what is ptz camera

A PTZ camera stands for pan-tilt-zoom camera, which is a robotic camera that can pan horizontally, tilt vertically, and zoom in and out of a scene. PTZ cameras are often used to monitor wide open areas requiring a 180- or 360-degree view, and deployed in guard stations where active personnel can operate them through a remote camera controller. They are also used in television production, sports broadcasting, and newsgathering because of their auto-tracking and zoom capabilities. PTZ cameras are generally implemented in tandem with a larger surveillance system, in which the PTZ tracks movement while a fixed camera takes detailed shots. PTZ cameras give operators maximum control over the camera’s field of view, providing enhanced monitoring of larger areas. They are versatile and can be used in a lot of different applications, such as live-streaming, churches, and large conferencing. PTZ cameras can replace a current multi-camera system more efficiently, and instead of having to use numerous fixed cameras, you can now use just a few PTZ cameras instead and still be able to capture more of the moment.