Atomos A-Eye 4K-12X Overview
The Atomos A-Eye 4K-12X PTZ Camera with 12x Optical Zoom is a powerful new range of AI-enhanced PTZ cameras that combine intelligent tracking, high-quality video, and seamless connectivity. Designed for educators, content creators, business professionals, worship leaders, and live event teams, the A-Eye series makes multi-camera production simple, scalable, and professional—no camera operator required.
With real-time AI-powered tracking and advanced PTZ motion (±170° pan and -30° to +90° tilt range), A-Eye cameras follow your subject with fluid, precise movement—perfectly framing every step, whether you’re streaming a live concert, teaching a class, or presenting to a global audience.
Atomos A-Eye 4K-12X Specifications
Physical
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 146 x 169 x 168 mm |
| Weight | About 1.6 kg |
Environmental
| Ambient Operating Temperature | Up to 40°C |
Construction
| Body: | ABS |
Power
| Input voltage: | DC 12V / PoE+ (802.3at) |
| Operating power: | Max 18 W |
| Power on indicator: | Yes |
Video
| Sensor: | 1/2.5 inch, CMOS |
| Effective pixels: | 8.51 MP |
| Lens: | 12x, f = 4.4 mm ~ 52.8 mm, F1.8 ~ F2.6 |
| Scanning mode: | Progressive |
| Resolutions supported: | HDMI: 4KP60, 4KP50, 4KP30, 4KP25, 4KP59.94, 4KP29.97, 1080P60, 1080P50, 1080P59.94, 1080P30, 1080P29.97, 1080I60, 1080I50, 1080I59.94, 720P60, 720P59.94 3G-SDI: 1080P60, 1080P50, 1080P30, 1080P29.97, 1080P59.94, 1080P25, 1080I60, 1080I50, 1080I59.94, 720P60, 720P59.94 |
| Color system / compression: | YUY2 / H.264 / MJPEG / H.265 |
| Video format: | YUY2: max to 1080P@5fps, H.264 AVC: max to 2160P@30fps, H.265 HEVC: max to 2160P@30fps, MJPEG: max to 2160P@30fps |
| Digital zoom: | 16x |
| Minimum Illumination: | 0.5 Lux @ (F1.8, AGC ON) |
| Shutter: | 1/30s ~ 1/10000s |
| Image flip: | Supported |
| Image freeze: | Supported |
| White balance: | Auto, VAR, Manual, One Push, Indoor, Outdoor |
| Backlight compensation: | Support |
| Digital noise reduction: | 2D & 3D |
| SNR: | ≥55 dB |
Mechanical
| Horizontal FOV: | 71° ~ 8.2° |
| Vertical FOV: | 42.7° ~ 4.5° |
| Pan angle: | ±170° |
| Tilt angle: | -30° ~ +90° |
| Pan speed: | 1.7° ~ 100°/s |
| Tilt speed: | 1.7° ~ 69.9°/s |
| Preset position: | 255 |
| Preset accuracy: | 0.1° |
USB
| Operating system: | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X, Linux, Android, iOS, iPadOS |
| USB audio: | Supported |
| USB video protocol: | UVC 1.1 / UVC 1.5 |
| USB PTZ control: | Supported |
Network
| Video compression: | H.264 / H.265 / MJPEG |
| Video stream: | First Stream, Second Stream |
| First stream resolution: | 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 1280x720, 1024x576, 720x480, 720x408, 640x480, 640x360 |
| Second stream resolution: | 720x480, 720x408, 640x480, 640x360, 480x320, 320x240 |
| Video bit rate: | First Stream: 32 Kbps ~ 51200 Kbps Second Stream: 32 Kbps ~ 20480 Kbps |
| Bit rate control: | CBR, VBR |
| Frame rate: | 50 Hz: 1 fps ~ 50 fps; 60 Hz: 1 fps ~ 60 fps |
| Audio compression: | AAC |
| Audio bit rate: | 96 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps |
| Protocols: | NDI HX3, TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, RTMP/RTMPS, ONVIF, DHCP, SRT, Multicast |
Audio
| Microphone: | No built-in mic |
| Audio input: | Line In |
| Audio output: | Line Out, HDMI, USB |
Input/Output Interfaces
| Line In: | 3.5 mm audio interface |
| Line Out: | 3.5 mm audio interface |
| RS-485: | 2-pin phoenix port; max distance: 1200 m; protocol: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P |
| RS-232 IN: | 8-pin Mini DIN; max distance: 30 m; protocol: VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P |
| RS-232 OUT: | 8-pin Mini DIN; max distance: 30 m; protocol: VISCA network use only |
| Network: | 10M/100M Adaptive Ethernet Port |
| USB: | USB 2.0: Type A |
| SDI: | 3G-SDI: BNC type, 800 mVp-p, 75Ω. To SMPTE 424M standard |
| HDMI: | HDMI version 1.3 |
| Power jack: | JEITA type (DC IN 12V) |
| Tally indicator: | Yes |
What's in the box
- 1 x A-Eye 4K-12X PTZ Camera
- 1 x RS-232 Serial Cable (2m)
- 1 x USB 3.0 A-A Cable (1.5m)
- 1 x Lens Cover
- 1 x Remote Controller
- 1 x Accessory Tray
- 1 x Wall Mount Rack
- 1 x Screw Pack
- 1 x Power Adaptor with 4 Plugs
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- Barcode: 80771
- UPC Barcode: 814164023245
- Supplier Code: ATOMAE4K12