Canon debuts PTZ cameras and IP camera controller

• Canon's 1" CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus
• Canon's DIGIC DV6 processor
• UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 video output via HDMI and 3G-SDI
• Built-in NDI|HX support
• Wide dynamic range
• Sensitivity to 1.5 lux
• Built-in ND filters
• Scene modes
• PoE+ for direct power
• Serial, IR, and IP (wired or Wi-Fi) control
• Professional gamma support, such as Canon Log3, to make post-production camera matching and color correction a breeze.
• 15x zoom (25.5-382.5mm 35mm equivalent focal length), offering a highly adjustable field of view.
• Genlock
• Dual XLR inputs and a mini mic input jack to fit right into a professional production.

The camera's NDI|HX high-resolution/low-bandwidth compression is ideal to drop right into a professional NDI broadcast environment, with minimal configuration. The advantage of this is that many PTZ cameras on the market require a separate purchase for NDI functionality, but the license is included with these Canon PTZ cameras.

If you are not using NDI, the camera can also stream over a LAN using RTP/RTMP/RTSP protocols. Another professional feature is the inclusion of built-in ND filters, mostly unheard of in today's PTZ camera design, and the N500 includes 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64 filters.

You can also power the camera via PoE+ so you can cut down on cabling on your existing PoE+ supported LAN. To remotely control the camera, you have several choices, including Canon's IP/serial controller, IR, RS-422 serial, or via Wi-Fi using Canon's freely downloadable camera control software.

Canon RC-IP100 Touchscreen PTZ Joystick Controller

Up next is the RC-IP100 camera joystick controller, which provides an easy way for a single operator to control multiple cameras. The controller's bright 7" touchscreen, along with a precision joystick, provides the ability to control up to 100 PTZ cameras.

The the RC-IP100 supports the Canon IP protocol, a proprietary IP protocol that allows you to create a fast, private network to control your cameras, or you can utilize RS-422 serial protocol to connect to the cameras. The controller features six customizable function buttons and stores up to 100 presets, and the joystick allows for fine control of pan, tilt, and zoom for smooth camera movements.

Canon CR-N300 4K NDI PTZ Camera with 20x Zoom

Lastly, and available in Q3 2021, is the CR-N300 PTZ camera that falls into a more accessible category, aimed at houses of worship, corporate conferencing, event spaces, broadcast, government, streaming, or documentary-style productions. It shares the same IR, RS-422, Wi-Fi, compatibility with Canon's IP controller, DIGIC DV6 processor, wide dynamic range, NDI|HX support, PoE+, and scene modes as the CR-N500, but its features are focused on ease of use and affordability.

N300 features include:

• A 1/2.3" CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF
• Canon's DIGIC DV6 processor
• Wide dynamic range
• 1.5 lux
• 20x optical zoom (29.3-601mm 35mm equivalent focal length)
• Support for UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 video capture
• NDI|HX support
• Scene modes
• PoE+
• Serial, IR, and IP (wired or Wi-Fi) control

In addition to IP, HDMI, and 3G-SDI outputs, the N300 also features a USB Type-C output with UVC support so you can utilize it as a tethered webcam. There are no XLR inputs, but it does feature microphone input using with a mini jack

Both the N300 and CR-N500 cameras will be available in Satin Black and Titanium White colors, and they are compatible with the Canon camera control software that is free to download. It allows you to see a 9x9 live view grid of your cameras, control your camera, change settings on multiple cameras, view tally information, and load settings configurations from an external drive. It is compatible with Windows OS as well as USB joysticks.