PTZ Camera Solutions
BirdDog Corner Mount Adapter for A200 / A300
- Corner mount adapter for the BirdDog A200 and A300 cameras.
BirdDog Pole Mount Adapter for A200 / A300
- Pole mount adapter for the BirdDog A200 and A300 cameras.
BirdDog A200 Wall Mounting Kit
- Wall mounting kit for the BirdDog A200 camera
BirdDog A300 Ceiling Mounting Kit
- Ceiling mounting kit for the BirdDog A300 camera
BirdDog Upright/Ceiling Mounting Base for A300
- Upright/ceiling mounting base for the BirdDog A300 camera.
BirdDog A300 Wall Mounting Kit
- Wall mounting kit for the BirdDog A300 camera
BirdDog RJ45 to RS232 Control Cable Adapter
- Control cable adapter for BirdDog RJ45 to RS232
BirdDog Ceiling Mount for P100/P200/P400 PTZ Cameras (White)
BirdDog Wall Mount for P100/P200/P400 PTZ Cameras
BirdDog Wall Mount for P100/P200/P400 PTZ Cameras (White)
BirdDog RS422/232 RJ45 Adaptor And RJ45 Coupler
- RS422/232 RJ45 Adapter and RJ45 Coupler.
BirdDog Junction Box for PTZ Keyboard
- Junction box for the PYZ keyboard.
BirdDog Network Control Cable for PTZ Keyboard Control Connection
- Network control cable for the PTZ keyboard.
BirdDog 4K Camera Mount
- For Camera-Mounting BD Encoders/Decoders.
- Fits BirdDog 4K HDMI, 4K SDI, and Quad.
- Attaches to Ball Heads, Arms, Etc.
- 1/4"-20 Mounting Thread.
BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder
- Up to UHD 4K/60 Input.
- Full-Bandwidth I-Frame Compression.
- HDMI 2.0 Input, HDMI 2.0/12G-SDI Output.
- 3.5mm Audio Input/Output.
- Built-In Cross Convertor.
BirdDog 4K Rackmount
- Holds Two 4K NDI Units in 1 RU Rack.
- Fits BirdDog 4K HDMI, 4K SDI, and Quad.
BirdDog 4K SDI
- Up to UHD 4K/60 Input.
- Full-Bandwidth I-Frame Compression.
- 12G-SDI Input, 12G-SDI/HDMI 2.0 Output.
- 3.5mm Audio Input/Output.
- Built-In Cross Convertor.
BirdDog Comms Application
- NDI Communication System.
- Touchscreen-Optimised.
- PTT Communication.
- Group Management.
- Video Source Display.
BirdDog Dante NDI Bridge
- Windows 10 application for flipping audio tracks between NDI® and Dante®.
- Support for up to 3 stereo pairs
BirdDog Dante for Coms Pro
- Opens up a whole new world to Comms Pro, BirdDog’s revolutionary audio intercom system.
BirdDog Flex 4K Backpack NDI Encoder
BirdDog Flex 4K Camera Mount
- Camera mount for the BirdDog Flex 4K NDI Encoder
BirdDog 4k Flex Out Full NDI Encoder
BirdDog Flex 4K IN NDI Encoder
BIrdDog Flex 4K PTZ Control Cable
- Suits all models
BirdDog Mini HDMI to NDI Encoder
- Low-Profile NDI Interface.
- HDMI Input and Output.
- Supports up to 1080p at 59.94 fps.
- PoE and DC Power Options.
- Tally Communication.
BirdDog Mini Camera Mount
- Mount BirdDog Mini on 1/4"-20 Supports.
BirdDog Mini VESA Mount
- Perfect for when using Mini as a Decoder.
- Allows you to mount Mini behind any TV, monitor or screen that has a standard 100 x 100mm VESA provision
BirdDog Multiview Lite
- Supports 6 outputs with a maximum layout of 2x2
- Create an NDI Multiview stream in a matter of seconds
- Toggle on the NDI® switch and you are sending a Multiview window out as a standard NDI® source
BirdDog Multiview Pro
- Supports up to 96 NDI inputs of 720 or 1080p video and independent audio tracks
- Simultaneously send up to six NDI multiview outputs to a variety of NDI targets
- Supports variable frame rates down to 1 fps, low-bandwidth proxies, and an on/off toggle for each output to save bandwidth.
BirdDog EYES P400 4K 10-Bit Full NDI PTZ Camera with Sony Sensor (White)
- 4K NDI Video in 4:2:0 or 4:2:2
- 1/2.5" 8.5MP Sony CMOS Backlit Sensor
- Up to 4K30/1080p60 NDI/IP Video
- Simultaneous HDMI, 6G-SDI & NDI Output
- f/2 to 3.8 20x Optical &12x Digital Zoom
BirdDog PTZ Keyboard Controller
- PTZ Camera Control Keyboard.
- Supports NDI, NDI|HX, Visca, RS-422/232.
- PoE, Power over Visca, and Serial Power.
- Control up to 255 Networked PTZ Cameras.
