For office jobs that require employees to participate in video conferences on a regular basis, the best way to record every participant inside the same meeting room is by using a video conferencing camera. Video conferencing camera are specifically designed to record high-quality video within a wide viewing angle. As such, using a video conferencing camera essentially allows all employees that are participating in an online video conference to sit comfortably in the meeting room, rather than having every single employee crowding around one tiny camera or around a built-in laptop camera. In other words, using a video conferencing camera is the best way to boost workplace productivity during video conference meetings. With all that said, if you’re looking to get a video conferencing camera for a meeting room in your workplace, then consider going with the EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M.
The EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M is a high-end 4K wide-angle USB video conferencing camera designed to be used for recording video in small to medium-sized meeting rooms, featuring a high-quality video resolution up to 2160p with a wide FOV, an intelligent picture framing function that allows it to accurately capture all in-room participants, a manually-enabled Depth of Field Focus function that works within 3.3 to 19.8 ft. (1-6 m), along with an integrated motorized privacy shutter, 2 built-in LED Status Lights, a built-in Kensington Lock slot, an integrated wall mount, plus USB-C to USB-A 3.0 connectivity, compatibility with PCs, laptops, soft phones, and tablets running on Windows or Android, support to leading UC platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and in-App Settings via the EPOS Manager Software.
With this 4K USB video conferencing camera, businesses can experience hassle-free video calls with intelligent picture framing that adjusts its video image to ensure all participants are captured.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M and check out everything that this high-end 4K wide-angle USB video conferencing camera has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device’s size, the EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M comes at a very compact size, measuring just 7.63 inches long by 1.65 inches wide by 1.33 inches tall (194 x 42 x 34 mm), and the device is also quite lightweight, weighing just 1.10 lbs. (500 g).
This 4K USB video conferencing camera also sports a sleek, modern, and elegant design, which gives it a really professional look once its installed in your conferencing / meeting room.
Furthermore, the EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M also packs a very durable construction without any moving parts, as its outer shell is built of a high-quality TPU plastic.
Moving on to the device’s different components. For recording its video, the EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M comes equipped with a high-end 4K wide-angle camera lens that makes it capable of recording video with a high-quality video resolution up to 2160p (at 30 fps), and with a field of view that can be set up to 95° horizontal, 62° Vertical, and 103° diagonal.
On top of that, this high-end 4K USB video conferencing camera also features an intelligent picture framing function that automatically adjusts its video image based on the number of participants detected within your meeting room in order to ensure that all participants are accurately captured within its image frame.
In addition, the EXPAND Vision 1M also boasts a manually-enabled Depth of Field Focus function that can be set to work within a range of 3.3 to 19.8 ft. (1-6 m).
Moreover, this 4K USB video conferencing camera also comes equipped with an integrated motorized privacy shutter which can provide users with instant privacy at the press of a button (which is conveniently located at the top-side of the device).
This video conferencing camera also comes equipped with two (x2) built-in LED Status Lights that are integrated on the sides of the camera, which are used to inform users when the device is video-recording them during a video call.
Last but not least, the EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M also comes equipped with a built-in Kensington Lock slot integrated on its back-side that can be used together with an anti-theft lock cable in order to prevent the device from being stolen, thus providing companies / businesses with peace of mind knowing that they can simply leave the device set-up on their meeting room for any future video conferences.
It’s also worth noting that this video conferencing camera also comes equipped with an integrated wall mount that makes the device’s installation easy, while also allowing users to very easily adjust its angle for optimal positioning, plus a built-in angled plug integrated behind its wall mount that guides the camera’s USB-C connection cable down in a very clean and unobtrusive manner.
CONNECTIVITY
Regarding the EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M’s connectivity method, know that this 4K USB metting room camera boasts USB-C to USB-A 3.0 connectivity via an included 9.84 ft. (3 m) USB-C to USB-A 3.0 connection cable.
COMPATIBILITY
Then, in terms of compatibility, know that this 4K USB video conferencing camera boasts compatibility with PCs, laptops, soft phones, and tablets that are running either on Windows or Android.
Furthermore, the EXPAND Vision 1M is also certified for being used with leading UC (Unified Communications) platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
THE DESKTOP APP – The EPOS Manager Software
For configuring the camera’s video settings, users can either install its dedicated Desktop App on their PC or laptop, called the EPOS Manager Software, which is available to download for free for Windows, MacOS, and Linux devices, or alternatively, they can instead install the EPOS Connect App in their smartphone or tablet, which is available to download for free both iOS and Android devices.
Via the EPOS Manager Software or the EPOS Connect App, users are offered in-App Settings to easily configure the camera’s different video settings, as well as to update its drivers if there’s an update available.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package, users will find: their EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M USB Camera, along with the camera’s dedicated 9.84 ft. (3 m) USB-C to USB-A 3.0 connection cable, plus an included wall mount, and also a User Manual and a Safety Guide.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The EPOS EXPAND Vision 1M is a high-end 4K wide-angle USB video conferencing camera designed to be used for recording video in small to medium-sized meeting rooms, featuring a high-quality video resolution up to 2160p with a wide FOV, an intelligent picture framing function that allows it to accurately capture all in-room participants, a manually-enabled Depth of Field Focus function that works within 3.3 to 19.8 ft. (1-6 m), along with an integrated motorized privacy shutter, 2 built-in LED Status Lights, a built-in Kensington Lock slot, an integrated wall mount, plus USB-C to USB-A 3.0 connectivity, compatibility with PCs, laptops, soft phones, and tablets running on Windows or Android, support to leading UC platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and in-App Settings via the EPOS Manager Software.
All in all, this is a state-of-the-art video-recording solution for small to medium-sized meeting rooms that’s very reliable and also easy to set up and use on a daily basis. It can also be used for native meeting rooms as well as for any Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) meeting rooms.
If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that each unit is priced at $799, and each purchase also comes accompanied by a 2-Year Warranty. You can order yours online right now, directly from EPOS’ official shopping page.
