Auto-Tracking Camera

What is an Auto-Tracking Camera?

Auto-tracking is all about filming without the need for a camera operator. An auto-tracking camera automatically follows a presenter, lecturer or teacher autonomously. It tracks them as they walk back and forth across a stage, classroom, training room or seminar space. An auto-tracking camera is trained to detect the human face and automatically pan, tilt and zoom to follow the targeted person. This automated camera system is especially suited for environments with a limited technical crew and is great for lecture capture, corporate training and acts of worship.

AI-enabled auto-tracking with versatile tracking modes

AI tracking cameras' ability comes from deep learning and scanning the pictures of millions of human faces. The ability to recognize human features combined with the versatility of the PTZ camera means that there is a tracking mode that can meet the needs of your production and the particular layout of your room.

Manage and Live Stream an auto-tracking camera

Lumens Camera Controller software is designed to help IT and AV teams remotely manage and control multiple Lumens cameras via their IP and USB interfaces.

Software Compatible List

Camera workflows

With HDMI, 3G-SDI, IP, and USB video outputs, auto-tracking cameras can be integrated into a variety of video systems such as:
•   Media Management and Learning Platforms: Panopto and Kaltura
•   Live Production Systems including Lumens LC200 multi-channel processor and production desks from Blackmagic Design, Roland, Ross, and Datavideo.
•   Production Software: vMix, OBS Studio, Wirecast, Livestream Studio, mimoLive, Tricaster
•   Video conferencing Software and Unified Collaboration Platforms such as Zoom, Skype, Teams, and Webex.

Manual Control

Although auto-tracking cameras are designed primarily for 'hands-off' control, users can take manual control when required. With support for the VISCA protocol, auto-tracking cameras can be connected to:
• Lumens IP PTZ controller
• Skaarhoj control surfaces

Mounting and Installing Auto-Tracking Cameras

Unlike traditional PTZ units, auto-tracking cameras are not designed to be installed in an inverted position. However, they can be placed on tripods, camera poles, desktops, plinths, trussing, walls, and ceilings.

Comparison

MODEL	VC-TR61N	VC-TR61	VC-TR60A Dante AV-H	VC-TR60A	VC-TA50	VC-TR41N	VC-TR41	VC-TR40N	VC-TR40	VC-TR30	VC-TR1
Sensor	1/1.8" 8.48M	1/1.8" 8.48M	1/2.8” 8.51M	1/2.8” 8.51M	1/2.8” 2.16MP CMOS	PTZ: 1/2.8” 2.16MP Panoramic: 1/2.8” 2MP CMOS	PTZ: 1/2.8” 2.16MP Panoramic: 1/2.8” 2MP CMOS	PTZ: 1/2.8” 2.16MP Panoramic: 1/2.8” 2MP	PTZ: 1/2.8” 2.16MP Panoramic: 1/2.8” 2MP	PTZ: 1/2.8” 2.16MP Panoramic: 1/2.8” 2MP	PTZ: 1/2.8” 2.13MP Panoramic: 1/2.5” 8.57MP
Resolution	2160p60	2160p60	2160p60	2160p60	1080p60	1080p60	1080p60	1080p60	1080p60	1080p60	1080p60
Video Output	HDMI / Ethernet / 3G-SDI / USB	HDMI / Ethernet / 3G-SDI / USB	HDMI / Ethernet / USB	HDMI / Ethernet / USB	3G-SDI / HDMI / Ethernet	3G-SDI / HDMI / Ethernet / USB	3G-SDI / HDMI / Ethernet / USB	HDMI / 3G-SDI / USB / Ethernet	3G-SDI / HDMI / Ethernet / USB	HDMI / Ethernet / USB	HDMI / 3G-SDI / USB / Ethernet
Zoom	30x	30x	12x	12x	20x	20x	20x	20x	20x	12x	20x
Horizontal View	PTZ: 59.2° Panoramic: 85.1°	PTZ: 59.2° Panoramic: 85.1°	PTZ: 81° Panoramic: 110°	PTZ: 81° Panoramic: 110°	57°	PTZ: 58.7° Panoramic: 87	PTZ: 58.7° Panoramic: 87°	PTZ: 58.7° Panoramic: 111°	PTZ: 58.7° Panoramic: 111°	PTZ:72.5° Panoramic: 111°	PTZ: 58.7° Panoramic: 100°
PoE	PoE+	PoE+	PoE+	PoE+	PoE+	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE	PoE+
Audio In	Line In	Line In	Line In	Line In	Line In / MIC In	Line In / MIC In	Line In / MIC In	Line In / Mic In	Line In / MIC In	Line In / MIC In	Line In
Video Compression	H.265(HEVC) / H.264 / MJPEG / YUV2 / NV12	H.265(HEVC) / H.264 / MJPEG / YUV2 / NV12	H.264 / MJPEG / NV12	H.264 / MJPEG / NV12	H.264 / MJPEG	H.264 / MJPEG	H.264 / MJPEG	H.264/ MJPEG	H.264 / MJPEG	H.264 / MJPEG	HEVC(H.265) / H.264 / MJPEG
Streaming Protocol	NDI HX3 / NDI HX2 / HTTP/ RTSP/ RTMP/ RTMPS/ SRT	RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / SRT/ Dante Ready	HTTP /RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / SRT/ Dante AV-H	HTTP /RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / SRT	RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / MPEG-TS / SRT	NDI HX3 / NDI HX2 / HTTP / RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / SRT	HTTP / RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / SRT	NDI HX3 / NDI HX2 / HTTP/ RTSP/ RTMP/ RTMPS/ SRT	HTTP / RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / SRT	HTTP / RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / SRT	RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS
Camera Control	RS-232 / Ethernet / USB / Remote	RS-232 / Ethernet / USB / Remote	RS-232 / RS-422 / Ethernet / USB / Remote	RS-232 / RS-422 / Ethernet / USB / Remote	RS-232 / RS-422 / Remote RS	RS-232 / RS-422 / Ethernet/ USB / Remote	RS-232 / RS-422 / Ethernet/ USB / Remote	RS-232 / Ethernet/ USB/ Remote	RS-232 / Ethernet/ USB / Remote	RS-232 / Ethernet / USB / Remote	RS-232 / Ethernet / USB / Remote

Market

Higher Education

Corporate

House of Worship

Government

Solution Products

PRO AV

CaptureVision

AVoIP

Ladibug

Software

Accessories

Legacy Models