- Signal Type
- Camera Resolution
- Night Vision
- Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
- Lens
- Microphone
- SD Card Slot
- Video Encoding
- Weather Proof
PTZ Cameras
Outdoor PTZ Camera with Microphone and Night Vision, IPSDIR3X
- Infrared PoE PTZ with Audio
- H.265, H.264
- 3X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Up to 50ft Night vision
- True WDR
- Video Analytics
- Starlight Technology
- IP66 Weather Proof
- Ceiling mount
- 12V DC or PoE+
Regular Price: $359.99
On Sale: $279.99
Outdoor Wireless PTZ Camera, Microphone, Starlight Night Vision, IPSDIR3XWIFI
- Starlight Mini PTZ with Audio
- H.265, H.264
- 3X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Up to 50ft Night vision
- Starlight Technology
- True WDR
- Video Analytics
- IP66 Weather Proof
- Ceiling mount
- 12VDC
- 802.11ac WiFi
Regular Price: $399.99
On Sale: $339.99
Outdoor 4MP PTZ IP Camera, 4X Zoom, IPSDM4MP
- 2K Mini PTZ IP Camera
- H.265/H.264
- 4MP 2K Resolution
- 4X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Vandal Resistant
- Impact Resistant IK10
- Video Analytics
- Supports MicroSD 256GB
- Ceiling or Wall Mount
- Weather Proof IP66
- PoE or 12VDC
Regular Price: $449.99
On Sale: $369.99
WiFi Wireless 2K PTZ Camera, 4X Zoom, IPSDMW4MP
- WiFi PTZ
- H.265/H.264
- 4MP 2K Resolution
- 4X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Vandal Resistant
- Impact Resistant IK10
- Video Analytics
- Supports MicroSD 256GB
- Ceiling or Wall Mount
- Weather Proof IP66
- 12VDC
Regular Price: $390.00
On Sale: $345.00
Recessed PTZ Dome Camera 1080P, PTZCV1080R
- Flush mount camera
- High Speed PTZ Dome
- 1080P Resolution
- 4in1 CVI, TVI, AHD, CVBS
- 25X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Indoor use
Starting at $576.001080P 12X Mini PTZ HD Camera, Outdoor, Indoor, PTZCV12C
- 1080P HD 12X Mini PTZ
- 2MP Sony Starvis Sensor
- Starlight Technology
- 12X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- True WDR
- 4-in-1 Video (CVI, TVI, AHD, CVBS)
- Outdoor / Indoor use
- IK10 Impact & Vandal Resistant
- Ceiling, wall, pole mount
Regular Price: $528.00
On Sale: $462.00
Mini Pan Tilt Zoom IP Camera, 1080P Starlight 12X Zoom, IPTZ12XIO
- 1080P Mini Network PTZ
- H.265, H.264 High Speed Dome
- 1080P up to 30fps
- 12X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- True WDR, Video Analytics
- Starlight Technology
- Up to 256GB microSD
- IK10 Vandal and Impact Resistant
- IP66 Weather Proof
- Ceiling/Wall/Pole Mount
- AC24V or PoE+
Regular Price: $749.99
On Sale: $639.99
HD 1080P Outdoor Pan Tilt Zoom Camera, Starlight, 12X Zoom, PTZCV1080WL
- 12X HD Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera
- 12X Optical Zoom
- 16X Digital Zoom
- True WDR
- Starlight Technology
- 4-in-1 Video (CVI, TVI, AHD, CVBS)
- Built-in Heater
- Outdoor / Indoor use
- IK10 Impact & Vandal Resistant
- Wall, pole, ceiling mount
Regular Price: $547.20
On Sale: $415.00
2MP 1080P Starlight PTZ Camera, 25X Zoom, PTZCV25
- High Speed PTZ Dome
- 2MP Sony Starvis Sensor
- Starlight Technology
- 25X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- True WDR
- 2-in-1 Video (CVI, CVBS)
- Built-in Heater
- IP67 Outdoor / Indoor use
- IK10 Impact & Vandal Resistant
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
Regular Price: $699.99
On Sale: $600.00
1080P PTZ IP Camera, 25X Zoom, Auto Tracking, IPPTZ25AT
- 2MP PTZ Network Camera
- H.265, H.264 High Speed Dome
- 1080P up to 60fps
- 25X, 4.8-120mm Optical Zoom Lens
- 16X Digital Zoom
- True WDR, Video Analytics
- Starlight Technology
