Buying an ID Card Camera - 3 Qualities to Look For

One of the most important aspects of an ID card has to be the ID card photo. And so having the right ID card camera is 

incredibly important. However, when choosing an ID card camera, as opposed to just a digital camera, there are some things you must think about besides usual considerations like cost and value.

4 Qualities to Look for When choosing an ID Card Camera:

1. ID Card Software - Choosing an ID card camera with ID card software allows you to control the image, enhance it, improve the quality, as well as add a wide range of other video/photo effects that can be added to the image.

2. Live image preview with full resolution - having a live image preview allows you to see the picture before it’s taken. This allows you to make sure you are taking the best pictures possible and with a full resolution preview you have a much clearer view of the image before the photo is snapped.

3. Face detection features - While not absolutely necessary, face detection features in ID card cameras help the camera auto focus itself to give a good, clear picture of the subject. With face detection, the camera senses where the subject’s face is, centers it, and focuses on it, all by itself before you take the picture.

3 Most Popular ID Card Camera Manufacturers and Models

1. Logitech
Logitech webcams are some of the most reasonably priced and easy to set up ID card cameras out there. The Logitech HD Webcam C310 can be attached to the top of your computer/laptop getting rid or the need for a stand or tripod. The Logitech Quickcam Orbit AF comes with it’s own stand but can also be directed connected to your computer for quick image transfer and editing.

2. Transcam
Transcam cameras come as both webcams like the Transcam WDM and traditional hand-held cameras like the Transcam AC. All Transcam cameras come with Transcam software that have on screen controls for zoom, flash, exposure, etc. to make the ID card photos as clear a possible.

3. Valcam
Valcam cameras produce some of the highest quality images of any ID cameras on the market today. Cameras like the Valcam Zoom use high grade CDC sensors to produce the sharpest and clearest images. The most advanced image acquisition solution today is easily the Valcam Pro PTZ, which has zoom and pan being controlled by your computer mouse.

For more information on ID card cameras and ID card systems see our ID card product list or call one of our experts today! 1-800-990-0777