BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro and ideaCam S1 Plus launched in India


BenQ introduces ‘ideacam’, a versatile device combining a webcam and document camera. Designed to meet the demands of creative professionals, it offers top-notch video conferencing and presentation capabilities. Recently, BenQ  unveiled the GW90QT QHD Eye-care Monitors.

The BenQ ideacam is a powerful dual-mode webcam, available in two models – ideacam S1 Pro and ideacam S1 Plus. It offers four shooting modes: Portrait, Desk view, Hand Held, and Macro, enabling users to showcase their creativity effortlessly. The ideacam delivers high-end image quality with an 8MP Sony sensor and a maximum resolution of 3264x2488p.

It provides near 4K clarity, four times sharper than 1080P, and features a purpose-built 4:3 aspect ratio for optimal desktop and object shooting. The 15X Macro lens captures incredible detail, and the integrated Ring Light illuminates dark surfaces. With an integrated noise-cancelling microphone, the ideacam has everything professional creators need.

The BenQ Enspire software enhances the ideacam’s functionality, allowing easy display of documents, objects, and images. It offers features like image freeze, zoom, live annotation, and measurement display.

Enspire seamlessly integrates with popular communication tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. The ideacam S1 Pro also includes the EnSpire Control Puck, a dedicated remote control for intuitive control of functions like resizing and muting.

Quick specifications: IdeaCam S1 Pro and IdeaCam S1 Plus
  • Sensor: Sony 8MP CMOS
  • Pixels: 3264 x 2448, 4:3
  • Video Resolution: 16:9 Aspect Ratio 3264×1836/1920×1080/1280×720″ @ 30fps
  • Auto focus, Exposure, White Balance, 72.9° FOV and Aperture 2.2
  • Digital-microphone with Noise reduction
  • Ring light – 6 LEDs
  • USB 2.0, UVC
  • Cable length: 1.6m
  • Buttons: Ring Light Button and Freeze Button
  • Supports: Mac/Windows/Chromebook
  • Accessory for S1 Pro: Remote controller, USB Receiver, 15X Magnifying Lens
  • Accessory for S1 Plus: 15X Magnifying Lens
Pricing and availability

Starting today, the BenQ ideacam S1 Pro is available for purchase at a retail price of Rs. 19,990, while the ideacam S1 Plus is priced at Rs. 17,990. You can buy these webcams from BenQ’s e-store and Amazon.in.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ South Asia, said,

If you need good video calls and showing things on screen, the ideacam series can help you. The ideacam S1 Pro and S1 Plus have great picture quality, speed, and options. You can use them for working from home, online classes, and filming things.