NDI PTZ Video Camera with Broadcast frame rates, HD output

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NDI®, the industry's leading IP video production protocol developed by NewTek™

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

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What is an NDI PTZ Camera?

NDI is a brand of the Vizrt Group and a royalty-free technology that allows video and audio sources to be shared bi-directionally across a network, eliminating the need for costly direct connections, expensive cable runs, and infrastructure upgrades while turning every source into a destination instantly available anywhere on the network.

PTZOptics NDI cameras are now compatible with NDIv4. Learn more here.

PTZ Broadcast Cameras

All PTZOptics NDI Cameras support Power, Video/Audio and Control, over a single Ethernet cable, simplifying the installation and setup of live streaming systems. These PTZ cameras feature broadcast frame rates and NDI video output favored by video production professionals.

All our PTZ cameras feature SDI, HDMI, NDI, multiple standard IP streaming formats. They’re also equipped with the latest professional camera control technologies, making remote operation easy.

Once connected to an IP network, broadcasters may choose from professional 3G SDI, Ethernet connected NDI, and traditional HDMI workflows simultaneously. Optical zoom lenses of up to 30X enable remote video productions that can capture a head and shoulders shot from up to 70 feet (21 meters) away.

Enhance Your Production with NDI® ZCams

Easily add camera angles to your video production with our flexible SDI, PoE and NDI enabled ZCams. (Note: Do not power the camera via PoE & the power supply simultaneously.)

PTZOptics ZCam cameras offer IP connectivity similar to most PTZ camera models without the ability to pan or tilt. Note: The latest EPTZ ZCam cameras do feature digital pan and tilt functionalities with the included 4K video sensor. Learn more about our EPTZ cameras here.

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. NDI cameras can also live stream directly to content delivery networks such as Facebook and YouTube; learn more here.

Helping your project succeed from behind the scenes

PTZOptics has several ways you can reach us if you have any questions about your production project. Connect with us via:

Phone, email, and chat
Our detailed knowledge base and forum
Our online Udemy course
Our support ticket system
Our Facebook user group
Our weekly live shows

Features

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

Broadcast Frame Rates: 1080p59.94/29.97, 1080i59.94, 720p59.94
Advanced White Balance Modes: Simple One-push & New Kelvin Temperature Scale

Camera Comparison

PT12X-NDI

2199

12x Optical Zoom
72.5° Field of View
5-Year Warranty
SDI
HDMI
NDI
1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
IP Streaming (NDI/RTSP/RTMPS)
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
3.5mm Audio Input (HDMI & IP Stream Only)
Panasonic CMOS Sensor
Wide Dynamic Range
PoE
USB

PT20X-NDI

2309

20X Optical Zoom
60.7° Field of View
5-Year Warranty
SDI
HDMI
NDI
1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
IP Streaming (NDI/RTSP/RTMPS)
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
3.5mm Audio Input (HDMI & IP Stream Only)
Panasonic CMOS Sensor
Wide Dynamic Range
PoE
USB

PT30X-NDI

2419

30X Optical Zoom
60.7° Field of View
5-Year Warranty
SDI
HDMI
NDI
1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
IP Streaming (NDI/RTSP/RTMPS)
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
3.5mm Audio Input (HDMI & IP Stream Only)
Panasonic CMOS Sensor
Wide Dynamic Range
PoE
USB

PTVL-NDI-ZCAM

989

4X(Manual) Optical Zoom
72° Field of View
5-Year Warranty
SDI
HDMI
NDI
1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
IP Streaming (NDI/RTSP/RTMPS)
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
3.5mm Audio Input (IP Stream Only)
Panasonic CMOS Sensor
Wide Dynamic Range
PoE
USB

PT12X-NDI-ZCAM

1209

12X Optical Zoom
72.5° Field of View
5-Year Warranty
SDI
HDMI
NDI
1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
IP Streaming (NDI/RTSP/RTMPS)
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
3.5mm Audio Input (IP Stream Only)
Panasonic CMOS Sensor
Wide Dynamic Range
PoE
USB

