Epson DC-12 Document Camera Outputs 1080p HD

Epson has started shipping a new high-definition document camera for classrooms, the DC-12. The new model offers 1080p output and includes support for annotation without a computer.

Epson DC-12
The foldable Epson DC-12 includes a built-in mic and offers video capture capabilities.

The DC-12 provides HDMI connectivity and can output full 1,920 x 1,080 HD imagery, with a 30 FPS maximum frame rate. It features dual white LED lamps, auto focus and brightness, and 16x digital zoom. Its capture area is 11.7" x 20.7".

Other features include:

  • Picture in picture support;
  • Built-in mic;
  • Digital zoom;
  • Automatic projector setup when used in conjunction with Epson projectors;
  • PC-free annotation with a USB mouse;
  • 1 GB internal memory;
  • SD card slot;
  • USB flash drive support;
  • ±90 degree image rotation;
  • Image freeze;
  • Various effects and image adjustments, such as black and white, contrast, etc.;
  • Video capture;
  • Pan/tilt;
  • Burst capture;
  • Time lapse;
  • Security features like Kensington lock support, a security bar, and secure mounting holes; and
  • Support for WMV, MPG, and AVI on Windows and QuickTime (.mov) on Mac OS X.

In addition to HDMI, the projector offers RGB inputs and outputs (mini D-sub 15-pin), USB-A input, mic input, USB-B output, and composite video output. It measures 13.4" (w) x 4.8" (d) x 4.9" (h) folder and weighs in at 6.3 pounds.

The Epson DC-12 is available now for $599. It supports Mac OS X and Windows. Additional details can be found on Epson's Brighter Futures education portal.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


Featured

  • Double exposure image of coin stacks on technology financial graph background

    The Budget Cut that Changes Everything in K-12

    ESSER funding, the post-COVID lifeline that enabled many districts to invest in data collection and research, is coming to an end. For districts that relied on those dollars to conduct surveys and gather community feedback, the impact is significant.

  • abstract data flow

    Google Announces New Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform

    Google Cloud has introduced a new platform for building and managing enterprise AI agents, as the company seeks to turn its Gemini models and Vertex AI tooling into a broader system for automating business workflows.

  • tool icons with variety of business icons

    SETDA Releases Free EdTech Quality Action Toolkit

    The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has put together a free K-12 EdTech Quality Action Toolkit that provides a framework for evaluating education technology products as well as guidance on regulatory compliance, templates for communicating with vendors, training resources, and more.

  • closeup of hands typing with data analytics overlay

    Instructure Expands Access to Mastery Predictive Assessments

    Instructure, maker of the Canvas learning platform, has announced a national expansion of its Mastery Predictive Assessments.