PTZ is the acronym for Pan (horizontal movement), Tilt (vertical movement), and Zoom (focus adjustment). A PTZ camera is a type of camera with a built-in mechanism that allows the camera to pan left and right, tilt up and down, and zoom in and out. Different from traditional cameras that require an operator to be next to each camera for operation, PTZ cameras can be remotely controlled within a certain distance.
PTZ cameras are usually used in occasions that require remote control and flexible shooting, such as monitoring systems, video conferences, live broadcasts, etc. Through remote control, users can adjust the camera’s angle, focal length, and field of view to obtain the required shooting picture. Some PTZ cameras also have an automatic tracking function that can automatically follow the movement of the target object for shooting.
The advantages of PTZ cameras include:
- Flexibility: The movement of the camera can be remotely controlled to quickly adjust the shooting angle and focal length to capture different pictures.
- Panoramic monitoring: It can rotate horizontally and tilt vertically to achieve panoramic monitoring and cover a wider area.
- Remote operation: Operators can control at a position far away from the camera, which is convenient for use in different scenarios.
- Automatic tracking: Some PTZ cameras have an automatic tracking function that can automatically follow the movement of the target object to keep the focus on the target.