Descripción
Compact and Multi-Purpose
Designed for many uses, the PTZOptics ZCam is compact and easy to set up and integrate into a variety of production workflows. Mount and stream your ZCam in just 10 minutes! Capture unique viewing angles and deploy cameras up to 300 feet away with standard Ethernet cabling. Each compact ZCam includes an option for NDI® integration for seamless integration into video production software on a network, such as vMix, Wirecast, xSplit, MimoLive, OBS, Livestream Studio, and more. When connected to high-quality 3GSDI video switchers, PTZOptics ZCams can be used with a wide variety of hard video switchers from brands such as Blackmagic Design, Roland, and NewTek. ZCams can be remotely controlled with fine-tuned settings for camera exposure, white balance, noise reduction, and more.
ZCams are idea for streaming and recording:
- Graduations and school events
- Musical performances
- Sports
- Industrial Monitoring
- Surveillance
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
Deploy ZCAM cameras to capture specific locations and pair with our PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras for closeups and scene changes to cover all your angles
Versatile Control Options
Remote camera control options when and where you want them. Use Zoom/Focus 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. (Note: only EPTZ models support full pan/tilt/zoom control.)
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 ZCams 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.
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
- Affordable and adaptable
- Multiple connectivity options
- Variable lenses for all kinds of video
- Capture and store still and moving images
- SRT Support: Send high-quality, low-latency videos securely over the Internet
- High definition
- Power over ethernet
- H.264 & H.265
- IOS/Android apps
- 5 year warranty
Tech Specs
| Video Outputs | Video Outputs | (1) Video over Ethernet (1080p@30fps capable)1 (1) 3G-SDI (up to 1080P@60fps capable) |
| Connectors | (1) 3G-SDI (BNC – 75 Ohm, Female) (1) 10/100 RJ-45 (1) Non-powered 3.5mm Female Input |
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| Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Standard Resolutions | PAL, PAL wide, NTSC, NTSC Wide | |
| Output Resolution Range | 720p30 to 1080p60 | |
| Frame Rate | Up to 60 fps (IP Stream limited to 30 fps) | |
| IP Streaming | Video Bitrate Range: 32 – 20480 kbps Maximum 1080p Frame Rate 30fps Maximum 720p Frame Rate 30fps Audio Bitrate Options: 96K, 129K, 256K AAC Audio Encoding Audio Sample Rate Options: 44.1K, 48K |
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| Recommended maximum Cable Length for SDI (based on standards) | 300 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 | |
| Focal Length | VL – 4X Optical, F 2.8mm ~ 12mm, F1.4+ 12x Optical, F3.5mm-42.3mm, F1.8-F2.8 20x Optical, F=4.42mm ~ 88.5mm, F1.8-F2.8 R |
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| Zoom Length | 4X, 12X and 20X Options | |
| Field of View | VL Lens – 72° 12X Lens – 72.5° 20X Lens – 60.7° |
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| 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 | VL Lens – 28° (tele) – 72° (wide) 12X Lens – 6.9° (tele) to 72.5° (wide) 20X Lens – 2.28° (tele) to 60.7° (wide) |
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| Vertical Angle of View | VL Lens – 16° (tele) – 91° (wide) 12X Lens – 3.9° (tele) to 44.8°(wide) 20X Lens – 1.28° (tele) to 34.1°(wide) |
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| 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 (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 |
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| Camera Control | (1) RS-485 | VL & EPTZ: 6 Position Push In Terminal Block 12X & 20X: 3 Position Terminal Block Protocols: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P |
| Baud Rate | 2400/4800/9600 bits | |
| IP | PTZOptics VISCA over IP2 | |
| Recommended maximum cable length for RS-485 | 3,600 feet (1,200 meters) | |
| 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.) | VL – 2.8W x 2.4H x 5.94D (8.25 w/ incl. lens) (inches) 12X – 3.1W x 5.7D x 2.9H (inches) 20X – 3.1W x 5.7D x 2.9H |
| Dimensions (mm) | VL – 142W x 164H x 169D (189H max w/ Tilt) (mm) 12X – 79W x 145D x 74H (mm) 20X – 79W x 145D x74H (mm) |
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| Box Dimensions | 10W x 5D x 5H (inches) 254 x 127 x 127 (mm) |
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| Camera Weight | 1.4 lbs. (.63 kg) | |
| Boxed Weight | 1.8 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-ZCAM | 7.2.76 | Download Now |
| PT20X-ZCAM | 7.2.82 | Download Now |
| PTVL-ZCAM | 7.2.82 | Download Now |
| PTEPTZ-ZCAM-G2 | 8.1.82 | Download Now |
Bundles
| SKU | Version | Download zip file |
|---|---|---|
| PT12X-ZCAM Bundle | 7.2.76 | Download Now |
| PT20X-ZCAM Bundle | 7.2.82 | Download Now |
| PTVL-ZCAM Bundle | 7.2.82 | Download Now |
| PTEPTZ-ZCAM-G2 Bundle | 8.1.82 | Download Now |