- Multi-Coloured Buttons, Knobs, Joystick.
BirdDog Studio NDI Camera Mount
- Mount BirdDog Studio NDI on 1/4"-20 Supports.
BirdDog Eyes P100 1080P (White)
- Entry-Level Full NDI Indoor PTZ Camera
- 10x Optical Zoom
- Ideal for Small to Mid-Size Environments
- Simultaneous NDI and SDI Outputs
- Up to 1080p60 Resolution
HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G4 Serial PTZ Joystick Controller (4th Generation)
- Serial and VISCA Controller
- Control up to 255 PTZ Cameras
- For HuddleCamHD and PTZOptics Cameras
- Focus and PTZ Speed Knobs, Focus Lock
- OSD Menu Control, LCD Screen
- 10 Quick-Call Presets
HuddleCamHD 10XA 1080p PTZ Camera with Built-In Audio (White)
- Frame Rate: 30fps 1920 x 1080
- Lens Zoom: 10X Optical Zoom f=4.7 – 47mm F1.6
- Video CMOS Sensor: 1/2.8” CMOS, 2.1 Mega Pixel
- Pan Movement: ±340°
- Tilt Rotation: Up: 90°, Down: 30°
- Video Signal: USB 2.0
- Field of View: 7°(tele) to 57° (wide)
HuddleCamHD 3X Gen2 USB 2.0 Conferencing Camera (Black)
- 1080p30 Solution for Small/Medium Rooms
- USB Plug-and-Play for PC, Mac, Chromebox
- Use Any Web Conference/Streaming App
- RS-232/RS-485 Ports for Serial Control
HuddleCamHD 3X Gen2 USB 2.0 Conferencing Camera (White)
- 1080p30 Solution for Small/Medium Rooms
- USB Plug-and-Play for PC, Mac, Chromebox
- Use Any Web Conference/Streaming App
- RS-232/RS-485 Ports for Serial Control
HuddleCamHD HCM-1 Small Universal Wall Mount Bracket for Select Cameras (Black)
- Mounts directly to the wall with supplied hardware
- Available in Black or White powder coat finish provides long-lasting durability
- Universally compatible with all center-mount cameras
- Mounting hardware included
- 10-year warranty
HuddleCamHD HCM-1 Small Universal Wall Mount Bracket for Select Cameras (White)
- Mounts directly to the wall with supplied hardware
- Available in Black or White powder coat finish provides long-lasting durability
- Universally compatible with all center-mount cameras
- Mounting hardware included
- 10-year warranty
PTZOptics HCM-1C Small Universal Ceiling Mount for Select Cameras (White)
- Mounts to the ceiling using standard 1” NPT pipe
- White powder coat finish provides long-lasting durability
- Universally compatible with all center-mount cameras
- Pipe and ceiling flange not included
- 10-Year warranty
HuddleCamHD HCM-2C Large Universal Ceiling Mount for Select Large Cameras
- Mounts to the ceiling using standard 1” NPT pipe
- White powder coat finish provides long-lasting durability
- Universally compatible with all center-mount cameras
- Pipe and ceiling flange not included
- 10-Year warranty
HuddleCamHD HCM-2 Large Camera Wall Mount (Black)
- Mounts directly to the wall with supplied hardware
- Available in Black or White powder coat finish provides long-lasting durability
- Universally compatible with all center-mount cameras
- Mounting hardware included
- 10-year warranty
HuddleCamHD HCM-2 Large Camera Wall Mount (White)
- Mounts directly to the wall with supplied hardware
- Available in Black or White powder coat finish provides long-lasting durability
- Universally compatible with all center-mount cameras
- Mounting hardware included
- 10-year warranty
Sony FR7 Cinema Line PTZ Camera
- The world's first full-frame interchangeable-lens PTZ
- Back-illuminated 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor
- BIONZ XR™ processing
- Hardware control via RM-IP5002
- Powerful expression from a 15+ stop latitude
- Up to 100 preset camera positions
Lilliput K1 Professional IP & Serial PTZ Camera Joystick Controller
- Cross protocol mix control with IP/ RS 422/ RS 485/ RS 232
- Control protocol by VISCA, VISCA Ove r IP, Onvif and Pelco P&D
- Control up to 255 IP cameras on one single network
- 3 camera quick call up keys, or 3 user assignable keys
- Tactile feel with professional rocker/seesaw switch for zoom controlling
- Auto search available IP cameras in one network and assign IP addresses easily
PTZOptics Link 4K SDI/HDMI/USB/IP PTZ Camera with 20x Optical Zoom (Grey)
- 1/1.8" CMOS 8.42MP 4K Sensor
- Capture up to UHD 4K60, Auto-Tracking
- HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB 2.0 Output
- Dante AV-H, SRT, RTMPS, RTSP Streaming
- 20x Optical Zoom, 16x Digital Zoom
- 255 Presets, 3.5mm Stereo Audio In/Out
PTZOptics Link 4K SDI/HDMI/USB/IP PTZ Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (White)
- 1/2.5" CMOS 8.51MP 4K Sensor
- Capture up to UHD 4K60, Auto-Tracking
- HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB 2.0 Output
- Dante AV-H, SRT, RTMPS, RTSP Streaming
- 12x Optical Zoom, 16x Digital Zoom
- 255 Presets, 3.5mm Stereo Audio In/Out
PTZOptics Link 4K SDI/HDMI/USB/IP PTZ Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Grey)
- 1/2.5" CMOS 8.51MP 4K Sensor
- Capture up to UHD 4K60, Auto-Tracking
- HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB 2.0 Output
- Dante AV-H, SRT, RTMPS, RTSP Streaming
- 12x Optical Zoom, 16x Digital Zoom
- 255 Presets, 3.5mm Stereo Audio In/Out
What is a PTZ Camera? PTZ cameras, which stands for pan, tilt, and zoom cameras, are robotic video cameras that can be operated remotely. These cameras are capable of horizontal panning, vertical tilting, and zooming in on subjects to improve image quality without pixelation. Their versatility makes them highly sought-after for various applications such as live video production, sports broadcasting, video conferencing, telemedicine, and security.
