I had previously purchased a FoMako USB web camera but with a lower zoom capability (12x) so when this camera became available I returned my first camera and purchased this one. Both cameras are excellent! They had everything in my wish list - very easy to install, no drivers needed to be downloaded. It is not an IP camera so it does not need an internet connection to be operational. The video quality is excellent. It has a remote control for zoom, tilt and pan (speed is adjustable). If what you need is to record an event or a front facing camera for your online meeting this is perfect! It has a wide angle that captures the whole area (church) with crisp focus. Zoom quality is excellent as well. It has camera settings so you can adjust exposure and turn backlight on and off. When this 20x zoom camera became available I requested for a return so that I can purchased this camera. The seller was very helpful and prompt. It does not have an audio/recording capability but that actually works out fine because the we have an input sound source in church. It has a wide angle that captures the whole area (church) with crisp focus. Zoom quality is excellent as well. I have tested quite a number of webcams and this FoMaKo camera is the best in terms of quality and price. Highly recommended! Read more
Amazing camera! This is PoE, so it does not need to be plugged in to a wall outlet!! This helps so much because you can run cat 6 anywhere!! This also has NDI which is super convenient! Definitely would recommend this! Picture quality is also great! Clear image right out of the box! Wifi connectivity by using ethernet is the best! Also, the support team is super fast to respond! Read more
Our church recently purchased the Fomako PTZ NDI bundle, and it has been an absolute game-changer for our live streaming and media production. From installation to operation, this system has exceeded our expectations in every way. Crystal Clear Video Quality The 1080p HD resolution delivers a sharp, professional-grade image, even in our varied lighting conditions. The 20X optical zoom allows us to capture close-up shots of our pastor and worship team without losing clarity. Seamless NDI Integration The NDI capability makes it easy to connect the camera to our existing network. We can control and stream without extra capture cards, reducing our equipment needs while maintaining a smooth, lag-free broadcast. Smooth PTZ Controls The remote-control pan, tilt, and zoom functions are incredibly responsive. Whether we're adjusting shots manually or setting up presets for different segments of the service, the movements are fluid and precise. Easy Setup & User-Friendly Operation The bundle came with everything needed, and setup was straightforward. Even volunteers with minimal tech experience have been able to operate the system with ease. Reliable and Affordable Solution For the price, the Fomako PTZ NDI bundle offers incredible value. We compared several options, and this system gives us broadcast-quality performance without breaking the budget. We highly recommend this camera bundle for any church or ministry looking to elevate their live stream or in-house media production. It has helped us engage our congregation better than ever, both in-person and online. — Lifeway Church Media Team Read more
We’ve installed these cameras before and have been happy with their quality. When used with the FoMako controller , you can dial in the brightness, and contrast, helping for low light situations. Read more
I have not used a PtZ camera before but the price of this one was attractive. I had been using two older "full hd" camcorders on a balcony zooming to the front of the church and a go pro camera for an overall shot. I hooked this up using the HDMI output direct to an atem mini video switcher and did not connect the USB at all using the ir remote to program and control the camera. The good: The picture quality is excelent even with the low light. My camcorders could not handle the low light and looked blurry and noisy. This camera gives a crisp clean picture in the same lighting conditions. The unit seems well built and was a breeze to set up. The more zoom that was applied the more of a difference between my old cameras and this one. Saving camera positions was a breeze. I ended up using 8 of the 9 presets and the accuracy of the positions is very repeatable. The bad: The biggest flaw is this camera is it is very susceptible to vibrations. Anyone walking on our balcony shakes the camera enough to be unacceptable with the camara resting on the balcony railing. My old camera's had the same issue but not as severe as this one. When the church bell rang it actually shook the camera enough to be unacceptable when zoomed in. I will be mounting this to a ceiling beam that does not flex with the balcony. putting this camera on a tripod is not recommended. That was the first thing I did and it was rediculously shaky (unusable) even when not zoomed in. I do admit it was a cheap tripod. If you are going to use this camera make sure you have a solid place to mount this. The next problem was the ir remote sensor is on the front of the camera. If you mount this on a balcony or anywhere that you are behind the camera, the remote does not work well if at all. As can be seen in the picture, I folded a sheet of paper that the camera is sitting on with a lip folded up to the front of the camera to reflect the ir signal back at the camera and was able to get it to work. This camera needs an ir sensor in the back to get around this issue. the alternate way to get around this issue would be to buy a wired joystick controller. That would completely respolve the remote issue and I may still do that depending on how I can get it to work after mounting it on the ceiling beam. A couple times while panning the camera, the hdmi output dropped momentarily (signal went to black) then came right back (maybe half a second or less). Not sure if there is a poor brush contact or other wiring issue. Given I would not be moving the camera while streaming (moves too fast and is dizzying to watch) if that happens, no one on the live stream will see it. If the problem gets more frequent or more severe I wil update the review. Overall given the price I am quite pleased with this camera. I wil lbe able to get two of these for the price of the camera I was going to get and I am very happy with the optics and sensor resolution. Update a week later: I mounted the camera upside down on the overhead beam and now walking on the balcony does not shake the camera. the video flip function works great although it does not reverse the controlls on the remote. Now left is right and up is down. that really isn't a problem, just an observation. I will mostly be using preset locations anyway. I have not seen the viideo blanking issues while the camera is moving again so that is good news. Read more
This is a very Good product works fine picture great outstanding quality great customer service i must say we installed recenty the package with 3 cameras and a switcher ndi great for our church streaming. Read more
