PTZOptics: A manufacturer of robotic pan, tilt, zoom camera solutions

A New Standard for PTZ Cameras

The Move 4K is the latest PTZ camera from PTZOptics, featuring auto-tracking for a more intelligent video production workflow. The Move 4K is capable of 4K at 60fps (1080p at 60fps over SDI), future-proofing your technology investment while still accommodating HD and Full HD video resolutions equipment. The Move 4K offers high performance in low-light scenarios, PoE+ capabilities, and a built-in tally light.

Designed with the Future in Mind

Every Move 4K camera features SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP output, and comes native with NDI^®|HX for unparalleled performance and versatility. The Move 4K offers built-in auto-tracking capabilities — no need to run software on another computer — freeing teams of the need for a camera operator. With 12x, 20x, and 30x optical zoom available, the Move 4K can fit seamlessly into any production scenario.

Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Track.

Control your production from behind the scenes – or right in front of them. With the Move 4K’s unique Presenter Lock™ technology, the camera can lock onto a specific person from up to 300 feet away, even while other people are in frame. Plus, this built-in auto-tracking feature allows users to seamlessly switch between on-stage presenters with the simple click of a button.

In addition to the Move 4K’s auto-tracking features, users also have access to PTZOptics’ latest Web UI — updated to provide everything you need in one simple menu. Nearly every feature in the Web UI has a tutorial function, perfect for novice producers navigating the settings for the first time.

Discreet Mounting Options

Mount your PTZOptics Move 4K camera above, below or beside the action to capture the ideal view every time. The new automatic video inversion feature senses the camera’s orientation and saves time on installation and setup.

Click the links below to learn more about our PTZ mounts:

Take Control Your Way

Users can control Move 4K cameras using video production software such as OBS, Livestream Studio, Wirecast, vMix, mimoLive or Tricaster — or check out one of our hardware joystick controllers such as our IP joystick, serial joystick, or the SuperJoy. The options for camera control are endless, allowing you to take charge of your camera in a way that fits your workflow.

Move 4K cameras can be controlled remotely from anywhere in the world using a variety of tools, including NDI^® and cloud-based software such as Zoom. Users can also live stream directly to content delivery networks such as Facebook and Youtube.

Free Software for PTZOptics Users

PTZOptics cameras are compatible with a wide range of free software solutions, including:

Camera Management Platform (CMP) for camera management, control, color correction, auto-tracking
Control apps for desktop and mobile devices
Plugins and integrations for popular platforms, including OBS and Twitch
Camera configuration and management tools
Support and testing utilities
And more!

To view a list of free software compatible with Move 4K cameras, check out the Software tab at the top of this page. View a full list of our free software here.

Unrivaled Warranties

With robust warranties included standard on every product, you can trust PTZOptics solutions to deliver high performance from day one, and for many years to follow.

The Move 4K comes with a 5-year limited parts and labor warranty. PTZOptics stands by our promise to protect your investment by providing repairs or replacement products for the duration of your warranty. For more information, view our complete warranty documentation here.

Unparalleled Value, Award-Winning Support

When you reach out to PTZOptics for support, you won’t get an automated system — you’ll get a team of in-house, US-based experts ready to help. Connect with us via:

Phone, email, and chat
Our detailed knowledge base and forum
Our online Udemy course
Our support ticket system
Our Facebook user group
Our weekly live shows

Features and
benefits

Built-In Auto-Tracking
Advanced White Balance Modes
Wide Dynamic Range
Full Frame Rates: 2160p-60/50/30/25, 1080p-60/50/30/25, 1080-60/50, 720p-60/50/30/25
3D Noise Reduction
SRT Support

Up to 4K Resolution @ 60fps
Blackmagic Switcher Integration
Broadcast Frame Rates: 2160p-59.94/29.97, 1080p59.94/29.97, 1080i59.94, 720p59.94
5 Year Parts & Labor Manufacturer Warranty

