Screen Size: 2.8 Inches. Item Weight: 2 Kilograms. Lens Type: Wide-angle. Optical Zoom: 12 x. Zoom Type: Optical. Image Capture Speed: 24 fps. Has Image Stabilization: No. Connectivity Technology: HDMI USB. Brand: FoMaKo. Date First Available: November 2, 2020. Best Sellers Rank: #1,161 in Webcams. Customer Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 stars 81 ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars. ASIN: B08MJN7XLF. Product Dimensions: 7.09 x 7.09 x 7.09 inches. Item Weight: 4.4 pounds. Brand Name: FoMaKo.
FoMaKo 12X/20X Zoom HDMI PTZ Camera USB Conference Room Camera 1080P Live Streaming Skype Teams Zoom Meeting Webcam Video Conferencing System (12X HDMI PTZ Camera)
$605.01
USB and HDMI PTZ Conference Room Camera : Delivers professional video quality to a conference room or event space.Brilliantly sharp video resolution and outstanding color reproduction.
Compatible with Zoom and skype for business as the conferencing software.Support windows xp ,MAC, Android system.
USB PTZ Camera. Output video to USB and HDMI at the same time. SONY 1/2.8” Progressive CMOS. 1080P HD video, 12X Optical Zoom. Compatible with Sony Visca Protocol and Pelco P / D protocol.
USB/HDMI Plug and play ,easy to connect it with your Windows PC, Mac, Google Chromebook or smart TV. Intuitive remote: Easily control camera pan, tilt, zoom and more
30 Day money back guaranty for No reason. Repair for 18 Monthes.
merryskye –
I have not used a PtZ camera before but the price of this one was attractive. I had been using two older “full hd” camcorders on a balcony zooming to the front of the church and a go pro camera for an overall shot. I hooked this up using the HDMI output direct to an atem mini video switcher and did not connect the USB at all using the ir remote to program and control the camera. The good: The picture quality is excelent even with the low light. My camcorders could not handle the low light and looked blurry and noisy. This camera gives a crisp clean picture in the same lighting conditions. The unit seems well built and was a breeze to set up. The more zoom that was applied the more of a difference between my old cameras and this one. Saving camera positions was a breeze. I ended up using 8 of the 9 presets and the accuracy of the positions is very repeatable. The bad: The biggest flaw is this camera is it is very susceptible to vibrations. Anyone walking on our balcony shakes the camera enough to be unacceptable with the camara resting on the balcony railing. My old camera’s had the same issue but not as severe as this one. When the church bell rang it actually shook the camera enough to be unacceptable when zoomed in. I will be mounting this to a ceiling beam that does not flex with the balcony. putting this camera on a tripod is not recommended. That was the first thing I did and it was rediculously shaky (unusable) even when not zoomed in. I do admit it was a cheap tripod. If you are going to use this camera make sure you have a solid place to mount this. The next problem was the ir remote sensor is on the front of the camera. If you mount this on a balcony or anywhere that you are behind the camera, the remote does not work well if at all. As can be seen in the picture, I folded a sheet of paper that the camera is sitting on with a lip folded up to the front of the camera to reflect the ir signal back at the camera and was able to get it to work. This camera needs an ir sensor in the back to get around this issue. the alternate way to get around this issue would be to buy a wired joystick controller. That would completely respolve the remote issue and I may still do that depending on how I can get it to work after mounting it on the ceiling beam. A couple times while panning the camera, the hdmi output dropped momentarily (signal went to black) then came right back (maybe half a second or less). Not sure if there is a poor brush contact or other wiring issue. Given I would not be moving the camera while streaming (moves too fast and is dizzying to watch) if that happens, no one on the live stream will see it. If the problem gets more frequent or more severe I wil update the review. Overall given the price I am quite pleased with this camera. I wil lbe able to get two of these for the price of the camera I was going to get and I am very happy with the optics and sensor resolution. Update a week later: I mounted the camera upside down on the overhead beam and now walking on the balcony does not shake the camera. the video flip function works great although it does not reverse the controlls on the remote. Now left is right and up is down. that really isn’t a problem, just an observation. I will mostly be using preset locations anyway. I have not seen the viideo blanking issues while the camera is moving again so that is good news.Read more
Stella –
