Can Any PTZ Camera Auto-Track Basketball Like This?

[Tim H.]

Hi,

I'm looking for a PTZ camera that can do what HUDL and Pixellot do with their cameras. That is, generally follow the action of a basketball game.

I know that HUDL and Pixellot do this with pan and scan of a larger video image. With a real PTZ UHD camera, it would be done by panning, tilting, and zooming the camera to keep up with the action on the court.

Here's an example of the type of framing I am seeking (but with PTZ, not pan/scan):

Thanks,
Tim

 

[NNolte]

The PTZ Optics Move line of cameras bills itself as having that functionality. I haven't used those specific cameras, but have always had good experiences with PTZ Optics products.

 

[kanep]

Most PTZ camera with an auto tracking feature are designed around following a single person (like a presenter/teacher). It wouldn't know to automatically change and follow the person with the ball. Maybe some sports, like 1 on 1 tennis can work, but following a team sport would not be what these kinds of cameras can handle.