Camera Comparison

Move 4K

Starting at $1799
12x, 20x, and 30x Zoom Options
Up to 4K @ 60 FPS Resolution
5-Year Warranty
HDMI 2.0
USB 2.0 (Type A)
PoE+
NDI^®|HX3 Native*
Dante AV-H
Auto-Tracking
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
SRT
RTSP/RTMP(S)
3.5mm Audio Embedding Connection
Camera Management Platform (Windows, Mac, and Linux)
iOS Control App
Built-In Tally Light

*Native NDI^®|HX support for 4K video up to 60fps

*Native Dante AV-H support for 4K video up to 60fps

Move SE

Starting at $999
12x, 20x, and 30x Zoom Options
Up to 1080p @ 60 FPS Resolution
5-Year Warranty
HDMI 1.3
USB 2.0 (Type C)
PoE
NDI^®|HX3 Native*
Dante AV-H
Auto-Tracking
Serial Control (RS-232/RS-485)
SRT
RTSP/RTMP(S)
3.5mm Audio Embedding Connection
Camera Management Platform (Windows, Mac, and Linux)
iOS Control App
Built-In Tally Light

*Can be upgraded to support NDI^®|HX

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“Our church recently installed the PTZ Optics Move 4K 30X model and it is blowing us away. We are amazed at the image clarity and sharpness. It was a breeze to set up too. This is our first venture into using PTZ cameras and it has been a great experience. This camera gives us so many more angles and options for our live stream. I can’t recommend this camera enough.”

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Image Sensor & Lens	Video Sensor	12x: 1/2.5 inch, UHD Sony CMOS sensor, effective pixels: 8.51M 20x and 30x: 1/1.8 inch, Sony CMOS sensor, effective pixels: 8.42M
	Lens	12x: f = 4.4mm ~ 52.8mm, F1.8 ~ F2.6 20x: f = 6.25mm ~ 125mm, F1.58 ~ F3.95 30x: f = 7.1mm ~ 210mm, F1.61 ~ F5.19 Estimated 35mm Equivalencies are here.
	Lens (35mm Equivalencies)	12x: 25mm ~ 299mm, F1.8 ~ F2.6 20x: 31mm ~ 589mm, F1.58 ~ F3.95 30x: 32mm ~ 825mm, F1.61 ~ F5.19
	Resolution and Frame Rate	HDMI: 3840x2160p-60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25, 1920x1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25, 1920x1080i-60/59.94/50, 1280x720p-60/59.94
	Resolution and Frame Rate	SDI: 1920x1080p-60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25,1920x1080i-60/59.94/50, 1280x720p-60/59.94
	Digital Zoom	Off (3840x2160), 2X (1920x1080), 3X (1280x720), 4X (960x540), 8X (480x270), 16X (256x144)
	Field of View	12x: Horizontal: 6.9° (tele) ~ 72.5° (wide), Vertical: 3.9° (tele) ~ 44.8° (wide) 20x: Horizontal: 3.5° (tele) ~ 60.7° (wide), Vertical: 1.9° (tele) ~ 34.1° (wide) 30x: Horizontal: 2.5° (tele) ~ 59.2° (wide), Vertical: 1.4° (tele) ~ 34.6° (wide)
	Min. Lux	0.5 Lux @ (F1.8, AGC ON)
	Shutter	1/30s ~ 1/10000s
Pan/Tilt Movement	Pan Speed	1.7° ~ 100°/s
	Tilt Movement	+90° to -30
	Tilt Speed	1.7° ~ 69.9°
	Presets	255 Presets
	Video Tracking	Supported
	Image Flip, Mirror and Freeze	Supported
Power Options	Power Supply	DC 12V / PoE+ (802.3at)
Power Options	Input Power	18W (Max)
Physical Specifications	Material	Aluminum, Plastic
	Color	White and Gray
	Dimensions (W x D x H)	12x and 20x: 5.57 x 5.94 x 7.91 in., 168.4 x 141.5 x 164.5 mm 30x: 6.69 x 7.12 x 8.98 in., 170 x 181 x 228 mm
	Weight	12x and 20x: 3.25 lbs (1.47 kg) 30x: 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg)
	Working Environment	Indoor
	Operating Temperature	14°F ~ 104°F (-10°C to 40°C)
	Storage Temperature	-40°F ~ 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Rear Board Connectors	HD Video Output	1x RJ45: 10/100/1000M Adaptive Ethernet Port424M standard
		1x HDMI: version 2.0
		1x USB 2.0: type A
		1x 3G-SDI: BNC type, 800mVP-p, 75Ω, Along to SMPTE 424M standard
	Audio Interface	1x 3.5mm Line level Input
	Communication Interface	1x 8 pin Mini-din RS232 input, Max distance: 98.5ft / 30m, protocol: VISCA / Pelco-D / Pelco-P
		1x 8 pin Mini-din RS232 output, Max distance 98.5ft / 30m, protocol: VISCA / Pelco-D / Pelco-P
		1x 2 pin Phoenix port, RS485 input / output, Max distance 3,937ft / 1200m, protocol: VISCA / Pelco-D / Pelco-P
	Network Interface	RJ45: 10/100/1000M Adaptive Ethernet Port, supports PoE+ (802.3at)
	Power Jack	JEITA type (DC IN 12V)

