Canon PTZJoy PTZ Controller

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Convenient on-screen controls for centralized multi-camera management
  • Works on PC, Laptop, Tablet, TriCaster, vMix, Wirecast, OBS, Livestream
  • Precise control of Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus/Iris functions with variable speed
  • Supports all Professional and Gaming USB Joysticks, including Xbox Controller
  • Customizable Preset Buttons – add your own graphics or custom labels  
  • PTZPad™ Mini Visual Preset Panel – a “bird’s eye view” GUI for preset recall 
  • Far-End Camera Control using a USB joystick with our built-in API
  • Far-End Camera Control with any web browser
  • Macros to control vMix, TriCaster, Panasonic, Blackmagic Atem switchers along with PTZ Cameras
  • Control cameras with external programs using Macros and HTTP requests
  • Iris, Shutter, Gain, White Balance, R-Gain, and B-Gain Monitoring and Adjustment

Rocosoft Canon PTZ Controller Software

Rocosoft PTZJoy Controller for Canon PTZ Cameras is a professional multi-camera controller that allows a single operator to control Canon XU Series, BU Series, NU Series, and CR Series PTZ cameras from any computer, tablet, laptop, TriCaster, vMix, Livestream, and other Live Production systems.

Rocosoft Canon PTZJoy Controller works with Canon cameras connected via RS-232, RS-422, or USB ports, over IP directly, or over IP through Device Servers thus converting Canon XU, BU, and NU Serial Canon cameras into IP cameras.

Replace your existing limited functionality controller with a more precise and powerful computer-based controller that works with any wired or wireless professional or gaming USB Joystick, has a virtual on-screen joystick that mimics a real joystick, keyboard shortcuts, mouse joystick, far-end camera control, advanced preset management, and more.

 

Rocosoft Canon PTZJoy™ Controller Features view more details

  • Precise control of Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus/Iris functions with any USB Joystick
  • Assign commands or queues to any button on the joystick
  • Simultaneous Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Joystick Control with Variable Speed
  • 3 Slow Joystick modes, Soft Start/Stop mode, X-Joystick mode
  • Control Cameras using keyboard hotkeys
  • Smooth Camera Control with on-screen Virtual Joystick
  • Precise Camera Control with Mouse Joystick
  • FarCam API - far-end camera control from anywhere
  • Web Remote - Control from anywhere using any device with a web browser
  • Iris, Shutter, Gain, White Balance, R-Gain, and B-Gain Monitoring and Adjustment
  • Precise Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus Speed Monitor
  • Save and recall up to 16 camera presets
  • Control pan, tilt, and zoom speed during preset recall
  • 9 Camera Preset Buttons with customizable thumbnail images
  • Camera Control from external programs using Macros and HTTP requests, such as StreamDeck or Companion
  • Tally Light, Mirror, Flip, Wiper, Camera On/Off, Focus Lock, and Backlight Function
  • Pan, Tilt, and Zoom direction flip option
  • Auto Pan
  • Preset Scan
  • Touch Screen Device Support
  • Start with Windows
  • Minimize to the Taskbar

Precise Camera Control

The on-screen Virtual Joystick accurately recreates the movement produced by a real joystick controller, allowing for smooth control of pan, tilt, and zoom functions with variable speed. You can also use our convenient Directional Buttons to control pan, tilt, zoom, and focus.

Add Any USB Joystick

Create a professional PTZ camera control system with any widely available USB joystick or gaming controller, such as Xbox.
Configure joystick button actions right in the app and use the joystick performance modes to fine tune your control.

Easily Manage Cameras and Presets

Centralized management of multiple PTZ cameras and their presets. Easily switch between cameras and recall presets with the click of a button on the user interface or using the buttons on a connected joystick. Use our included labels for camera and preset button thumbnails or create your own custom graphic with the Snip tool.

API Support from External Apps / Devices

With our built-in API, users can integrate a variety of apps and programmable keyboards like Elgato StreamDeck or Xkeys to control PTZ Cameras and production equipment via HTTP Requests. Our API also allows for Far-end Camera Control with a USB joystick from anywhere with our new FarCam feature.

Videos

Rocosoft PTZJoy Controller Introduction

How to Control PTZ Cameras with PTZJoy

How to Set and Recall Presets with PTZJoy

Macro Manager - Controlling PTZ Camera and TriCaster w/ Macros

Macro Manager - Controlling PTZ Cameras and vMix with Macros

 

Control PTZ Cameras with an Xbox 360 Controller

 

PTZ Camera Control with Elgato Streamdeck and PTZJoy

Purchasing Rocosoft Canon PTZJoy Controller Software

Rocosoft PTZJoy Controller for Canon cameras works with all Canon Broadcasting PTZ cameras.

Once you purchase PTZJoy Canon Controller, you will receive an email with a download link and activation instructions. 

With extra add-ons to PTZJoy Controller, you can choose the level of control that fits your needs to adjust to varying video production setups, camera operator preferences, and technical requirements. We offer upgrades from one product to the next for only the difference in price. If you need more tools down the road, you can simply upgrade to the next product up. 

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Manufacturer

Rocosoft
Media Type

PC Download – Software Installation and Activation Instructions sent via email along with User Manual.
Licensing

1 computer per license. Purchased software does not expire. License can be transferred to a different computer.
Supported PTZ Cameras

Canon XU Series, Canon BU Series, Canon NU Series, Canon CR Series
Canon XU-80, Canon XU-81, Canon BU-47, Canon BU-46, Canon CR-N300, Canon CR-X300, Canon CR-N500, Canon CR-X500, Canon CR-N700, and all newer Canon cameras
Operating Systems

Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, TriCaster Mini, TriCaster TC1, TriCaster 40, Tricaster 410, TriCaster 455, Tricaster 460, TriCaster 855, Tricaster 860, TriCaster 8000, TriCaster TCXD300, Livestream Studio HD31, Livestream Studio HD51, Livestream Studio HD510, Livestream Studio HD550, Livestream Studio HD1710, ALL vMix Editions, ALL Wirecast Editions
Purchasing Options

Canon Serial RS-232 RS-422 PTZJoy Controller, Canon XC Protocol IP PTZJoy Controller, Canon IP to Serial PTZJoy Controller
Supported Accessories

All USB, bluetooth, and gaming joysticks that can be recognized by Windows OS are supported for use with Rocosoft PTZ Camera Controller Software. Here are some examples of joysticks that are supported:

Logitech 3D PRO, Logitech Attack 3, CH Fighterstick USB Joystick, CH Combatstick, Thrustmaster USB Flightstick, Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG, CH Products USB PTZ Joystick Controller, AXIS Controller, Ipega Controller, Xbox Controller, Xbox 360 Controller, PS3 Controllers, PS4 Controllers.

Supported Programmable Controllers: Elgato Stream Deck Mini, Elgato Stream Deck, Elgato Stream Deck XL, Elgato Stream Deck +, X-keys – 128 Key, 24 Key, 60 Key, 80 Key, and all others.