1080p PTZ Live Streaming IP Camera, 16X Optical Zoom

The Avalonix Premium Series 1080p PTZ Live Streaming IP Camera is built for customers who want more than a basic webcam or fixed live cam. Sold by CCTV Camera World, this outdoor-ready 2MP IP camera combines true pan tilt zoom control, direct RTMP live streaming, long-range optical zoom, and professional security camera features in one flexible camera platform.

If you need a camera that can stream directly to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, Vimeo, and other compatible platforms while also working as a serious security camera, this model fills that role well. It can be used as a standalone live streaming camera, a standalone security camera with internal recording, or as part of a larger NVR-based system. That makes it a strong fit for churches, schools, job sites, event spaces, wildlife viewing, weather cameras, property monitoring, and anyone who wants a remotely controlled outdoor live cam with professional-grade hardware.

Unlike many consumer live cams, this camera is designed around the kind of reliability, control, and installation flexibility that CCTV Camera World customers usually look for. It gives you browser-based access, software and mobile app control, audio input and output connections, AI video analytics, and optional microSD recording, all in a weather resistant PTZ housing with a true 16X optical zoom lens.

1080p PTZ Live Streaming Camera with 16X Optical Zoom

This camera uses a 1/2.8 inch 2MP Sony Starvis image sensor to produce clear 1080p HD video at up to 30 frames per second. The image is sharp enough for livestreaming, and the 1080p resolution also helps keep bandwidth demands more manageable than higher resolution cameras when uploading to the internet for long continuous streams.

Its 5mm to 80mm motorized lens provides a true 16X optical zoom, giving you much more useful reach than a fixed lens live streaming camera. You can frame a wide view for a stage, field, parking area, or outdoor scene, then zoom in for tighter coverage when needed. Full PTZ control lets you remotely pan, tilt, zoom, save presets, run tours, and adjust the scene as conditions change.

For customers using it as a security camera, the zoom range also gives it real long-distance viewing capability. In ideal daylight conditions at full zoom, the camera is rated to detect movement at up to 4406 feet, observe activity at up to 1739 feet, recognize a person at up to 880 feet, and identify a face at up to 440 feet.

Stream Directly to YouTube, Twitch, and Other RTMP Platforms

One of the best things about this camera is that it can be used as a true live streaming camera, not just a security camera that needs extra hardware to get online. It supports direct RTMP streaming, which means you can use it for platforms like YouTube Live, Twitch, Facebook Live, Vimeo, and many other services that accept RTMP video feeds.

This makes it a practical option for anyone setting up an outdoor live cam, church livestream, construction site stream, venue camera, animal cam, or weather camera. Because the camera itself handles the video stream, it can be a cleaner solution than trying to build a stream around a webcam or a basic fixed IP camera.

If you want help with setup, CCTV Camera World has step-by-step guides that cover the process in more detail. You can learn more in our How to Live Stream a PTZ Camera guide, our Live Stream an Outdoor Camera to YouTube Live guide, and our How to Stream an IP Camera to Twitch guide.

Use It as a Live Cam, Standalone Security Camera, or NVR Camera

This PTZ camera works well in a wide range of real-world applications, including church livestreaming, sports coverage, construction monitoring, and outdoor wildlife or nature viewing.

This is not just a live stream camera. It is also a full IP security camera with the flexibility to work in different kinds of installations. You can use it as a standalone security camera with optional microSD storage, connect it to a network video recorder for long-term recording, or use it strictly as a live streaming camera for public viewing.

That dual-purpose design is part of what makes this Avalonix Premium Series PTZ stand out. Many cameras are either built for surveillance first or streaming first. This model gives you both, which is useful when you want one camera that can publish a live view online while also serving a practical monitoring role behind the scenes.

AI Video Analytics for Smarter Alerts

When used as a security camera, this PTZ goes beyond basic pixel-based motion alerts. It supports several of the smart detection features that CCTV Camera World customers often prefer for more useful event notifications, including tripwire, intrusion, abandoned object detection, and missing object detection.

