Product Overview
The ZowiePTZ streaming video camera is the latest 4K Ultra HD PTZ camera from Zowietek. It features HDMI output and simple, versatile controls, making it ideal for video conferencing and live video production workflows. It offers a cost-effective, professional-grade solution to replace existing 1080p cameras and transition into the 4K video era.
The ZowiePTZ is equipped with a Sony Ultra-HD 4K back-illuminated and stacked Exmor R CMOS sensor, delivering crystal clear, rich, and color-accurate video with improved low-light sensitivity. It produces stunning pictures across various shooting modes and conditions. The camera offers a choice of 12x or 18x lossless optical zoom lenses, capable of high-magnification close-ups. It can output 4K quality video via HDMI with simultaneously embedded audio.
As an IP-based camera, the ZowiePTZ facilitates easy live video streaming over a LAN, compatible with platforms like OBS, vMix, Zoom, Teams, Skype, YouTube, and Facebook.
It features comprehensive web control with live web preview, shortcuts for streaming and recording, and OSD (On-Screen Display) management. Users can fully control the ZowiePTZ camera via an intuitive web interface accessible from tablets, smartphones, PCs, web joysticks, and Xbox joysticks. Common controls such as Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Preset set/recall, and preview are easily managed through the ZowieWeb UI.
A built-in front tally light ensures on-air talent always knows which camera is live. The tally status is instantly visible on connected phones, PCs, and pads, offering more than 360-degree visibility. A built-in microphone is also available.
The camera includes a Neutral Density (ND) filter mount, designed to accommodate standard ND, UV, or polarized lenses for capturing high-quality video footage in diverse lighting conditions.
Remote control is supported via IP VISCA or serial PELCO, VISCA RS232, RS485/422 protocols, allowing control from a PC or dedicated camera controller.
A RESTful API is available for custom DIY automation and system integrators. This API integrates across the Zowietek Ecosystem of PTZ cameras, POV cameras, encoders, decoders, and future cloud support. A discovery feature helps locate all connected devices and display their names and IPs at a glance.
The camera can be powered by either DC or PoE (Power over Ethernet), enabling operation up to one hundred meters away via network connection. This allows for a single cable solution for Video, Audio, Power, and Tally.
The ZowiePTZ is an affordable, professional-grade PTZ camera suitable for a wide range of broadcast and professional A/V applications.
Key Highlights
- Sony Ultra-HD 4K back-illuminated and stacked 1/2.3" sensor
- Crisply-detailed, low-noise 4K video
- High-quality 12x, 18x optical zoom lens
- Supports Zoom, Teams, Meet, Webex
- Built-in tally light for PVW/PGM in multi-camera productions
- Multiple exposure modes: AAE, ASE, AE, and manual with zone option
- White balance options: Auto, manual, color temperature, one-push white balance
- Focus options: Multiple focus zones, Auto, Manual, One-Push focus supported
- Fast, precise auto-focus with TOF (Time-of-Flight) technology
- Simultaneous 4K HDMI outputs with embedded audio
- Up to 4K30 hardware video encoder
- Supports H.264 HP/MP/BP or H.265/HEVC MP codecs
- Up to 50mbps bitrate for high-bandwidth video streaming
- RTSP, SRT, RTMP(s) streaming up to 4K30
- Low latency SRT streaming
- Direct standalone streaming to CDNs like YouTube, no PC required
- Video scale down, Vertical/Portrait crop, and rotation streaming support
- Simultaneous live output to multiple RTMP, SRT, RTSP, and CDN platforms
- Adaptive AAC audio for embedded audio and analog input
- Analog stereo line-in audio input
- Supports USB Microphone
- 255 preset positions and 10 shortcuts
- Remote control via RS232/485/422 PELCO/VISCA and IP VISCA
- Simple setup and configuration via login-protected web interface
- Comprehensive control via PC, smartphone, iPad, controller, and panel
- Live video feed to PC, phone, and iPad
- Flexible WYSIWYG OSD with text, logo, and stamp image overlay