PT20X-NDI-ZCAM

1319

20X Optical Zoom
60.7° Field of View
5-Year Warranty
SDI
HDMI
NDI
1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
IP Streaming (NDI/RTSP/RTMPS)
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
3.5mm Audio Input (IP Stream Only)
Panasonic CMOS Sensor
Wide Dynamic Range
PoE
USB

PTEPTZ-NDI-ZCAM-G2

989

8X (EPTZ**) Digital Zoom
104° Field of View
5-Year Warranty
SDI
HDMI
NDI
1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
IP Streaming (NDI/RTSP/RTMPS)
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
3.5mm Audio Input (IP Stream Only)
Panasonic CMOS Sensor
Wide Dynamic Range
PoE
USB

**EPTZ stands for electronic pan, tilt and zoom. PTZOptics EPTZ cameras use a 4K image sensor to provide lossless electronic zoom levels with 1080p and 720p video images.

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Video Outputs	Video Outputs	(1) 3G-SDI (up to [email protected] capable) (1) HDMI Version 1.3 (up to [email protected] capable) (1) NDI\|HX® ([email protected] capable)¹ Other Video over Ethernet output options² (1) CVBS*, Not simultaneous with SDI or HDMI outputs³
	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 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 (PT12x) 20X Optical (PT20x) 30X Optical (PT30x)
	Horizontal Field of View (Full Wide)	12X Lens – 72.5° 20X Lens – 60.7° 30X Lens – 60.7°
	Horizontal Field of View (Full Tele)	12X Lens – 7.0° 20X Lens – 4.0° 30X Lens – 2.3°
	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 – 2.28° (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 – 1.28° (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 (NDI\|HX™, 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
	TCP Port (Control)	Default 5678
	UDP Port	Default 1259
	Web Management	Supported Guest & Admin Logins
Camera Control	(1) RS-232 (8-pin mini din IN)	RS-232, RS-485, VISCA, PELCO-D/P
	(1) RS-232 (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 Max distance: 1500m 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 802.3af
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
Regulatory Compliance	CE compliance:	EN 55032:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55035:2017

¹High (1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps); Medium (1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps); Low (1280 x 720 @ 60 fps); Low Bandwidth (640 x 360 @ 30 fps)
²H.264, H.265, MJPEG Encoding; RTSP; RTMP
³SD only (576i-30, 480i-30)
⁴TCP (5678); UDP (1259)

^*PLEASE NOTE: The 30x is unable to perform simultaneous 1080p 60fps over SDI / HDMI & the NDI|HX™ / IP Stream. When utilizing 1080p 60fps on either of the outputs, the other output must be set to a maximum of 1080p 30fps.

SKU	Version	Download zip file
PT12X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2	6.3.29	Download Now
PT20X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2	6.3.16	Download Now
PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2	6.3.20	Download Now

Bundles

SKU	Version	Download zip file
PT12X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2 Bundle	6.3.29	Download Now
PT20X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2 Bundle	6.3.16	Download Now
PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx-G2 Bundle	6.3.20	Download Now

What mobile devices can I use to control my PTZ Camera?

PTZ Mobile Device Integration

Android Devices (learn more)
Kindle Devices (learn more)
iOS Devices (learn more)

What computer programing languages can I use to control my PTZ cameras?

PTZ Computer Programming Languages

What software can I use to control my PTZ Camera?

PTZ Software Integration

Ableton Live (MIDI App)
Apple/Mac Computers (learn more)
Bitfocus Companion (learn more)
EasyLive (RTMP)
Google Chrome (most modern web browsers)
Livestream Studio (learn more)
Logic (MIDI App)
MimoLive (learn more)
OBS (learn more)
Open Source (see open source code)
OpenCV (RTSP and USB)
Pro Tools (MIDI App)
Rocosoft (USB and IP)
Touch Designer (learn more)
Twitch (see extension)
vMix (learn more)
Windows Computers (learn more)
Wirecast (learn more)

What hardware can I use to control my PTZ Camera?

