I have been interested in looking at additional cameras for Live Streaming. The main fetaure is to add extra angles to the main camera.

I`d also like to see if there is a small portable PTZ camera that can be used in locations where space is a premium or where resources are not available. Surprisingly it can be diifcult in some grounds to be given space to stream.

Typically extra cameras can be added behind the goals or close to the end of the pitch.
These can be swapped in to the live stream to provide close ups of the goal areas.

These cameras can be connected via LAN cable (using POE to cut down power connections)

With PTZ cameras you can pre-set a number of positions for viewing, making it easier to move to a specific spot. Movement can also be better controlled.

One aim is for a single person unit to be able to manage the camera movement and also the video software production (also made easier when using Stream Deck)

More info to follow . . . .

Zowietek Pro PTZ Camera PoE 20X Optical Zoom IP

We reviewed a Dahua Dome camera (£150.00) previously, see link below, but then wanted to look at a camera with some further features. The Zowietek models appeared to fit that bill (as a next step up on price £500.00). I`m sure we will look further at more expensive models later.
Zowietek setup link

Note: this camera does need under cover, but other models can be placed outside.




Link on Amazon.co.uk

POE - Power Over Ethernet. using up to a 100m LAN cable can provide a single cable connection making access and control fairly easy. Multiple cameras can be used.

PTZ - A pan-tilt-zoom camera is a robotic camera capable of panning horizontally, tilting vertically, and zooming. These can be controlled by a joystick, web app or Stream Deck.