Latest Firmware Features for the Move 4K

Watch the video below to learn how to upgrade your Move 4K's firmware using the new PTZOptics Web UI.

2/23/2023 New Firmware Feature Highlights:

New features including Bounding Boxes, Patrol Mode, Preset Freeze, and Zoom Modes (including Optics, Digital 2X-16X, and Hybrid Zoom) have been added to enhance camera capabilities. These can be found in the Camera Settings section.

Three new Default Quick Profiles have been added. These are Studio, Low Light, and Outdoor. After firmware update, users can do a factory restart (located under System Settings) to get these three default profiles. If you’ve already discovered these profiles, back them up before updating by clicking download. See the “Image Settings and User Profiles” video on ptzoptics.com/get-started for more information.

The new update will provide a Beta version of Hybrid Zoom. In Hybrid mode, video resolution is lowered to increase the maximum zoom capability of the camera. For example, a 12X camera set to 1080P in Hybrid mode functions as a 24X camera. Remember to apply the changes and restart the camera for them to take effect.

The firmware update also includes expanded auto-tracking functionality, improved out-of-the-box default image settings for the 12X and 20X Move 4K cameras, and better organization and layout in the Web UI.

Note: After updating your firmware under “Device Info,” your firmware update will now be located under “System Settings.”

The full firmware changelog will be available in the Web UI. Questions? Contact support at community.ptzoptics.com.

PTZOptics Move 4K

SKU	MSRP	Documents
PT12X-4K-xx-G3	$1,979	Data Sheet \| Manual \| CAD Line Drawing
PT20X-4K-xx-G3	$2,199	Data Sheet \| Manual \| CAD Line Drawing
PT30X-4K-xx-G3	$2,419	Data Sheet \| Manual \| CAD Line Drawing

Note: “xx” stands for the color. Use “WH” for white and “GY” for black/gray.

The PTZOptics Move Series is our first line of 4K PTZ cameras, featuring auto-tracking to allow a single operator to take on the task of a full production team. The Move camera has outputs for SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP and comes with either a 12X, 20X, or 30X optical zoom, as well as a built-in tally light. The Move 4K comes native with NDI^®|HX, so no additional license is needed to access your camera over the network.

Looking to take more control? You can also use our SuperJoy joystick controller or a camera control app to elevate your production.

The Move 4K comes with a 5 year limited parts and labor warranty.

Accessories

These PTZOptics accessories are compatible with our Move 4K cameras.