- Auto Tracking
- Up to 128GB microSD
- IK10 Vandal and Impact Resistant
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
- AC24V or PoE+
Starting at $849.991080P HD Night Vision PTZ 25X Zoom, PTZCV25NV
- 25X Night Vision Pan Tilt Zoom
- 25X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Starlight Sensor
- True WDR
- Works in very low light in color
- 330ft IR Night Vision
- 2-in-1 Video (CVI, CVBS)
- IP66 Outdoor / Indoor use
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
Regular Price: $699.99
On Sale: $599.99
Long Range Infrared PTZ Camera, 500ft Night Vision, PTZCV25NVX
- Long Range Infrared
- 500ft IR Night Vision
- 25X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Starlight Sensor
- True WDR
- Works in very low light in color
- IP66 Outdoor/Indoor use
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
Regular Price: $999.99
On Sale: $869.99
4K Ultimate Long Range Night Vision PTZ Camera, 40X Zoom, IPTZ4K40ULT
- Long Range Night Vision PTZ Camera
- Network Based PTZ Camera
- 4K Resolution
- 40X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- 1300ft Infrared Night Vision
- Auto Tracking, Video Analytics
- Up to 256GB microSD
- Built-in Wiper
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Flat surface mount, Wall mount
$5,499.9925X Outdoor 1080P PTZ Network Camera, Starlight Sensor, IRPTZIP
- 1080P Night Vision PTZ IP Camera
- H.265, H.264
- 25X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Up to 330ft Night vision
- True WDR, Video Analytics
- Starlight Technology
- microSD up to 256GB
- IP66 Weather Proof
- Wall, pole, ceiling mount
- 12V DC or PoE+
Regular Price: $999.99
On Sale: $759.99
4MP PTZ Camera 2K, Outdoor 12X Zoom Night Vision, IRPTZIP4M12
- 2K Night Vision PTZ IP Camera
- H.265, H.264
- 12X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- Up to 330ft Night vision
- True WDR, Video Analytics
- IP66 Weather Proof
- Wall, pole, ceiling mount
- 12V DC or PoE+
Regular Price: $999.99
On Sale: $919.99
2K Outdoor PTZ PoE Camera, Auto Tracking, 30X Zoom, Night Vision, IPPTZ4M30
- 4MP Outdoor PTZ
- H.265, H.264 High Speed Dome
- 2K Resolution
- 4MP 30fps, 1080P 60fps
- 30X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- 328ft Infrared Night Vision
- True WDR, Video Analytics
- Auto Tracking
- Up to 256GB microSD
- IP66 Weather Proof
- Wall, ceiling, pole mount
- AC24V or PoE+
Regular Price: $1,799.99
On Sale: $1,499.99
PTZ Camera 4K, 40X Zoom, IPTZ4K40
- 4K PTZ Camera
- H.265+, H.264+ High Speed Dome
- 8MP Starlight 4K PTZ
- 4K 30fps, 1080P 30fps
- 40X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- 1475ft Infrared Night Vision
- Video Analytics
- Auto Tracking
- Up to 256GB microSD
- IP67 Weather Proof
- Wall or pole mount
- 24VAC or 60W PoE+
Regular Price: $3,999.99
On Sale: $3,499.99
45X Zoom 1080P Long Range Night Vision PTZ, IPPTZ45X
- Long Range Infrared PTZ Camera
- Network Based High Speed PTZ Camera
- 1080P HD resolution
- 45X Optical Zoom, 16X Digital
- 1150ft Infrared Night Vision
- Auto Tracking, Video Analytics
- Up to 256GB microSD
- Built-in Heater
- IP68 Weather Proof
- Flat surface mount, Wall mount
- 24VAC or 60W PoE
Starting at $4,699.99PTZ Joystick Controller, PT300
- PTZ Camera Controller
- Controls via RS485
- Supports Pelco-D, Pelco-P, DH-SD, DH2
$286.00Network and USB PTZ Controller, PT500
- PTZ Camera Controller
- Controls via RS485, Network, USB
- Supports HDCVI, IP PTZ, and Pelco-D and Pelco-P
Regular Price: $396.00
On Sale: $349.99
Commonly Asked Questions
What is a PTZ Security Camera?
