Hello Adrian,
The latest firmware for the PT30X models is v6.3.18.
After turning on the Image Freeze option through the OSD menu, you would need to Reboot the camera for that change to take effect.
Thanks, Colin - yes, after I posted the above, the freezeframe did start to work, or at least partially - odd , because I had definitely rebooted at least once after the firmware update, but these things are a bit of a mystery. So, it's now mostly working freezeframe between presets when using the IR Remote, NewTek's Studio Monitor and via midi, but not at all when using the PanTiltZoom iPad app. Also, between some presets (and it's possible that this applies to presets added after the freezeframe option is turned on?) there is an initial zoom movement that isn't frozen but then the pan and tilt motions are :-) But it is a great addition generally, thank you
So upgrade to 6.3.18 went great. The "IP" OSD menu via a browser does not have this option - correct? I looked everywhere.
So I need to get the remote working with the camera so I can bring up the OSD and get into the PTZ menu to see/enable this new option, then reboot after changing? I can drive OSD via vMix's PTZ controls to move up and down on the OSD, but I can't figure out how to "enter" a menu (like the P/T/Z). Hitting "home" literally causes the PTZ to move to home position, not enter item like the OSD suggests. Any known way to navigate the OSD using vMix? If not, hooking up the remote is do-able. Thanks much.
So image freeze worked great with PTZOptics control app, but I fired up vMix and the image is not freezing at all. vMix is using NDI - do I need to update anything else to get this image freeze working in vMix? Does the image freeze only work with internally set presets, and when vMix does the visca(sp) commands to move to a spot does the image freeze not apply? That would be a big bummer. THanks.
Hi Adrian,
Your statement on where this works and does not would be accurate.
In the PTZOptics Control app it defaults to using "Stream 2" as the preview.
Stream 2 is not capable of viewing the OSD nor being used with the Image Freeze.
Those features are only available on "Stream 1" or the HD Stream on NDI.
Of note, using the radio buttons at the top of the PTZOptics preview pane allows you to switch between Stream 1 (HD) and Stream 2 (SD)
So, if desired you could see the image freeze occur in the PTZOptics Control App Preview.
I hope this information has been helpful and that this response finds you having a wonderful day.
Hi Tom,
Unfortunately vMix handles presets differently and thus is not going to be able to take advantage of our Image Freeze using standard "vMix Presets" / Virtual Inputs.
Our cameras require someone to "recall" the onboard preset to know that Image Freeze is being requested.
vMix utilizes absolute positioning data to recall exact X, Y, Z coordinates and does not leverage our built-in presets.
The only way to accomplish what you are looking for with vMix would be to add a browser input that is basic preset recall and then use the triggers in vMix to trigger that command.
Please see the associated steps below on setting up vMix in support of using the PTZOptics built-in presets...
I hope this information is helpful towards achieving your production goal(s).
Matthew - thanks for the clarification. I understand, but you can probably see why this is a little disappointing. These cameras are great and your support is great and they have really let us up our "game". So, we'll investigate using "in-camera" presets and having vMix drive to them - but vMix's ability to tweak PTZ and easily build a long series of transitions ahead of time is huge for us. Thanks again for responding and confirming my thoughts (and fears :-).
Hi Tom,
As with a lot of these things sometimes reaching out to the developers can help nudge them to include "options"
In this instance, I know you are not the first person to desire the ability to use the on-camera presets.
I would submit a request to vMix to have the option to use vMix Presets or on-board camera presets as an option.
As some have already made such requests in the past further nudges can only help the request come to fruition.
If we can be of any additional assistance please do not hesitate to let us know.
Hi Tom,
vMix does not have the ability to "properly" interface with the cameras on-board OSD.
I do have a small utility built to support acting as an IP OSD remote control for PTZOptics cameras and the Windows platform.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIQd9r1dUHzM1Cg_I-oKHXiOiZeTuR1/view?usp=sharing
As it is an additional app to run it may or may not serve your end goal, but wanted to make sure to offer it as an option.
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to return to the forums.
Hi Tom,
I am very glad to hear that it was able to provide some help.
Of note, I was able to chat with Martin, of vMix, and he had a great suggestion on enabling his solution to gain this capability.
Note, it will take some work on our camera side but his recommendation should lead to a very reliable deployment.
So, for now the ball is back in PTZOptics court to assist Martin in adding the new features.
Just wanted to provide you with that update.
Matthew - excellent news - thanks for the update. I'll stay tuned.
Tom
I'm just about ready to fire up a new PT12x-SDI camera. Wondering if this freeze frame function automatically speeds up the PTZ action to the new preset or is it necessary to manually change the speed to minimize the length of the freeze frame?
Hello Barry,
The Image Freeze option will not automatically speed up the cameras Preset Recall Speeds.
Those Preset Recall Speeds would still need to be set through the OSD menu of the camera. Those options can be found under the P/T/Z sub menu of the OSD.
Call Preset Speed controls the pan/tilt recall speed of the camera.
Pre Zoom Speed controls the zoom recall speed.
If you want to minimize the time the camera is frozen during the transition, you would need to increase those speed values.
Phil Jones
I read within the manual for the 20X that it is possible to set up the camera to freeze frame before switching to a preset, so there is a hard cut to the next shot instead of seeing the PTZing to the next shot.
I can't seem to get a VISCA command call to actually utilize this feature. How can I automate the pause/freeze feature into my preset recalls?