Mounts

PTZOptics mounts are the highest quality option for affixing your camera to a wall, ceiling, or pole. Our universal design works with almost any camera and features a sleek silhouette for discreet mounting scenarios. Available in black or white.

PT-CM-1-xx

PTZOptics Ceiling Mount

Universal ceiling mount

HCM-1-xx

HuddleCamHD Wall Mount

Universal small-based wall mount

HCM-1C-WH

HuddleCamHD Pole Mount

Universal small-based pole mount

PT-CM-3-xx

PTZOptics Large Base Ceiling Mount

Ceiling mount for Move 4K and Link 4K 30x

PT-WM-3-xx

PTZOptics Large Base Wall Mount

Wall mount for Move 4K and Link 4K 30x

Joysticks

Streamline your production workflow with a joystick camera controller. Perfect for users of all experience levels, a joystick controller can help take your camera operation to the next level.

HC-JOY-G4

HuddleCamHD HC Joy

Serial PTZ Camera Joystick Controller

PT-JOY-G4

PTZOptics PT Joy

IP or Serial PTZ Camera Joystick Controller

PT-SUPERJOY-G1

PTZOptics SuperJoy

IP & Serial PTZ Camera Joystick Controller

Cables

Connect your camera with a cable from PTZOptics—available in 25, 50, 75, and 100 ft. options.

HDSDI-xx

3G SDI Cabling

3G HD-SDI Male to Male cables

DB9M-F-xx

DB9 Extender Cable

Serial DB9 Male to Female cables

VISCA-xx

Cascade Cable

VISCA cascade Male to Male cables

Looking for More?

PTZOptics offers a large selection of accessories to enhance your setup and suit your unique production needs.

PT-WC-G1/PT-WC-PP-G1

WirelessCable (single and pre-paired)

Wireless Connectivity for IP Video Productions

PT-REMOTE

Spare Infrared PT Remote

Operates all PTZOptics cameras plus the HuddleCamHD Pro and Pro IP

PT-PSB

Spare Power Supply

For 12X, 20X & 30X PTZ model PTZOptics cameras

Apps and Software for the Move 4K

Below are several applications that can be used with Move 4K cameras. If you have any questions about the use of the applications, please feel free to submit a ticket or review our knowledge base articles.

NewBlueFX Titler Live 5 Present

NewBlueFX live production graphics software is now included with all PTZOptics cameras. This software allows you to invigorate your meetings and live video presentations with visually appealing graphics and useful information. You can claim your free software here.

Camera Management Platform (CMP)

The CMP allows users to manage multiple PTZOptics cameras at once. Turn any G2 PoE PTZOptics camera into an auto-tracking camera with the click of a button. The platform includes the most commonly used features of other PTZ camera applications.

PTZControl Pro 2 by PTZOptics

The PTZControl Pro 2 app offers easy control of PTZOptics cameras from any iOS device. Set and call presets, make color adjustments, and access documentation with this all-in-one solution.

Mobile Control Apps (Third-Party)

Advanced wireless PTZ camera control from your iOS, Android, or Kindle device

Upgrade Tool

Download this tool to apply network firmware updates to the camera, as well as change the camera’s IP address (updated tool). For more firmware tools and files, please visit the Firmware page.

OBS Plugin for PTZOptics

Advanced PTZ camera controls, hotkeys support, and much more available inside of OBS

OBS Dockable Controllers

PTZ camera controllers that are dockable within the OBS interface. The included HTML files feature a variety of customizable PTZ controllers that can be used as with the OBS Custom Browser Docks feature. Custom Browser Docks allow you to place the PTZ controllers directly into the OBS interface.

Twitch Extension for PTZOptics

This Twitch extension allows your audience to control your PTZOptics camera in Twitch.

MIDI Camera Control App

Control your PTZOptics camera using MIDI commands from programs such as Ableton, Pro Tools, and more.

AMCAP USB Camera Tool

Use this tool in AMCAP Video Capturing App to test the camera’s USB feed.

