The OBSBOT Tail Air is a small PTZ camera that is designed mainly for live-streaming applications. For just $499, you get 4K video up to 30fps, manual exposure controls, some pretty advanced AI-driven features with subject tracking and gesture control, plus support for NDI-based workflows. But is it any good? Let’s try to find out. Even in post-pandemic times, live streaming is here to stay and only destined to grow. Whether you’re holding a corporate meeting, covering a sports event, or teaching an online class, you might be looking for a simple solution that transcends the capabilities of your smartphone or laptop’s webcam. OBSBOT is a Chinese company that focuses on developing camera tools aimed at facilitating your life when streaming content. Their new Tail Air PTZ 4K streaming camera recently landed on my desk and I was able to test it for a few days. Let’s take a look! OBSBOT Tail Air – camera and image settings The OBSBOT Tail Air essentially combines a tiny 4K UHD camera with a 2-axis non-removable gimbal that can be controlled remotely in many different ways. The device comes in a nice carrying case and, while it’s not the tiniest gimbal-mounted camera on the market, it’s still relatively light and portable. Indeed, the whole camera system weighs 350g and measures approximately 7×7.3×13.3cm. The camera comes in a nice, soft-shell carrying case. Image credit: Francesco Andreola / CineD The camera module packs a 1/1.8” 8.4MP CMOS sensor that is paired with a 23mm (equivalent)...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 21 November, 2023