Datavideo - PTC-285G

PTC-285G is a professional 4K PTZ camera designed for broadcast applications. Equipped with a 1/2.8" Sony CMOS sensor with 8.51 Mpixel, it offers high image quality with a signal-to-noise ratio ≥ 55 dB and a minimum sensitivity of 0.5 lux. The zoom is 12x optical and 16x digital, ensuring great versatility in shooting, while the auto-tracking function allows you to automatically follow a moving subject, adapting the speed of Pan, Tilt and Zoom to ensure maximum fluidity.

Numerous adjustment possibilities, including automatic and manual white balance, backlight compensation, 3D noise reduction and automatic and manual focus modes. The preset system allows you to store up to 255 positions, making it easy to quickly recall your favorite settings.

This camera supports simultaneous outputs via HDMI 2.0, 3G-SDI and 12G-SDI, allowing connection to multiple devices at the same time. It is also compatible with NDI, VISCA over IP, DVIP and other protocols remote control, facilitating integration into professional workflows.

In terms of connectivity, it has an RJ45 port with PoE support. Audio can be managed via a 3.5 mm mini-jack input, with AAC and G711 compression. The camera can stream to platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and dvCloud, thanks to RTSP, RTMP(S), ONVIF, Multicast and SRT protocols.

PTC-285G measures 17.3 x 21.9 x 18.9 cm and weighs 2.6 kg, with a robust die-cast aluminum structure. The mounting system is compatible with standard tripods and wall or ceiling supports. Power is supplied via a 12 V_DC 3 A power supply, with a power consumption of 26 W.

Customer benefits

• Intelligent auto-tracking
• Possibility of connecting to multiple devices simultaneously thanks to HDMI 2.0, 3G-SDI and 12G-SDI
• Ability to broadcast to Facebook, YouTube and dvCloud (direct streaming)
• Robust die-cast aluminum construction
• Easy installation
• Ability to store up to 255 positions

Areas of use

• Live events
• TV studios
• Conference rooms
• Corporate environments

Technical characteristics

• Video format / resolution
  • HDMI: 2160p 60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25, 1080p 60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25, 1080i 60 / 59.94 / 50, 720p 60 / 59.94 / 50
  • SDI: 2160p 60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 /25, 1080p 60/ 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25, 1080i 60 / 59.94 / 50, 720p 60 / 59.94 / 50
• Image sensor: Sony 1/2.8" CMOS
• Effective pixels: 8.51 Mpixels
• S/N ratio: ≥ 55 dB
• Minimum illumination: 0.5 Lux @ (F1.8, AGC ON)
• Electronic shutter: 1/30 s - 1/10,000 s
• Focal length: 12x, f = 4.4 - 52.8 mm, F1.8 - F2.6
• Field of view (horizontal, wide): 80°
• Image compensation: back light compensation
• Zoom ratio: 12x optical zoom, 16x digital zoom
• Effective zoom ratio: 12x
• Iris control: auto / manual
• Digital noise reduction: 3D
• On-Screen Display (OSD): English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese
• White balance: auto, indoor, outdoor, onepush, manual, VAR
• AGC / gain control: yes
• Mirror / flip image: yes
• Focus mode: auto / manual
• Panning / tilting range:
  • Pan: 300°
  • Tilt: +130° to -15°
• Panning / tilting speed:
  • Pan: 0.876°/s - 43°/s
  • Tilt: 0.693°/s - 21.32°/s
• Preset: 255
• Video output
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 
  • 1 x 3G-SDI 
  • 1 x 12G-SDI 
  • 1 x 10/100/1000M RJ45 (PoE) 
• Audio input: 1 x 3.5 mm (MIC / line input), switch from Web UI
• Tally LED: yes
• Control protocols: Pelco-D, Pelco-P, VISCA, VISCA over IP, DVIP, ONVIF, NDI
• Remote control interface: IR, Web GUI, RS-422 / RS-232, DVIP, NDI
• Video compression format: H.264 / H.265 / MJPEG
• Audio compression format: AAC, G711
• Audio bitrate: 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 256 kbps
• Streaming protocols: RTSP, RTMP(S), ONVIF, Multicast, SRT, NDI|Hx3 (1080p)
• First stream supported resolution: 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 1024 x 576, 960 x 540, 640 x 480, 640 x 360
• Second stream supported resolution: 720 x 480, 640 x 360, 480 x 270, 320 x 240
• Video bitrate: 32 kbps - 50 Mbps (single stream)
• Video bitrate mode: VBR, CBR
• Encoding frame rate:
  • 50 Hz: 1 - 50 fps
  • 60 Hz: 1 - 60 fps
• PoE: IEEE 802.3at
• Firmware update: via Web UI or USB 2.0
• IR control: yes
• Camera control unit: RMC-2P, RMC-180 series, RMC-300 series, PTZ View Assist APP
• Tripod mount: 1/4-20 UNC
• Optional accessories: WM-1, WM-10, WM-11
• Color: black 
• Operating temperature range: 0 - 40 °C
• Power: 12 V_DC / 3 A (26 W)
• Dimensions (L x W  x H): 17.3 x 21.9 x 18.9 cm
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• What's in the box:
  • 1 x PTC-285G 
  • 1 x RMC-1AT IR remote controller
  • 1 x ceiling mount bracket-A
  • 1 x ceiling mount bracket-B
  • 6 x ceiling mount bracket screw M3 x 4 mm
  • 1 x 12 V_DC power adaptor
  • 1 x safety cable