BUYERS’ GUIDE
ATOMOS A-EYE 4K-20X £1974/$2299 atomos.com
In the Atomos range is the 4K-20X, a 4K model with a 1/2.8-inch UHD CMOS sensor and 20x optical zoom. The 4K-12X has a 1/2.5-inch UHD CMOS sensor and 12x optical zoom. And for HD only, the HD-20X has a 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor. Real-time AI-powered tracking and advanced PTZ motion (±170° pan and -30° to +90° tilt range) mean A-Eye cameras can follow their subject with ease. All models have NDI HX3 support, H.265, H.264, MJPEG compression and output options – HDMI, USB, 3G-SDI and IP streaming via RTSP, RTMP and
Onvif. Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support means one cable delivers power, video and control.
ATOMOS A-EYE CONTROL £798/$999 atomos.com
The A-Eye Control is a remote control hub that allows multicamera operation, preset switching and remote production over IP. The controller has a five-inch LCD screen to view settings and status information, offers joystick and button control for A-Eye PTZ cameras over IP via Onvif and supports RS-232. The unit can control your focus, iris, pan, tilt and zoom, adjust pan/ tilt and zoom speeds, and set presets and fast-function buttons. It can be powered via a DC power adapter or via PoE on a supported network.
P TZ cameras have quietly glorified security cams, they’ve now become an indispensable part of the kit list for broadcasters, live event teams and content creators. That’s because they let you put a camera where no operator can easily go or stand for hours. Productions that dominate today’s feeds are streaming gigs, reality TV and live sport. Add corporate launches and houses of worship, and they all share the need for high-quality coverage from multiple angles, often with limited space and budget for crew. PTZ cameras tick that box. They’re small enough to rig discreetly above a stage, on a balcony or behind a goal, yet powerful enough to deliver broadcast- moved from niche tools into the mainstream of professional production. Once dismissed as
grade images controlled from a console across the room or even across the world. And this isn’t just functional video any more. The latest PTZ systems are being built with cinematic image quality in mind. Large-sensor designs, advanced codecs and pro-grade lenses mean you can capture depth, colour and detail. Log gamma opens the door to serious grading, while fast frame rates enable dramatic slow-motion replays, giving more creative options than ever before. Accessories complete the package. Controllers, tally systems, software integrations and network switchers make PTZs plug-and-play in existing workflows. Pair them with high-speed IP streaming and you’ve got robust, remote- controlled units that can sit anywhere on- set, ready to deliver smooth pans, tilts and zooms without a human hand in sight.
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