AVKANS NDI PTZ Camera - 30X Auto Tracking Live Streaming Cam with SDI/HDMI/IP Outputs for Church Worship School Sport Hospital Wedding(NDI HX2 and NDI HX3)

This NDI camera is a game changer for us given the features and price point. Unless your streaming situation allows for an operator physically controlling a high quality camcorder/dslr on a tripod, this NDI PTZ should be at the top of your list. Our church currently uses a Canon HF G21 with a bescor pan tilt mount that is captured using an Elgato Camlink and brought into OBS. I have two separate remotes to control the zoom and the pan/tilt mount as a result of this setup. As our streaming usage has grown over the years, I've wanted to address three areas of improvement: 1. Have the video directly accessible on the network by multiple devices with low latency since we also broadcast the video locally with our in house audio. Putting the video on the network so it can be accessed by other devices is critical from a redundancy perspective so that our backup computers can stream if needed 2. Save zoom and pan settings for three fixed locations we constantly use. Throughout the service we switch between three different areas. Our operators have to use the remotes to pan and zoom while running the other AV systems. Having preset settings that can be controlled at the push of a button would simplify things for the operator 3. Improve low light quality. While I really wanted to go to a larger sensor device with removable lens, we don't have the man power or the space for someone to be at a camera throughout the service. Plus, we are a traditional worship and are not putting on pseudo concerts. The Avkans NDI camera checks all three boxes. NDI setup was straightforward for me. OBS was able to find the NDI stream once I put it on the network. In full disclosure, I am proficient with managing networks and have configured other NDI encoders and devices so I didn't find any of this particularly difficult. I purchased a huddlecam to use with the camera and it was plug and play. Saving zoom/pan/tilt presets worked right out of the box as did the manual joystick control. The motor is quiet and the pan tilt smoothness is comparable to our Bescor. Surprisingly, even though the sensor size of the Avkans (1/2.7") and the Canon G21 (1/2.84") are similar, and both lens are f1.8-2.8, the Avkans image is brighter and handles low light better. The image is also sharper despite the post-adjustments we do in OBS for the Canon. The cost of the Avkans camera is roughly equivalent to our current setup and is easily half the cost of other comparable PTZs. When you consider the fact that it not only replaces all of our existing functionality but adds NDI AND simplifies things for the operator, I wish we could've had this from the very beginning and used the extra money towards better lighting. Lastly, I did reach out to support when I was mounting the camera as I accidentally damaged the device. They were extremely responsive and worked with me to resolve the issue quickly. A lot of times warranty on products from overseas is useless but in this case the Avkans team aims to please.

I was specifically in the market for an NDI compatible PTZ camera that supports POE and didn't break the bank (since this was for a small church). This camera checks off those boxes and it also has HDMI and SDI outputs. When compared to other similarly spec'd PTZ cameras that are NDI capable and have optical zoom... this particular brand is a fantastic value. I was nervous to buy something that wasn't from one of the major PTZ manufacturers but I'm happy I went with this Minrray camera in the end. It looks and performs great! One of the awesome things about an NDI-PTZ-POE camera is that you only need one cable (CAT5 or 6) to power the device, view its stream, and control it's zoom/panning. This was also my first time with an NDI camera so there was a slight learning curve. Like all IP-based devices, it requires some knowledge of networking concepts to configure it. The camera ships with a static IP address (that's listed in the manual). In order to access it for the first time, you'll need to connect the camera directly to your computer's Ethernet port (or to a switch on the same network). You'll then need to temporarily set your computer's IPv4 settings to match the subnet of the camera. (One tip, here... disable WiFi on your computer first so Windows doesn't automatically switch to the network adapter that has an active internet connection... if you're directly connecting the camera to your computer's Ethernet port for configuration). Once you've set the IP settings to match the camera's subnet (as specified in manual), you can enter the camera's static IP address into your browser's address bar. That will take you into the camera's configuration page where you can adjust a number of settings. From there, you can change the static IP address to be on same subnet as all the other devices that on your network (if the camera's default subnet was different than your own network). Then, you can put your computer's IPv4 settings back into auto-mode and reconnect to your normal LAN. One other tip regarding the camera's browser-based settings. When you initially log into the camera's WebUI, you may find that it's in Chinese language by default. If you're hasty like me, you may have missed the language toggle on the login screen that allows you to switch the default to English. Once you're logged in, that language toggle isn't present. You'll need to log out and toggle it to English before logging back in. I tested this camera with vMix and a beta version of ManyCam (that now supports NDI cameras). I was initially having an issue with the NDI connection freezing when the camera's feed was sitting inactive in vMix's scene tray (ie, the camera feed wasn't actively set to either the Preview or Program output). It was occurring after about 30 minutes of inactivity. However, the issue may very well be with something in my home network setup (I use power-line Ethernet adapters to extend my network). Once I setup the camera in it's permanent location (on the wall of a church sanctuary with a dedicated LAN), I didn't experience this problem again. I also installed the "NDI Tools" software package (from NewTek) at one point and perhaps that added an addition driver that helped. With vMix, you're able to control the PTZ movement of this camera directly from within the application (with the appropriate version of vMix). However, I was more comfortable with ManyCam so I used that when setting up the camera for the Church's live stream. (Again, the beta version of ManyCam currently needs to be used in order to use NDI). When using ManyCam, I was still able to use the camera's browser-based preview page to control the PTZ functions and set pre-defined zooms/pan shots. With this less expensive camera, I was also pleasantly surprised by their support. I found a contact page on Minrray's website (minriglory) and "Mike" was quick to respond to my questions (Friday evening [EST] into Saturday!). He even went so far as to reach out to his contact at NewTek to help answer a question. I wasn't expecting such responsiveness from a camera manufacturer in this lower price range. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I didn't experience any problems with any NDI licensing errors. I suspect that might have something to do with software that was being used. (This review is regarding the Minrray 20X-NDI Camera)

