Are these PTZ Cameras Good Enough For Broadcasting? at DVinfo.net

Natan Pakman · September 2nd, 2013, 11:06 AM

I am working on a production of a 4-camera HD daily show. The 4 cameras will be static but need to be adjustable on the fly in case a host goes slightly out of frame during production. The cameras will be live-switched with a Tricaster. The producers are concerned about little space in the studio and are looking at PTZ cameras. I don't have much experience with PTZs but they are looking at the following 2 models:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/893918-REG/panasonic_aw_he60sn_aw_he60_hd_sd_pan_tilt_camera.html
and

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/833111-REG/Panasonic_AW_HE120K_AW_HE120K.html
1.Given that the producers would much prefer the price point of the He60 units, I am trying to figure out what camera quality we would get out of these. I mean it's one 1/3" sensor. What quality should I expect? Is this in the broadcast-quality ballpark?

2.How does the He60 compare with the He120?

September 2nd, 2013, 11:06 AM	#1
Natan Pakman Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 196	Are these PTZ Cameras Good Enough For Broadcasting? I am working on a production of a 4-camera HD daily show. The 4 cameras will be static but need to be adjustable on the fly in case a host goes slightly out of frame during production. The cameras will be live-switched with a Tricaster. The producers are concerned about little space in the studio and are looking at PTZ cameras. I don't have much experience with PTZs but they are looking at the following 2 models: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/893918-REG/panasonic_aw_he60sn_aw_he60_hd_sd_pan_tilt_camera.html and http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/833111-REG/Panasonic_AW_HE120K_AW_HE120K.html 1.Given that the producers would much prefer the price point of the He60 units, I am trying to figure out what camera quality we would get out of these. I mean it's one 1/3" sensor. What quality should I expect? Is this in the broadcast-quality ballpark? 2.How does the He60 compare with the He120?