PTZOptics Move SE 1080p Auto-Tracking PTZ Camera 30x
- 30x optical zoom, f/1.8 maximum aperture
- 1080p at 60 FPS, Sony CMOS sensor
- HDMI, SDI, NDI, USB and IP outputs at once
- Auto-tracking for presenters
- RS-232, RS-485, IR remote, web and app control
- H.265, H.264, MJPEG encoding
- 6 pounds
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable broadcast PTZ for churches, classrooms and conference rooms that need one camera to follow a speaker and feed several systems. It tops out at Full HD, so it does not fit an ultra high definition production.
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ASIN: B0CDMDDPMLCategory: Webcams
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Overview
Following a presenter across a stage is the main job here: the PTZOptics Move SE pans, tilts and zooms on its own with auto-tracking. It sends the same Full HD picture over HDMI, SDI, NDI, USB and IP, so it can feed a switcher, a stream and a laptop together.
Running many outputs at once means one camera can serve the live switcher, the stream encoder and a video call without converters. Resolution stops at Full HD, which limits it in productions built around ultra high definition.
Who it's for
Houses of worship, lecture halls and streaming studios where a speaker moves and nobody is free to run the camera. A home desk setup for video calls does not need this much camera.
Pros and cons
- Auto-tracking follows a moving presenter
- Five output types at the same time
- Long optical zoom for large rooms
- Many control options including serial
- Full HD only, no 4K
- Too large for a desk webcam
- No image stabilization
- Mounting hardware not listed
Performance notes
Image quality rests on the Sony sensor and the long optical zoom, which holds detail at a distance where digital zoom would soften it. Auto-tracking works from the camera's own analysis of the scene, so how well it holds a subject depends on lighting and how busy the background is.
Specifications
| Brand | PTZOptics |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 6 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Video outputs | HDMI, SDI, NDI, USB, IP |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Gray |
| Frame rate | 60 FPS |
| Other details | |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Focus Type | Auto focus |
| Sensor Type | Sony CMOS |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Image stabilization | No |
| File Format | H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Special Feature | Auto-tracking |
| Control options | IR remote, network, RS-232, RS-485, web UI, PTZ Control App, USB, Camera Management Platform |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
Frequently asked questions
Will the PTZOptics Move SE 30x work with a USB video call on a laptop?
Yes. USB is one of its simultaneous outputs, and the listing names computers and laptops with USB or HDMI inputs as compatible.
Can the PTZOptics Move SE send video over the network?
Yes. It outputs NDI and IP alongside HDMI, SDI and USB, all at the same time.
Does the PTZOptics Move SE 30x record 4K?
No. It captures 1080p at 60 FPS.
How do I control the PTZOptics Move SE?
The listing names an IR remote, network connection, RS-232, RS-485, web UI, PTZ Control App, USB and the Camera Management Platform.
Does the PTZOptics Move SE need someone to follow the speaker?
No. Its auto-tracking follows a presenter, though manual control stays available.