Today, Canon is unveiling two new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras: the CR-N500 and CR-N300. Perfect for everyone from corporations to houses of worship and education institutions to event businesses, these PTZ cameras make recording and streaming easier than ever.
The powerful CR-N500 boasts 4K UHD, with stunning image quality and 15x optical zoom for versatility. The CR-N300, another high-power PTZ camera from Canon, is equipped with a 4K sensor at 30p, with full HD at 60p. Its 20x optical zoom ratio guarantees high precision across the zoom range. Both th CR-N500 and CR-N300 have on-air pan and tilt movements that are smooth and flawless—giving viewers an immersive experience they won’t forget. Add the RC-IP100 Remote Camera Controller, which controls up to 100 Canon-supported cameras, and using these PTZ cameras will truly be a breeze.
Here’s everything we know about Canon’s exciting new PTZ cameras, available for preorder from Adorama.
CR-N500 Key Features
With a 4K CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 6 image processor, Canon’s CR-N500 is a game-changer for businesses and institutions hoping to record or stream their content. Whether it’s a house of worship streaming Sunday mass or a business livestreaming its state of the company, the CR-N500 will deliver the message with ease—and in stunning 4K (30p) or Full HD (60P) resolution.
And, with Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the CR-N500 can detect and track faces to ensure subjects remain crisply in focus. This camera has a 15x optical zoom and 4K UHD lens, with a wide angle of 73 degrees. Its variable pan and tilt speed is .1°-100°/second. The CR-N500 has one-person operation for multiple cameras, with IP Multi-Stream Support and a wireless remote control included.
The Canon CR-N500 is available for preorder now.
CR-N300 Key Features
Similar to the Canon CR-N500, the CR-N300 has a powerful 4K CMOS sensor with a DIGIC DV 6 image processor. It also works with a Canon lens that has a 20x optical zoom ratio, ensuring high precision for an immersive viewing experience. The camera’s wide angle of 65.6 degrees captures the full scene, while its variable pan speed of .2° – 300°/second and variable tilt speed of .2° – 170°/second ensure it captures the action.
The CR-N300 comes with IP Multi-Stream support, numerous interfaces, such as an HDMI and 3.5mm mini jack, not to mention the ability for one-person operation across multiple cameras. Whether it’s the CR-N300 or the CR-N500, organizations can’t go wrong when it comes to streaming their content.
The Canon CR-N300 is available for preorder now.
RC-IP100 Remote Camera Controller
To round out Canon’s exciting PTZ announcement, we have the Canon RC-IP100 Remote Camera Controller. This handy gadget provides IP control for up to 99 supported camera, including the new CR-N500 and CR-N300. The controller comes with a seven-inch interactive touch screen and joystick for flawless panning, tilting, and zooming, not to mention changing picture settings instantly.
The RC-IP100 Remote Camera Controller is available for preorder now.
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