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3-in-1 Webcam, Document Camera and Microscope! BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW

Alex by Alex
May 22, 2023
in Cameras, Home, Review
3-in-1 Webcam, Document Camera and Microscope! BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW
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Today, we will be testing one of the most advanced webcams on the market in 2023. It is called BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro.

You know, it is not just a webcam, but also a document camera and a microscope. It has four modes of use, such as portrait, desk view, handheld and macro.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

The new BenQ camera comes with a remote control called EnSpire Control Puck. You can use it to resize and refocus the image, mute, freeze, etc.

OK, let’s do an unboxing and then see how to use the new webcam.

ideaCam S1 Pro - Official Website

ideaCam S1 Pro - Official Website

★★★★★
$209.00
Buy it now
Benq.com
as of May 10, 2025 1:23 am
BenQ ideaCam S1 PRO - Amazon

BenQ ideaCam S1 PRO - Amazon

★★★★★
$209.00
Buy it now
Amazon.com
as of May 10, 2025 1:23 am

Unboxing

So, on the box, we can read that BenQ IdeaCam S1 Pro is an intelligent conference camera.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

There are also main features of the camera on the back of the box, such as Auto-Switch Mode, three Camera Modes, AI Noise Reduction, 8MP Sony sensor, 15x magnifying lens, remote controller and privacy shade.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

Inside the box, we have an envelope with a quick start guide and other documentation.

Then, there is a webcam, a stand or monitor mount, 15x magnifying lens, USB receiver, two AA batteries for remote control, and the remote control itself.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

You know, BenQ is a world-famous brand, so they pay special attention to the packaging of their products. For example, I have never seen Chinese manufacturers put batteries for the remote control in the kit.

I have very good impressions from unboxing the new BenQ webcam.

Design

Now let’s take a closer look at the BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

The new webcam is actually very compact. It is 52 x 52 x 43 mm. The weight is 70 grams.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

The built-in power cable has a length of 1.5 m. It has a USB A connector.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

There are also two buttons on the webcam. The first button turns on the flash, while the second one freezes the frame.

Monitor Mount

Talking about the stand or monitor mount, it has a lock switch, so you can install it at the angle you want. By the way, the manufacturer recommends installing a mount first and only then attaching the camera.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

When the camera is mounted, you can lower it down to shoot your desktop.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

Another mode of use is handheld. The camera is very easy to remove from the mount. There is no magnet or something else, so you can take the camera off very quickly.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

By the way, I found in the user manual that you have to hold the camera with the buttons up. Pay attention to this.

You know, the mount also has a 1/4-inch screw hole, so you can install it on a tripod.

12x Magnifying Lens

The macro lens has a magnetic mount, so you just need to put it on the camera. Later, we will check how the macro lens works.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

EnSpire Control Puck

I also have a remote control for the new BenQ webcam. It is actually sold separately. I think the remote control is worth the extra $20.

First, you have to insert the batteries into the remote control. Then connect the USB receiver to your laptop or computer. Now, the remote control is ready to use.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

However, you should know that the remote control only works through the BenQ software called EnSpire. It is actually a browser-based software. Let’s talk about it in more detail.

Software

You don’t need to install any programs on your computer. Just open the website Enspire.Benq.Com in your browser.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

First, you need to create a new account or login with your Google account. The website will ask you to give it access to the camera and microphone. Click Allow.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

Now you can see yourself on the screen.

At the bottom, we can choose from three modes, such as portrait, high quality and demo.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

There are also four shooting modes available: camera, video, scanner and QR scanner.

You can use a button to freeze a video.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

Another feature of this software is the pencil to draw something on the screen.

There are icons to mute and to choose from auto and manual focus in the lower right corner.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

Using the icons on the left of the screen, we can change zoom, rotate the screen, vertical flip and horizontal flip, correct keystone and use the ruler.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

The software also has a settings menu, where we can choose a camera and a microphone source, and change image settings.

By the way, you can also add a second camera to the software. PiP Screen and Split Screen are available.

Video Quality

Okay, now I want to show you some demo videos in different modes.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

First, you can use BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro for online conferences. The camera is equipped with autofocus, you can move closer to it or further away. Using a remote control, you can zoom in or zoom out the image.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

By the way, BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro has 8MP sensor from Sony with maximum resolution of 3264 by 2448 pixels. I think the video quality is very good for the webcam.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

The next scenario of use is the desktop view or documents. You can put the camera down and show documents on your desk. Even the small text reads very well. By the way, the camera automatically flips the screen when you put the camera down. It is very convenient.

The camera can also be used in handheld mode. However, it has no stabilization, so the video is shaky.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

Finally, my favorite mode is macro. The camera magnifies the image up to 15x with a special lens. You can see the smallest details on a tiny coin.

Conclusion

So, BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro is the most advanced webcam that I have ever tested. First, it has good video quality thanks to the 8MP sensor.

However, its main feature is the different modes of use, such as portrait, desk view, handheld and macro.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro REVIEW: 3-in-1 Webcam With Remote Control!

The remote control is sold separately, but I think you should take it because it is very useful for online conferences.

Finally, you don’t need to install any programs on your computer, because the new BenQ camera uses browser-based software EnSpire. I find it convenient because you can quickly connect the camera to any laptop or computer.

ideaCam S1 Pro - Official Website

ideaCam S1 Pro - Official Website

★★★★★
$209.00
Buy it now
Benq.com
as of May 10, 2025 1:23 am
BenQ ideaCam S1 PRO - Amazon

BenQ ideaCam S1 PRO - Amazon

★★★★★
$209.00
Buy it now
Amazon.com
as of May 10, 2025 1:23 am
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