- Automatic gyroscope mount direction detection
- Front LED display for clear working/operating status indication
- Easy access and plug-and-play installation via mDNS or hotspot
- Standard ND UV Polarized lens thread
- Standard camera tripod mount
- RESTful API support for DIY automation and system integrators
- OEM/ODM support
Specifications
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power | Input: 12VDC 1A max, 12W Max. PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Consumption: ~8W Typical |
| Camera | Image Device: Sony 1/2.3" Back-illuminated and stacked Exmor R CMOS Effective Pixels: 3840(H) x 2160(V) Aperture/IRIS: F2.4, F1.67-3.67 Electronic Shutter: AUTO, 1/25(30), 1/50(60), 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/300, 1/500, 1/600, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 |
| Lens | Zoom Ratio: 12x, 18x Focal Length: f3.85-46.2mm, f5.5-99mm FOV(D/H/V): 12x (Wide:81.1°/73.0°/43.1°, Tele: 7.99°/6.97°/3.92°) 18x (Wide:63.1°/51.9°/39.7°, Tele: 3.7°/3.0°/2.2°) |
| Image Control | Gamma Control: 9 options Noise Reduction: 2D/3D, 8 levels White Balance: Auto, One Push, R/B Gain, Color Temp, Lock Color Temp.: 3000-6500K Focus: Auto/Manual/One Push with AF Lock Focus Zone: 6 zones and Point Focus TOF-assisted focus: 12x only Exposure: AE/AAE/SAE/M with AE lock Mirror/Flip: Automatic/Manual Style: 7 options Control: English/Chinese IR OSD Menu Flicker Cancel: Auto/50/60 ND/UV/PL Mount: 58mm |
| Video | Video Encoder: H.264 HP/MP/BP, H.265 MP, MJPEG Baseline Resolution: 4K2160p25/30, 1080p25/30/50/60, 1080i50/60, 720p50/60 Bit Rate: Max. 50Mbits/s, adjustable Frame Rate: 24/25/30fps, 50/60fps for 1080/720p Codec: H.264/265 Rate Control: CBR/VBR Live Preview: Web, HDMI OSD: WYSIWYG editor |
| Network | LAN: 100/1000Mbps Gigabit WIFI: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band Bluetooth: V5.0 WEB: http, https |
| Streaming | Streaming Out: RTMP/SRT*/RTP/UDP/RTSP, SRT Bit Rate: Max. 50mbits/s, adjustable Main Video Stream: Up to 4K30 Secondary Stream: Up to 720p Record Format: mp4, mov, ts Storage: TF, USB and NAS Rotation: 0/90/180/270°, native vertical streaming UVC: MJPEG up to 1080p60, H.264 up to 4K30 |
| Video Out | HDMI Out: 1.4b, 4:2:2(YCbCr) |
| Audio | Sampling: 32, 44.1, 48KHz Encoder: AAC, MP3, 16bit Bitrate: 32-192kbps Line Input: 0.7VRMS, 20KΩ, 2CH, AGC Microphone: Int. Dual MIC omni-direction, 2.0V bias Source: Line In, MIC (External Power Bias) Audio Output: HDMI |
| Pan/Tilt and Control | Protocol: IP VISCA, VISCA, Pelco P/D, OnVIF, IR, RESTFUL API Control: Phone, Pad, PC, Controller, Web, IR OSD Menu: Support PAN/Tilt: +/-173°, +90°/-53° Adaptive P/T Speed: P: 0.05 to 100°/s, T: 0.05 to 50°/s Preset Position: 255, 0 for home position Preset speed: 10 levels |
| Software | Firmware: Upgradeable, Linux OS |
| Interface | Power: 1 x JEITA, DC IN USB: USB TYPE A, Right Angle HDMI Output: 1 x TYPE A, Receptacle RS485/422: 1 x Phoenix Port 4, 3.81 pitch, Tx/Rx VISCA: 2 x MDIN-8 Female, Tx/Rx Audio In: 1 x 3.5mm Jack Network Optional: 1 x RJ45, Gigabit, PoE IR: 1 x Remote Control Tally: 1 x Auto/Manual, Top-Front Visible: 2 x LED, bi-color Power and Status |
Physical and Environment
- Size (W x D x H): 161 x 183 x 186mm (6.34" x 7.2" x 7.32")
- Weight: 1.294kg (2lb 13.64 oz)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F), Indoor
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
- Mount: 1/4"-20UNC tripod, Ceiling and Wall mount
- Material: Plastic, Dark gray and Silver
- Certification: CE, FCC
Ordering and Accessories
Ordering Codes Example: 30671-XYZ, where Z=1 for 12x zoom, Z=2 for 18x zoom; Y=(VNLS)10 indicates features like V-Vertical, N-NDI, L-LAN, S-Laser; X=0 for Black, X=1 for Silver/Black, X=2 for White.
Included Accessories:
- Power Adapter x 1
- Wall Mount Set x1
- RS232 to MDIN-8 VSICA Cable x1
- USB A to A Cable x1
- Phoenix Plug x 1
- Quick User Guide
Note: Accessories are optional and sold separately. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Accessory supply may differ based on product options. Actual product may differ from catalog images.
