Sony has added two new  pan-tilt-zoom, HD remotely-operated cameras to its range of innovative Visual  communications solutions: the SRG-120DH and SRG-300H.  The SRG  range delivers high-quality imaging, powerful capabilities, shooting at 1080p  60fps while remaining easy to use and affordable.
  The  new cameras, which can be controlled over IP, are specifically designed for remote  shooting and monitoring and are ideal for  lecture capture, corporate meeting rooms, education, videoconferencing and  telemedicine environments. The new SRG cameras join Sony’s widely used EVI and  BRC product lines, providing customers with a greater choice of high-quality  remote camera options.
  The  new SRG-120DH camera is designed for desktop use, while the SRG-300H has the  added option of being ceiling-mountable. Image E-flip allows the SRG-300H to be used in a desktop  position or it can be mounted on the ceiling while maintaining proper right-left  and up-down orientation. Each camera has 16 pre-programmable settings using IP  or VISCA control so operators can click from one camera shot to another without  having to re-frame to allow for smoother transitions.  

   "The  SRG-120DH and SRG-300H PTZ cameras are ideal for nearly any remote shooting and  monitoring application, such as lecture capture, corporate meeting rooms,  education, videoconferencing and telemedicine environments. High quality, high  definition video has become an expectation, and the new SRG line is an easy to  operate, cost-effective solution for a variety of applications," said Alessandro  Marcello, Product Manager Visual Communication solutions, Sony Europe.

  The high-image quality SRG-300H and SRG-120DH PTZ cameras incorporate Sony's most  advanced Exmor™ CMOS technology designed to deliver the highest video  production values for broadcast, in-house, or online viewing. They also come  with Sony’s latest enhanced features including View-DR™ dynamic range enhancement  and XDNR™ technology. View-DR provides superb visibility even in challenging  back-lit conditions resulting in clear images. This allows the cameras to pan  across an area and stay sharp despite shifting from front-lit to back-lit  views.  XDNR technology reduces noise and  provides clear images in both moving and still objects under low light  conditions.
 

  The  SRG-300H also features a 30x optical zoom, making it the highest in Sony’s PTZ  line up, enabling suitability for a variety of venue sizes and applications.  The SRG-120DH PTZ camera features a 12x optical zoom and a 12x digital zoom,  with a 71-degree horizontal viewing angle.   The SRG-300H model combines a 30x optical plus 12x digital zoom with  65-degree viewing angle and is available in both black and white casings.  Both cameras are capable of full HD  (1080/60P) imaging, with industry-standard HDMI interfaces. In addition the two  cameras can be controlled via VISCA™ protocol over IP connections. 
  PC  control software enables intuitive operation for both SRG cameras with full  access to camera functions such as colour adjustment.  The full range of VISCA command protocols are  accessible through standard IP connections. The SRG-H300 has RS-232C and RS-422  capabilities, while the SRG-120DH is RS-232C-capable. 

The  SRG-300H will be available in November with a list price of €2790 and the  SRG-120DH will follow in December with a list price of €3450.