10 or later; Chrome OS; Android 5.0 or later.
• Recommended computer: Intel Core 2 Duo or better, with 2GB RAM or more.
• Connection: USB 2.0 port and a 1.5 m (5 feet) cable.
• Size: 118 x 37.2 x 30.8 mm, net weight 0.093 kg.
• Environment: no operating temperature range is given in the source data, so confirm the intended location with the SmartRooms Qatar team before fitting it near a sunlit window or in a hot space, where summer temperatures can exceed 45°C.

SmartRooms Qatar supplies and delivers to all eight municipalities of Qatar, offers professional installation and free site surveys, and usually issues quotations within one working day. Orders can be placed by LPO, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. The product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

To get a quotation for one camera or a set for your team, request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar today.