I had previously purchased a FoMako USB web camera but with a lower zoom capability (12x) so when this camera became available I returned my first camera and purchased this one. Both cameras are excellent! They had everything in my wish list – very easy to install, no drivers needed to be downloaded. It is not an IP camera so it does not need an internet connection to be operational. The video quality is excellent. It has a remote control for zoom, tilt and pan (speed is adjustable). If what you need is to record an event or a front facing camera for your online meeting this is perfect! It has a wide angle that captures the whole area (church) with crisp focus. Zoom quality is excellent as well. It has camera settings so you can adjust exposure and turn backlight on and off. When this 20x zoom camera became available I requested for a return so that I can purchased this camera. The seller was very helpful and prompt. It does not have an audio/recording capability but that actually works out fine because the we have an input sound source in church. It has a wide angle that captures the whole area (church) with crisp focus. Zoom quality is excellent as well. I have tested quite a number of webcams and this FoMaKo camera is the best in terms of quality and price. Highly recommended!Read more
Denis Coan –
I am using this camera to live stream our church services to YouTube. Originally I was connected directly into the laptop using the USB connection but recently moved it to the back of the church to a permanent location. My one obstacle (not the camera) was that the new camera location was over 75’ from the controls and due to the limitations of the USB connection I am now using the HDMI port into a pair of HDMI / Cat5 extenders into the video capture card and then into the laptop. I am using a 30 meter 24g Cat 5e cable between the extenders. My video quality is 1080 / 30 fps. I am also using a second Cat 5e cable from the RS485 connection into my joystick controller.Read more
Elliot J Coffey –
I purchased this camera for use at my school to be used to film ceremonies and special events. I have also used this camera to live stream a volleyball game with success. The image the camera delivers is very clear and nice. It’s plug and play, got picked up by Windows 10 with no fuss and works nicely in OBS. The remote control for the camera is annoying and to save and recall positions requires holding down both buttons instead of hitting save and then the number you want to save the position to. I could not get a PTZ software product to work with this camera so I bought a PTZ control panel to manage the cameras functions. They work together just fine (I didnt want faculty or students who will operate the device to be frustrated by the remote). The camera seems to be good in low light conditions and durable. The device took a knock when my coworker bumped the tripod over and no damage at all. I’m pleased with the purchase, but annoyed by the finicky remote and no support for software based PTZ controls.Read more
Jack McIntosh –
Camera seen only with LOW light in our sanctuary seen in the pictures. I like the 9 presets with the remote control. Camera presets can be set easily using the remote. Just get the camera view you want it. Then press the PRESET KEY and a NUMBER on the remote to save our setting. The camera has a very clear and clean picture. We are very happy with the PTZ video conferencing camera we purchased.Read more
I believe in honest reviews –
the quality of the livestream at church improved dramatically since upgrading the camera to this one. the features that make this a suitable option for church livestreaming are as follows. 1. great zoom – you can zoom into the preacher without losing quality. 2. presets – you can preset positions and zoom and focus, total of 9. Works great to have different settings for different speakers or wide view of the church. Essentially it’s like having many cameras setup. 3. has usb and hdmi port that can be used as input. 4. can be mounted onto a wall, even upside down.Read more
merryskye –
I have not used a PtZ camera before but the price of this one was attractive. I had been using two older “full hd” camcorders on a balcony zooming to the front of the church and a go pro camera for an overall shot. I hooked this up using the HDMI output direct to an atem mini video switcher and did not connect the USB at all using the ir remote to program and control the camera. The good: The picture quality is excelent even with the low light. My camcorders could not handle the low light and looked blurry and noisy. This camera gives a crisp clean picture in the same lighting conditions. The unit seems well built and was a breeze to set up. The more zoom that was applied the more of a difference between my old cameras and this one. Saving camera positions was a breeze. I ended up using 8 of the 9 presets and the accuracy of the positions is very repeatable. The bad: The biggest flaw is this camera is it is very susceptible to vibrations. Anyone walking on our balcony shakes the camera enough to be unacceptable with the camara resting on the balcony railing. My old camera’s had the same issue but not as severe as this one. When the church bell rang it actually shook the camera enough to be unacceptable when zoomed in. I will be mounting this to a ceiling beam that does not flex with the balcony. putting this camera on a tripod is not recommended. That was the first thing I did and it was rediculously shaky (unusable) even when not zoomed in. I do admit it was a cheap tripod. If you are going to use this camera make sure you have a solid place to mount this. The next problem was the ir remote sensor is on the front of the camera. If you mount this on a balcony or anywhere that you are behind the camera, the remote does not work well if at all. As can be seen in the picture, I folded a sheet of paper that the camera is sitting on with a lip folded up to the front of the camera to reflect the ir signal back at the camera and was able to get it to work. This camera needs an ir sensor