OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZR NDI Camera 4K@60FPS, Pro AI Tracking, 1/1.5" CMOS, 50MP, 5X Optical Zoom, 12X Hybrid Zoom, SDI/HDMI/IP/USB 3.0 Output, Live Streaming for Education, Conference, Worship, Live Events

I am in love with the Obsbot Tail 2. This little camera feels like having a full production crew packed into one device. The AI tracking is insanely smooth—once it locks onto you, it stays locked, even if you move around a lot. The zoom is clean, responsive, and doesn’t ruin the quality like many other compact cameras do. Battery life is another huge win. I can run long streams without stressing about plugging in or cutting things short. And the fact that it can work wirelessly makes setup so much cleaner and easier. It genuinely feels like a professional upgrade without needing a desk full of equipment. Low-light performance surprised me the most. Even in dimmer rooms, the image still looks crisp and balanced. No grainy mess, no weird color shifts. If you’re a streamer, content creator, or just someone who wants an effortless, high-performance camera that actually keeps up with you, the Obsbot Tail 2 is absolutely worth it. This thing has instantly become one of my favorite pieces of gear.

Whether streaming or recording, indoors or out, the OBSBOT Tail 2 is at the head of the class. AI Tracking works well, even holding me in a crowd. The 4K sensor provides a beautiful image and the 5x optical zoom brings the action to you. Battery life is a real-world 5+ hours. Physical connections include HDMI, SDI, UVC and RS232 (PTZ control). Software connections offer RSTP, SRT, NDI. Throw in Wifi6 and BLE 5.4 and you have the ultimate mobile live streaming camera.

These are amazing! the best auto follow on the market. I wish they would come out with a 20x zoom and 2.8 lens and I would use these in my church. The only draw back is having to position close. The video quality is excellent but the auto follow, the use of the app when I travel, the self leveling is a game changer for quick setup. Just please add a 20x zoom!

The OBSBot Tail 2 is a game-changer for content creators and videographers alike. From the moment you unbox it, the solid construction and premium design speak to its durability and reliability. The AI tracking is nothing short of exceptional, effortlessly following subjects with precision and responsiveness, making filming smooth and intuitive. Whether capturing dynamic movement or setting up professional shots, this camera delivers impressive performance. Setup is quick and straightforward, and the controls are easy to navigate, allowing users to focus on creativity rather than technical adjustments. An absolute must-have for anyone looking for an intelligent, high-quality camera solution!

I’ve been using the OBSBOT Tail 2 for my live streams and multi-camera sports coverage, and it has completely changed the way I work behind the camera. The AI tracking is incredibly reliable – it locks onto the subject and smoothly follows movement without the jittery or delayed response I’ve seen from other “smart” cameras. Being able to switch between shots, reframe, and let the camera track players or speakers automatically feels like having an extra camera operator in the room. The 4K image quality is excellent with the 1/1.5" sensor, with sharp detail and clean video even in less-than-ideal lighting, and the PTZR design (pan, tilt, zoom, rotate) makes it super flexible for both landscape and vertical content. Integration into my live production setup has been straightforward, and once you get your presets dialed in, it’s very easy to run a professional-looking show with minimal manual control. The app and gesture controls are also a big plus when I’m moving around and don’t want to be tied to a control surface. Is it an investment? Absolutely. But for creators, churches, schools, and anyone doing live events, sports, or content creation, the OBSBOT Tail 2 earns its keep by reducing the need for extra camera operators and helping you capture angles and motion shots that are hard to pull off solo.

Nice quality camera, but the Obsbot Center software continuously crashed on MacOS Tahoe rendering a lot of the functionality unavailable without using a mobile app.

Keep in mind I'm a Tier 4 IT veteran of over 20 years and design camera systems for clients and I don't normally write reviews unless people really need to be warned. This product is Terrible... So it supports all these protocols RTSP, UVC (USB Webcam), etc but you can only use one at a time. RTSP simply would not work in VLC or OBS Studio and tried various settings, firmware update, different devices, etc. It can't even run off one USB cable. You have 2 USB C and only one you can charge it over but can't UVC, the other you can UVC but can't charge or even power it. It also won't charge the internal battery over POE, only that one USB charging port, and it likes to turn off on low battery even when it has POE plugged in so we ran two cables to it for all testing. Internal battery died quickly as well. Will be returning.

I own three Tail 2's and they are doing the same job that a Panasonic 4K PTZ camera 10x this price does, plus, the Tail 2 has the additional axis of movement, R for rotate. It's low-light capabilities are amazing for a small 1/1.5" sensor. The clarity and detail is very impressive in a high contrast situation like filming a Christmas tree with lights. See my video below. You can see the detail if the fake pine needles as well as the lights themselves without the lights blowing out exposure. The new AI Tracking 2.0 is great even in low-light situations where contrast between dark and light can be limited. It's not perfect, but it's certainly better than any other AI tracking engine I've come across at this price point. The focus engine is very fast and like the AI rracking, auto focus performs very well where there is little contrast in low light.

