Honey Optics was founded by a video tech volunteer that couldn’t find affordable quality PTZ cameras for his local non-profit organization.
Many users looking for a reliable webcam already convinced themselves a PTZ camera is the best choice. If you’re already wondering “Why?” then you’ve already made the first step towards discovering the multiple benefits that a pan tilt zoom webcam offers. And yes, PTZ stands for pan tilt zoom cameras that are remotely operated to give you the best angles and video quality. Interested to find out more about these cameras? Check out the exhaustive article our experts prepared below.
Quality
Honey Optics cameras are made with the best quality material. We use official Sony™ CMOS sensors in all our cameras.
Affordability
We want every church, non-profit, and business to afford high quality 4K cameras without breaking the bank. All our cameras are under $2.5K.
5-Year Warranty
We believe in our products so much so that we are offering a hassle free 5-year warranty. Backed by ourselves and our manufacturer.
FUN FACT: The “Honey” in Honey Optics stands for rich, sweet, quality, organized, and hard working. Just like the honey made by hard working bees.
A PTZ Camera is the Source of High-Quality Video for All Users
Before jumping into technical specifications and various connectivity options offered by a PTZ camera, let’s first focus on what most users want to know first – video and image quality offered by these devices.
And if you’re a stickler for crystal-clear videos and images, a remote control PTZ camera will daze you with resolutions of up to 4K. Yep, you read that right, the resolution offered is 3840×2160 at 60 frames per second thanks to the Sony lens and CMOS sensor with 8.51 Mega Pixels. Going back to the lens, you should know that the PTZ cameras offer an optical zoom of up to 30x and for those that want to know all the details – F 4.4mm to 52.8mm, f/1.8 to f/2.6.
Our Awesome Customers using Honey Optics Cameras
Programs and Applications Compatible with the PTZ Camera
Acquiring a PTZ camera also brings versatility when talking about the apps and software that are compatible with such a model. So, no matter if you used it for work or personal reasons you can be sure to have full compatibility with the most popular video chat apps:
Zoom
Skype
Microsoft Teams
Google Duo
Discord
WhatsApp
Likewise, if you use the best PTZ webcam to create live videos and stream them on various platforms, you can rest assured knowing that the H.265 codec enables you to do so. In other words, you can stream directly to:
YouTube
Facebook
Twitch
Instagram
If you’re using the PTZ camera to record or edit videos, you can also be sure that compatibility is optimal with a wide range of video editors and other similar tools out there.
Honey Optics in Use
Honey Optics PTZ Camera Case Study
Non-profit’s were one of the most impacted industries during COVID-19. A local church came to us with a a very urgent need. They could no longer gather in person and needed help gathering online…
Capabilities of Honey Optics Pan Tilt Zoom Сameras
Starting to understand why so many people go for an IP camera tilt pan zoom capabilities, don’t you? Well, you haven’t heard half of it just yet. In this paragraph we’re exploring the technical specifications and other functions that a PTZ camera offers. As stated earlier, it’s more than just a webcam with robotic operation for pan, tilt, and zoom.
Here are a few of the most important technical specs you’re surely going to appreciate if you a techie:
From 8.2° to 71° horizontally and from 4.5° to 42.7 deg vertically
Pan Movement
Up to 340°
Tilt Rotation
90° upwards / 30° downwards
Digital Noise Reductions
2D and 3D
Presets
10 via Remote / 255 via IP or SDI
Customer Highlight
A Podcast Studio in Santa Clarita is using our PTZ cameras. Click the video play button to learn what the owner has to say!
The Many
Industries using Honey Optics
House of Worship
Why have 2-3 video techs moving across your house of worship when you can have have 3-5 PTZ cameras controlled remotely by a single video tech?
Education
Classrooms, and lecture halls are changing. And your school can keep up with the change by offering students full in-person experiences, virtually.
Radio & Podcast
Missing out on that extra video revenue? Create, & stream your VIDEO podcasts to YouTube, Facebook, Spotify and more with a few clicks, and triple your audience.
Healthcare
Telehealth is here to stay. Now more than ever patients want to be cared for, without the need (and risk) of visiting a hospital. Offer a competitive advantage with video.
Broadcast
News, TV, and more. Get extra unique shots & angles without hiring extra camera men. A trained video tech can control & operate up to 10 PTZ cameras simultaneously!
Sports & eSports
Get that perfect shot of the winning goal with our 20x optical zoom camera. Or zoom in on the intense facial expressions of your champion gamer with our 12x zoom camera.
Need a personalized solution?
We can guide you on your custom and complex video needs.
Professional & Simultaneous Video Outputs & Connectivity
Now that you know what a PTZ video camera can do in terms of optics, zoom, and resolution, let’s check out the video outputs and connectivity choices you have before you when purchasing such a model.
You should know right from the start that it’s impossible to face any connectivity issues with these models. That’s because you get to choose from four different systems:
NDI
Network Drive Interface
SDI
Serial Serial Digital Interface
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
USB-C
Universal Serial Bus
You’re probably more than familiar with USB and HDMI as connectivity options from various other devices in your household. SDI is the the most longevive way to connect a camera to a device and it uses a coaxial cable so, if you’re purchasing an IP PTZ to use as a webcam, you’ll probably don’t need this. SDI is mostly used for closed-circuit monitoring systems that don’t require a network or internet to function. That takes us to NDI, this revolutionary output that allows you to connect to multiple devices through a LAN cable. Not just that, but you can use the same cable to power the webcam with remote pan/tilt zoom so you won’t have to worry about having a socket nearby.
The bottom line is that you have plenty of diversity and that’s excellent because you can use the PTZ webcam in various roles and fully explore the versatility it offers.
