The Lumens VC - A53 Full HD PTZ IP Camera is a top - notch device for professional videography. Its high - precision motors enable it to move at up to 225° per second, allowing for lightning - fast transitions between preset positions. At the same time, it can move smoothly at low speeds, perfect for jitter - free tracking shots.
With its built - in Ethernet port, the camera offers Power over Ethernet (PoE) for an easy setup. It transmits video in secure and broadcast - standard formats and supports IP control. You can manage multiple cameras across your facility remotely using the free Lumens Deployment Tool 2.0.
Built around a professional - grade Sony sensor, the VC - A53 fits seamlessly into multi - camera productions. It can be controlled via various interfaces like RS - 232, RS - 422, USB, and Ethernet, integrating effortlessly into your existing workflows.
The camera provides full manual settings for creative control. It also features intelligent auto modes, including excellent autofocus, predictive auto - exposure, and auto - white balance, ensuring professional results with minimal user input.
Lumens offers an industry - leading 5 - year warranty for the VC - A53, giving you long - term peace of mind.
**Key Features**
- Professional Sony Image Sensor: Capture amazing visuals with a high - quality sensor designed for professional use.
- 1080p Resolution at 60fps: Record smooth, high - definition video for clear details.
- 20x Optical Zoom: Get a closer view of the action without sacrificing image quality.
- Multi - Output Flexibility: Stream or record HD video using Ethernet, HDMI, USB, and 3G - SDI connections.
- Industry - Leading 5 - Year Warranty: Enjoy reliable performance for years.
**Technical Specifications**
- Sensor: 1/2.8' 2.16 MP CMOS
- Video Format: 1080p (60 / 50 / 30 / 25), 720p (60 / 50 / 30)
- Video Output (HD) Interface: 3G - SDI / HDMI / Ethernet / USB3.0
- Optical Zoom: 20x
- Digital Zoom: 12x
- Horizontal Viewing Angle: 57°
- Vertical Viewing Angle: 32.1°
- Diagonal Viewing Angle: 65.4°
- Aperture: F1.6~F3.8
- Focal Length: 5.33mm~110mm
- Shutter Speed: 1/1 ~ 1/10,000 sec
- Minimum Object Distance: Wide: 0.5M / Tele: 1.5M
- Video S / N Ratio: > 50dB
- Minimum Illumination: 1.0 lux (F1.6, 50IRE, 30fps)
- Focus System: Auto / Manual / Smart AF
- Gain Control: Auto / Manual
- White Balance: Auto / Manual
- Exposure Control: Auto / Manual
- WDR: Yes
- 3D NR: Yes
- Image Flip: Yes
- AR / VR Systems: FreeD
- Tally Light: Yes
- Panning Angle: +170° ~ -170°
- Panning Speed: 225°/sec
- Tilting Angle: +90° ~ -30°
- Tilting Speed: 225°/sec
- Preset Positions: 256
- HDMI / 3G - SDI: 1080p 60
- IP Stream: Main: H.264 1080p 60, Second: H.264 640x360p 30, Webpage Preview: 1280x720 30
- IP Compression: H.264
- USB Output: 1080p 60
- USB Compression: H.264 / MJPEG
- IP Protocol: RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / MPEG - TS / SRT
- PoE: PoE (IEEE802.3af)
- Input: Line In / MIC In
- Output: Ethernet / USB 3.0 / HDMI / SDI
- Compression Format: AAC / PCM
- Interface: RS - 232 / RS - 422 / Ethernet / USB / Remote
- Protocol: VISCA / VISCAIP / ONVIF
- UVC: 1.1
- UAC: Yes
- DC In: 12V +/- 20%
- Power Consumption: PoE: 10W, DC In: 9W
- Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
- Dimension (WxHxD): 6.85' x 7.76' x 7.09' (174 x 197 x 180 mm)
Using the Lumens VC - A53 Full HD PTZ IP Camera is quite straightforward. First, you can set it up easily with the Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature through the built - in Ethernet port. If you want to manage multiple cameras, use the free Lumens Deployment Tool 2.0 to control them remotely.
When shooting, you have two options for control. You can use the full manual settings if you're an experienced videographer and want full creative control. Or, if you're in a hurry or prefer a more hands - off approach, the intelligent auto modes like autofocus, auto - exposure, and auto - white balance will do a great job for you.
For connecting the camera to your existing equipment, you can use various interfaces such as RS - 232, RS - 422, USB, and Ethernet. This makes it simple to integrate into your current workflows.
Now, some important things to keep in mind. Make sure the camera is placed in an area with proper lighting. Although it has a low minimum illumination requirement, better lighting will result in better video quality. Also, when using the zoom function, avoid sudden movements to prevent blurry shots.
As for maintenance, keep the camera clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the lens and the body. If there are stubborn stains, use a mild cleaning solution recommended for camera equipment. Since it comes with a 5 - year warranty, if you encounter any major issues, contact Lumens' customer service. They'll be able to assist you in getting the camera fixed or replaced if necessary.
