What are electronic/video magnifiers?
Video magnifiers, or CCTVs as they are sometimes called, use a camera and a screen to magnify things electronically. You simply place the text you want to read under the devices camera and a magnified image is then displayed on its screen. Video magnifiers are mostly used for reading and writing but can help with any task where magnification would help. There are several kinds of video magnifier available, including models that can share a monitor with a computer, portable models and units that can focus on distant objects such as signs and notice boards.
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