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Selecting a Controller for Your PTZ Camera

Panasonic PTZ Camera Controllers for Live Production Multicamera Video Streaming Camera Control

Controllers for Professional Camera Operation

Guide to selecting the right PTZ camera controller for your remote camera operation needs.

PTZ Camera Controllers

Panasonic PTZ cameras come standard with the ability to control camera settings and movements directly through a web browser or via free PC software. However, in most cases, professional multi-camera production for streaming, broadcast or IMAG video will require a dedicated hardware controller.

A dedicated hardware-based PTZ camera controller provides robotic camera operators with more functionality, right at their fingertips. The physical interface allows for immediate camera adjustments, streamlined preset and tracing memory saves / recalls, and smoother camera movements via a responsive joystick. Hardware controllers are a reliable way to control remote cameras and are the preferred control method of most professional camera operators.

Panasonic offers three camera controllers, including the entry-level AW-RP60 and the more advanced AW-RP150. These controllers are compatible with the current PTZ camera lineup, but have different feature sets tiered to varying video production sizes, camera operator preferences, and technical requirements. This guide is designed to lay out the differences between these controllers and to aid you in selecting the right one for your robotic camera video production needs. 

PTZ Camera Controller Features

While there are differences between the AW-RP60 and AW-RP150 PTZ camera controllers, there are fundamental features which are integrated across the full controller lineup.

All controllers give you the ability to remotely control one or more robotic cameras with smooth and precise movements by using a joystick or a preset button. The controllers also provide full access to PTZ camera settings and give users the ability to make quick adjustments by using dedicated focus / iris control knobs and a zoom rocker switch. However, most importantly, the camera controllers are designed with the camera operator in mind, enabling quick key camera operations and adjustments in an ergonomically minded form-factor, making single / multi-cam robotic camera video production simple and stress-free.

Key Features

Comparing PTZ Camera Controllers

Use the comparison table below to select the right camera controller for your Panasonic PTZ cameras.

AW-RP60

AW-RP150

 

STANDARD

ADVANCED

Screen Type

3.5" Color Screen

7" Color Screen

Screen Position

Tilted

Tilted

Menu Interface

Intuitive GUI

Knobs / Buttons

Touchscreen GUI

Knobs / Buttons

Touch Focus / Focus Assist

-

X

Video Monitoring

-

X

4K Image Crop Control

-

X*

Joystick

Mid-Size

2-Axis Joystick

Full-Size

3-Axis Joystick

Single-Handed Camera Control

-

X

Color Adjustment Dials

-

X

# of Cameras Controlled

Up to 200

Up to 200*

Camera Preset Memory

100 Presets

100 Presets

Camera Tracing Memory

-

X

User Buttons

8

10

Unit Size

Compact 

Full-Size

Measurements

(W x D x H)

8-9/32" x 6-15/16"
x 2-5/32"

13-15/32" x 9-21/32"
x 2-1/8"

Tally / GPIO Input

X

X

Tally Indicator Lights

Green / Red

Green / Red

SD Card Slot

-

X

Install Options

Desktop / Rack Mount

Desktop / Rack Mount

Power Options

PoE or XLR1

PoE+ or XLR1

Overall Rating

★★★★☆

★★★★★

MSRP 

$2,375

$4,700

 

AW-RP60 Panasonic PTZ Camera Controller - Top Angle

AW-RP60 | Standard PTZ Camera Controller

The AW-RP60 is a compact, mid-range controller, perfect for mid-sized video productions and provides easy scalability. It provides camera operators with the key camera information on a bright, easy to read screen, and offers more refined menu and camera setting access and adjustments than the AW-RP50. The RP60 controller is an excellent choice for most applications, and is a good option to consider if there are space limitations, such as in a video production truck.

RP150 Robocam Controller with Camera Reference Monitor for Panasonic UE150 HE130 UE70 HE40 HE42 HE38 PTZ Cameras AW-RP150 AW-RP120

AW-RP150 | Advanced PTZ Camera Controller

The AW-RP150 is a full-featured camera controller, allowing camera operators to get the most out of their Panasonic robotic cameras. This controller is the perfect choice for large multi-camera video productions, such as live TV broadcasts and livestreams. A range of advanced features make the RP150 the flagship camera controller in the lineup, and an ideal companion to the AW-UE150 PTZ camera model.

Advanced Features of the AW-RP150 Camera Controller

aw-rp150 sdi video input reference monitor robotic camera monitoring controller

Camera Monitoring via SDI

An SDI source can be viewed on the integrated screen. Easily switch between camera video output and settings / menu operation for quick on-the-fly adjustments.

aw-rp150 joystick 3D controller with zoom rocker focus rocker adjustment switch for one handed camera operation

Single Handed Operation

Control PTZ cameras using one hand. The joystick has a built-in zoom rocker (for controlling PTZ zoom or focus), which allows for ultra-precise camera movements.

panasonic ptz camera camera tracing memory pmem preset trace memory sequence save camera movements

Camera Tracing Memory

More than just a preset, the tracing memory function allows for a full sequence of camera moves and settings to be stored (pan, tilt, zoom focus, iris, gain, white balance) and recalled as needed. Up to 5 minutes for 10 operations can be memorized for a single camera, making it ideal for theaters, rental & staging setups, broadcast studios and more.
 

rp150 robotic camera controller with poe poe+ single cable LAN power

PoE+ Support

The camera controller can be powered with a single ethernet cable. This simplifies permanent installs and reduces set-up time for mobile video productions.

aw-rp150 camera controller touchscreen focus assist focus peaking one touch focus adjustments

Touch Focus / Focus Assist

An advanced touchscreen interface allows for touch focus adjustments and provides precision focus assist with peaking.

rp150 4k crop control for AW-ue150 pro ptz camera ue150 4k video crop

4K Crop Frame Control

The 3 frames of the 4K video cropping function can be set and controlled using the joystick and viewed on the integrated monitor.

AW-rp150 sd card slot for saving camera settings and quick multi-camera setup color shading and scene files

SD Card Slot

Save camera settings, camera scene files, and system settings on an SD card. These settings can then be copied to multiple cameras, reducing on-location setup time when using a large number of cameras.

Looking for More Information?

Interested in getting more info about our PTZ remote camera controllers or any one of our other video production solutions? Feel free to use the form below to request a demo or to reach out to our sales team directly. You can also find us at various industry events, please stop by our booth to get a live product demonstration or to request a quote anytime.

All specifications, availability and pricing are subject to change without notice.

*With AW-UE150 camera. **Only compatible with the AW-RP60. Compatibility for the AW-RP60 will be available in the future via a firmware upgrade. 1Power supply not included with this model.