SRG-A40/ SRG-A12 with PTZ Auto Framing

Revolutionary PTZ Auto Framing technology powered by built-in AI analytics ensures high quality composed shots without operator.

Shooting redefined. AI makes you free.

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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.

Man with skeleton outline marked out

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

Full body action shot of man presenting taken from SRG-A40

Waist

Waist shot of man presenting taken from SRG-A40

Close-up

Close up shot of man presenting taken from SRG-A40

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).

PTZ camera with red tally lamp
PTZ camera with green tally lamp

Key Features

High speed pan/tilt

Speedy, precise pan/tilt operation ensures that the camera can accurately keep track of the presenter’s movements.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Preset camera positions

Store and instantly recall up to 256 preset camera positions.

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Picture Freeze Preset

The camera can output high-quality still images simultaneously while streaming 4K video.

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AF, AE and AWB

Auto Focus, Auto Exposure and Auto White Balance ensure professional-looking results without manual exposure adjustments.

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PTZ Motion Sync

Pan, tilt and zoom movements transition smoothly between preset camera positions.

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Simple, flexible setup

IP streaming

Stream 4K 30p video from the camera with support for popular IP protocols – ideal for live events and webcasts.

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Single network cable

Power supply (POE++), image/audio output, and camera control all enabled by a single network cable which allows simple integration.

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HDMI/SDI outputs

As well as live streaming over IP, the camera can simultaneously output video via HDMI and SDI for conventional production.

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Picture Setting File

Easily copy picture settings across multiple cameras for quick, convenient set-up in multi-camera shooting environments.

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Versatile functions for remote operation

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.

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Convenient control from PC

Camera functions can also be controlled remotely from a networked PC using our intuitive Web App.

*Windows only

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Convenient installation in every environment

Easy ceiling mounting

The camera comes supplied with a mounting plate for convenient ceiling installation if required.

Ceiling mounted PTZ camera in room

Light, compact design

The camera’s stylish, compact body fits unobtrusively into any environment.

Man installing PTZ camera on ceiling

Choice of colour finishes

The camera is available in a choice of black or while colour finishes, to suit the needs of any application.

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Specifications

Camera
Image Sensor
1/2.5 type ExmorR CMOS
Image Sensor (Number of Effective Pixels)
Approx. 8.5M pixels
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 capbility
Yes
Minimum Illumination (50IRE)
1.6 lux (1/30s 50IRE F2 high-sensitivity OFF)
Horizontal Resolution
1700 TV lines (Center)(4K),
1000 TV lines or higher (Center)(FHD)
Gain
Auto/Manual (0 to +48 dB)
High Sensitivity On
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
Minimum Object Distance
80 mm(Wide)~
800 mm(Tele)
Pan/Tilt Angle
Pan: ±170°
Tilt: +90°/-20°
Pan/Tilt Speed (Max.)
Pan: 300 degrees/sec,
Tilt: 126 degrees/sec
Pan/Tilt Speed
Pan: 1.1° to 101°/s
Tilt: 1.1° to 91°/s
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
Preset Position
256 (CGI)
100 (VISCA)
Picture Freeze Preset
Yes
PTZ Motion Sync
Yes
Network
IP Video resolution
3840x2160,1920x1080,1280 x720,640x360
Compression Format
H.264: High/Main/Baseline Profile
H.265: Main Profile
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, TraditionalChinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Hindi, Turkish
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
Audio Codec
AAC LC 128kbps/ST (IP)
AAC LC 256kbps/ST (IP)
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
Yes (3G-SDI, HDMI)
Embedded Audio in IP Streaming
Yes
Interface
4K Video Output
HDMI x1,
IP (streaming) x1
HD Video Output
3G-SDI x1,
HDMI x1,
IP (streaming) x1
SD Video Output
IP (streaming) x1
Remote Video Format Switching
Yes
HDMI Color Space
YCbCr, 4:2:2 8bit
RGB, 4:4:4 8bit
Camera Control Interface
VISCA RS-422 RJ45(In/Out)
VISCA over IP RJ45
IR Remote Control
Yes
Microphone Input
Stereo Mini-phone(φ3.5mm) x1,
(Mic/Line Selectabe)
Sync. System
INT
Tally
Front x 1
Red/Green (for PTZ Auto Framing)
Power Connector Type
IEC60130-10
(JEITA standard RC-5320A)
Type5
General
Power Requirements
DC 19.5V
PoE++(IEEE802.3bt type4 class8)
Power Consumption
DC19.5V : 80W
PoE++ : 71.3W
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 40 °C
32 °F to 104 °F
Storage Temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C
-4 °F to +140 °F
Dimensions (W x H x D)*3
156.7 x 184.0 x 200.0mm
6 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 7 7/8 inch
*3:The values for dimensions are approximate
Mass
Approx. 2.0 kg
Approx. 4 lb 6.5 oz
Body Color
White /Black
Size of Screw Hole for Tripod
1/4-20UNC x1
Mountable Angle
< ±15°
Ceiling Mount
Yes
Supplied Accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
IR Remote Commander Unit (1)
Ceiling bracket (2)
Wire rope(1)
Screw M3 x 8(9)
Screw M2.6 x6 BLACK(1)
HDMI cable fixing plate(1)
Safety regulation(1)
Download site information(1)
Warranty(1)