PTZ cameras

Look no further than Amber Technology’s range of premium camera products if you are in the market for a conference camera. From our range you will be able to find a conference camera product that suits your business, plus a host of other products, such as the right speaker system for clear audio or a monitor for video conferences, so participants can see and hear to complete your set up and connect you efficiently to meeting attendees. Specialised assistive listening technology such as captioning and translation systems, induction loops or video annotation are also available to enhance your meeting space capabilities.

If you are wondering how to choose the right camera for a video conference, the best place to start is by understanding how the technology works.

Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras derive their name from the way they function and are capable of remote directional and zoom control and are a very widely used type of equipment when setting up a video conference system. The name PTZ or Pan Tilt Zoom reflects the movement options available when using the camera, they can also be known colloquially as robotic or robo cameras.

PTZ cameras are built so the camera and lens move together, panning and tilting to allow the camera to capture content behind and to the side of its position, and zooming in and out of view to enhance the image quality.  With built-in firmware for auto-focusing the camera’s optical lens auto-adjusts zooming in and out to stabilise the image’s pixel conference room camera to create a clear resolution image.

PTZ cameras follow movement through auto tracking technology and can be controlled remotely by an operator in a different location. These types of a camera for video conference can be installed on a variety of surfaces including ceiling mounted, lecterns and tabletop surfaces.

Using a camera for video conferencing allows you to collaborate with a team in a virtual face-to-face via one of the online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Teams or Skype, host a multi-location video conference or start a cloud-based conference. There is a VC camera for every size room and budget, with a host of different features from simple USB plug-and-play to more sophisticated complete kits that include speakerphones and microphones for larger rooms.

Whether you are looking for the best cameras for zoom meetings, a boardroom webcam, conference cam, or skype conference camera, AVer is an award- winning provider of visual collaboration solutions that improve productivity and enrich lives, with a broad range of Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras for education, corporate and professional AV applications.

The AVer range includes a specific video conferencing camera for TV which includes a built-in TV mount to allow you to place the camera on top of the TV unit.  The AVer range also includes a 4K conference camera with a bluetooth speakerphone designed for medium to large rooms. By connecting tablets and mobile phones via a bluetooth camera for video conferencing, equipment is made simpler, with no cables required. With huddle spaces proving a popular addition in an office, AVer’s Huddlecam 4k portable PTZ camera is ideal for huddle and small conference rooms.

There are many different cameras to choose from in our range. The other models in the AVer range have features such as plug and play capabilities, USB connectivity, in-built lighting and microphones, portability and auto-tracking.

With accessories available like speaker microphones, PTZ controllers and video soundbars, you really don’t need to look any further than Amber Technology for your video conferencing requirements.

AVer systems use H.323 and SIP protocols and are compatible with all major video conferencing brands.

The new Wyrestorm Office range of webcams and speakerphones provides simple plug and play, small work from home devices, including premium webcams, speakerphones and accessories.

The Focus webcams easily connect to a laptop or desktop computer via USB cable for high quality image display during video calls. Halo speakerphones have built-in microphones delivering 360 degree sound with echo cancelling and noise reduction user friendly perfect companion for the Focus cameras.

Wyrestorm’s Apollo range of UC products is designed to streamline video conferencing and team collaboration. Consisting of all-in-one speakerphone and presentation switcher units, the top of the range models can be integrated with a PTZ cameras for extra presentation capabilities.

For a broadcast solution, BirdDog offer a range of cameras delivering full NDI.

Uses for PTZ cameras

You will find video conferencing cameras in many different work environments. With the growth in hybrid work models, combining a blend of work from office and work from home, good quality video conferencing equipment has never been more important.

The types of workplaces you would expect to see a conference camera and other video conference systems include:

• Education – classrooms, lecture halls, remote learning, lecture capture
• Government – for example, public forums such as council meetings being live streamed or recorded
• Corporate – boardrooms and meeting rooms, huddle spaces
• Video conferencing facilities
• Webcasting and webinars
• Houses of worship
• Security installations for surveillance and private observation
• Broadcast production
• Live production, such as awards presentations and special events
• Live streaming from gyms and other types of businesses that offer classes online

Where can I buy the best camera for a video conference?

Look at our dealer finder to locate an authorised dealer who can walk you through the types of conference camera available to suit what you need.