Canon showed off PTZ Add-On Applications System—available for the CR-N300, CR-N400, and CR-X300 through a firmware update—at InfoComm 2023

Canon’s PTZ Add-Ons are designed to provide access to new paid video production features like auto tracking and auto loop. These paid add-on applications run from within the camera itself, instead of other solutions in the market requiring external devices to operate functions like auto-tracking.

The system’s paid add-on applications provide users with access to new video production features that streamline the video production process and improve the quality of the final product. The auto tracking add-on gives users the ability to automatically pan, tilt, and zoom to track moving subjects. This feature reduces the camera operator’s workload, allowing them to focus on other tasks such as camera switching and streaming. It also allows for multi-camera shoots with fewer people on set. This add-on is ideal for end users in markets such as house of worship and corporate event streaming, educational workshops and lectures, and broadcast and corporate interviews.

The auto loop add-on helps automate repeated camera movements, lessening the burden for camera operators. With this add-on, camera operators have the flexibility to select between two repeated movements, loop or back-and-forth, based on needs and the shooting environment. It also provides the ability to enable smooth acceleration and deceleration when starting and stopping movement between two preset positions for more professional camera movements. Additionally, camera operators can conveniently adjust settings like position, route, preview, and start from one screen.

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