DATAVIDEO PTC-280NDI 4K HDMI/3G-SDI/NDI PTZ Camera (White)

DATAVIDEO PTC-280NDI 4K HDMI/3G-SDI/NDI PTZ Camera (White) is built for installed video environments where output flexibility and practical room coverage matter more than feature overload. Based on the source details, it combines UHD 4K capability, HDMI 2.0, 3G-SDI, NDI/IP streaming support, and 12x optical zoom, making it a practical fit for conference rooms, classrooms, worship spaces, and smaller live production systems.

Highlights

• 4K PTZ camera for installed production workflows
• 12x optical zoom with 16x digital zoom
• HDMI 2.0, 3G-SDI, and NDI/IP support
• H.264, H.265, and MJPEG streaming compatibility across common IP workflows
• 255 presets for practical day-to-day camera operation

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product name: DATAVIDEO PTC-280NDI 4K HDMI/3G-SDI/NDI PTZ Camera (White)
• Image sensor: 1/2.5-inch CMOS
• Sensor resolution: Effective 8.51 megapixel
• Focal length: 4.4 to 52.8 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.8 to 2.6
• Optical zoom: 12x
• Digital zoom: 16x
• Field of view: Horizontal 71°
• Shutter speed: 1/10000 to 1/30 second
• Minimum illumination: 0.5 lux
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 55 dB
• Video output: 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x BNC 3G-SDI, 1 x RJ45 NDI output
• Audio I/O: 1 x 3.5 mm TRS stereo mic/line input
• Other I/O: 1 x RJ45 RS-422 control, 1 x RJ45 DVIP/LAN control input, 1 x USB-A input
• IP streaming: H.264, H.265, MJPEG via NDI, NDI HX, ONVIF, RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, SRT, TCP
• Streaming range: 320 x 240 to 3840 x 2160
• Presets: 255 via IR, RS-232, VISCA
• Pan/tilt range: Pan 300°, tilt 145° (-15 to 130°)
• Tally light: Yes
• Power input: 1 x Barrel (12VDC)
• Power consumption: 12 W
• Operating conditions: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
• Mounting: 1 x 1/4"-20 female
• Certifications: FCC Part 15
• OS compatibility: Android/iOS
• Dimensions: 6.8 x 8.6 x 7.4 in / 17.3 x 21.9 x 18.91 cm
• Weight: 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg body only

Why It Helps

In a real installed system, the camera has to work with the room and the signal path at the same time. This model makes sense in that kind of environment because it combines 4K image capability, standard physical outputs, NDI/IP streaming support, and a practical zoom range in one unit, which helps it fit more easily into mixed modern workflows.

System Characteristics

• 12x optical zoom gives the camera enough reach for normal room coverage without becoming overly narrow
• HDMI, 3G-SDI, and NDI/IP support make integration easier across different system types
• 255 presets and tally support help with day-to-day operation
• Streaming compatibility helps the camera fit more naturally into IP-aware workflows
• Balanced room coverage makes it a good fit for conferences, classrooms, and similar spaces

What’s In The Box

Please refer to the Specifications tab for the exact included items.

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