HuddleCamHD 3x Optical Zoom, PTZ USB Camera, White

The HuddleCamHD 3x Optical Zoom, PTZ USB Camera, White is a compact 1080p PTZ camera built for conference rooms, streaming systems, and installations that need straightforward USB video with external serial control. Its 1/2.8″-type 2.1-megapixel CMOS sensor feeds video at up to 1920 1080 at 25/30 fps, while the 3x optical zoom lens provides an 82 to 36 field of view.

For integration, the camera combines a USB-B 2.0 video output with dedicated RS-232 and RS-485 control inputs. Up to 64 camera presets can be stored for repeatable framing, making it useful where operators need to move quickly between predefined shots without rebuilding each composition manually.

Highlights

• 1/2.8″-type CMOS image sensor with 2.1-megapixel effective resolution
• Video output up to 1920 1080 at 25/30 fps
• 3x optical zoom with 82 to 36 field of view
• Autofocus and manual focus operation
• 64 programmable camera presets
• RS-232 and RS-485 serial control interfaces
• USB 2.0 connectivity for computer-based video workflows
• Image flip and vertical mirror functions

Quick Specs & Uses

• Sensor: 1/2.8″-Type CMOS
• Effective Resolution: 2.1 Megapixels
• Maximum Video Resolution: 1920 1080 at 25/30 fps
• Additional Video Resolutions: 1280 720 at 25/30 fps; 800 600
• Optical Zoom: 3x
• Field of View: 82 to 36
• Maximum Aperture: f/2
• Shutter Speed: 1/10,000 to 1/30 second
• White Balance: 4000 to 5400K; Auto and Manual presets
• Presets: 64
• Broadcast Output: NTSC
• Typical Uses: Conference rooms, web conferencing, streaming, remote presentations, fixed-room AV systems

Why It Helps

The 3x optical zoom gives an operator more framing flexibility than a fixed-view USB camera while keeping the setup compact. At the wide end, the 82 field of view is suitable for covering a room or group, while the tighter 36 view provides more focused framing when the subject needs greater visual emphasis.

Serial control is particularly useful in integrated AV and technical production environments. Separate RS-232 and RS-485 inputs allow the camera to be incorporated into external control systems, while 64 presets provide repeatable camera positions for recurring shots, presenters, or room layouts.

USB 2.0 output keeps the signal path simple when the destination is a computer. The camera is designed for plug-and-play use with PC, Mac, or Chromebox systems and can work with web conferencing or streaming applications including Skype, GoToMeeting, WebEx, YouTube Live, and Facebook Live.

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