What is the maximum tracking distance on the Move 4K?

Move 4K 12X:
Maximum Recommended Tracking Range: 200′

Move 4K 20X:
Maximum Recommended Tracking Range: 250′

Move 4K 30X:
Maximum Recommended Tracking Range: 300′

How big are the Move 4K’s sensors?

The 12X image sensor is 1/2.5″ CMOS.

The 20X image sensor is 1/1.8″ CMOS.

The 30X image sensor is 1/1.8″ CMOS.

Is there any difference in sensor size between Move 4K 20X and Move 4K 30X models?

The image sensor is the same size on the 20x and the 30x versions of the Move 4K.

How much bandwidth does the Move 4K use in 4K mode?

The amount of bandwidth used by the Move 4K is variable. For this camera, bandwidth is equal to the bitrate in kbps.

The Move 4K’s Bitrate Settings are located in the “Audio & Video” tab under IP Video Streams. The Move 4K allows the user to adjust the bitrate in a range of 32-102400 kbps or 0.03125 – 100 megabit/second. We have recommended values which are selectable in the Video Template dropdown. For example, the “Ultra” Template (4K) is 3840×2160 with a recommended bitrate of 16384 kbps or 16 Megabit/second.

The Move 4K offers several Video Templates: Ultra, High, Medium, and Low which are all adjustable, as well as our new Certified NDI^®|HX3 Templates (HX3 settings are not customizable).

In other words, the Move 4k gives users the ability to control the amount of bandwidth / bitrate used to give them the best experience to meet the needs of their production.

Can you output 4K on the 3G-SDI interface?

3G-SDI is only capable of 1080p-60fps.

Can USB 2.0 transfer 4K video?

Yes, it is possible, as long as your USB drive is fast enough. USB 2.0 has a max read/write speed of 60Mbs. In actual use, this can be less. 4k video streams in standard at 15 to 25Mbs, so as long as your USB drive can transfer data at 26Mbs or more, then you should be good to go.

Can you mix the Move 4K and 1080p cameras together in a production?

Yes.

Can you "stream" audio and video via NDI and USB at the same time?

Yes.

Can the Move 4K output video with SDI and HDMI at the same time?

No. The Move 4K can output video with SDI or HDMI, but not both at the same time.

What are the slowest/fastest speeds of pan and tilt?

For full pan and tilt information, as well as a host of other specifications, please refer to the Move 4K’s product documentation:

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Cables

Mounts

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The Latest from PTZOptics

Cameras & Bundles

Joysticks

Cables

Mounts

Camera Solutions For All Your Needs

Check Out Our Blog and Books

The Latest from PTZOptics

PTZOptics Move 4K

Now Shipping:the Move 4K, a 4K auto-tracking PTZ camera

Available in 12x, 20x, and 30x

A New Standard for PTZ Cameras

Designed with the Future in Mind

Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Track.

Discreet Mounting Options

Take Control Your Way

Free Software for PTZOptics Users

Unrivaled Warranties

Unparalleled Value, Award-Winning Support

Features and benefits

Camera Comparison

Move 4K

Link 4K

Move SE

Where to Buy

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See What Our Customers Are Saying

Field-of-View Calculator

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20X

30X

Image Width

Latest Firmware Features for the Move 4K

Watch the video below to learn how to upgrade your Move 4K's firmware using the new PTZOptics Web UI.

2/23/2023 New Firmware Feature Highlights:

PTZOptics Move 4K

Accessories

Mounts

Joysticks

Cables

Looking for More?

Apps and Software for the Move 4K

Below are several applications that can be used with Move 4K cameras. If you have any questions about the use of the applications, please feel free to submit a ticket or review our knowledge base articles.

Upgrade Tool

Updated PTZ Camera Operator Features

Auto-Tracking

Video Templates

White Balance Modes

Exposure Modes

On-Camera Firmware Updates

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the Move 4K, a 4K auto-tracking PTZ camera

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