One example of PTZ cameras is the PTZOptics cameras, which can be used with different systems like SDI video production switchers, HDMI extension systems, IP video workflows, or USB video conferencing. These cameras are specifically designed to cater to the needs of their respective applications.
One notable feature of PTZ cameras is the ability to set and recall camera presets. These presets allow the camera to move robotically to a specific location with just a click. For instance, preset one can be programmed to zoom in on a stage, while preset two captures a wide-angle shot of a crowd. This feature enables camera operators to quickly switch between different positions within a given space, making it possible for a single operator to control multiple cameras remotely. PTZ cameras are commonly used in video production and educational settings for this reason.
PTZ Camera Control Options PTZ cameras can be controlled in a variety of ways including an IR remote, a joystick controller, and software. IR remote controls usually offer a limited set of basic features for controlling the camera and recalling presets. IR remote controls are easy to use for close-range camera control but generally do not work when the camera is mounted far away from the operator.
Many PTZ cameras are mounted in locations that are far away from the camera operators such as a ceiling in a church or across a school campus. Joystick controllers are generally connected to cameras in multiple ways including ethernet cabling and serial control cables. For example, the PTZOptics brand features options for joysticks with IP that can control any PTZOptics camera on a local area network or traditional serial controllers that can daisy-chain camera controls through direct connections to each camera.
PTZ Camera Control Software Options Software solutions for PTZ camera controls have certainly become much more popular in the past few years. PTZ cameras can now be controlled with software such as OBS, vMix, Wirecast, TriCaster, MimoLive, and Livestream Studio. Each software solution tends to handle pan, tilt, zoom, and camera preset controls slightly differently but the benefit is generally the same.
With PTZ camera controls built directly into video production software, the producer of a live stream no longer needs separate camera operators. With a couple of quick mouse clicks, PTZ cameras can be moving to known locations throughout a production space and even automated with triggers and advanced workflows. This type of camera control integration into software and hardware-based production systems allows smaller teams to produce high-quality content.
What different types of PTZ cameras are there? Most PTZ cameras are separated by their optical zoom and video output options. The most popular video outputs include SDI, HDMI, IP streaming, NDI, and USB. Let’s review each video output and discuss its various uses.
SDI is perhaps the most popular video output for PTZ cameras because of its durability, reliability, and ability to run long distances.
HDMI is popular because of its integration with almost every consumer device.
Ethernet connectivity today can do more than just camera control.
A single ethernet cable can now be used for low-latency IP video, camera control, and it can power your PTZ camera using a PoE (Power Over Ethernet) network switch.
USB is a cable that is used for plug and play use with PTZ cameras.
What about mounting a PTZ camera? One of the big values of PTZ cameras is their size when compared to traditional over-the-shoulder broadcast cameras. Broadcast cameras generally require tripods and even platforms in production spaces. Each traditional broadcast camera platform not only takes up a large amount of space but also requires a cameraman.
With PTZ cameras, a single camera operator can control multiple cameras, but more importantly, PTZ cameras can be placed in strategic locations where no camera operator could actually be safe. Here is a list of locations PTZ cameras are often installed in.
Wall Mounted - Wall mounts can provide unique eye-level views or be positioned on a balcony to provide overviews of large spaces. Ceiling Mounted - Ceiling mounts can provide views from above, which can be used for showing documents or angled views of scenes. Pole Mounted - Pole mounts can be used to position the camera in places above crowds safely. A prime example is inside of a church with vaulted ceilings. In this scenario, a ceiling mount would be too high above but a pole mount can safely place the camera 10-15 feet below the vaulted ceilings.
The ability to easily place PTZ cameras in unique locations is a major benefit to remote production teams who may have a central management location at the back of a church or production area. These areas can now remotely control cameras without the need for an intercom system, which used to be used for communications with real cameramen. PTZ cameras are also very small and discreet, so unique locations on walls, ceilings, and other balcony areas make them unobtrusive in almost any type of building.