These rules can be configured to work with preset scenes so the camera can monitor specific views for specific events. Depending on how you set it up, the camera can send alerts, trigger recording, or be used as part of a larger surveillance workflow. If you want local onboard recording, it also supports an optional microSD card up to 256GB.

Outdoor PTZ Camera with Night Vision and Audio Connections

The camera is rated IP66 for outdoor use, which makes it suitable for year-round installations in rain, dust, and changing weather conditions. It is a good fit for building exteriors, campuses, parking lots, sports fields, houses of worship, remote property monitoring, and similar locations where you want both live visibility and active camera control.

For low light and nighttime viewing, it uses 4 Super IR LEDs with infrared night vision rated up to 330 feet. It also includes audio input and output connections, which can be used for audio streaming, recording, or two-way audio depending on your setup.

If you want to add two-way talk capability, you can purchase our two-way audio kit for security cameras. That can be useful for installations where you want the ability to speak through the camera using a compatible app or software setup.

Power and Installation Notes

This camera accepts 12VDC power and includes a 12VDC 5 Amp power supply. It is not a standard 802.3af or 802.3at PoE camera, but it does include a passive Power over Ethernet adapter set for installations where sending power and data over a single cable is more convenient. That gives installers more flexibility depending on the location of the camera and the availability of nearby power.

A wall mount is included in the box, and optional ceiling and pole mounts are also available for more specialized installations.

Why Buy This Camera from CCTV Camera World

CCTV Camera World focuses on professional-grade camera equipment backed by real support, real testing, and real use-case knowledge. This Avalonix Premium Series PTZ is a good example of the kind of specialty camera that fills a gap between ordinary security cameras and ordinary streaming cameras. It is designed for customers who want more control, better installation options, and a more serious hardware platform than consumer-grade alternatives usually offer.

If you need help deciding whether this is the right live stream camera or PTZ security camera for your project, our team can help you compare it with other live streaming cameras and PTZ cameras on our site.

Advanced Functions

It has the following advanced functions that help it stand out:

• Direct RTMP livestream support for YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, Facebook Live, and other compatible platforms. See our How to Live Stream a PTZ Camera guide to learn more.
• True 16X optical zoom for long-range live viewing and better scene control than a fixed lens camera.
• Can be used as a live streaming camera, a standalone security camera, or with an NVR for long-term recording.
• Optional two-way audio support with our two-way audio kit.
• Supports smart analytics including Tripwire, Intrusion, Abandoned Object Detection, and Missing Object Detection.

Features:

• Network IP based live streaming PTZ camera
• 1080p HD video at up to 30fps
• 1/2.8 inch 2MP Sony Starvis CMOS image sensor
• 16X optical zoom lens, 5mm to 80mm
• Additional 16X digital zoom
• Direct live stream support for YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, and other RTMP-compatible platforms
• H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 video encoding
• Triple stream support
• 4 Super IR LEDs with night vision up to 330 feet
• DWDR, BLC, HLC, and Ultra DNR image enhancements
• Preset, pattern, tour, auto pan, and auto scan functions
• AI video analytics including tripwire, intrusion, and abandoned or missing object detection
• Optional microSD storage up to 256GB
• Audio input and output connections
• ONVIF Profile S and G
• IP66 weather resistant housing for outdoor use
• 12VDC power input
• Passive PoE adapter included
• Wall mount included
• Optional ceiling and pole mounts available

What's Included?

• (1) 1080p Live Streaming PTZ Camera with 16X Optical Zoom
• (1) Wall Bracket
• (1) 12VDC 5 Amp Power Supply
• (1) Passive Power over Ethernet Adapter Set

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Specifications

^*Distance is calculated based on sensor specifications and lab test results in ideal daylight conditions without glare. Identification means positive ID of a face, recognize means ability to tell the likeness of an individual.
^**Certain functions like digital zoom, microSD card playback, and similar functions may require Windows plugin installation due to HTML5 limitations.

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