Broadcast AV Gets an Upgrade with Telycam's Launched 4K PTZ Camera Equipped with 1-Inch Sensor
Telycam, a leading developer of PTZ cameras, is set to showcase its latest innovation, the Explore XE, at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, Florida (Booth 3088). This camera promises to deliver premium performance, similar to Telycam's flagship Explore broadcast camera, at an affordable price for smaller organizations and institutions.
The Explore XE boasts a 1-inch Sony sensor, phase detection auto-focus (PDAF), and 20x optical zoom, ensuring high-quality video, even in low-light conditions. Additional features include native AI-powered auto-tracking, local recording to a microSD card, dual tally lights, and POE++ support.
Flexible output options are a key feature of the Explore XE, with HDMI, NDI HX3, USB Type-C, and 3G-SDI available. The camera also supports external audio sources from mini-XLR input with phantom power or 3.5mm analog input.
The Explore XE is designed to cater to the Broadcast AV convergence, as co-founder Jenny Liu stated. It includes a built-in variable ND filter and threads for external ND filters.
Telycam, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, has been a key player in the Pro AV and broadcast industries for over a decade. The company, founded in 2014, is renowned for its commitment to R&D and offers two main product lines: NDI/IP PTZ cameras for live production, and USB-based webcams for video conferencing.
In comparison, Telycam's flagship Explore broadcast camera offers a 1-inch 9MP UHD CMOS sensor, premium lens specs, and is optimized for high-end broadcast applications with premium optics and sensor size.
Here's a summary of the key features and specifications of both cameras:
| Feature | Explore XE 4K PTZ Camera | Explore Broadcast Camera | |--------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | Resolution | 4K at 60 fps | 4K UHD | | Zoom | 20x optical zoom | 20x optical zoom | | Sensor Size | Not explicitly stated (likely smaller) | 1" 9MP UHD CMOS (larger sensor) | | Autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | Not specifically stated | | Lens Aperture | Not detailed | f = 9.79 - 186.5 mm, F2.8 - F4.5 | | Field of View | Not detailed | 71° (wide) to 4.05° (telephoto) | | Target Use | PTZ versatile applications, likely conferencing/live events | High-end broadcast applications |
Telycam's products, including the Explore XE, are distributed in the United States and Canada by MVD (Mobile Video Devices, Inc.). For more information, visit Telycam's website at www.telycam.com.
The Explore XE, showcased at InfoComm 2025, will feature AI-powered auto-tracking and local recording, revolving around cloud technology. Its premium performance, similar to Telycam's flagship Explore broadcast camera, promises to deliver high-quality video through a 1-inch Sony sensor and 20x optical zoom.
