BUYERS’ GUIDE
MARSHALL CV612 £1020/$900 marshall-usa.com
RODE RODECASTER VIDEO £858/$1199 rode.com
The Marshall CV612 automatically identifies, tracks and follows with AI so it learns who the subject is and doesn’t lose them. With 12x optical and a 15x digital zoom, the CV612 offers a 4.1-49.2mm (6.6-70.3°) field of view. It is built around a two- megapixel, 1/2.8in HD CMOS sensor, with resolutions from 1920x1080, 1280x720 all the way down to 640x480. Set-up and manual control are via Ethernet, RS232 and USB-C interfaces. The control interface includes RS232, Visca, Pelco, Visca- over-IP and Onvif protocols as well as LAN control.
PANASONIC AW-UE150AW/AK £8394/$9995 panasonic.com
Rode has boosted its Rodecaster Video with a free update that makes it even better for PTZ productions. Built-in NDI support allows the switcher to receive up to four NDI inputs and one output via Ethernet, unlocking IP-based workflows. It also brings camera control via NDI cameras. Combined with advanced keying tools, overlays, auto-switching tied to audio channels and streamlined UI improvements, the Rodecaster Video is a capable hub for traditional and networked PTZ workflows.
The Panasonic AW-UE150AW/AK 4K PTZ camera supports the NDI High Bandwidth protocol, enabling easy IP-based, low- latency 4K video transmission. This is alongside support for SRT and NDI HX2. It’s also compatible with 12G-SDI, 2x 3G-SDI, HDMI and fibre output formats, making it ideal for both remote production and livestreaming environments. Fitted with a high-sensitivity 1.0-type 4K MOS sensor, the UE150AW/AK has a wide-angle lens, 20x optical zoom and built-in auto- tracking functionality. An optical low-pass filter (OLPF) reduces luminance and colour moiré when filming monitors or LED walls, while HDR/HLG compatibility delivers a full range of colours. It has upgraded synchronisation of pan, tilt and zoom presets and an Optical Image Stabiliser that reduces image shake during pan and tilt operations.
SONY BRC-AM7 £10,794/$13,000 sony.com
TELYCAM EXPLORE XE £5899/$5995 telycam.com
SONY FR7 £8520/$11,998 sony.com
Telycam’s Explore XE has a one-inch Sony CMOS sensor and phase detection autofocus for sharp, low-noise footage. The camera supports NDI HX3, plus H.264 and H.265 compression for high-quality, low-latency streaming, and has a 20x optical zoom. Other features include integrated tally lights, onboard microSD card recording, genlock, plus mini XLR and 3.5mm line-in professional audio inputs. For virtual production, FreeD support enables precise PTZF data output to platforms such as Vizrt, Zero Density and Unreal Engine. Telycam also unveiled a free Elgato Stream Deck plug-in, giving creators direct control of pan, tilt, zoom, focus and presets.
Sony’s BRC-AM7 offers 4K/60p with advanced AI-powered auto framing. At its core is a 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with a Bionz XR processor, oversampling 5K to produce detailed, low- noise 4K video with HDR support. The built-in 20x optical zoom extends to 30x in 4K or 40x in Full HD via Clear Image Zoom. A variable electronic ND filter offers adjustment from 1/4 to 1/128 for exposure control. A pan-tilt system enables smooth, near-silent movement at speeds from 0.004 to 180° per second. Gamma options are: ITU709/709tone, S-Cinetone and S-Log3. Connectivity covers 12G-SDI, HDMI, 3G-SDI, dual XLR inputs and 3.5mm audio, with genlock compatibility for broadcast workflows.
Sony’s FR7 is the first PTZ camera to merge full-frame cinematic imaging and high-end E-mount lenses with remote-control flexibility. By pairing a 10.3-megapixel back-side illuminated 35mm Exmor R CMOS sensor with interchangeable Sony lenses, it offers a true cinema-style look with shallow depth-of-field. The FR7 provides 15+ stops of dynamic range and ISO up to 409,600. It records internally in XAVC or externally via SDI as 16-bit Raw and supports CFexpress Type A and SDXC cards. Frame rates reach 4K/120p for slow motion, while colour science includes S-Cinetone and S-Log3. Connectivity options are: HDMI Type A, 12G-SDI and XLR audio and a recent firmware update added auto framing technology to the FR7 too.
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