ZowieTek 4K PTZ Camera - ZowiePTZ

ZowiePTZ - ZowieTek PTZ Camera is a 4K PTZ camera that can be controlled remotely for recording sports or as a security camera. It supports scoreboard overlays, and can record to memory cards and network storage.

Links
ZowieTek Official Website: https://zowietek.com/product/4k-ptz-c...
ZowiePTZ - ZowieTek PTZ Camera: https://amzn.to/4j4POSZ

Box content - what comes in the package
Zowietek 4K PTZ camera
Wall mount
Ceiling mount
Quick start guide
Full Size HDMI to Full Size HDMI cable
RS232 cable
Lens cap cover
Power supply adapter (AC adapter 12V 1A)

ZowiePTZ - ZowieTek PTZ Camera Specifications and Features
Model name: ZowiePTZ
Dimensions:
Height: 18.6cm - 21.6cm when camera is tilted upwards
Length: 18.3cm
Width: 16.1cm
Weight: 1.294kg
1/4"-20 threaded mount with anti twist locator hole
Gyroscope for automatic detection of mounting orientation (can be disabled or configured manually through Web user interface). It supports vertical video broadcast (without rotating the camera)
Lens movement:
90° upwards
53° downwards
173° pan to left and right (i.e. 346° pan range)
Pan Speed: 0.05° to 100°/s
Tilt Speed: 0.05° to 50°/s
Tally light: Disabled/Manual/Automatic
Filter thread size: 58mm
12x Focal Length: 3.4mm - 40.3mm
Diagonal Angle of View:
Wide: 78.5° (equivalent to 13mm focal length on MFT)
Telephoto:7.4° (equivalent to 170mm focal length on MFT)
Horizontal angle of view: Wide: 70.8° - Telephoto: 6.4°
Vertical angle of view: Wide: 42.7° - Telephoto: 3.6°
Time of Flight AutoFocus system
Max Aperture (IRIS): F1.6 - F2.8
Minimum Aperture: F11
Shutter Speed: 1/25 - 1/10,000, Auto
Flicker cancellation adjustment: 50 Hz, 60 Hz, Auto, Disabled
Sensor: Sony 1/2.3” back-illuminated and stacked Exmor R CMOS sensor
Max bitrate: 50Mbps (supports CBR and VBR)
Simultaneous 4K HDMI, 3G SDI, and NDI output
Supports Full Bandwidth NDI, NDI HX, NDI HX2, NDI HX3,
Supports Live Streaming protocols including: RTP, RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT (Caller only)
Has REST APIs for controlling and automating functionality of device
Recording to: MicroSD card, USB stick, NAS (networked storage), local computer, supports FAT32 and EXFAT file formats
Supports protocols including: remotely via IP VISCA, or via serial PELCO, VISCA RS232, RS485/422 from a PC, or dedicated camera controller, can also be controlled by NDI, and REST API
Can act as a hotspot Wi-Fi access point
2 x LEDs show Power and Status
Supports On Screen Display Overlays (OSD), Text, Images (JPG, PNG), Scoreboard

Ports Input Output:
DC Port for powering (12V 1A)
12 Watts max consumption (8W typical consumption)
Ethernet port supports PoE (power over ethernet) requires at least CAT5e cable and can be used with PoE injector.
3G SDI port (1080p 60fps output)
HDMI port (4K 30fps output), Simultaneous 4K HDMI, 3G SDI, and NDI output
USB-A port (USB microphone or USB memory stick for recording)
RS 232
RS 485/422
MicroSD Card slot
Audio Line In (does NOT support microphones that need to be powered)
Built-in microphone in front
Wi-Fi
Bluietooth (device has bluetooth but no functionality is available with it yet but control functionality with a Bluetooth remote will come in the future)

Advantages
Flexibility in all aspects of its operation including ports, software, video, and live streaming
No need for software apps: ZowieTek provides software for controlling the camera, but controls can be accessed via web browser
Wi-Fi connectivity (and bluetooth in future)
Device can be controlled through infrared remote control
Device can be controlled via XBox controller joystick
Device can be controlled via REST APIs which allows usage and integration with any third party system
Supports RS232, RS 485/422, IP VISCA , serial PELCO, VISCA RS232, RS485/422 from a PC or camera controller, NDI.
Powering options: PoE and DC port

Video output: HDMI output, 3G SDI output, NDI (HX, HX2, HX3)
Recording to: MicroSD card, USB-A memory stick, NAS Network storage, and local computer (using Ethernet port and app)
Streaming and recording simultaneously
Network port output, using various protocols such as: NDI, NDI HX, NDI HX2, NDI HX3, RTSP, RTMP, Enhanced RTMP, SRT,

Disadvantages
No USB powering option
Very rare and uncommon DC port means that there are no compatible USB trigger cables, or AC adapters, or DC barrel jack converters available for it.
No powered 3.5mm microphone input port
Lacks 3/8"-16 threaded hole on bottom of camera
Lacks UVC functionality through USB-A port
Small sensor size 1/2.3"

🎥 Video Timestamps / Chapters 🎬
00:00 Unboxing
01:56 Specs and Features
09:53 Ports Input Output
18:18 Demo
21:00 ZowieUI - ZowieTek Web User Interface
43:09 Advantages
45:21 Disadvantages
46:30 ZowiePTZ App Software
49:18 ZowieX Software

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