Sony's robotic cam designed for reality point of view

On show at NAB, Sony's BRC-H700 pan-tilt-zoom High Definition video camera Sony’s new BRC-H700 robotic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera has been designed for applications such as Reality TV, point of view / observation, or image delivery onto large screens in venues such as sports stadiums, auditoriums, teaching hospitals, corporate boardrooms, trade shows, concerts and outside events.
Combining high-resolution images with extreme usability, this all-in-one camera has a very wide pan range of 340 degrees and a tilt range of 120 degrees. Pan and tilt speeds vary within the range of 0.25 to 60 degrees per second, enabling the BRC-H700 to capture fast and slow-moving objects with agility and minimal vibration or picture disturbance. It is ideal for shooting in low-light environments delivering accurate colour reproduction and also includes a 12x optical auto-focus zoom lens, allowing for a zoom capability of up to 48x when used in combination with its 4x digital zoom.
Other features include an image flip function for installation flexibility on ceilings or flat surfaces and up to 16 presets for operational ease of use and flexibility.
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