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USB PTZ Video Cameras

USB PTZ CAMERAS

Built with USB connectivity for plug and play use with multiple applications

Available in 12x and 20x zoom

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USB PTZ HD Cameras
USB PTZ Video Cameras with Optical Zoom
USB PTZ HD Video Camera back

What is a USB PTZ Camera?

USB refers to Universal Serial Bus. This is the most common type of computer port, which can be used to connect keyboards, digital cameras, mice, game controllers, printers, and many other removable media drives.

Powerful Controls & Optical Zoom

Our plug-and-play USB 3.0 camera models are built with ease of use and compatibility in mind, featuring game-changing optics and video communication installation options.

USB connectivity is now available with options for HDMI and IP streaming in the latest USB PTZ cameras from PTZOptics. The combination of robust high-definition video outputs and flexible camera control options are what makes this camera powerful. Realize the value of connecting this camera to any application, and enjoy the advanced camera control options which include iOS, Android, PTZ controllers, joysticks and more.

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USB PTZ HD Video Cameras on Ceiling
PTZ Video Cameras with USB 3.0

Flexible Mounting Options

Designed to provide flexible mounting options with powerful remote control capabilities.

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PTZ Camera Control Options
PTZ YouTube and Facebook Streaming
PTZ Camera Joystick Control
PTZ Camera Joystick Control Twist
PTZ Camera OBS
PTZ Camera vMIX
PTZ Camera Wirecast

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

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Features and
Benefits

  • Smartphone (iOS, Android, Kindle)
  • Plug and Play USB Connectivity
  • Open Source Camera Control
  • Three Simultaneous Video Inputs
  • Compatible with Extron and Crestron Control Systems (IP or Serial)
  • IP Joystick Controller
  • Serial Joystick Controller
  • StreamDeck Integration
  • SRT Support: Send high-quality, low-latency videos securely over the Internet

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Camera Comparison

PT12X-USB

1869

  • 12X Optical Zoom
  • 72.5° Field of View
  • 5-Year Warranty
  • USB 3.0
  • HDMI
  • SRT
  • 1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
  • IP Streaming (RTSP/RTMPS)
  • Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
  • Audio Line In, 3.5mm (HDMI & IP Stream Only)
  • Panasonic CMOS Sensor
  • Wide Dynamic Range
  • SDI
  • NDI®

PT20X-USB

1979

  • 20X Optical Zoom
  • 60.7° Field of View
  • 5-Year Warranty
  • USB 3.0
  • HDMI
  • SRT
  • 1080P @ 60 FPS Resolution
  • IP Streaming (RTSP/RTMPS)
  • Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
  • Audio Line In, 3.5mm (HDMI & IP Stream Only)
  • Panasonic CMOS Sensor
  • Wide Dynamic Range
  • SDI
  • NDI®

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USB Cameras In Action

Broadcast

Learn how a music festival in Oxford, PA used our 12x and 20x USB cameras to live stream here.

Education

Discover how Rosemont College uses our 12x USB cameras to facilitate remote learning here.

House of Worship

Find out how ChurchStreaming.TV uses our 12x and 20x USB cameras to live stream services here.

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Video Outputs Video Outputs (1) USB 3.0 (up to [email protected] capable)
(1) HDMI Version 1.3 (up to [email protected] capable)
(1) Video over Ethernet ([email protected] capable)1
(1) CVBS *Not simultaneous with USB or HDMI outputs2
Connectors (1) USB 3.0
(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
Audio Bitrate Options: 96K, 129K, 256K
AAC Audio Encoding
Audio Sample Rate Options: 44.1K, 48K
Recommended maximum Cable Length for USB 3.0 (based on standards) 9 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
Zoom Length 12X Optical or 20X Optical
Digital Zoom 16x
Field of View 12X Lens – 72.5°
20X 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 – 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)
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 (Embeds on to USB 3.0 & IP Stream)
Networking DHCP Supported
Static IP Supported
Multicast Supported
Dual Streaming 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 IP3
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)
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

1H.264, H.265, MJPEG Encoding; RTSP; RTMP; NDI|HX® upgradeable
2SD only (576i-30, 480i-30)
3TCP (5678); UDP (1259)

SKUVersion Download zip file
PT12X-USB-xx-G26.2.70Download Now
PT20X-USB-xx-G26.2.66Download Now

Bundles

SKUVersion Download zip file
PT12X-USB-xx-G2 Bundle6.2.70Download Now
PT20X-USB-xx-G2 Bundle6.2.66Download Now

PTZ Mobile Device Integration

PTZ Computer Programming Languages

PTZ Software Integration

PTZ Hardware Integration

PTZ Control Protocols

USB Exclusive Integration

  • Zoom (UVC Support) (see example here)
  • Zoom Room (UVC Control) (see example here)
  • VSee (UVC Control)
  • Any UVC compatible software

PTZ Controller Integration

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PTZOptics® PTZ USB Camera Models

SKUMSRPDocuments
PT12X-USB-xx-G2$1,869 Data Sheet | Manual
PT20X-USB-xx-G2$1,979Data Sheet | Manual

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

Ideal for web-based video conferencing and collaboration software solutions like GoToMeeting, WebEX, Skype and Zoom but also for computer-based live streaming applications like Wirecast, xSplit, Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). PTZOptics quality optical lenses and control capabilities provide endless possibilities for high definition video communications. The USB 3.0 models can be NDI™ upgraded. For more information, see the NDI page.

Consider designing a custom application for USB cameras with our Open Source Control Software. IP connectivity lets you control remotely using an IP joystick. For scenarios where no local area network is available, used a Serial Joystick to provide remote PTZ controls. Or, control with the included IR remote. And, its easily wall or ceiling mounted! Learn more about our mounting solutions here.

  • High Definition | 5 Year Warranty | Wide Angle Lens | Plug & Play | H.264 & H.265 | iOS/Android Control App

Yes. PTZOptics cameras support standard UVC camera control to control your PTZ camera from a Zoom Room iPad or in a far end camera control workflow. Control your PTZOptics camera using most UVC enabled software over a single USB connection to your computer.

Yes, simultaneously output video from your USB PTZOptics camera model via USB 3.0. HDMI and IP video sources (RTSP/RTMP).

No. PTZOptics USB camera models cannot currently be powered using a USB connection.

Yes. This PTZOptics camera will work with any video conferencing software just as a webcam via USB connection.

No. The PTZOptics USB camera models do not support Power over Ethernet

No. PTZOptics USB camera models are only available with 12X and 20X integrated zoom lenses.
The USB 2.0 port is not designed to provide a reliable source of power for external devices. However, some customers have had success using this port for charging small electronics.

Yes, you can upgrade any second generation PTZOptics USB camera model to support NDI. Learn more here.

Updated PTZ Camera Operator Features

Focal Range

Focus Lock

Motion Sync

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