PTZ Cameras are cameras that can be moved via a computer, DVR, or PTZ joystick. PTZ stands for Pan, Tilt, and Zoom. These cameras can be controlled to move left to right, up and down, and zoom in and out. All of this is done through the controller. These types of cameras are often found at gas stations and large retail stores. Typically the dome-type cameras you see either hanging from the ceiling or attached to the ceiling at a store is a PTZ camera. They can easily be used to follow an event or person as they move about. One distinct advantage PTZ cameras have is the ability to zoom. You can zoom in on someone's face, a license plate, a cash register, or virtually anything else.

We offer indoor, outdoor, and IP PTZ cameras. All of our PTZ cameras are color. IP PTZ cameras connect to your local network via a CAT5 connection. You then can view and control the camera from anywhere else on the internet. Usernames and passwords can be set if desired to prevent unauthorized usage.

PTZ cameras have a zoom rating. This value may be 270x, 220x, 100x, or another value. The higher the zoom level, the better the zoom capabilities on that particular camera. You can use mulitple PTZ cameras if you wish and control them with the same hardware. If you are using a Joystick/Keyboard type controller, then simply connect the 2 PTZ control wires to the joystick. If you are using a computer/DVR to control the camera, you will need DVR software, and the RS485 adapter. This adapter allows the 2 PTZ control wires to interface with a computer via the serial port.