AVer CAM550 4K Dual Lens PTZ Conferencing Camera

Product Overview

The AVer CAM550 is a 4K dual-lens PTZ conferencing camera designed for mid-to-large conference rooms where a single fixed camera cannot adequately cover both the speaker and the full room. Two Sony 4K Exmor image sensors work together: a 12x optical zoom PTZ lens frames participants precisely, while a fixed AI lens with a 95° DFOV maintains a continuous panoramic view of the space. Together they enable dynamic auto-framing, picture-in-picture display, and Smart Gallery face-cropping — all managed by onboard AI without requiring a camera operator.

The CAM550 connects via USB 3.1, HDMI, and IP, and supports PoE+ for simplified installation. It is compatible with all major UC platforms and ships with a 3-year camera warranty.

Product Description

The AVer CAM550 4K dual lens PTZ conferencing camera addresses a fundamental limitation of single-lens PTZ cameras in large meeting rooms: when the camera zooms in to frame a speaker, the wide-angle view of other participants is lost. The CAM550 solves this with two independent 4K Sony Exmor sensors working in tandem. The primary PTZ lens offers 12x optical zoom (24x total with 2x digital) across a DFOV of 85°, enabling precise framing of individuals or small groups in medium and large rooms. The secondary AI lens maintains a fixed 95° DFOV panoramic view at all times, independently monitoring the full room.

The dynamic auto-framing system uses the AI lens to detect participants continuously. When a new attendee enters the room, the secondary lens detects their presence and signals the PTZ lens to automatically re-frame to include all visible participants. This fully automatic operation means the camera adapts to changing room occupancy throughout a meeting without any manual intervention. Preset framing can also be configured to track both a preset content area and the active speaker simultaneously.

Smart Gallery mode uses AI to crop and present individual participant faces in a gallery-style layout — useful for large-room meetings where participants are spread across a wide area. Both headshot and half-body framing modes are available. Gesture control allows participants to trigger camera functions by holding up a finger — useful for touchless operation in shared spaces, though it is disabled by default and must be enabled via PTZApp 2.

Output is simultaneously available over USB 3.1 Type-B (UVC 1.1, no driver required), HDMI (1080p 30/60fps), and IP (H.264/H.265 via RTSP and RTMP). HDMI enables a second display for local monitoring or picture-in-picture during video calls. AVer's virtual USB streaming technology allows the camera to present itself as a USB device over a single RJ45 network cable, eliminating USB cable length limitations in large rooms. PoE+ (802.3at) powers the camera over Ethernet, and the RS-232 Mini DIN9 port supports VISCA control and camera daisy-chaining.

Key Features

• Dual 4K Sony Exmor Lenses — Two independent 4K sensors provide simultaneous PTZ framing and wide-angle room monitoring without switching between views.
• Dynamic Auto-Framing — The AI lens detects new participants as they enter the room and automatically signals the PTZ lens to re-frame all visible attendees.
• 12x Optical Zoom (24x Total) — Covers medium and large rooms; focal length ranges from 3.9 mm (wide) to 47.3 mm (tele) with F1.8–F2.8 aperture.
• 95° Wide-Angle AI Lens — Fixed panoramic lens monitors the full room at all times, independent of PTZ lens position.
• Smart Gallery Face Cropping — AI crops individual participant faces into headshot or half-body frames for gallery-style presentation during calls.
• HDMI Picture-in-Picture — Simultaneously displays the PTZ speaker view and the AI lens room panorama on a single HDMI monitor.
• Virtual USB Streaming — Presents as a USB device over IP via a single RJ45 cable, removing USB cable distance limitations.
• Gesture Control — Participants can trigger camera functions using hand gestures, supporting touchless operation in shared spaces.
• PoE+ Power — IEEE 802.3at PoE+ enables single-cable installation from a PoE+ switch.
• VISCA Control via RS-232 — Mini DIN9 RS-232 ports support VISCA control and camera daisy-chaining for multi-camera installations.
• UC Platform Compatibility — Plug-and-play UVC 1.1 over USB 3.1 is compatible with Zoom, Teams, Webex, Google Meet, and other major platforms.

Typical Applications

• Conference Room — Dynamic auto-framing and Smart Gallery handle varying participant counts in medium and large rooms without manual camera adjustment.
• Boardroom — Dual 4K sensors deliver a premium video presence for executive meetings and high-stakes calls with remote participants.
• Training Room — Preset framing and speaker tracking enable hands-free capture of instructors and content areas throughout sessions.
• All-Hands Room — Wide 95° AI lens coverage and auto-framing handle large, variable-occupancy spaces used for company-wide meetings.
• Government Space — VISCA RS-232 control and PoE+ power support integration into managed AV infrastructure in council and briefing rooms.

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