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NDI CAMERAS

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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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
  • 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 (HDMI & 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 (HDMI & 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 (HDMI & 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 (HDMI & 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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Note: *Distance in Feet. Image ratio 16:9.
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
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.

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NDI ZCam Cameras

SKUMSRPDocuments
PTVL-NDI-ZCAM-xx $989Data Sheet | Manual
PT12X-NDI-ZCAM-xx$1,209Data Sheet | Manual
PT20X-NDI-ZCAM-xx $1,319Data Sheet | Manual
PTEPTZ-NDI-ZCAM $989Data Sheet | Manual
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NDI PTZ Cameras

SKUMSRPDocuments
PT12X-NDI-xx$2,199Data Sheet | Manual
PT20X-NDI-xx$2,309Data Sheet | Manual
PT30X-NDI-xx$2,419Data 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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

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.
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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