SRG-A40/A12 version 2.0: New features and improvements
PTZ Auto Framing functions: Multi-person framing and Face registration
Web App UI
A Camera that Automatically and Naturally Shoots Video for you
With the advanced PTZ Auto Framing feature, the camera automatically track the target in a comfortable viewing with smooth Pan-Tilt-Zoom movement regardless of posture, movement and what one is wearing.
Since the camera does most of the work automatically, the operator can spend its time efficiently.
PTZ Auto Framing with built-in AI analytics
This camera harnesses powerful AI-powered video analytics that can automatically detect and track the position of a presenter within the camera frame. As the presenter moves, the camera’s pan/tilt/zoom mechanism ensures that the presenter is always framed naturally, without the need for a human camera operator to manually follow their movements.
Automatically and reliably shoots video for you
With Sony’s newly developed AI analytics algorithm, it detects the subject’s skeleton and head position and matches the subject’s detail features even when there are several people in the frame. It achieves accurate framing and consistent tracking.
Choice from three shooting modes
The camera has a choice of three shooting modes; Full body, Waist, and Close up. In each mode, you can adjust picture composition (size, up & down, and left & right) and the SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 can automatically track and keep the subject in the selected optimal position.
Full Body
Waist shot of man presenting taken from SRG-A40
Waist
Close up shot of man presenting taken from SRG-A40
Close-up
Integrated tally lamp
The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 feature a built-in tally lamp, just like you’d find on professional studio cameras. The lamp illuminates to give presenters visual confirmation of shooting status, or to show that PTZ Auto Framing mode is active. The lamp colour will change from Red (On Air) to Green (PTZ Auto Framing ON).
Key Features
High speed pan/tilt
Speedy, precise pan/tilt operation ensures that the camera can accurately keep track of the presenter’s movements.
Wide angle zoom lens
As well as powerful close-ups, the camera can capture broad shots of the presenter or audience with a wide field of view.
Powerful Zoom, wide angle
Integrated high-resolution lens offers zoom capability up to 40x (FHD) or 30x (4K) with Clear Image Zoom for SRG-A40 and 12x for SRG-A12, with an expansive approx. 70° wide angle coverage to capture every point of view.
PTZ Auto Framing
Automatically track a person with Pan, Tilt, and Zoom movement regardless of posture, movement and what one is wearing, while frame the subject naturally for comfortable viewing.
Preset camera positions
Store and instantly recall up to 256 preset camera positions.
Picture Freeze Preset
The camera can output high-quality still images simultaneously while streaming 4K video.
AF, AE and AWB
Auto Focus, Auto Exposure and Auto White Balance ensure professional-looking results without manual exposure adjustments.
PTZ Motion Sync
Pan, tilt and zoom movements transition smoothly between preset camera positions.
IP streaming
Stream 4K 30p video from the camera with support for popular IP protocols – ideal for live events and webcasts.
Single network cable
Power supply (POE++), image/audio output, and camera control all enabled by a single network cable which allows simple integration.
HDMI/SDI outputs
As well as live streaming over IP, the camera can simultaneously output video via HDMI and SDI for conventional production.
Picture Setting File
Easily copy picture settings across multiple cameras for quick, convenient set-up in multi-camera shooting environments.
Remote control of PTZ operation
Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera movements and other functions can all be precisely controlled using the supplied IR remote controller, for convenient wireless control of PTZ functions without needing additional equipment. It can also be controlled using the optional additional RM-IP500 remote controller, just like professional broadcast cameras.
Remote control product image
Laptop with camera controls displayed
Convenient control from PC
Camera functions can also be controlled remotely from a networked PC using our intuitive Web App.
Light, compact design
The camera’s stylish, compact body fits unobtrusively into any environment.
Choice of colour finishes
The camera is available in a choice of black or while colour finishes, to suit the needs of any application.
