SDI CAMERAS – PTZ OPTICS

Made For Professional Video Productions

Available in 12x, 20x, and 30x zoom

What is an SDI PTZ Camera?

SDI refers to Serial Digital Interface, a standard for the delivery of digital video via a coaxial cable. The SDI standard has been widely adopted by the broadcast industry to transmit uncompressed, unencrypted digital video signals.

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Descripción

Our SDI line includes some of the most popular camera models we’ve ever made. With game-changing optics and high-quality video outputs, video professionals can create innovative custom systems to uniquely suit their needs.

Our multiple video outputs and control methods accommodate the growing demands of modern video production.

Discreet Mounting Options

Mount your PTZ camera above, below or beside the action to capture the ideal view every time.

Click the links below to learn more about our PTZ mounts:

Versatile Control Options and Live Streaming

Remote camera control options when and where you want them. Use PTZ controls built-in to your favorite video production software such as OBS, Livestream Studio, Wirecast, vMix, mimoLive or Tricaster. Or check out one of our hardware joystick controllers such as our IP joystick, serial joystick, or the SuperJoy. Try our free IP control application for Mac or PC, our open-source control software on GitHub, and our OBS plugin here. Mobile device control options are available here. Try out the beta version of our MIDI control app here. SDI cameras can also live stream directly to content delivery networks such as Facebook and YouTube; learn more here.

Unrivaled Warranties

With robust warranties included standard on every product, you can trust PTZOptics solutions to deliver high performance from day one, and for many years to follow.

Our PTZ SDI cameras come with a 5-year limited parts and labor warranty. PTZOptics stands by our promise to protect your investment by providing repairs or replacement products for the duration of your warranty. For more information, view our complete warranty documentation here.

Unparalleled Value, Award-Winning Support

When you reach out to PTZOptics for support, you won’t get an automated system — you’ll get a team of in-house, US-based experts ready to help.

Features and benefits

  • Wide Dynamic Range: Helps with challenging lighting conditions such as a mix of dark and light areas
  • Noise Reduction: 2D and 3D noise reduction with our latest “low noise CMOS sensor”
  • Full Frame Rates: 1080p-60/50/30/25, 1080-60/50, 720p-60/50/30/25
  • Warranty: 5 Year Parts & Labor Manufacturer Warranty
  • Broadcast Frame Rates: 1080p59.94/29.97, 1080i59.94, 720p59.94
  • Advanced White Balance Modes: Simple One-push & New Kelvin Temperature Scale
  • SRT Support: Send high-quality, low-latency videos securely over the Internet

Tech Specs

Video Outputs Video Outputs (1) Video over Ethernet (1080p@60fps capable)
(1) 3G-SDI (up to 1080P@60fps capable)
(1) HDMI (up to 1080p@60fps capable)1
(1) CVBS2
USB 2.03
Connectors (1) 3G-SDI (BNC – 75 Ohm, Female)
(1) HDMI v1.3 Type A (Female)
(1) 10/100/1000 RJ-45
(1) Non-powered 3.5mm Female Input
Aspect Ratios 4:3, 16:9
Standard Resolutions PAL, PAL wide, NTSC, NTSC Wide
Output Resolution Range 480i-30 to 1080p60
Frame Rate Up to 60 fps
IP Streaming Video Bitrate Range: 32 – 20480 kbps
Maximum 1080p Frame Rate 60fps
Maximum 720p Frame Rate 120fps
Audio Bitrate Options: 96K, 129K, 256K
AAC Audio Encoding
Audio Sample Rate Options: 44.1K, 48K
Recommended maximum Cable Length for SDI (based on standards) 300 ft
Recommended maximum Cable Length for HDMI (based on standards) 45 ft
Recommended maximum Cable Length for Ethernet (based on standards) 328 ft
Camera and Lens Video Sensor Panasonic 1/2.7” CMOS, 2.07 Megapixels
Scanning Mode Progressive
Frame Rates Full Frame Rates: 1080p-60/50/30/25, 1080-60/50, 720p-60/50/30/25
Experimental Broadcast Frame Rates: 1080p59.94, 1080i59.94, 1080p29.97, 720p59.94 (Beta)
CVBS Only (576i-30, 480i-30)
Focal Length 12x Optical, F3.5mm-42.3mm, F1.8-F2.8
20x Optical, F4.42mm-88.5mm, F1.8-F2.8
30x Optical, F4.42mm-132.6mm, F1.8-F2.8
Zoom Length 12X Optical, 20X Optical or 30X Optical
Digital Zoom 16x
Field of View 12X Lens – 72.5°
20X Lens – 60.7°
30X Lens – 60.7°
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 12X Lens – 6.9° (tele) to 72.5° (wide)
20X Lens – 3.36° (tele) to 60.7° (wide)
30X Lens – 2.28° (tele) to 60.7° (wide)
Vertical Angle of View 12X Lens – 3.9° (tele) to 44.8° (wide)
20X Lens – 1.89° (tele) to 34.1°(wide)
30X Lens – 1.28° (tele) to 34.1° (wide)
Wide Dynamic Range Supported
White Balance Auto, 3000K/Indoor, 4000K, 5000K/Outdoor, 6500K-1, 6500K-2, 6500K-3, One Push (ok), Manual
Digital Noise Reduction 2D & 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Audio Analog audio inputs Line In, 3.5mm (HDMI & IP Stream Only)
Networking DHCP Supported
Static IP Supported
Multicast Supported
Dual Streaming Supported
720p120fps Supported
HTTP Port Number Default 80
RTSP Port Default 554
PTZ Port Default 5678
UDP Port Default 1259
Web Management Supported
Guest & Admin Logins
Camera Control (1) 8-pin mini din In RS-232, RS-485, VISCA, PELCO-D/P
(1) 8-pin mini din Out (passthrough) Used to cascade RS-232, RS-485, VISCA, PELCO-D/P controls to next camera in line
(1) RS-485 2-pin phoenix port
Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P
Baud Rate 2400/4800/9600 bits
IP PTZOptics VISCA over IP4
Recommended maximum cable length for RS-232 90 feet (30 meters)
Recommended maximum cable length for RS-485 3,600 feet (1,200 meters)
Pan & Tilt Movement Pan Movement ±170°
Tilt Rotation Up: 90°, Down: 30°
PTZ Presets 10 via IR (255 via Serial or IP)
255 presets via Serial or IP
Horizontal Pan Range ±170°
Vertical Pan Range -30° to +90°
Pan Speed Range 1.7° ~ 100°/s
Tilt Speed Range 1.7° ~ 69.9°/s
Preset Accuracy 0.1°
Electrical Index Power Supply 12W (Max)
Input Voltage 12V DC (10.8 – 13.0V DC) or PoE 802.3af
Power over Ethernet Standard PoE supported
Physical Specifications Dimension (in.) 5.6W x 6.5H x 6.7D (7.88H max w/ Tilt)
Dimensions (mm) 142W x 164H x 169D (189H max w/ Tilt)
Box Dimensions 9” x 9” x 10” | 229mm x 254mm x 229mm
Camera Weight 3.20 lbs. (1.45 kg)
Boxed Weight 5.4 lbs. (2.45 kg)
Regulatory Compliance FCC compliance: FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B – Class A:2011, ANSI C63.4-2014
CE compliance: EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55035:2017

 

Firmware

SKU Version Download zip file
PT12X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2 6.3.29 Download Now
PT12X-SDI-xx-G2 (Non PoE) 7.2.60 Download Now
PT20X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2 6.3.16 Download Now
PT20X-SDI-xx-G2 (Non PoE) 7.2.64 Download Now
PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2 6.3.20 Download Now