Sony SRG-A12 Overview
SRG-A12 4K PTZ Camera with Built-In AI from Sony. Equipped with a 1/2.5″ Exmor R CMOS sensor and 12x optical zoom, this camera harnesses powerful AI-driven analytics to automatically frame and track your subject within the frame. Full Body, Waist, and Close-Up modes enable you to select the best option for your event with center, left, and right angles available for each mode.
A tally lamp that changes from red (On-Air) to green (Auto-Framing On) lets you easily keep track of the camera’s status mode. In addition to the 12x optical zoom, the SRG-A12 offers a 24x Clear Image Zoom function that increases the magnification without reducing resolution. Additional pro functions like high-speed pan and tilt, 256 camera presets, autofocus, auto exposure, and white balance ensure you can capture just the look you want for your PTZ presentations.
Integrated AI Analytics
- Powerful AI-powered video analytics enable the SRG-A12 PTZ camera to automatically detect and track the position of a presenter within the frame.
- As the presenter moves, the camera’s pan/tilt/zoom mechanism frames them naturally.
- Eliminates the need for a human camera operator to manually follow their movements.
- Automatically detects and tracks your subject even when others are present in the same frame.
Three Shooting Modes
- Choose from three shooting modes to best suit your presentation.
- Modes include Full Body, Waist, and Close Up.
- Each mode offers center, left, and right angles.
Built-In Tally Lamp
- A built-in tally lamp provides a visual indication of the shooting status for your talent and crew.
- The lamp color will change from red (On Air) to green (Auto-Framing On).
12x Optical Zoom
- The SRG-A12 PTZ camera’s 12x optical zoom is supplemented by a 24x Clear Image zoom in HD.
- Clear Image Zoom technology increases the magnification without reducing resolution.
The highly sensitive 1/2.5-type image sensor captures crisp 4K video images with extremely low noise, even when shooting in low light.
4K Exmor R Sensor
High-Speed Pan and Tilt Movements
Speedy, precise pan and tilt operation ensures that the camera can accurately keep track of the presenter’s movements.
Camera Position and Freeze Presets
- Store and instantly recall up to 256 preset camera positions.
- Output high-quality still images while simultaneously streaming 4K video.
- Pan, tilt, and zoom movements transition smoothly between preset positions.
Imaging Tools
Autofocus, Auto Exposure, and Auto White Balance ensure professional-looking results without needing manual exposure adjustments.
Sony SRG-A12 Specs
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5 type ExmorR CMOS |
| Number of Effective Pixels | Approx. 8.5M pixels |
| Signal System | 2160/29.97p, 25p, 23.98p <br> 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p <br> 1080/59.94i, 50i <br> 720/59.94p, 50p |
| 4K Capability | Yes |
| Minimum Illumination (50IRE) | 1.6 lux (1/30s 50IRE F2 highsensitivity OFF) |
| Horizontal Resolution | 1700 TV lines (Center) (4K) <br> 1000 TV lines or higher (Center) (FHD) |
| Gain | Auto/Manual (0 to +48 dB) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1 to 1/10000 sec (59.94 Hz system) <br> 1/1 to 1/10000 sec (23.98 Hz system) <br> 1/1 to 1/10000 sec (50 Hz system) |
| Exposure Control | Auto/Manual/Priority AE (Shutter, Iris) |
| White Balance | Auto1/Auto2/One Push WB/Indoor/Outdoor/Manual |
| Zoom Capability | 12x, Max. 24x (HD with Tele Convert Mode) |
| Focusing System | Auto/Manual |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | Approx. 70.0 degrees (Wide) |
| Focal Length | f=4.4mm (Wide) to 52.8mm (Tele) |
| F-number | F2.0 to F3.7 |
| Minimum Object Distance | 80 mm (Wide) ~ 400 mm (Tele) |
| Pan/Tilt Angle | Pan: ±170° <br> Tilt: +90°/-20° |
| Pan/Tilt Speed (Max.) | Pan: 300 degrees/sec <br> Tilt: 126 degrees/sec |
| Pan/Tilt Speed (Range) | Pan: 1.1° to 101°/s <br> Tilt: 1.1° to 91°/s |
| Pan/Tilt Slow Mode | Yes |
| Preset Position | 256 (CGI) <br> 100 (VISCA) |
| Picture Freeze Preset | Yes |
| PTZ Motion Sync | Yes |
| IP Video Resolution | 3840×2160, 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×360 |
| Compression Format | H.264: High/Main/Baseline Profile <br> H.265: Main Profile |
| Maximum Frame Rate | H.264: 60fps <br> H.265: 60fps |
| Bitrate | CBR/VBR (selectable), 512Kbps~50 Mbps |
| Multi Streaming Capability | 3 |
| Maximum Number of Clients | 5 |
| Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, VISCA over IP, SRT |
| NDI | HX Capability |
| Camera Features | Auto ICR, Day/Night, Visibility Enhancer, Image Stabilizer, Image Flip, Picture Setting File, Flicker Cancel, Hide OSD Menu, Standby Mode, Remote Standby, PTZ Auto Framing, Web UI Ver Up |
| OS and Browser Compatibility | Windows 11/10 64-bit (Chrome, Edge), macOS 12/11 (Chrome) |
| Audio | 2ch, AAC LC 128kbps/256kbps |
| Embedded Audio | Baseband Video (3G-SDI, HDMI), IP Streaming |
| Interface | 4K Video Output (HDMI, IP), HD Video Output (3G-SDI, HDMI, IP), SD Video Output (IP), Remote Video Format Switching, HDMI Color Space (YCbCr, RGB) |
| Camera Control Interface | VISCA RS-422 RJ45 (In/Out), VISCA over IP RJ45, IR Remote Control, Microphone Input (Stereo Mini-phone) |
| Sync. System | INT |
| Tally | Front x 1 (Red/Green for PTZ Auto Framing) |
| Power Connector Type | IEC60130-10 (JEITA standard RC-5320A Type5) |
| General Power Requirements | DC 19.5V, PoE++ (IEEE802.3bt type4 class8) |
| Power Consumption | DC19.5V: 80W, PoE++: 71.3W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) |
| Dimensions | 156.7 x 184.0 x 200.0 mm (approx.) |
| Mass | Approx. 2.0 kg (Approx. 4 lb 6.5 oz) |
| Body Color | White/Black |
| Mountable Angle | < ±15° |
| Ceiling Mount | Yes |
| Supplied Accessories | AC power adaptor, IR Remote Commander Unit, Ceiling bracket, Wire rope, Screws, HDMI cable fixing plate, Safety regulation, Download site information, Warranty |
