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Elgato Stream Deck integration unveiled for Telycam's PTZ camera lineup

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Elgato Stream Deck gets new Telycam plugin for controlling PTZ cameras in its product line.
Elgato Stream Deck gets new Telycam plugin for controlling PTZ cameras in its product line.

Elgato Stream Deck integration unveiled for Telycam's PTZ camera lineup

In an exciting development for live video production, Telycam has announced a new plug-in for Elgato's Stream Deck family of controllers. This integration offers advanced, customizable control over key camera functions for Telycam's PTZ cameras, making live production workflows more streamlined and efficient.

Simplified Camera Control

The new plug-in allows users to control pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and image settings for Telycam's PTZ cameras directly from their Stream Deck controllers. Functions such as PTZ controls, presets, auto-tracking, exposure settings, and white balance can be assigned to the customizable LCD buttons on Stream Deck controllers, providing precise tactile control.

Key Features of the Integration

  • Full PTZ control: Users can smoothly pan, tilt, and zoom the camera using Stream Deck buttons.
  • Focus adjustment: Control of camera focus is integrated for sharp image adjustments.
  • Image settings customization: Users can modify image parameters such as exposure or white balance from the Stream Deck.
  • Compatibility across Stream Deck models: The plugin supports various Elgato Stream Deck controllers, from compact Stream Deck Mini to the larger Stream Deck XL and rack-mount Stream Deck Studio, allowing flexible hardware choices.
  • Support for Telycam’s diverse PTZ camera lineup: Including the high-end Explore XE 4K PTZ camera featuring a large one-inch sensor and phase detection auto-focus (PDAF), as well as the Vision+ series tailored for professional AV applications.
  • Simplified live video production workflows: The integration improves ease and precision in live production settings by consolidating PTZ camera control into a single, user-friendly interface.

Accessible and Free

The Stream Deck plug-in for Telycam PTZ cameras is available for free in the Elgato Stream Deck Marketplace, making it accessible for various users without additional cost.

A Shared Vision

Elgato and Telycam share a vision of simplifying live production workflows and making premium capabilities affordable to a broader range of producers. Julian Fest, general manager of Elgato and senior vice president of Creator Peripherals at Corsair, expressed excitement about Telycam joining the Stream Deck ecosystem. Jenny Liu, co-founder of Telycam, stated that the integration with Stream Deck controllers streamlines camera operation and lets producers ensure they get the perfect angle, focus, and image characteristics in real time.

Telycam's Offerings

Telycam offers a range of products, including the Explore PTZ camera series, which includes the new Explore XE 4K PTZ camera with a one-inch sensor and phase detection auto-focus (PDAF). Telycam cameras are distributed in the United States and Canada by MVD (Mobile Video Devices). More information about Telycam's products can be found on the company's website.

In summary, the integration significantly expands Telycam PTZ camera control by enabling tactile, customizable, and precise handling of key camera functions from any Elgato Stream Deck device, streamlining live video production and improving operational efficiency.

  1. With the new plug-in, users can control Telycam's PTZ cameras' pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and image settings from their Stream Deck controllers, providing simplified camera control.
  2. Functions such as PTZ controls, presets, auto-tracking, exposure settings, and white balance can be assigned to the customizable LCD buttons on Stream Deck controllers for precise tactile control.
  3. This integration allows for full PTZ control, focus adjustment, and image settings customization, with compatibility across various Stream Deck models like Stream Deck Mini, Stream Deck XL, and Stream Deck Studio.
  4. Telycam's new integration supports its diverse PTZ camera lineup, including the high-end Explore XE 4K PTZ camera and the Vision+ series, which are tailored for professional AV applications.
  5. The Stream Deck plug-in for Telycam PTZ cameras is available for free in the Elgato Stream Deck Marketplace, making it accessible for a broader range of producers and enabling them to simplify their live video production workflows.
  6. Elgato and Telycam share a vision of simplifying live production workflows and making premium capabilities more affordable, with Telycam joining the Stream Deck ecosystem to streamline camera operation for producers.
  7. Telycam offers a range of products like the Explore PTZ camera series, including the new Explore XE 4K PTZ camera, with more information available on the company's website.

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