PTZOptics Link 4K 30X-featuring 30X Opt. Zoom, Dante -white

PTZOptics Link 4K, grey - 4K Dante AV-H PTZ Auto-Tracking Camera with 30x optical Zoom - HIVE linked!

It can be connected instantly to Hive, anytime they are plugged into a network (no application or additional hardware required).

The Move 4K is available in 12x, 20x, and 30x

Ready to add video to your Dante setup? With Dante AV-H™ and the latest in auto-tracking capabilities, the Link 4K fits easily into even the most complex Dante design or workflow. The Link 4K combines broadcast quality with Dante’s simple discovery, set up and management, simplifying and professionalizing any video production installation.

What is Dante AV-H?

Dante AV-H brings device interoperability and the power of Dante to H.26x endpoints. With Dante AV-H, all video and audio routing, configuration, and management of devices is done with one easy to use platform. The Link 4K will automatically sync up with your Dante system clock leader ensuring seamless audio and video synchronization, and is able to output Dante AV-H video on your network natively, along with audio sources connected to the 3.5mm audio input.

Designed with the Future in Mind

Every Link 4K camera features SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP output for unparalleled performance and versatility. The Link 4K features 4K at 60fps over HDMI, USB, and IP. Using technology by Dante, the Link 4K can also provide 4K at 60fps resolution over Dante AV-H.

The Link 4K offers built-in auto-tracking capabilities — no need to run software on another computer — freeing teams of the need for a camera operator. With 12x, 20x, and 30x optical zoom available, the Link 4K can fit seamlessly into any production scenario.

Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Track.

Control your production from behind the scenes – or right in front of them. The Link 4K’s auto-tracking can lock onto a specific person, even while other people are in frame. Users can switch between on-stage presenters with the click of a button. The Link 4K can track subjects up to 300 feet away.

In addition to the Link 4K’s auto-tracking features, users will also have access to our latest Web UI — updated to provide everything you need in one simple menu. Almost every feature in the Web UI has a tutorial function, perfect for novice producers navigating the settings for the first time.

Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Track.

Control your production from behind the scenes – or right in front of them. The Link 4K’s auto-tracking can lock onto a specific person, even while other people are in frame. Users can switch between on-stage presenters with the click of a button. The Link 4K can track subjects up to 300 feet away.

In addition to the Link 4K’s auto-tracking features, users will also have access to our latest Web UI — updated to provide everything you need in one simple menu. Almost every feature in the Web UI has a tutorial function, perfect for novice producers navigating the settings for the first time.

Discreet Mounting Options

Mount your PTZOptics Link 4K camera above, below or beside the action to capture the ideal view every time. The Link 4K’s automatic video inversion feature senses the camera’s orientation and saves time on installation and setup.

available PTZ mounts (optional):

• Wall Mounts
• Ceiling Mounts
• Pole Mounts
• Outdoor Enclosures

Take Control Your Way

Users can control Link 4K cameras using 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. The options for camera control are endless, allowing you to take charge of your camera in a way that fits your workflow.

Link 4K cameras can be controlled remotely from anywhere in the world using a variety of tools, including cloud-based software such as PTZOptics Hive and Zoom. Users can also live stream directly to content delivery networks such as Facebook and Youtube.

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, color 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
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Updated PTZ Camera Operator Features

Auto-Tracking with Extended Options

This feature lets the camera automatically follow a moving person in its view. The extended options include selecting where the camera will pick up the next target and selecting between multiple targets on the fly.

Presenter Lock™

Presenter Lock™ allows users to choose a specific person to track, even while other people are in the frame. This auto-tracking feature allows users to seamlessly switch between on-stage presenters with a simple click of a button.

Multi-Target Select

With multiple subjects in view, Multi-Target Select allows users to select a specific person to track without having to cycle through each subject. Once enabled, Multi-Target Select provides a unique number for each subject shown in the live video area of the web interface. The bounding boxes appear only on the web interface, keeping the SDI, HDMI, USB, and NDI^® video feeds clean and distraction-free.

Video Templates

The PTZOptics team is making it easy to select the best performance IP video streams for your project by providing easily selectable video templates for NDI^®, Dante, and IP streaming.

White Balance Modes

This feature helps in adjusting the color balance in your images, specifically focusing on the color white. Different lighting conditions can change the color of white, which may alter other colors in the image. White balance modes can help correct for different types of light like sunlight, shade, tungsten, fluorescent, etc. so that the white in your image remains true and other colors are displayed correctly.

Exposure Modes

This refers to the different methods the camera uses to decide the correct combination of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve the perfect exposure. Different modes could include manual (where you control everything), auto (the camera decides), or other modes that allow control over one aspect (like shutter priority where you control the shutter speed and the camera adjusts the other settings).

Custom Joystick Button

Take a new level of control over your production with a customizable joystick button on the PT-JOY-G4 and PT-SUPERJOY-G1 controllers (optional!). This button is conveniently located at the top of the joystick controller for quick access to your most used functions. This joystick button is fully customizable, so you can choose if you want it to start recording in your video production software, instantly start auto-tracking on your currently selected camera, dim the lights, and so much more!

SuperPresets

The PT-JOY-G4 can now trigger SuperPresets to control up to eight cameras with a single click. SuperPreset buttons can trigger synchronized PTZ preset commands across the selected cameras and a custom HTTP trigger for automation with video production software. The PT-SUPERJOY-G1 was the first PTZ joystick to offer this feature, and the PTZOptics engineering team is happy to announce this functionality is now available in our more affordable PT-JOY-G4 model.

Automatic Triggers

PTZOptics IP joystick controllers now support automatic triggers, which can be used to trigger a command when switching a camera. Automatic Triggers are ideal for integrating your PT-JOY-G4 or PT-SUPERJOY-G1 joystick controllers with your video switcher or other production equipment. Use Automatic Triggers to automate your video production workflow to effortlessly queue up your next camera or prepare your next scene.

Dynamic Camera Variable

There is a new variable that can be used in the SuperJoy’s and the PT-JOY-G4’s Web UI to optimize the use of custom buttons. Using the new {{CURRENT_CAM}} stub instead of a hard-coded IP address allows you to send a custom command to the currently selected camera. This new option allows you to use custom button commands with a vastly larger amount of cameras.