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Desktop Control App

This is a completely free control software you can use to control any PTZOptics camera over the network.

  • Compact, Advanced and Preview Modes
  • Control up to 8 PTZOptics cameras over LAN or USB
  • Live Video Preview Mode with automatic camera switching
  • Set up to 9 camera presets with image snapshot storage
  • Advanced image controls for Contrast, Luminance, Hue and Exposure
  • On-Screen Display Controls
  • Xbox controller compatibility

Overview​

This is a completely free control software you can use to control any PTZOptics camera over the network. We only ask that you keep it open source and submit any improvements made to the community.

Key Features​

  • Compact, Advanced and Preview Modes (with full screen live video preview)
  • Control up to 8 PTZOptics cameras over an IP connection (LAN) or USB
  • Live Video Preview Mode with automatic camera switching
  • Set up to 9 camera presets with image snapshot storage
  • Advanced image controls for Contrast, Luminance, Hue and Exposure
  • On-Screen Display Controls
  • Xbox controller compatibility

Software Overview​

Supported Operating Systems​

  • Windows 10 64bit
  • Mac OS Catalina and later
  • CPU: Core i5 and above
  • Memory: 4GB and above

Supported Cameras​

  • PT12X-SDI-xx-G2
  • PT20X-SDI-xx-G2
  • PT30X-SDI-xx-G2
  • PT12X-USB-xx-G2
  • PT20X-USB-xx-G2
  • NDI models also supported

Supported Devices​

  • Most USB connected Xbox joysticks
  • Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller
  • Power A, Model 1414135-02
  • AmazonBasics Xbox USB joystick, Model 1500890-01

Supported Display Resolutions​

  • 1280x720p
  • 1920x1080p

Product Details​

The PTZOptics camera control application is a free software-based camera control for PTZOptics cameras. The software can control pan, tilt, zoom cameras connected via IP and USB to provide maximum flexibility for video productions. The application is continuously being updated to include advanced features such as panoramic preset image mapping, Xbox joystick control, and keyboard shortcuts.

Changelog​

Version 1.4.1​

  • General bug fixes
  • Fine-tuned software for better camera compatibility

Version 1.3​

  • Support for new USB cameras, including HuddleCamHD ePTZ cameras
  • New Xbox controller explanation area
  • General bug fixes