What is a ZCam?
ZCams are “box” cameras meant for static, point-of-view shots and specialized applications, such as surveillance and monitoring. Designed to capture specific areas, these sturdy cameras, combined with our traditional PTZ cameras, provide more angle options for video production.
Compact and Multi-Purpose
Designed for many uses, the PTZOptics ZCam is compact and easy to set up and integrate into a variety of production workflows. Mount and stream your ZCam in just 10 minutes! Capture unique viewing angles and deploy cameras up to 300 feet away with standard Ethernet cabling. Each compact ZCam includes an option for NDI® integration for seamless integration into video production software on a network, such as vMix, Wirecast, xSplit, MimoLive, OBS, Livestream Studio, and more. When connected to high-quality 3GSDI video switchers, PTZOptics ZCams can be used with a wide variety of hard video switchers from brands such as Blackmagic Design, Roland, and NewTek. ZCams can be remotely controlled with fine-tuned settings for camera exposure, white balance, noise reduction, and more.
ZCams are ideal for streaming and recording:
- Graduations and school events
- Musical performances
- Sports
- Industrial Monitoring
- Surveillance
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
Deploy ZCAM cameras to capture specific locations and pair with our PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras for closeups and scene changes to cover all your angles!
Versatile Control Options
Remote camera control options when and where you want them. Use Zoom/Focus controls built-in to your favourite 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. (Note: only EPTZ models support full pan/tilt/zoom control.)
Free Software for PTZOptics Users
PTZOptics cameras are compatible with a wide range of free software solutions, including:
- Camera Management Platform (CMP) for camera management, control, colour correction, auto-tracking
- Control apps for desktop and mobile devices
- Plugins and integrations for popular platforms, including OBS and Twitch
- Camera configuration and management tools
- Support and testing utilities
- And more!
Unrivaled Warranties
With robust warranties included as standard on every product, you can trust PTZOptics solutions to deliver high performance from day one, and for many years to follow.
Our ZCams come with a 5-year limited parts and labor warranty. PTZOptics stands by our promise to protect your investment by providing repairs or replacement products for the duration of your warranty.
Features and benefits:
- Affordable and adaptable
- Multiple connectivity options
- Variable lenses for all kinds of video
- Capture and store still and moving images
- SRT Support: Send high-quality, low-latency videos securely over the Internet
- High definition
- Power over ethernet
- H.264 & H.265
- iOS/Android apps
- 5-year warranty
