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.
Forward development
SRG-A40/A12 will be supporting the following features below with Ver.3.0
(Scheduled to be available from July 2025)
Enhanced PTZ Auto Framing functions
Tracking Range
PTZ Auto Framing is performed only within the predefined area. This also allows users to exclude any unintended subjects.
Fixed Angle Position
When a subject enters the predefined area, PTZ Auto Framing will pause and the angle of view will automatically move and hold the predefined area. PTZ Auto Framing will resume when the subject exits the area.
Composition Preset*
*Equivalent to the BRC-AM7 Ver.1.0.
Availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.
A Camera that Automatically and Naturally Shoots Video for you
With the advanced PTZ Auto Framing feature, the camera automatically track the person in a comfortable viewing with smooth pan, tilt and 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 and 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 person’s skeleton and head position and matches the person’s detail features even when there are several people in the frame. It achieves accurate framing and consistent tracking.
Keep everyone in the picture with Multi-person Framing*
The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 can automatically track a group of up to eight people, with a primary subject and secondary subjects. The primary subject can be specified via the camera’s Face Registration function*, or on the web app screen. The secondary subjects are automatically selected according to their proximity to the primary subject. The camera’s pan, tilt and zoom function ensures that the selected people are included in the image, with natural looking framing. Multi-person Framing is ideal for various applications such as corporate conferences, panel discussions, weddings and other ceremonies.
* Multi-person Framing and Face Registration functions are available from firmware version 2.0 or later.
Prioritise presenters with Face Registration*
The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 can register the primary subject, tracking them reliably based on pre-registered face data and tracking priority. Automatic start/return is also enhanced, using registered face information to quickly re-acquire the subject after lost tracking or mis-tracking.
* Face Registration is available from firmware version 2.0 or later.
Camera functions can also be controlled remotely using web app software on a networked PC. This allows easy and optimal adjustment of the composition (size and position) of the subject with intuitive drag operations*. SRG-A40/A12 offers a wide range of picture composition options, with 24 subject sizes from full body to close-up, and detailed left/right and up/down settings. Scene composition can also be changed at any time, even when PTZ Auto Framing is active.
* Available from firmware version 2.0 or later.
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).
Speedy, precise Pan and tilt operation ensures that the camera can accurately keep track of the presenter’s movements.
As well as powerful close-ups, the camera can capture broad shots of the presenter or audience with a wide field of view.
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.
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.
Store and instantly recall up to 256 preset camera positions.
The camera can output high-quality still images simultaneously while streaming 4K video.
Auto Focus, Auto Exposure and Auto White Balance ensure professional-looking results without manual exposure adjustments.
Pan, tilt and zoom movements transition smoothly between preset camera positions.
Stream 4K 30p video from the camera with support for popular IP protocols – ideal for live events and webcasts.
Power supply (POE++), image/audio output, and camera control all enabled by a single network cable which allows simple integration.
As well as live streaming over IP, the camera can simultaneously output video via HDMI and SDI for conventional production.
Easily copy picture settings across multiple cameras for quick, convenient set-up in multi-camera shooting environments.
Versatile functions for remote operation
Remote control of PTZ operation
Pan, tilt and zoom camera movements and other functions can all be precisely controlled using the supplied IR remote commander, allowing convenient wireless operation of PTZ functions without needing additional equipment. The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 can also be controlled using the optional additional RM-IP500 remote controller, just like professional broadcast cameras.
In addition to ON/OFF control of PTZ Auto Framing, it’s easy to toggle between single-person and Multi-person Framing* using the supplied IR remote commander – simplifying system set-up, especially in solo operation.
* This feature is available from firmware version 2.0 or later. The number of multi-persons depends on the settings.
The camera comes supplied with a mounting plate for convenient ceiling installation if required.
The camera’s stylish, compact body fits unobtrusively into any environment.
The camera is available in a choice of black or while colour finishes, to suit the needs of any application.
