Which Sub $1000 PTZ Camera Is The Best? | Avideone, Fomako, SMTAV

[@BAdams138]

NICE! Without looking at other commenters, PTZ2 did not rate in any of the six, using my bad eyes. PTZ3 was either tied with PTZ1 in three categories, or was stand-alone. Therefore, SMTAV is best, then FOMAKO and then Avideone. [The Low Light test barely had a winner.]

[@MikeGrayeb]

Very helpful demo and comparison; thank you AJay.

[@AJaytheCEO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AdamHougham]

Thanks for the video AJay - confirmation that they're not the same units in different packages! Out of interest, which magnification version of the cameras were you using?

[@AJaytheCEO]

All of these are 20X PTZs

[@williiambjones5918]

@@AJaytheCEO what's your recommendation

[@IceTeaMan022]

need a video like this for ndi cameras, tat sub 1k ndi cam vs ptz optics vs birddog

[@marryg8889]

Hello , thank you for amazing video ❤ can I ask you pls wich exactly SMTAV camera you used ?

[@AJaytheCEO]

This was a 20X I had on hand for a church install

[@marryg8889]

Thank u ☺️

[@bravsss9984]

Hello! I have a brand new AVIPAS AV-1081W and when I try to connect to my PTZ controller (LEFTEK S3) over the Ethernet cable and I am unsuccessful because when I enter 192.168.5.163 on Google chrome it lets me login, but gives me an error message saying UPDATE. I have nothing to UPDATE because when I click on UPDATE button it does not work at all and I have searched on Google for help and I cannot find anything. Please advise me on what to do

[@breakawayfair]

#3 had trouble with distance focus. Was there something external effecting that? If not I would stay away from it.

[@AJaytheCEO]

Yeah it did. I had to rerecord this because of focus issues but I'm sure configuration would fix this

[@yuriykim9]

Thank you for review!!!

[@AJaytheCEO]

My pleasure!

[@AxistubeToulouse]

very instructive thank you

[@AJaytheCEO]

You are welcome!

[@frankferrer]

There's a lot more light on #3 I guess that is good/better.

[@shyrosenzweig5614]

Nice video! Does the Fomako have a built-in microphone or does it have to be connected to it? I mean, how does it handle sound (im thinking buying one for Facebook live stream)

[@AJaytheCEO]

A mic needs to be connected. There is no but in mic. I'm not sure on performance of the sound. Never tested it

[@PDCDeafChurch]

Were those all set to auto-focus?

[@AJaytheCEO]

Yes all were set to auto focus, auto white balance and similar movement speed

[@chadlynch5313]

good video.. how would the FOMAKO or any ptz camera stack up agains a camera like Panasonic x1500? would you go for ptz for church setup?

[@AJaytheCEO]

If running in a full 4K environment, the Panasonic would blow these away but again the average viewer won't notice it unless they also have the gear to see the 4k quality

[@chadlynch5313]

@@AJaytheCEO thanks for your feedback. have a good one.

[@KLRCAT]

I ended up going for one of the new 30x SMTAV cameras (BX series) that has the AI Tracking feature.

[@AJaytheCEO]

How are you liking it?

[@KLRCAT]

@@AJaytheCEO It's yet to arrive, but I purchased it from SMTAV's own site, as they were having a sale, and that ptz (along with others) weren't available on Amazon. But from what I've seen from the SMTAV PTZ's I doubt I'll be disappointed. I mainly use 3 Lumix G85's in my setup, but since its just me, it's nice to have a camera that I can control while I'm switching. I will usually have one camera next to the switching position that I can move and adjust/zoom, but the rest of them are static. I'm thinking of using the PTZ for 2 purposes; 1st is as an "Audience Cam" which I can set up somewhere next to the stage (out of the way) to get close ups whenever there is a "Question and Answer period", and 2nd is to use as a tracking camera at the back for when there is a presenter that likes to walk about stage.