in the back to get around this issue. the alternate way to get around this issue would be to buy a wired joystick controller. That would completely respolve the remote issue and I may still do that depending on how I can get it to work after mounting it on the ceiling beam. A couple times while panning the camera, the hdmi output dropped momentarily (signal went to black) then came right back (maybe half a second or less). Not sure if there is a poor brush contact or other wiring issue. Given I would not be moving the camera while streaming (moves too fast and is dizzying to watch) if that happens, no one on the live stream will see it. If the problem gets more frequent or more severe I wil update the review. Overall given the price I am quite pleased with this camera. I wil lbe able to get two of these for the price of the camera I was going to get and I am very happy with the optics and sensor resolution. Update a week later: I mounted the camera upside down on the overhead beam and now walking on the balcony does not shake the camera. the video flip function works great although it does not reverse the controlls on the remote. Now left is right and up is down. that really isn’t a problem, just an observation. I will mostly be using preset locations anyway. I have not seen the viideo blanking issues while the camera is moving again so that is good news.Read more
Stella –
I had previously purchased a FoMako USB web camera but with a lower zoom capability (12x) so when this camera became available I returned my first camera and purchased this one. Both cameras are excellent! They had everything in my wish list – very easy to install, no drivers needed to be downloaded. It is not an IP camera so it does not need an internet connection to be operational. The video quality is excellent. It has a remote control for zoom, tilt and pan (speed is adjustable). If what you need is to record an event or a front facing camera for your online meeting this is perfect! It has a wide angle that captures the whole area (church) with crisp focus. Zoom quality is excellent as well. It has camera settings so you can adjust exposure and turn backlight on and off. When this 20x zoom camera became available I requested for a return so that I can purchased this camera. The seller was very helpful and prompt. It does not have an audio/recording capability but that actually works out fine because the we have an input sound source in church. It has a wide angle that captures the whole area (church) with crisp focus. Zoom quality is excellent as well. I have tested quite a number of webcams and this FoMaKo camera is the best in terms of quality and price. Highly recommended!Read more
Denis Coan –
I am using this camera to live stream our church services to YouTube. Originally I was connected directly into the laptop using the USB connection but recently moved it to the back of the church to a permanent location. My one obstacle (not the camera) was that the new camera location was over 75’ from the controls and due to the limitations of the USB connection I am now using the HDMI port into a pair of HDMI / Cat5 extenders into the video capture card and then into the laptop. I am using a 30 meter 24g Cat 5e cable between the extenders. My video quality is 1080 / 30 fps. I am also using a second Cat 5e cable from the RS485 connection into my joystick controller.Read more
Elliot J Coffey –
I purchased this camera for use at my school to be used to film ceremonies and special events. I have also used this camera to live stream a volleyball game with success. The image the camera delivers is very clear and nice. It’s plug and play, got picked up by Windows 10 with no fuss and works nicely in OBS. The remote control for the camera is annoying and to save and recall positions requires holding down both buttons instead of hitting save and then the number you want to save the position to. I could not get a PTZ software product to work with this camera so I bought a PTZ control panel to manage the cameras functions. They work together just fine (I didnt want faculty or students who will operate the device to be frustrated by the remote). The camera seems to be good in low light conditions and durable. The device took a knock when my coworker bumped the tripod over and no damage at all. I’m pleased with the purchase, but annoyed by the finicky remote and no support for software based PTZ controls.Read more
Jack McIntosh –
Camera seen only with LOW light in our sanctuary seen in the pictures. I like the 9 presets with the remote control. Camera presets can be set easily using the remote. Just get the camera view you want it. Then press the PRESET KEY and a NUMBER on the remote to save our setting. The camera has a very clear and clean picture. We are very happy with the PTZ video conferencing camera we purchased.Read more
I believe in honest reviews –
the quality of the livestream at church improved dramatically since upgrading the camera to this one. the features that make this a suitable option for church livestreaming are as follows. 1. great zoom – you can zoom into the preacher without losing quality. 2. presets – you can preset positions and zoom and focus, total of 9. Works great to have different settings for different speakers or wide view of the church. Essentially it’s like having many cameras setup. 3. has usb and hdmi port that can be used as input. 4. can be mounted onto a wall, even upside down.Read more