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2020-10-20T10:53:16

Rated 4 out of 5

Good camera

Camera is great, NDI controls are confusing and the IR Remote works well, but I wish it there was RF option. Everything was shipped as described and so far has been great.

RUSSELL W.

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PTZOptics USB Gen2 PTZ Camera Specifications

  • Video CMOS Sensor

    1/2.7" CMOS, 2.12 Mega Pixels

  • Frame Rate

    1080i/60 & 50, 1080p/60 & 50
    1080p/30 & 25, 720p/60, 50, 30 & 25

  • Lens

    12x, F3.5mm-42.3mm, F1.8-F2.8

  • Lens Zoom

    12x

  • Field of View

    72.5 deg.

  • Min Lux

    0.5 Lux at F1.8, AGC ON

  • Shutter Speed

    1/30s - 1/10000s

  • SNR

    =55dB

  • Vertical Flip & Mirror

    Supported

  • Horizontal Angle of View

    6.9 deg. (tele) to 72.5 deg. (wide)

  • Vertical Angle of View

    3.9 deg. (tele) to 44.8 deg.(wide)

  • Working Environment

    Indoor

  • Pan Movement

    +/-170 deg.

  • Tilt Rotation

    Up: 90 deg., Down: 30 deg.

  • Presets

    10 IR Presets (Up to 255 via RS-232)

  • Video Output Interface

    USB 3.0, HDMI, IP Streaming, CVBS

  • Network Interface

    RJ45

  • Audio Interface

    Line In, 3.5mm (IP Stream Only)

  • Communication Interface

    RS-232, RS485

  • Baud Rate

    2400/4800/9600 bits

  • Power Supply Interface

    JEITA type Power Adapter (DC IN 12V)

  • USB Interface

    USB 3.0

  • USB 2.0 Interface

    Future Use

  • Power Supply

    12W (Max)

  • Input Voltage

    12V DC (10.8 - 13.0V DC)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    5.56 x 6.88 x 5.88" (14.12 x 17.48 x 14.94cm)
    With Tilt up: 5.56 x 8 x 5.88" (14.12 x 20.32 x 14.94cm)

  • Weight

    3.05lbs (1.38kg)

  • UPC Code

    737993158851

About PTZOptics USB Gen2 PTZ Camera

The PTZOptics 12X-USB is a 1080p camera with 12X optical zoom for capturing wide angles. With support for HDMI, USB 3.0 and IP Streaming (H.264 or H.265) this camera is ideal for broadcasting high definition video signals for broadcast or video conferencing applications.

• Video Connections: HDMI, USB 3.0 & IP Streaming
• Field of View: 72.5 degree wide-angle lens
• Low Lux: High performance in low illumination situations
• Resolution: Full 1920x1080p HD Resolutions up to 60 frames per second
• Noise Cancellation: 2D and 3D noise reduction with their latest "low noise CMOS sensor"
• Wide Dynamic Range: Support where strong contrast between subject and background is present
• IP Streaming GUI: Easy to use Software GUI for PTZ Control and remote viewing
• NEW: Open source IP Streaming Software
• 3 Year Warranty: Check out the Quality Control!
• New: Android Camera Control App

USB Compatibility
• Use with your favorite web conferencing software like Skype for Business, GoToMeeting (720p) and WebEX
• USB 3.0 video provides completely uncompressed 1080p video (requires quad-core processor)
• Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 (at lower resolutions)
• UVC Camera Control can provide in application control

Be seen in 1080p
Crystal clear High Definition 1080p video with lossless 12X optical zoom letting you get up close to see and interact with your team.

Plug-and-Play USB Connectivity
Easily connect the camera to your PC to use with cloud based video conferencing services such as: Skype for Business, GoToMeeting and WebEX. This camera is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 (1920x1080p 30fps)

Use your favorite software
Works with virtually every online video conferencing software with no need for additional drivers or proprietary connections.

UVC Camera Control
Each USB PTZOptics camera comes with absolute UVC camera control built in. This allows for video and control over a single USB cable. This functionality allows for software like their Preset Visualizer to function.

IP Video Streaming
Now includes h.265 "High Efficiency Codec" and h.264 IP Streaming along with network camera control. Taking things a step further PTZOptics offer their software open source so developers can customize any experience.

Three Simultaneous Video Outputs
The PTZOptics 12X-USB can simultaneously send out 1080p video from HDMI, USB 3.0 and H.264 or H.265 IP Streaming for maximum flexibility.

Wide Field of View
The 12X PTZOptics models offer a wide field of view with the ability to zoom into narrow a 6.9 degrees.

HDMI Video Connection
Every PTZOptics camera comes with a HDMI video output capable of video resolutions up to 1080p.

RS-232/RS-485 Camera Control
Every PTZOptics includes in/out RS-232 ports and a RS-485. These ports use VISCA commands to integrate with larger control systems such as Crestron and Extron.

• Stream RTSP or RTMP video and audio to your favorite CDN
• Stream locally on your network
• Dual Streaming for both high and low resolution settings
• Benefit from easy to use far end camera control
• Support for (2) 1080p unicast users more at lower resolutions
• Ready for unicast streaming (best for low bandwidth internal usage)
• New: Open Source IP Control Software
• New: Android Camera Control App
• New: 16 Professional Virtual Sets included for TriCaster, vMix & WireCast
• Each digital video output can still be used for video monitoring or conferencing
• Make dynamic recordings with LMS systems and record "just the talking heads" via HDMI
• Take remote camera control from the far end as PTZOptics offers over 4 different ways for camera control (IP/Network, IR Remote, RS-232 and UVC )
• Every camera has HDMI video output (Perfect for in room confidence monitors)

Product Documents

User Manual

What's in the box:

  • PTZOptics 2.12MP Full HD USB 3.0 Gen2 Live Streaming 12x PTZ Camera (White)
  • Power Adapter + Cord
  • IR Remote Control
  • USB 3.0 Cable
  • RS-232C Cable
  • User Manual
  • PTZOptics 3 Year Warranty