Control and Power
One of the main benefits of a PTZ camera is the ability to control it wirelessly wither through a remote control or from various applications. Most of them include a IR remote control that allows you to control pan, tilt, and zoom effortlessly. Not only that this helps you get the best angle but you can also store up to 10 presets so you can rapidly switch between varios uses for your PTZ camera.
When it comes to power options, you can either plug the PTZ camera in standard socket or use its PoE functionality. For those that aren’t tech enthusiasts, PoE stands for Power over Ethernet, and it’s a camera special function that allows it to get power through the same LAN cable used for the NDI or IP connection. Furthermore, if you go through an IP connection, you can upgrade the number of presets to 255 and gain even more control over it via various video editing software, as mentioned above.
The service was excellent! Product was great quality. Order arrived in a timely manner with a personal letter assurance of their availability to help if ever needed. What more can be asked,
I bought this camera to make it easier for our volunteers at church to live stream our services. It shipped the same day I ordered. Received it the next day in Ontario, Canada! We currently use some Panasonic G7 cameras, with a mix of lenses. Those cameras and lenses have manual focus and fluid head setups The setup and operation of the PTZ camera went smoothly, although I did spend some hours going through all the different exposure and color options. I was able to match the existing cameras pretty closely. We use vmix for livestreaming and it was very easy to connect to the HoneyOptics camera using the ptzoptics settings for VISCA over ethernet. The camera is working great to move to the different presets and then focus on the subject. The NDI connection also works great. I've done two services, a funeral and a wedding already. I have not tried the 4k image yet. While the image is not as sharp as the G7 camera and Canon EF mount lens, that's not really a fair comparison. For the price point, the image quality and ease of use for our volunteers is just what we need! Will definitely be ordering more!
Honey Optics 20x 4K Camera - NDI | HX2 Conference & Broadcast PTZ Live Streaming
I am very pleased with the three cameras i bought from HoneyOptics for our church livestream. Here is highlights of the product, presale and after-sale support:
1. Honey Optics offered the 1/1.8" CMOS from Sony
2. For a 4K cameras, it is much better price point compared to other vendors.
3. They have a loan program which you can test out the camera for a month (you have to authorize the full amount if not returned).
4. they shipped out the next day and it is a surprise treat.
5. The after-sale support is awesome with live tech support and great support.
Definitely will buy from them again for next project.
Honey Optics 20x 4K Camera - NDI | HX2 Conference & Broadcast PTZ Live Streaming
I am very pleased to have purchased three Cameras from Honey Optics. They have great support through Sale and also have great technical support when I need them to get our church Livestream up and running. Here are the highlights and what make me consider the cameras"
-One outstanding spec from this camera is the 1/1.8" CMOS from Sony which is much better compared to other vendors.
-One of the 4K camera that the price is much better than other competitors.
-They loaned me the camera to test out (of course I have to sign authorization to return the camera or being charged).
-The shipped out cameras next days which is supprise.
-The after-sale support is superior.
Definitely be my choice for the next setup for churches
The video quality was better than expected!
I had a little difficulty to make it work with our HDMI video switcher and joystick but the customer service was very helpful.
I love the options that this camera offers. I have used every connection and they are very sharp as advertised. The customer support is fast, professional, and very helpful. We will be looking to them in the coming years for our video options.
We needed a better solution for broadcasting choral performances and purchased 5 cameras to enhance our livestreams. The NDI out of the box was a big seller and 4K recording capability. There is nothing comparable at this price point. Everything has worked out of the box, it was a little tricky connecting to the camera's at first due to a static IP which was on a different subnet, but once we were able to get the IP updated everything worked as expected. We have our first performance coming up since the purchase and we're super excited to put these camera's through their paces in a live setting.
The camera was received in good condition. The quality and the ease of use of the camera are awesome. The camera is able to cover the church auditorium
I have been researching cameras for our church for over a year, and was pretty familiar with what was out there, but was saving while waiting for a 4k 20x or 30x NDI camera to hit the market from the company that I trusted most. I finally had the funds to make the purchase, but they still didn't have the 4k version I was looking for. I spotted Honey Optics for the first time and was curious since I had never seen or heard of them in the countless times I had been researching and waiting. They offered a 4k 20x NDI that was several hundred dollars cheaper than the 1080p 20x NDI cameras from company I trusted! I was suspicious. I began to compare the specs from both companies, and was pleasantly surprised that Honey Optics offered the 1/1.8" CMOS from Sony (a superior sensor) to the one from the company I trusted, plus they offered free overnight shipping. Hoping that I wasn't being scammed, I went ahead and made the purchase, and have not been disappointed in the least! The camera came the next day with a note from the founder and CEO thanking me for believing in his company and choosing them. He even gave me his personal phone number and offered personalized support in setting it up. I was so impressed! The camera is exactly what I wanted and performs beautifully. I heartily endorse Honey Optics with no reservation! I appreciate their product quality and outstanding customer support.
No matter if the connectivity options you want to go for or optical zoom, Honey Optics gives you a wide range of PTZ camera choices. Start by browsing our shop to find the best model for what you need. Next, simply follow these easy steps to buy and receive the PTZ camera the next day!
Locate the model you want to purchase from the shop
Hit the blue “ADD TO CART” button
Insert all the fields requesting billing and shipping information for the order fulfillment
Choose the way you want to pay from: PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Cash on Delivery
Insert the needed financial details and hit “PLACE ORDER”
Yes! Honey Optics cameras are all IP streaming cameras. And also work with RTSP to stream to your favorite streaming service (YouTube/Facebook) or even to your own private service.