[@khristsupher]

our church bought smtav....great quality on video easy to setup and can control by ptzoptics app with cheap xbox controller

[@buyooth]

Would you recommend Fomako PTZ for living sports?

[@AJaytheCEO]

If you are inside, then yes

[@buyooth]

@@AJaytheCEO it’s usually outside, and in different locations.

[@dachautv]

What I would like is a comparison zoom chart in a building like a church. I asked FoMaKo for this but I don't think they knew what I was talking about. So, full wide angle, zoom in to a full body shot then close up. Have you got anything like that? zoom 20 vs zoom 30 etc.

[@AJaytheCEO]

I’ll see what I can do

[@MartinWickens]

I agree. This is the best video I've seen so far helping me decide between different PTZs. But the zoom element is what I'm still struggling with.

[@AJaytheCEO]

What aspect about the zoom is your struggle?

[@MartinWickens]

@@AJaytheCEO I'm just curious how efficient a 30x optical zoom will be. I'd like to keep the camera at the back of the church for aesthetic reasons. That will put it about 45ft from the pulpit. We can put it further forward on a wall if necessary, but I'm trying to avoid that.

[@quantyquanty3724]

I just watched this but let me ask. Did you put each camera in the same spot, or you line them horizontally? That could be a factor on the rule of third.

[@AJaytheCEO]

Yes I did. I had a box I say then all on marked

[@KennethSaul]

I'd like to see some sermon clips from inside a sanctuary for these

[@AJaytheCEO]

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[@Rob774]

What is the distance of each camera during these videos.

[@indi2174]

Waiting for the 4k But the way these one are . How could one tell which is which when all is sooo well prepared for IP ptz. 😲🤣🥰

[@gbadebobellos5077]

Does the Fomako work at 1080p50fps

[@AJaytheCEO]

I believe so but i need to confirm to make sure

[@AJaytheCEO]

Which camera is which?

[@ethanadams5337]

Is #3 the SMTAV?

[@ethanadams5337]

Nevermind I just saw it lol...I could tell though because that camera by default has the brightness turned up in the iris

[@dfandrews]

I thought you used Avkans??

[@AJaytheCEO]

I use all brands. My choice depends on availability

[@avkans]

AVKANS is here, a only one brand which got approval from Newtek for NDI Cameras.

[@kaczuchasly5174]

What is the 3rd camera?

[@AJaytheCEO]

Fomako

[@kaczuchasly5174]

@AJaytheCEO which cameras are the best from that 3 in your opinion ?

[@mdoandrade]

Muito bom! Sua forma de apresentar as comparações é imparcial. Obrigado!

[@AJaytheCEO]

👍

[@cholochedd6752]

Which SMTAV is it? Which model?

[@AJaytheCEO]

20x SDI

[@cholochedd6752]

@@AJaytheCEO one more question how would you go about sound with ptz?

[@AJaytheCEO]

@cholochedd6752 I would send sound to a computer or switcher and not connect a mic to the ptz. Personally I wouldn't but others have and it worked fine for them

[@cholochedd6752]

@@AJaytheCEO would I be able to connect a different camera just for sound? I use obs studios I’d like to use the ptz for video and my zoom Q8N 4k for audio .. would that be possible? So will I also need a switcher ? Thanks for your help

[@cholochedd6752]

@@AJaytheCEO thank you I appreciate you responding I recently purchased a ptz that you done a review on with AI tracking and I love the quality I’m just trying to figure out the best way to get sound with good quality for our livestream and I do not have a switch for now I connected my Zoom Q8-4k for audio until I find out an easier way

[@dannychow2568]

Fx9?

[@AJaytheCEO]

no sir

[@johncook537]

In my opinion all through the video I thought PTZ 1 looked the best. I thought 3 looked the worst to me.

[@yuriykim9]

As for me ptz1 is the best.

[@AJaytheCEO]

Thanks for the input