The Photo ID Cameras Organizations and Companies Are Choosing

The Photo ID Cameras Organizations and Companies Are Choosing

Most companies and organizations choose ID cards with photos. An ID card printer is necessary along with an ID photo camera. Below are things to take into considerations when selecting an ID camera. A list of products provided by ID Security Online is included. There is also a list of the best features of each of the photo ID cameras is also included.

For superior image quality, VALCam cameras are an excellent choice. The VALCam is specifically designed to create crisp, high-quality photos for ID applications. A camera having a flash such as the Credential Cam is recommended when lighting is not great.

The camera is high resolution, compact, and has a synchronized LED flash that is USB-powered. The manufacturer suggests having a photo ID backdrop and tripod to create professional and consistent photo IDs. The Credential Cam is tripod ready. No extra attachments are required.

Both the VALCam and Credential Cam are designed to work with current software for ID card badges. They offer features that include:

  • Flash control
  • Autofocus or 'face-finding'
  • High-resolution image capture
  • Lineimage preview

Whether your organization or company has decided to implement a photo ID program, or your ID system is in need of an upgrade, ID Security Online is has a camera to fit your budget. They have other quality cameras to offer.

If photo IDs are produced from a standard workstation, you will want the photo ID camera to be TWAIN compliant. TWAIN compliant cameras link to existing ID card software and transfer data to it. You can view and edit images instantly.

IDSecurityOnline Photo ID Cameras

The line of Photo ID Cameras in stock at IDSecurityOnline include

Microsoft LifeCam is billed as the top ID photo camera in the Microsoft lines. It has an eye-catching, durable design, Skype certification, and 1080p video.

Videology USB Flash Megapixel Color Box has synchronized LED flash that provides images that are consistently high-quality in any environment. It has a convenient manual dial that allows customized flash intensity.

Credential Camera – CCam produces high-quality still image capture and VGA video. Features include Auto smart face tracking, USB digital mic, auto exposure and color compensation, and five-layer glass lens.

ValCam with Zoom 9000-628 has a photo capturing CCD image sensor and a lens that is capable of zooming in close to subjects without loss of image quality.

ValCam 8500-630 Pan, Tilt & Zoom camera is a flash designed, high-quality camera to use for photo ID applications. It features keyboard or mouse zoom, tilt, and pan.

Best Features

Below are listed the ten best features of each camera. They are listed in order of price from the cheapest to the most expensive.

Microsoft LifeCam Studio ID


  • 5 Megapixel Still Images
  • 75° Diagonal Field of View
  • 360° Rotation
  • 720p HD Video Chat
  • Auto Focus from 0.3 to 32.8"
  • CMOS Sensor Technology
  • Sensor Resolution of 1920 X 1080
  • Wide Angle Lens
  • Wide-Band Microphone


Credential Camera – CCam


  • 5 Layer Glass Lens
  • Auto exposure and color compensation
  • Autosmartfacetracking
  • High-quality still-image capture and VGA video web camera
  • The Matte finish shows no fingerprints
  • Software driver for PC and Apple Mac
  • Tripod ready
  • Up to 30 frames/second
  • USB digital mic
  • VOIP ready


Videology USB Flash Megapixel Color Box


  • 1.3 Megapixel Progressive Scan Sensor
  • Compact Industrial Design
  • Complete SDK available
  • FIPS 201 Compliance w/ appropriate software
  • Still Image Capture w/ Streaming Video
  • Select Linux Drivers Available
  • Synchronized USB Powered LED Flash
  • TWAIN compliant
  • USB 2.0 Provides Flash Control, Camera, and Power

ValCam with Zoom 9000-628

  • 18x Optical Zoom and 72x Digital Zoom
  • CCD Image Sensor
  • Control Zoom w/ Keyboard or Mouse
  • Custom Cropping & Image Preview
  • Integrated Flash Unit
  • Saves Files to Clipboard, BMP, JPG
  • TWAIN Support
  • USB 2.0 Connectivity
  • Windows Compatible
  • White Balance for Color Accuracy


ValCam 8500-630 Pan, Tilt & Zoom

  • Auto Adjust
  • Easy Integration into TWAIN compatible applications or software
  • Easy to Use
  • Flash Designed for Photo ID Applications
  • Full Control of Zoom, Tilt, and Pan with Keyboard or Mouse
  • High-Intensity Flash w/ Red Eye Reduction
  • High-Quality Components
  • Perfect Images in Any Environment
  • Real-Time Line Preview Window
  • Tripod & Color Photo Backdrop Options