ONYX Deskset XL 17, 19, and 22
Portable Magnification Cameras



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"Video magnifiers have long been an important part of my patient evaluation. Freedom Scientific products definitely are great in performance. I love the ONYX® Deskset. It’s a sweet system. I would recommend the entire line of Freedom Scientific low vision products."
- Dr. Paul Anthony, OD - Springfield, Illinois


Portable, Versatile Answers to Low Vision Needs

For students, professionals, and others with macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, or other forms of vision loss, the ONYX Deskset XL 17, ONYX Deskset XL 19 - and now the widescreen monitor ONYX Deskset XL 22 - are perfect magnification solutions that go where you go in one easy-to-carry, self-contained package. They fit in any classroom, business, or home and move from one viewing situation to the next as quickly as you do. Plug them into any standard wall plug; They are ready to deliver crisp, clear magnification. The ONYX Deskset XL 17, with a 17" monitor, magnifies from 1x up to 64x. The ONYX Deskset XL 19, with a 19" monitor, magnifies from 1.1x up to 71x. The ONYX Deskset XL 22, with a 22" monitor magnifies from 1.3x up to 96x.

The ONYX Deskset XL camera and monitor mounting system are unique:

  • The low vision camera is mounted on an arm that telescopes to lift the camera so that it is easy to focus on the whiteboard or the teacher in the front of the room


  • The mounting arm has three axes. It swings in a 350 degree arc, and the camera rotates 350 degrees on the end of the arm to look in any direction.


  • The camera can be focused on the desktop directly in front of the user or moved to the side of the monitor to increase the work area


  • The monitor can be raised, lowered, or tilted to the most comfortable position

Three Ways to Magnify

The ONYX Deskset XL offers three distinct views: distance view, document view, and self view.

In distance view, even objects from across large rooms or auditoriums can be seen in sharp focus.

Document view gives you the ability to magnify items such as reading materials, daily business tasks, classroom assignments, product labels, and craft projects.

With self view, you get a magnified true mirror image close up.

The camera remembers its settings in each position so you can switch back and forth between viewing modes without refocusing or otherwise readjusting the camera.

 



ONYX Deskset XL Pricing for U.S. Customers

ONYX Deskset XL 17 : Promotional Price through March 31, 2012: $2,345 (regular price: $2,595)
ONYX Deskset XL 19: Promotional Price through March 31, 2012: $2,545 (regular price: $2,795)
ONYX Deskset XL 22 widescreen: Promotional Price through March 31, 2012: $2,745 (regular price: $2,995)
ONYX one-year Product Maintenance Agreement: $260
ONYX Desket Reading Table: $325

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The ONYX Deskset XL 22 magnifying an equation in a math textbook
The ONYX Deskset 22 with optional XY reading table

Extras!

Unique RF remote control

  • Zoom in and out and adjust brightness without touching or shaking the camera - no need to aim the remote control as with infrared
  • The Find feature puts crosshairs on the screen to assist aiming at distant objects
  • The image can be flipped to provide a mirror image for self viewing, or to provide a right side up view independent of the camera position
  • View images in full color, or select one of four enhanced modes for reading text:
    • Black on white
    • White on black
    • Yellow on blue
    • Yellow on black

ONYX Deskset XL models also feature:

  • A range of brightness adjustments to eliminate glare and enable viewing in low light 
  • Masking and Reading Lines
  • A compact, lightweight design —
    ONYX Deskset XL 17 weighs 16.2 lbs.
    ONYX Deskset XL 19 weighs 16.3 lbs.
    ONYX Deskset XL 22 weighs 17.4 lbs.
  • Focus Lock to keep an object or document crisp and clear when working or writing under the camera
  • Unique rolling carrying case with telescoping handle

Read the ONYX Deskset XL Data Sheet (PDF)