But even so most desktop computers and laptops will have 2 USB-A ports or a single USB-C. Somehow HP haven’t been able to combine both streams (I assume the depth sensor and the 14.2 megapixel color camera are separate devices) into a single USB cable. They’re clearly labeled 2.0 and 3.0 if you have a computer with both types of ports. It splits into two USB-A connectors at the end. The cable is nicely covered in fabric which again makes the product feel premium.
If it just had a stand like a desk lamp you wouldn’t need an external screen and could use it anywhere you want. In general, I’m curious why HP has chosen to make this device screen-mounted at all. So I’m not sure if I’d leave the Z Camera on my screen all the time or only attach it when I want to use it. I have had an occasion where it fell of after a few weeks on a warm day. The Z Camera is made of metal, which makes it feel really premium but also makes the strain on the adhesive quite large.
The instructions say you must keep pressure on it for 15 seconds but I’d recommend to leave the sticker on for a few hours before attaching the Z Camera so the adhesive gets a better grip on the plastic before adding weight. It’s good to realize that most screens contain a lot of dust on their back and it’s essential to clean it thoroughly before attaching the sticker. So I put it off-center, which doesn’t really affect the usability. Although it looks best when the Z Camera is attached in the center of the screen this position proved impossible with my Dell screen which has an embossed logo in the center. A sheet of transparant plastic with lines in meant to guide the user to stick the mount at the right height. It contains foam and strong but removable adhesive on one side and a piece of metal on the other side. To be able to attach the Z Camera to a screen you will need to stick a metal mount to it. And that most users of the Z Camera haven’t done any 3D scanning before. HP clearly realized it needs to manage the expectations of 3D scanning to prevent people to have a bad first experience. HP made good use of the size of the box by introducing the user with a nicely illustrated quick start guide printed on the inside of the lid.īesides the mat and the Z Camera itself, the box contains three magnetic stickers for attaching it to different screens, a USB drive with the software, a cloth and a USB-A tot USB-C adapter.Īls included is a printed sheet that explain what kind of objects are impossible, difficult or easy to scan. The box itself is completely matte black with just the HP Z Camera logo, making it look like a luxury product. Most depth sensors come in small boxes so I was surprised by the large box of the HP Z Camera. Either way it makes this depth sensor-based 3D scanning solution more expensive competitors like the $434 3D Systems Sense 2 ( Review) or the $379 Structure Sensor ( Review).
The Z Camera’s retail price is normally $599 but you can currently buy it on Amazon for less.
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This product features the same depth sensor and high-res color camera (so not the structured light DLP projector) as the Sprout Pro G2 but in the form as a separate add-on that can be attached to an existing computer screen. Recently, HP has taken that concept apart again with the release of the HP Z Camera.
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Then they combined everything and launched the Sprout Pro G2 ( Review), an all-in one computer that featured both a structured light scanner with the ex-DAVID software and an Orbbec Astra S depth sensor with an interactive scanning method that let users scan objects by simply rotating them in mid-air. Then, they acquired 3D scanner manufacturer DAVID and e-branded its SLS-3 as HP 3D Scanner Pro S3 ( Review). They started by introducing the first generation Sprout Pro all-in-one computer with built-in structured light scanner ( Review). Over the past two years, HP has been entering the 3D scanning market. Bellus3D Face Camera Pro (IR Sensor, Android).
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