PTZOptics has launched Rise 4K, a new flagship broadcast PTZ camera that pairs cinematic 4K imaging with professional connectivity and intelligent video tools. The camera targets sports, live events, enterprise studios, universities, houses of worship and independent productions, giving teams more high-quality angles without an operator at every position.
Key Things You Should Know
- Rise 4K captures 4K Ultra HD at 60 fps with a 1-inch, 50MP CMOS sensor, 20x optical zoom, phase-detect autofocus and optical image stabilization.
- Professional workflow support includes 12G-SDI, timecode, genlock, FreeD camera tracking and SFP+ fiber connectivity plus XLR audio.
- Network options cover NDI HX, RTMP, RTSP and SRT for flexible IP-based production.
- The camera ships with Horizon Web for camera control, image adjustment, intelligent presets, tracking and automation.
- Rise is available to order now, ships in Q4 2026 and makes its public debut at IBC2026, Booth 1.B07.
What Is the PTZOptics Rise 4K?
The PTZOptics Rise 4K is a flagship robotic PTZ camera that combines cinematic 4K imaging, professional broadcast connectivity and intelligent video technology in one package. It’s built for productions of every size, from major broadcast operations to independent creators, and gives teams a practical way to expand multicamera coverage and produce more polished content with fewer operators.
“PTZOptics has spent more than a decade advancing robotic camera technology and making professional video production more accessible,” says Matthew Davis, chief technology officer at PTZOptics. “Rise brings together that engineering expertise and continuous innovation with a deep understanding of real-world production workflows shaped by years of user input and feedback. Our goal is to put the imaging quality, precision and advanced capabilities once limited to major broadcast networks and high-budget television studios within reach of more broadcasters, production teams and professional creators.”
What Imaging Capabilities Does Rise Offer?
Rise centers on a 1-inch, 50MP CMOS sensor that captures 4K Ultra HD video at up to 60 fps. A 20x optical zoom and roughly 71-degree horizontal field of view let operators move from wide establishing shots to tight close-ups.
Phase-detect autofocus keeps subjects sharp, while optical image stabilization and smooth brushless motors deliver stable images and precise, natural movement. A built-in three-stage ND filter adds exposure control across changing lighting conditions, a practical benefit for spaces where light shifts throughout an event.
What Broadcast Connectivity Does Rise Support?
Rise supports the connectivity and synchronization required for professional multicamera production. Timecode and genlock keep cameras precisely synchronized, and FreeD support enables integration with virtual production and augmented reality systems.
Video outputs include 12G-SDI for 4K60, 3G-SDI, HDMI and USB 3.0. Network options cover NDI HX, RTMP, RTSP, SRT and 12G-compatible SFP+ fiber connectivity. Professional XLR inputs with 48-volt phantom power, onboard TF card recording and front and rear tally lights round out the production package.
What Is Horizon and How Does It Work?
Horizon is PTZOptics’ intelligent camera experience, and Rise ships with Horizon Web as its standard interface. The browser-based workspace brings responsive camera movement, image and color adjustment, intelligent presets, tracking, auto-framing and automation into one place, accessible from any device on the same network.
Advanced tools including waveform, vectorscope and RGB parade help operators adjust and match cameras with precision. Built-in AI auto-tracking maintains framing and reduces routine operator input, so one operator can supervise more camera positions. Rise also works with PTZOptics’ broader ecosystem of Horizon Hub desktop applications for camera control, configuration and workflow management.
“Production teams are being asked to create more content, cover more events and capture more angles with limited resources,” says Claudia Barbiero, director of global marketing at PTZOptics. “Rise gives them an attainable path to higher-end production, combining broadcast-quality imaging with intelligent tools that help smaller teams accomplish more.”
When and Where Can You See Rise?
Integrators can see Rise at its public debut during IBC2026, running Sept. 11-14 at RAI Amsterdam. Visitors to the PTZOptics booth, 1.B07, can experience its 4K imaging, broadcast connectivity and Horizon camera controls firsthand. Rise is available to order now and begins shipping in Q4 2026.
