Add a high-resolution PTZ camera to your conference room, education setting, live event, house of worship, or remote video conference with this black Datavideo PTC-280 PTZ Camera HBT-15 HDMI HDBaseT Transmitterfrom Datavideo. The camera features remote pan, tilt, and zoom control via a remote control or via IP and serial protocols, and its built-in zoom lens offers an optical zoom range of 12x with a 16x digital zoom to view just about any angle in your setting. The camera supports frame rates and resolutions up to 4K, allowing you to utilize high-quality video for your broadcasts and internet streams. The camera sends video over its HDMI and/or 3G-SDI ports to compatible HDMI or SDI video converters, switchers, recorders, or other devices. It can also live stream video via the LAN Ethernet port.

With 255 programmable preset positions, you can set the camera to rapidly move between positions using a variety of protocols including DVIP over your LAN, RS-422 using an optional serial controller, or IR control using the included IR remote. The camera compresses using the common, high-quality H.264 and H.265 protocols for streaming over your LAN, and you can simultaneously encode two live video streams using standard RTSP or RTMP protocols that are compatible with a variety of Internet streaming sites. The camera also supports external audio input via its 3.5mm stereo line-level input, and you can mount the camera via the 1/4"-20 threaded mounting thread. There is a red/green tally light on the camera so your room will know whether the camera is on or off.

The camera is powered by the included power adapter, and it includes a ceiling mount bracket. You can utilize the separately available WM-1, WM-10, or WM-11 wall mount kits if you prefer to mount the camera on a wall.

1 x PTC-280 PTZ Camera    1 x HBT-15 HDBaseT Transmitter    Up to 4K UHD Resolutions    DVIP, RS232, RS-422 Control

12x optical zoom, 16x digital zoom

Advanced noise reduction

Video outputs over HDMI or 3G-SDI, and live streams via LAN Ethernet ports

Line-level 3.5mm stereo audio input interface

H.264/H.265 video compression for streaming

Multiple Network Protocols: RTSP, RTMP, ONVIF, and Visca-over-IP protocols and support, easy to link to a streaming media server

VISCA, Pelco-P, and Pelco-D remote serial control support over RS-422

DVIP remote network control via RJ45 LAN port

Red/green tally light

255 preset positions

Compatible with optional serial controllers such as the RMC-180 and RMC-300C

Compatible with optional WM-1, WM-10, and WM-11 wall mounts

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Cannot see PTR 10 using the DVIP Network config tool. PC is set according to static ip instructions. Suggestions?

A: Reach out to Datavideo for in depth tech support Datavideo Tel: 562-696-2324 Email contactus@datavideo.com

Q: 2. can this camera be mounted on a tripod?

A: Yes, this can be mounted on a tripod.

Q: 3. Does this work with the Sony SRG-300H camera?

A: no it will not

Q: 4. Can this control PTC-120 Cameras with RS232?

A: This is an IP model and would require conversion in order to work with RS232.

Q: 5. Will this work with a PTZ V60CL-N Camera?

A: Yes, the Globalmediapro RC-V60CL-NDI-POE HD-SDI, HDMI, IP PTZ Video Camera can be driven via rs-232.

Q: 6. Will this integrate with the hs 1600t mark 2 switcher. What would the workflow be?

A: The Datavideo HS-1600T MK II is a standalone switcher and the RMC-300A is a stand-alone Camera controller. Unfortunately, they cannot be connected together. The Datavideo HS-1600T MK II comes with a build in camera control panel that controls 3 Datavideo PTZ HDBaseT cameras.

Q: 7. where can I find the firmware update for the VS-PTC-150 ?

A: Looking on the Marshall Electronics firmware page, the VS-PTC-150 does not have any firmware updates available. You may wish to contact them directly. Marshall Electronics Tech Support. (800) 800-6608 (ext. 1129)

Q: 8. What connectors are on this device? Is it a male 8-pin Mini DIN?

A: No. It is a RS-232 8-pin.

Q: 9. How is this unit powered?

A: An AC power supply is included in the box with this camera.

Q: 10. Is the manual focus control knob and the iris/shutter knob smooth when turning (ie. clickless)? Or does it advance to set stops when turning? Wondering if you can "find your focus" like you would with a broadcast or SLR lens.

A: This a very smooth controller.