What people expect from PTZ cameras has come a long way in the past few years, with software features like tracking and NDI bolstered by hardware improvements like larger sensors. The new JVC KY-PZ540N 4K PTZ Camera includes these advancements, plus a souped-up “Super Zoom” feature to fit the needs of your next studio shoot, livestream, or virtual production.
JVC has remained a familiar name in the broadcast space for decades, and its remote controllable PTZ cameras feature video specs similar to their larger camcorder siblings. Output via HDMI, USB, or IP and get resolutions up to 4K at 60 fps, while the 3G-SDI supports up to 1080p60. 1080p is still the standard for most streaming applications, and shooting in it with this PTZ unlocks the 40x Super Zoom mode, where JVC’s Variable Scan Mapping (VSM) technology scales down a 4K image for improved clarity and detail.
IP output options include SRT, RTMPS, and RTSP protocols, as well as NDI HX3, so the camera can interact seamlessly with a host of virtual switching software including vMix, Tricaster, OBS, Wirecast, and Kiloview. Use the USB-C output and the camera goes into UVC mode for compatibility with popular video-conferencing software like Zoom and Teams. The name of the game here is flexibility, while not forgetting typical hard-wired outputs like HDMI and SDI. The 1/1.8" CMOS 8.42MP sensor is also a step up from the 1/2.5" sensor on the JVC KY-PZ400N.
Control options are also accommodating, with support for VISCA over IP, RS-232, and RS-485 protocols, as well as hundreds of preset positions and movements. Use a stand-alone controller, a web app, or an included multi-camera IR remote to pan, tilt, and zoom the camera, as well as adjust settings for features like the 320 degree range auto-tracking mode. Whether integrated into larger broadcast workflows or used on its own as a livestreaming camera, the new JVC KY-PZ540N is a capable new choice for PTZ users.
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