A visual presenter can best be thought of as a video camera on a copy stand. It is not a stand-alone device because it cannot project an image on a screen. It is a video source product, like a VCR or camcorder. When used in conjunction with a video display product, such as a monitor, LCD panel, or video projector, it can display documents, three-dimensional objects, or live video in a classroom environment. It can also be connected to a VCR to record the information, or to a computer video card for display.
Visual presenters are a valuable tool for education.
Elmo began as a manufacturer of optics. Their engineer-designed products that have multifaceted applications, yet remain user friendly. The DT-50 is the most economical and flexible of the Elmo visual presenters. The camera can be positioned as a face camera, or can be attached to a longer lead and detached from the post, allowing it to be used as a hand-held camera. This enables the facilitator to roam with the camera for close-up images.