Cameras
PTZOptics Move 4K 12x: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The PTZOptics Move 4K 12X Optical Zoom Camera - Grey sits in the under $2,500 budget band. Published figures: maximum resolution 2160p30, optical zoom 12x, sdi output Yes. It suits a wide shot from close in, where a long lens cannot get the whole platform.
A 4K camera with NDI, and a 12x lens that is wide enough to hold the whole platform from the back of a small room. Shooting 4K and delivering 1080p lets you crop in post without losing resolution.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
PTZOptics Move 4K 12x specifications
The PTZOptics Move 4K 12x publishes maximum resolution 2160p30, optical zoom 12x, sdi output Yes, in the under $2,500 budget band.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2160p30 |
| Optical zoom | 12x |
| SDI output | Yes |
| NDI | Yes |
| Power over Ethernet | Yes |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: A wide shot from close in, where a long lens cannot get the whole platform.
Category: cameras. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Canon XA60 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder Lens Kit
Under $2,500A traditional camcorder with a 20x zoom, XLR audio inputs and UVC streaming over USB, so it appears to a computer as a webcam with no capture card at all.
Best for: A manned camera operator position, and outreach video off site
Check price on Amazon
PTZOptics Move SE 20x 1080p Full HD PTZ Auto-Tracking Pan Tilt Zoom Camera
Under $2,500 Specs and sizingA 20x pan tilt zoom camera with power over Ethernet and auto-tracking, so one cable does video and power and one volunteer can run three cameras.
Best for: The standard church livestream camera, on a balcony rail or a side wall
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SONY Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera
Under $2,500A Super 35 cinema camera for the one shot that should look like film rather than like a security camera, usually the locked-off close shot of the speaker.
Best for: A hero camera alongside pan tilt zoom cameras, or a church producing separate video content
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PTZOptics Move 4K 20x Auto-Tracking PTZ Camera
Under $2,500 Specs and sizingThe 4K auto-tracking camera at the zoom range most sanctuaries need, with NDI so it rides the existing network instead of a new SDI run.
Best for: A mid-size to large room with a network already in place
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Budget | Maximum resolution | Optical zoom | Streaming output | SDI output | NDI | Power over Ethernet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PTZOptics Move 4K 12X Optical Zoom Camera - Grey | Under $2,500 | 2160p30 | 12x | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canon XA60 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder Lens Kit | Under $2,500 | 2160p30 | 20x | UVC over USB and HDMI | - | - | - |
| PTZOptics Move SE 20x 1080p Full HD PTZ Auto-Tracking Pan Tilt Zoom Camera | Under $2,500 | 1080p60 | 20x | SDI, HDMI, USB and IP | Yes | No | Yes |
| SONY Cinema Line FX30 Super 35 Camera | Under $2,500 | 2160p60 | - | HDMI and USB | - | - | - |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- PTZOptics published specifications for the Move 4K 12x
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the PTZOptics Move 4K 12x cost?
It sat in the under $2,500 budget band when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat the band as a planning figure and confirm the current price on Amazon before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the PTZOptics Move 4K 12x right for our church?
A wide shot from close in, where a long lens cannot get the whole platform. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
