ePTZ cameras and PTZ cameras are capable of the same gross movements, but how they accomplish them is very different. When you look at a mechanical PTZ, the camera itself is doing the panning, tilting, and it zooms utilizing an optical lens setup. However when it comes to an ePTZ, it accomplishes all of that through digital cropping.

How does Auto-Framing work?

This depends on the model of camera, but for example our BG-MAESTRO allows you to set the parameters yourself. You will create the area that you would like to have it look for people to frame and it will go ahead and frame and track them.

Best ePTZ for moving teachers?

For a classroom environment we would recommend our BG-EPTZ-AF ePTZ. This camera is affordable, fairly small and will auto frame and track the educator which means more time spent on teaching and less time worrying about whether or not the camera is doing the proper thing.

Can ePTZs be used on tripods?

Yes both of our ePTZ models have the ability to be run on tripods. They can also be mounted on top of a monitor utilizing the built-in adjustable mount that is in the body.

Why is a 4K sensor important for ePTZ?

Having a higher quality image is very important when it comes to utilizing an ePTZ. Since ePTZs don’t mechanically pan, tilt or zoom they are reliant on digital cropping to perform all of these actions. That means you are enlarging the pixels when you are zooming, so when you have a more pixel dense image (4K vs 1080p) you will have a less noticeable loss in quality.

Are ePTZs better than webcams?

This will depend on your needs and use case. ePTZs won’t be as cheap as webcams but they offer benefits that traditional webcams don’t, especially for educators and small conference rooms. If you are an educator and need to be able to record digital lessons or stream to students then an ePTZ allows you to move around and zoom in on important details that you wouldn’t be able to with a webcam. The same applies to conference rooms where you might need to cover more than one person with the camera.

Can I control framing manually?

Yes, for example our BG-EPTZ-UH4K allows you to control it through the included IR remote. This makes it the go to if you’re looking for a small compact ePTZ that allows for manual control.

Why are ePTZs more reliable long-term?

ePTZ cameras can be more reliable long term because there is no motor or moving assembly to burn out or wear down over time. However it does come with the trade off that you are trading some image quality to perform the PTZ functions.

How many people can Auto-Framing detect?

Our BG-EPTZ-AF is limited by how many people you can fit in frame! It will be able to detect everyone within a 120 degree field of view and then auto-frame to include everyone in the image while providing a nicely centered image.

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