One PTZ Camera — Multi-Camera Production Feel
The PTZ211 is a professional AV camera, not a conferencing camera. The distinction matters. Where conferencing cameras are designed to sit on a table or wall mount and handle a standard meeting, the PTZ211 is built for environments where the camera is part of a production workflow — live webcasts, lecture capture, broadcast studios, houses of worship, courtrooms, and corporate production facilities where camera work is taken seriously.
SmartShoot is the defining feature. It uses AI to track a presenter continuously across up to 256 preset zones, transitioning between them with smooth, camera-operator-quality movement. The practical effect is that a single PTZ211 covers the same ground — and produces the same professional result — as a multi-camera setup with dedicated operators. For organisations running regular webcasts or lecture captures where the presenter moves between a podium, whiteboard, and audience interaction position, SmartShoot removes the need for a camera operator while maintaining production quality that reflects well on the organisation.
Four outputs run simultaneously — 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, and USB — so the PTZ211 can feed a broadcast switcher, a room display, a streaming encoder, and a recording system at the same time without any splitting or switching hardware. NDI|HX3 delivers low-latency HD video over standard Ethernet to vMix, OBS, Telestream Wirecast, Panopto, Echo360, and any other NDI-compatible platform. H.264 and H.265 network compression with VBR/CBR bit-rate control. Maximum frame rate 1080p/60fps across all outputs.
Control integration is comprehensive: RS-232 and RS-422 with VISCA, Pelco-D, and Pelco-P; CGI over IP; up to 256 preset positions for SmartShoot zone tracking. Compatible with Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, and Barco natively. PoE+ (802.3at) powers the camera over the network cable — critical for ceiling and high-wall mount positions in lecture theatres and worship spaces where running a separate power cable is impractical. The front-mounted tally light illuminates red when the camera is the active output — standard in broadcast, increasingly expected in corporate production. Kensington slot for physical security in permanent installations. Five-year camera warranty; one year on accessories.
SmartShoot — Up to 256 Zones, Multi-Camera Feel From One Unit
SmartShoot AI tracks the presenter continuously across up to 256 defined preset zones, transitioning between them with smooth, production-quality movement. For live events, webcasts, and lecture captures where the presenter moves between a podium, whiteboard, and audience interaction area, SmartShoot delivers the result of a multi-camera setup with dedicated operators — from a single PTZ211, without a camera operator in the room.
Key Features
- SmartShoot Advanced Preset Zone Tracking — up to 256 zones — AI tracks the presenter across defined zones with smooth, production-quality transitions; one PTZ211 creates a multi-camera feel without a camera operator
- SmartFrame AI auto-framing — automatically adjusts framing to keep participants in shot; complements SmartShoot for complete AI-managed camera control
- 4 simultaneous outputs — 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, USB — feed a broadcast switcher, room display, streaming encoder, and recorder at the same time; no splitting or switching hardware
- NDI|HX3 support — low-latency HD over Ethernet; integrates with vMix, OBS, Wirecast, Panopto, Echo360, and all NDI-compatible platforms
- Tally light — front-mounted red LED indicates when the camera is the active output; standard in broadcast, essential in multi-camera production
- RS-232 and RS-422 control — up to 256 presets — VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P; CGI over IP; compatible with Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, and Barco
- PoE+ powered (802.3at) — power over the network cable; eliminates separate power runs to ceiling and high-wall mount positions
- 5-year camera warranty — AVer’s industry-leading warranty; Kensington slot; Australian stock through Kickstart Computers
256 Preset Positions — Full Control System Integration
The PTZ211 stores up to 256 preset positions via RS-232, RS-422, or IP — far beyond the 10 available on the IR remote, and sufficient to cover every SmartShoot zone in a complex production environment. VISCA, Pelco-D, and Pelco-P support with CGI over IP integrates natively with Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, and Barco. Remote management via web browser requires no additional software.
Tally Light — Know Which Camera Is Live Without Looking at a Monitor
The PTZ211’s front-mounted red LED tally light illuminates when the camera is the active output — giving presenters, operators, and on-camera participants an immediate visual cue without looking at a switcher or monitor. Standard in broadcast environments, and increasingly a baseline expectation in corporate production spaces running SmartShoot multi-camera setups.
Specifications
| Category | Specification | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8″ Full HD Sony Exmor CMOS, 2 megapixels | Sony professional sensor; 0.5 Lux minimum illumination for low-light venues |
| Output Resolution | 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 1080p/30, 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 720p/60 and more | Full HD at 60fps across all four simultaneous outputs |
| Optical Zoom | 12X optical, 1X digital | 12X optical zoom without digital degradation; DFOV 80.6° wide to 7.7° tele |
| Focal Length | f = 4.5 mm (wide) to 135 mm (tele); F/1.8 (wide) | 135 mm tele covers large stages and lecture theatres from a fixed position |
| Pan / Tilt | Pan ±170°; Tilt +90°/−30°; manual 0.1°–100°/sec; preset 200°/sec | 200°/sec preset recall for live production switching; 0.1°/sec for precise slow pans |
| SmartShoot | AI Advanced Preset Zone Tracking; up to 256 zones | Multi-camera feel from a single unit; no camera operator required |
| SmartFrame | AI auto-framing | Keeps participants in frame automatically; complements SmartShoot |
| Outputs | 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP (RTSP/RTMP/NDI|HX3), USB — all simultaneous | Feed switcher, display, encoder, and recorder at the same time |
| NDI|HX3 | Yes — low-latency HD over Ethernet | Integrates with vMix, Wirecast, OBS, Panopto, Echo360, and all NDI platforms |
| Video Compression | H.264, H.265, MJPEG; VBR/CBR bit-rate control | Flexible compression for broadcast, streaming, and recording workflows |
| Audio | 2ch stereo AAC-LC; MIC in, Line in | Accepts external microphone or line-level audio; embeds audio in all outputs |
| Control | VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P via RS-232 and RS-422; CGI over IP; web interface | Up to 256 presets; native integration with Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, Barco |
| Network | RJ-45 Ethernet; DHCP or static IP | Management, streaming, and control over standard network infrastructure |
| Power | AC 100–240 V, DC 12 V/2 A, 19 W; PoE+ (802.3at) | PoE+ for ceiling and high-wall installations without a separate power run |
| Tally Light | Front-mounted red LED | Indicates active camera output; standard in broadcast and multi-camera production |
| Dimensions | 180.0 × 192.0 × 145.0 mm, 2.0 kg | Compact PTZ; ceiling mount bracket, RS-232 cable, and HDMI cable included |
| Security | Kensington Slot | Physical lock for permanent installations in lecture theatres and studios |
| Package Contents | Camera, ceiling mount brackets, power adapter, remote control, RS-232 Y cable, DIN 8 to D-Sub 9 cable, HDMI cable, screws, cable ties, quick start guide | Complete installation kit for professional AV deployment |
| Optional Accessories | AVer CL01 PTZ Camera Controller, L-Type Ceiling Mount | Dedicated controller and alternate mounting for complex installations |
| Warranty | Camera: 5 years | Accessories: 1 year | Industry-leading 5-year warranty; Australian stock via Kickstart Computers |
Warranty & Support
The AVer PTZ211 is covered by an industry-leading 5-year limited hardware warranty on the camera unit and a 1-year warranty on accessories. Australian stock.
Kickstart Computers provides pre-sales consultation and post-sales support for PTZ211 deployments in corporate production facilities, university lecture capture systems, houses of worship, and government environments across Australia.
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