Have you ever tried to connect a live Full HD camera into a computer for a live streaming or recording? Then you will be familiar with these problems.
A traditional way to connect a High definition remotely controlled camera (or PTZ camera) consists of:
- Power cable.
- SDI or HDMI for the Video Signal which in turn connects to a video capture card.
- Network cable for a video stream
- RS232, RS485 or RS422 for PTZ control.
Each one of those connections involves different rules, complexities, protocols etc., which on themselves are a big deterrent for people to even attempt it
Australia and the world are witnessing the arrival of a technology that revolutionizes and change the way people use video cameras:
Imagine if you plug a camera to your LAN with just one normal Ethernet cable. On the other end, you plug a PC to your LAN and, as a result, your video is available live in Full High Definition, you also have PTZ control and Power to your camera. All that without any configuration of IP addresses, ports, protocols, no multiples cables to hide, no capture card. That is exactly what NDI (Network Device interface) is. NDI is a new technology developed by NewTek that opens up a new dimension of IP video production and is quickly being adopted by hundreds of devices. To know more about NDI, click here
In Summary, this technology involves a new firmware running in the camera that allows video transmission on a Gigabit LAN without compromising quality and without adding significant delay. On top of that, you also get PTZ Control, Tally lights on selected cameras and by using POE, you get power for your camera. All in one ethernet cable!!
As a result of all the innovation and benefits that this technology brings to Video Production, many camera manufacturers, such us PTZOptics, Lumens, Sony, Panasonic and others are integrating NDI to their products.
How can I get it?
Cameras are currently available with the NDI Option pre- installed in our store