Die Hardware ist erstklassig, die Software schwer benutzbar. Die Einrichtung ist äusserst schwierig, die Doku mehr oder weniger schlecht.

The OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZR is one of the most impressive AI-driven PTZ cameras I’ve used in this category. The combination of 4K60 recording, gimbal-level stabilization, PTZ control, subject tracking, NDI support, and a fast f/1.8 lens makes it a strong option for solo creators, streamers, and mobile content production. The AI auto-tracking is genuinely smart, especially when moving around the frame — it delivers smooth and cinematic follow shots that are difficult to achieve with traditional webcams or static cameras. The image quality is excellent for its size, and low-light performance benefits noticeably from the wide-aperture lens. However, while the hardware is outstanding, the software experience needs significant refinement — especially on macOS (tested on a Mac Studio M4 Max). During setup, I ran into multiple inconsistencies ranging from pairing delays to random disconnections. Over time, the workflow became more predictable, but the initial experience was far from plug-and-play. When everything syncs, the results are excellent — but at this price point, reliability should be stronger out of the box. Integration with the OBSBOT Remote Control also feels unstable at the moment. As I noted in my remote review, firmware bugs occasionally cause incorrect button responses (for example, accidental recording triggers when attempting to zoom). The remote control should complete the experience — and it does when it behaves — but firmware improvements are essential to make the camera–remote ecosystem feel professional and dependable. On the feature side, I genuinely believe OBSBOT is close to something exceptional. One major opportunity is AI-powered background separation or blur. Since the Tail 2 already has an f/1.8 lens capable of creating natural depth, adding smart, AI-assisted background control (like Apple’s Portrait Mode or NVIDIA Broadcast-style effects) would take this camera to a whole new level for streamers and Zoom/Teams content creators without needing a green screen. Bottom line: The hardware design, optics, and AI tracking are best-in-class, and the camera shows enormous potential. But the software and firmware need further polish to deliver a truly seamless professional workflow — especially for Mac users and remote-control integration. If OBSBOT continues to improve the software through updates (which they’ve done in the past), this camera could easily become the top choice in its category.

Me preocupaba la calidad de la imagen -Quedé agradablemente sorprendido. Las funciones operan correctamente. Tal vez la betería no tiene, ni de lejos la vida que se anuncia. Noto que se baja muy rápido. Por lo demás muy satisfecho!

2025年4月29日に届きました。 まだ細かく使っていないのですが、 とりあえず使ってみた感じの所感をレビューします。 ※後日また詳細はレビューいたします。ちゃんとしたレビューをするまで時間がかかりそうだったのでまずは所感を。 私はプロカメラマンとして生計を立てています。 メインは写真のほうになりますが、 動画の撮影も年に何度か行っています。（ピアノ・ダンス・バレエ・舞台・学校系行事） 基本ワンオペで複数台カメラを設置し、 同時に回して、パソコン上で同期させて編集というスタイルです。 ※ライブ配信等は知識疎いです。 ソニーのα系のカメラとソニーの4ｋビデオカメラを普段使っています。 場合によっては、10台程度カメラを設置し撮影しています。 その程度の状態の知識のレビューなりますことご了承ください。 ちゃんとしたPTZカメラを使うのは初めてです。（オズモポケット３を持っている程度） 試しに数時間連続して撮影してみました。スマホに接続し、Aiで人物を追う等 一連の機能を試してみましたが、私レベルの撮影であれば実践で問題なく使える機能と画質でした。 4ｋで撮れ画質もきれいですし、ホワイトバランスもケルビンで設定できるし、 遠隔でスマホ管理できるし、長時間録画も安定して撮れる。 20万と高額に感じるかもしれませんが、決して高くないと思いました。 ※ソニーのVLOGCAMとかでも出始めはその程度したりしますし。 これがあと複数台あれば、 相当動画撮影の幅が広がるのではないかと期待値が上がっている状態です。 実際現場等で使用したらまた追加でレビューいたします。 ユーチューブでもレビューしているかたがちらほら出てきましたので、 興味のあるかたはそちらもご覧いただけたほうがよいかと思います。 とにかく良い商品だとおもいます！

Sin duda me ha sorprendido, como profesional del audiovisual, he encontrado una solucion con calidad al seguimiento automatizado, muy útil para eventos y sobre todo el control de los movimientos de la cámara suaves y precisos, tambien destacar que no desenfoca cuando haces zoom o movimientos, es perfecta por el precio que tiene, calidad, resolucion y precision, algo en contra, que hay que pagar casi 100€ para tener la opción NDI, siempre puedes usar la otra opcion SRT esa si viene incluida gratis.