Kamerę testuje od paru tygodni i nie mam nic jej do zarzucenia. Obrazek jest na bardzo przyzwoitym poziomie, nie odbiega od normalnych kamer, za dwa razy większą kwotę. Dodatkowo można go bardzo fajnie ustawić dzięki dużej liczbie ustawień - presety, balans bieli itp. Sterowanie kamerą również odbywa się na parę sposobów, pilotem lub innymi protokołami dso tego dedykowanymi. Osobiście najlepiej sprawuje się opcja sterowaniem kamery po IP - w zewnętrznych aplikacjach, gdzie można sterować kamera np. padem od xbox'a. Wyjścia video - tutaj jest wszystko co trzeba, SDI działa bardzo dobrze - testowane na kablach 100m przy obrazie 60fps. NDI-HX + POE - bardzo fajna opcja jeżeli chcemy kamerę podpiąć do komputera jednym kablem rj45 i przy okazji ją zasilić. Suma sumarum - naprawdę fajny wybór w tym przedziale cenowym. Dla osób ciekawskich - dodam, że kamera ta jest klonem innej znanej marki, posiada wszystkie te same rozwiązania softowe i sprzętowe, a kosztuje 2x mniej.

Muy buena calidad tanto del equipo como del soporte al cliente, increible, quedo muy satisfecho

Easy to install using hdmi but putting it in NDI is a little bit challenging(anyways they have a support where they can help you) Just like 10 minutes it done. Anyway the support is the best. About the device, 1st quality is best, before i was hesitant because it is cheaper than other competitor but i didn't regret that i bought this. Quality video is clear. If I know they have 4k I push to buy the 4k but amazon doesn't have it. In their website they have the 4k.

Our church in February bought two 30x PTZ NDI cameras from Avkans via Amazon. Of all available options on the market, our choice was obvious - good quality and affordable price. We decided to install both cameras on a balcony in our church, where we have the best view. There are no power outlets in the spots we designated for the cameras to turn them on. So, having other camera types than NDI wasn’t an option for us. With just the use of internet cable, we supply power to cameras, receive a great picture, and control PTZ. Overall, the camera’s performance is great. When we bought cameras, the only wrong thing with them was the different firmware on each camera. So, we decided to upgrade them to the latest version. We contacted Avkans, and they provided us with instructions and the software. One camera was upgraded successfully, but another one, unfortunately, got an error message during the upgrade. So, we contacted Avkans again to fix this. Need to say, their response was quick. After the unsuccessful attempt to fix it, Avkans sent us the replacement camera, and we were lucky enough to get it before Easter. Avkans showed great care for the customers and stood behind their products and services. We highly recommend Avkans, as it will save you a significant amount of money without compromising quality, and you can always rely on their service and excellent customer support.

Excellent value and service