Canon CR-series PTZ Control - Part 2
Canon CR-series PTZ Control - Part 2
We have previously described our integration with the Canon CR-series. Read our article here.
Kasper will give you a rundown on 3 of SKAARHOJ´s PTZ Panels, The PTZ Fly, PTZ Pro & PTZ Extreme. He will show you the similarity & differences between the panels, and show you how to easily setup both PTZ Panels & PTZ Cameras with Blue Pill Reactor.
Configurations and Alternatives
“PTZ Fly Generic” - Default configuration, Standard Class
“PTZ Pro Generic” - Default configuration, Standard Class
“PTZ Extreme Generic" - Default configuration, Pro Class
The said configurations automatically embed a customized Canon profile as each model is added to the Camera Selector. These configurations also support mixing in other brands and cameras with no compromise on functionality.
PTZ Extreme, PTZ Pro, and PTZ Fly comes in a Blue Pill Inside version (BPI) which is assumed here. UniSketch based versions of said controllers can achieve the same benefits through a separately purchased Blue Pill.
The superb OLED displays clearly show what camera settings you control and which preset you recall.
PTZ Fly w/Blue Pill Inside has a very compact form factor while featuring. Pan, tilt and rotate the handle to control your cameras. The PTZ Fly is in use in productions around the world and is a popular choice for many small setups, like churches and universities.
PTZ Extreme w/Blue Pill Inside is the ultimate controller for multi axis robotic systems. It is our flagship PTZ controller that was created with absolute freedom in mind: OLED labeled knobs and buttons, Fine-tuned ergonomics, Hall Effect joystick, custom zoom rocker and focus wheel.
PTZ Pro w/Blue Pill inside is a full featured PTZ controller for robotic cameras. Together with PTZ Fly this is our most popular controller. With dedicated buttons and knobs for all settings and actions, it’s easy and quick to use. You will enjoy all the same benefits as found on PTZ Fly while having a larger hand rest and faster, direct access.