Specifications
Camera
- Image Sensor: 1/2.5 type ExmorR CMOS
- Image Sensor (Number of Effective Pixels): Approx. 8.5M pixels
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Signal System:
- 2160/29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- 1080/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- 1080/59.94i, 50i
- 720/59.94p, 50p
- 4K Capability: Yes
- Minimum Illumination (50IRE): 1.6 lux (1/30s 50IRE F2 high-sensitivity OFF)
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Horizontal Resolution:
- 1700 TV lines (Center)(4K)
- 1000 TV lines or higher (Center)(FHD)
- Gain: Auto/Manual (0 to +48 dB)
- High Sensitivity On
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Shutter Speed:
- 1/1 to 1/10000 sec (59.94 Hz system)
- 1/1 to 1/10000 sec (23.98 Hz system)
- 1/1 to 1/10000 sec (50Hz system)
- Exposure Control: Auto/Manual/Priority AE (Shutter, Iris)
- White Balance: Auto1/Auto2/One Push WB/Indoor/Outdoor/Manual
- Zoom Capability: 30x (4K with CIZ*), 40x (HD with CIZ), Max. 80x (HD with CIZ and Tele Convert Mode)
- *CIZ = Clear Image Zoom
- Focusing System: Auto/Manual
- Horizontal Viewing Angle: Approx. 70.0 degree (Wide)
- Focal Length: f=4.4mm (Wide) to 88.0mm (Tele)
- F-number: F2.0 to F3.8
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Minimum Object Distance:
- 80 mm (Wide)
- 800 mm (Tele)
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Pan/Tilt Angle:
- Pan: ±170°
- Tilt: +90°/-20°
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Pan/Tilt Speed (Max.):
- Pan: 300 degrees/sec
- Tilt: 126 degrees/sec
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Pan/Tilt Speed:
- Pan: 1.1° to 101°/s
- Tilt: 1.1° to 91°/s
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Pan/Tilt Speed (Slow):
- Pan: 0.5° to 60°/s
- Tilt: 0.5° to 60°/s
- Pan/Tilt Slow Mode: Yes
- Pan/Tilt Operation Noise: NC30 or less (*4)
- (*4) Sony measurement conditions
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Preset Position:
- 256 (CGI)
- 100 (VISCA)
- Picture Freeze Preset: Yes
- PTZ Motion Sync: Yes
Network
- IP Video resolution: 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x360
- Compression Format: H.264: High/Main/Baseline Profile, H.265: Main Profile
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Maximum Frame Rate:
- H.264: 60fps
- H.265: 60fps
- Bitrate Compression Mode: CBR/VBR (selectable)
- Range of Bitrate Setting: 512Kbps~50 Mbps
- Multi Streaming Capability: 3
- Maximum Number of Clients: 5
- Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, VISCA over IP, SRT
- NDI|HX capability: Yes (Option, need to attach a license)
Camera Features
- Auto ICR (Auto mode of IR Cut filter Removal): Yes
- Day/Night: Yes
- Visibility Enhancer: Yes
- Image Stabilizer: Yes
- Image Flip: Yes
- Picture Setting File: Yes
- Flicker Cancel: On/Off
- Hide OSD Menu: On/Off
- Standby Mode: Yes
- Remote Standby: Yes
- PTZ Auto Framing: Yes
- Web UI Ver Up: Yes
- Languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Hindi, Turkish
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OS and Browser:
- Windows 11 64-bit w/ Chrome
- Windows 10 64-bit w/ Chrome
- Windows 11 64-bit w/ Edge
- Windows 10 64-bit w/ Edge
- macOS 11 w/ Chrome
- macOS 12 w/ Chrome
Audio
- Channel: 2ch
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Audio Codec:
- AAC LC 128kbps/ST (IP)
- AAC LC 256kbps/ST (IP)
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Setting Option:
- Auto level control: On/Off
- Equalizer: Off/Low cut/Voice enhancement
- Input selection: Microphone/Line
- Mic volume: -10~+10 (21 steps)
- Audio codec: Embedded Audio in Baseband Video
- Embedded Audio in IP Streaming: Yes
Interface
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4K Video Output:
- HDMI x1
- IP (streaming) x1
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HD Video Output:
- 3G-SDI x1