PTR-15 is Datavideo’s professional 4K robotic pan-tilt head, designed to transform cinema and broadcast cameras into remotely controlled robotic cameras. Compatible with RED KOMODO-X, Canon EOS C80, Blackmagic PYXIS, as well as selected Sony, Panasonic, and JVC professional cameras, PTR-15 combines cinematic image quality with the efficiency of a PTZ workflow for streamlined multi-camera production.
Keep the cinematic image quality you trust while gaining the flexibility of professional robotic camera control.
PTR-15 transforms professional cinema cameras into robotic cameras, combining cinema-quality imaging with the efficiency and flexibility of a PTZ workflow.
Blackmagic PYXIS
Canon EOS C80
RED KOMODO-X
The PTR-15 boasts an extensive range of signal interfaces for seamless integration with the remote head.
These interfaces encompass SDI, HDMI, RS-232, RS-422, DVIP, Tally, and LANC, providing diverse connectivity options.
With PTR-15, transitioning from conventional camcorder cameras to remote-controlled PTZ becomes a cost-effective solution. The system empowers a single operator to efficiently manage multi-camera remote operations.
PTR-15 supports a wide range of cinema, broadcast, and professional cameras from RED, Canon, Blackmagic Design, Sony, Panasonic, and JVC, giving users the flexibility to build a robotic camera system around the cameras and lenses they already trust.
Crafted from aluminum alloy, the PTR-15 boasts a mere weight of 3.7 kg. Its robust design serves as a stable foundation for your camera setup, offering the strength needed to support cameras weighing up to 4 kilograms.
Engineered from robust aluminum alloy, PTR-15 features a super-strong design, providing a sturdy foundation for your camera setup. This construction ensures dependable support for cameras weighing up to 4 kilograms.
In addition to the standard RS-232/422 control, the PTR-15 provides robust IP-based control, keeping up with the modern trend of IP-based systems. This technology migrates the camera control protocols and technical parameter adjustments used in high-end broadcast studios to an open IP environment. This transformation breaks away from the previous limitations of exclusive one-to-one control, enabling the free switching of different cameras and achieving precise adjustments of camera parameters such as aperture, shutter, red/blue gain, inflection point, and more. This advancement allows on-site camera operations to enter an unprecedented era of convenience.
The robust and stable nature of SDI interfaces makes them highly suitable for broadcast environments, while HDMI offers high compatibility with peripheral devices. The PTR-15 fully supports both 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 standards for broadcast and AV applications. Whether you require SDI or HDMI connections, it provides a complete 4K50/60P audiovisual transmission channel.
Transform your Blackmagic PYXIS into a fully robotic PTZ system with the Datavideo PTR-15. Designed for professional production environments, the PTR-15 supports cameras up to 9 lbs and offers remote control of pan, tilt, iris, and more—bringing dynamic movement and flexibility to your fixed camera setup.
Key Features:
No need to swap out your PYXIS—just add the PTR-15 for precise, remote-controlled motion and production-grade flexibility. Ideal for studios, lecture capture, worship, or any multi-cam broadcast setup.
This is one of the criteria that differentiates broadcast-grade equipment from regular cameras. The genlock function allows interconnection of all cameras and display devices, ensuring precise synchronization at every frame, all operating on the same clock frequency. This prevents issues like tearing due to unstable frame transmission.
The timecode calibration function enables the interconnection of all cameras and recording devices, providing the same time parameters. This establishes a unified time reference point for subsequent archiving or post-production, ensuring consistency.
For comprehensive video production demands encompassing various angles and perspectives, PTR-15 boasts the capacity to support 199 preset camera positions, catering to your diverse needs.
Activate these presets effortlessly using the IR remote control, enabling quick access to any of the 199 positions.
In conjunction with the RMC-300A universal remote controller, you can instantly access presets using its 14 dedicated physical buttons.
With the RMC-180 MARK II remote control, 4 physical buttons are available for swift preset recall.
Enhanced with a prominent tally light positioned on the front, PTR-15 conveniently displays your camera's operational status.
To accommodate the diverse range of camera power specifications, the PTR-15 provides dual-voltage power outputs. This feature easily adapts to the majority of business and professional-grade cameras available on the market. Through a toggle switch on the rear panel, you can switch between power output specifications, ensuring stable power supply. The design includes surge protection circuits for enhanced safety during use.
Datavideo's PTR-15 robotic pan tilt head combines advanced pan-tilt technology with AR/VR systems. It interfaces via RS-422 to transmit pan, tilt, and zoom data to the TVS-3000 Virtual Studio Production System, ensuring seamless collaboration.
For different cameras and lenses, it supports lens tracking data acquisition via ZEK-1 or ZEK-2 sensors, enabling lens zoom control and motor tracking synchronization. The RS-422 output provides 8-bit precision Free-D protocol tracking data, compatible with most virtual systems.
It offers precise pan (±340 degrees) and tilt (±45 degrees) control with adjustable motion trajectories and speeds, achieving high precision. Built on Datavideo's DVIP protocol, it's compatible with TCP/IP network protocols, supporting third-party device control.
You can choose the RMC-300A IP control panel with a 5-inch UI touchscreen or the RMC-180 MARK II serial control panel for dual-system control, enhancing security and reliability.
ZEK-1 is the solution to your free running Zoom cameras.
PTR-15 can read its own Pan/Tilt movement and send back to controller for position memory and recall. Now, with ZEK-1, it can detect and read out the Zoom changes. And convert those information into Zoom position to send back for controller to memory and recall the saved zoom position.
Compatible with cameras via zoom moving ring.
A side-by-side comparison of the PTR Series, highlighting key specifications, movement range, payload capacity, and control options—making it easy to identify the PTR model that best fits your production needs.
Established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan in 1993, the Taiwan Excellence Awards commend outstanding products from Taiwanese companies, showcasing the superior quality and innovation of Taiwanese manufacturing.
Winning the 2024 Taiwan Excellence Award is a significant milestone for the Datavideo PTR-15 4K Robotic Pan Tilt Head, highlighting its exceptional performance amidst a competitive field of entries.
"We are very honored that the Datavideo PTR-15 has won the 2024 Taiwan Excellence Award. This Award acknowledges Datavideo's innovation and outstanding product quality in video production industry.” said Kevin Zhang, Datavideo's General Manager.
