PTC-280 Brand New 4K PTZ Camera
Datavideo is introducing the 4K50/60p PTZ camera lineup which includes the PTC-280 Professional PTZ Camera that can be easily controlled via traditional RS-422 serial port or IP remote control via DVIP (Datavideo proprietary protocol) or Sony VISCA over IP. This brand new 4K camera series supports dual streaming output for A/V market applications, so you can easily stream to Facebook (RTMPS), YouTube simultaneously. It also works well with dvCloud.
PTZ View Assist: Control up to four cameras
The camera control app is tailored for the Datavideo PTZ camera series. It can monitor the live streaming video from PTC-140, PTC-280 and PTC-300 series. The app can control up to 4 cameras simultaneously via DVIP, you can intuitively set up and recall the presets, and adjust white balance, focus and IRIS. The app is able to decode the live streaming via RTSP, SRT, HLS and NDI (only RTSP is available now), Easily monitor the live streaming video and set up the parameters promptly in one application. Datavideo provides iOS and Android versions, which you can download on Google Play and App Store for free!
Low Noise in Low Light
Advanced 2D/3D noise reduction technology is also used to further reduce the noise while ensuring image sharpness.
Multiple Simultaneous Video Outputs
Supports simultaneous HDMI 2.0 and IP output up to 2160p 50/60 and also 3G-SDI output up to 1080p60/50.
Multiple Network Protocol with Dual Stream Function
Support RTSP and RTMPS protocols, easy to stream directly to two different CDN platforms and Datavideo dvCloud as well.
Supports H.264/H.265 Video Compression
Support compression of resolution up to 3840x2160 with frame up to 59.94, 60fps and the second channel 1280x720p with 30fps compression. AAC, MP3 and PCM audio compression also supported.
Compatible with Various Controller
Control real-time pan, tilt, and zoom camera movements with Datavideo PTZ View Assist APP, RMC-300A and RMC-180. With configurable preset positions supported.
RS-422, DVIP and Ethernet Camera Control
RS-422 and ethernet to use DVIP or VISCA over IP commands to integrate with larger control systems.
Tally Light
Green and red lights tally to show the preview and program status for broadcast applications.
Seamlessly compatible with DVCloud
Get the most out of your streaming hardware using DVCloud. The PTC-280 is seamlessly compatible with Datavideo’s DVCloud service. This subscription service gives you the possibility of sending your stream to multiple destinations at the same time without having to have multiple hardware encoders. You can also record your production on the DVCloud platform in h.264 format. After recording you can directly use this recording to upload it to your favourite content platform.
Video Output Resolution |
HDMI: 3840 x 2160p at 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps SDI: 1920 x 1080p at 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps |
Image Sensor |
1/2.5" CMOS |
Effective Pixels (approx.) |
8.51Mega Pixels |
S/N Ratio |
≥55 dB |
Min. Illumination |
0.5 Lux @ (F1.8, AGC ON) |
Zoom Ratio |
12x Optical, 16x Digital Zoom |
Gamma Control |
Off / Normal |
Iris Control |
Auto / Manual |
Digital Noise Reductions |
2D/3D Noise Reductions |
On-Screen Display (OSD) |
English/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese |
White Balance |
Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push, Manual |
AGC / Gain Control |
Yes |
Mirror / Flip Image |
Yes |
Focus Mode |
Auto/Manual |
Panning/Tilting Range |
Pan: 300° |
Panning/Tilting Speed |
Pan: 0.876°/s~43°/s |
Preset |
255 |
Focal Length |
12x, f = 6.7 mm ~125 mm, F1.58 ~ F3.95 |
Field of View (Horizontal, Wide) |
71° |
Image Compensation |
Back light compensation |
Video Output |
HDMI 2.0 x1 ,3G-SDI x1, 10/100/1000M RJ45 x1 |
Audio Input |
3.5 mm x1 (mic in/line in) |
Tally LED |
Yes |
Filter |
N/A |
Protocol |
Pelco-D, Peldo-P, VISC A, VISCA over IP DHCP, RTSP, RTMP (IP Cam), RTMPS, DVIP |
Remote Control Interface |
IR , Web UI , RS-422 , DVIP |
F/ W Update |
Via Web UI or USB 2.0 |
IR Control |
Yes |
Camera Control Unit |
RMC-180,RMC-300A |
Video Compression |
H.264/H.265/MJPEG |
Video Stream |
Dual Stream |
First Stream Supported Resolution |
3840x2160 , 1920 x 1080 , 1280x720 , 1024x576 960x540 , 640x480 , 640x360 |
Second Stream Supported Resolution |
1280x720 , 1024x576 , 720x576 (50Hz) , 720x480 (60Hz) 720x408 , 640x360 , 480x270 , 320x240 |
Video Bitrate |
32Kbps ~ 50Mbps (Single Stream) |
Video Bitrate Mode |
VBR, CBR |
Encoding Framerate |
50Hz: 1-50fps 60Hz: 1-60fps |
Audio Compression |
AAC |
Audio Bitrate |
96Kbps, 128Kbps, 256Kbps |
Supported Protocols |
TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP(S), ONVIF, DHCP, Multicast |
Power |
DC 12V |
Power Consumption |
DC 12V |
Operating Temperature |
0°C ~ 40°C |
Storage Temperature |
-40°C ~ 60°C |
Dimension (mm) |
173 (W) x 219 (H) x 189.08 (D) |