PTZ stands for Pan Tilt Zoom, where the camera has motorized mechanisms that allow it to rotate up to 360 degrees, tilt up to 180 degrees, and zoom ranging from 4X up to 40X using its optical zoom lens. Whether you are actively monitoring your property or using the preset, tour, or pattern features, a PTZ can greatly assist with surveillance of a large area compared to using security cameras without motorized mechanisms.
Motorized zoom lenses allow the user to enlarge and focus in on fine details such as faces or license plates in a parking lot. The wide variety of Pan Tilt Zoom models that we offer have varying amounts of optical zoom and night vision. When connected to the internet our cameras can be controlled and viewed from anywhere in the world using a computer, phone or tablet.
Some PoE PTZ cameras also support advanced video analytics that allow intelligent detection of intruders and vehicles. Auto Tracking cameras can follow persons of vehicles as they enter or traverse your property. All of these features enable a camera system to cover a large area and provide peace of mind.
Pan Tilt Zoom security cameras can also be used for projects other than security. Some other uses include:
- Live stream cameras for church services or other places of worship
- Time-lapse cameras for recording the construction progress of a building or home
- Live streaming an event such as a concert, baseball game, or lecture to YouTube Live
How do PTZ cameras work?
PTZs have built-in motors that operate to pan, tilt and zoom the camera. Commonly, these cameras connect to a security camera recorder for viewing, recording, and control. PTZ IP cameras are network-based digital versions that can be used as a standalone camera for viewing, live streaming, and recording to an internal memory card.
You can control cameras using several devices:
- Security DVR recorder
- PTZ camera controller
- PC or Mac Computer
- Smartphone or Tablet using mobile apps for iOS and Android
How to view and control a PTZ camera from your Smartphone
How to choose a Pan Tilt Zoom camera?
There are four main features to consider when shopping for a PTZ for your home or business:
We discuss each of these PTZ camera features in greater detail below.
1. Resolution
How far you can see a face on recorded footage from any security camera or PTZ is determined by its resolution. Security camera resolution is measured in megapixels (MP). The higher the megapixels a camera is, the greater the detail will be allowing you to digitally zoom in and see finer detail in recorded video.
2. Night vision
During the day a camera can see in color, but in complete darkness, it switches to black & white mode. The camera cannot see without having night vision that's provided by infrared LEDs. Pan Tilt Zoom cameras are available with varying degrees of night vision to see in darkness. Usually, the amount of night vision a surveillance camera has is related to the optical zoom power of the camera.
3. Zoom
The amount of zoom a camera has determines the distance you can see clearly on live video. If you're monitoring long distances you may want to consider 25X zoom or more. For shorter distances, there are PTZs ranging from 4X to 12X zoom. When choosing the level of optical zoom you have to ask yourself:
- How far do you want to see when fully zoomed in?
- What type of detail do you want to see at these distances? is it general detail of vehicles or intruders, or is it finer detail like faces or license plates?
To help you make an informed purchasing decision, in each of our camera product descriptions we mention the maximum distance for facial clarity. After actual field testing, we have developed the following table to help understand how far a 1080P HD PTZ Camera can see facial detail with varying degrees of optical zoom.
Optical Zoom | Max Distance |
---|---|
4X | 40 ft |
12X | 290 ft |
25X | 530 ft |
40X | 896 ft |
For further reading, we suggest reading our security camera buying guide to learn the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom.
4. Auto Tracking and Video Analytics
Certain PTZ IP cameras feature intelligent functions like video analytics and auto-tracking. Our PTZ models with Smart Detection provide video analytics to provide intelligent control of when auto-tracking is activated. For example, as shown in the video below, we use a virtual tripwire as the triggering event to start tracking a vehicle that enters a parking lot. For specific types of perimeter security, these two functions can prove useful and eliminate the need for multiple fixed surveillance cameras.