SONY BRC-AM7 Advanced PTZ Auto Framing Camera (White)

SONY BRC-AM7 Advanced PTZ Auto Framing Camera (White) is a high-end 4K PTZ camera built for productions that need clean image quality, smooth camera movement, and reliable subject tracking without adding extra camera operators. It combines a 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor, BIONZ XR processing, 20x optical zoom, and built-in AI analytics for automatic pan, tilt, and zoom control.

For broadcast engineers and live production teams, the BRC-AM7 is not just a conference-room PTZ. It is made for serious production environments where 4K output, camera shading, color matching, tally, remote control, and IP workflow support all matter. It can sit comfortably in a studio, lecture hall, worship space, sports venue, or remote production setup.

Highlights

• Advanced PTZ Auto Framing with built-in AI analytics
• 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor with approx. 14.0 effective megapixels
• 4K 60p image output with low-noise BIONZ XR processing
• 20x optical zoom with Clear Image Zoom support
• Built-in variable ND filter from 1/4 ND to 1/128 ND
• SDI, HDMI, IP streaming, Genlock, tally, and XLR audio input
• S700PTP protocol support for integration with Sony camera control systems
• NDI|HX capability pre-installed

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Advanced 4K PTZ auto framing camera
• Color: White
• Image sensor: 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor
• Total pixels: Approx. 20.9 megapixels
• Effective pixels: Approx. 14.0 megapixels max.
• Optical zoom: 20x
• F-number: F2.8 to F4.5
• Focal length: f = 9.3 to 186.0 mm
• Horizontal viewing angle: Approx. 75°
• Minimum object distance: Approx. 46 cm
• Focus: Fast Hybrid AF with human recognition target
• ND filter: Clear, linear variable ND, 1/4 ND to 1/128 ND
• ISO sensitivity: ISO 250 to 16000
• Shutter speed: 64 frames to 1/8000 sec
• White balance: 2000 K to 15000 K
• Gain control: -3 dB to +36 dB
• Pan range: -175° to +175°
• Tilt range: -30° to +210°
• Preset positions: 100
• PTZ Auto Framing: Yes
• Quietness: NC25 or less
• Recording media: CFexpress Type A / SD card x2
• Audio recording: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels
• Audio input: XLR-type 3-pin female x2, line / mic / mic +48 V selectable
• SDI output: BNC x2, 12G-SDI / 6G-SDI / 3G-SDI / HD-SDI support
• HDMI output: Type-A connector x1
• Network: RJ-45 LAN, 1000BASE-T
• Genlock input: BNC x1
• Optical output: SFP+ compliant
• Power: DC 12 V or PoE++
• Power consumption: 132 W max with DC 12 V, 71.3 W with PoE++
• Dimensions: Approx. 168.7 x 225.2 x 192.3 mm
• Mass: Approx. 3.5 kg / 7 lb 11.5 oz
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F
• Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C / -4°F to 140°F

Why It Helps

The BRC-AM7 is useful when a production needs polished camera movement without tying up a full-time operator on every shot. Its built-in AI analytics can recognize human subjects using pose, head, face, clothing, and related subject data, then automatically control pan, tilt, and zoom to keep framing smooth and natural.

The larger 1.0-type sensor gives the camera a stronger imaging base than typical small-sensor PTZ cameras. Combined with BIONZ XR processing, it helps deliver detailed 4K 60p images with low noise, good texture handling, and cleaner reproduction for live events, studio programs, worship services, education, and corporate production.

It also fits well into Sony-based production systems. Support for ITU709, 709tone, S-Cinetone, S-Log3, and S700PTP helps with color matching and remote camera control, especially when the camera is used alongside Sony BRC, HDC, or Cinema Line workflows.

System Characteristics

• AI-based Auto Framing for smooth subject-following PTZ operation
• Fast Hybrid AF with human recognition and wide-zone focus support
• Variable ND filter for exposure control without changing iris, shutter, or gain unnecessarily
• Multi-format output including 4K, HD, and IP streaming resolutions
• IP streaming support with H.264, H.265, SRT, RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS, and NDI|HX
• Professional control options including VISCA over IP, S700PTP, and remote-control I/O
• Tally support with red, green, yellow, blue, left, and right tally indicators
• Dual media slots for CFexpress Type A / SD card recording workflows
• Ceiling mount support for fixed installation

What’s In The Box

• 1 x SONY BRC-AM7 Advanced PTZ Auto Framing Camera (White)
• 1 x Lens cap
• 1 x Remote commander (RMT-RC3)
• 1 x Ceiling bracket A
• 1 x Ceiling bracket B
• 6 x Screw (M3x8)
• 1 x Screw (M4x8)
• 1 x Wire rope
• 1 x QR code sticker
• 1 x Warranty booklet

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