PTZ Hardware Integration

NewTek Tricaster (learn more)
Roland (learn more)
Wirecast Gear (learn more)

What control protocols can I use to control my PTZ cameras?

PTZ Control Protocols

What controllers can I use to control my PTZ Camera?

PTZ Controller Integration

Crestron (see control codes)
Extron (see control codes)
HuddleCamHD Serial Joystick (learn more)
PTZOptics IP Joystick (learn more)
Skaarhoj (over IP)
StreamDeck (learn more)
XBox Controller (learn more)
Xkeys (w/ vMix or Wirecast)

NDI ZCam Cameras

SKU	MSRP	Documents
PTVL-NDI-ZCAM-xx	$989	Data Sheet \| Manual
PT12X-NDI-ZCAM-xx	$1,209	Data Sheet \| Manual
PT20X-NDI-ZCAM-xx	$1,319	Data Sheet \| Manual
PTEPTZ-NDI-ZCAM	$989	Data Sheet \| Manual

NDI PTZ Cameras

SKU	MSRP	Documents
PT12X-NDI-xx	$2,199	Data Sheet \| Manual
PT20X-NDI-xx	$2,309	Data Sheet \| Manual
PT30X-NDI-xx	$2,419	Data Sheet \| Manual

Note: “xx” stands for the color. Use “WH” for white and “BK” for gray.

What is NDI?

NDI is a paradigm shift that will increase what is possible in all things live video. Using standard networking infrastructure NDI will enable you to do more with less. New possibilities for low budget streaming and high-end video productions system alike are now making the move toward a future of broadcast video over IP.

Please note: The 30X is unable to perform simultaneous 1080p 60fps over SDI / HDMI & the IP Stream. When utilizing 1080p 60fps on either of the outputs, the other output must be set to a maximum of 1080p 30fps.

Are PTZOptics NDI cameras PoE?

Yes, all PTZOptics NDI cameras support PoE (Power Over Ethernet). This means that you can use a single ethernet cable to power the camera, control the camera, and send video/audio from the camera via NDI. PTZOptics cameras are compatible with PoE and PoE+ switches.

Are PTZOptics NDI cameras high bandwidth NDI (NDI|HB) or High Efficiency NDI (NDI|HX)?

PTZOptics NDI cameras are currently only available with NDI|HX (High Efficiency). NDI high bandwidth cameras support lower compression rates with high bandwidth requirements typically over 100Mbps. NDI HX cameras support higher compression rates with lower bandwidth requirements typically under 24Mbps.

Does PTZOptics have an NDI joystick controller?

Not exactly. PTZOptics does have an IP joystick controller. This IP joystick controller is designed to control any IP connected PTZOptics camera. This IP joystick controller does not support NDI as a control protocol but it can control any PTZOptics NDI camera.

Can I use PTZOptics NDI cameras with a wireless access point?

We highly recommend using NDI cameras over a LAN (Local Area Network). Wireless systems are getting better every year and it is possible to use standard wireless networks with NDI video sources. We only recommend using NDI video sources with standard wireless access points for non-essential viewing purposes. We do recommend using NDI cameras for wireless purposes with the PTZOptics Wireless Cable that has been purpose built to serve this need. You can learn more about that here.

Is this PTZ camera different from the NewTek NDI camera?

Yes. While the PTZOptics and NewTek NDI cameras both support the new HX (High Efficiency) protocol, these cameras do differ in some ways. One example, is the PoE requirements for PTZOptics cameras versus the PoE+ requirements for the NewTek PTZ camera. Another difference is the warranty. PTZOptics offers a 5-year warranty. NewTek offers a 1-year warranty for their PTZ camera.

Can a PTZOptics NDI camera be used with video conferencing software such as GoToMeeting, Microsoft Team, or Zoom?

Yes. You can use this camera with the NDI Virtual Input application on your computer. The NDI Virtual Input tool creates a virtual USB camera source on your computer that you can select as your video source in your conferencing software. Therefore you can bring NDI video sources over the network directly into your favorite video conferencing software.

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