In case you missed it at InfoComm, VDO360 debuted its new VPTZH-03 (aka The Beacon) — a USB 2.0 camera that’s part of their Compass series. And, now, they’re giving away a Plantronics Calisto Speakerphone with every Beacon they sell!

The Beacon is the best USB 2.0 PTZ camera on the market with a focus range/depth of field: f4.9-49mm/60cm-infinity and an optical distortion spec of only 1.2% -+0.8%. Adding PTZ cameras to AV systems used to be time-consuming and expensive. But, not any more – especially with the VPTZH-03. Allowing for HD over USB at 1080p (30fps), the VDO360 HDPTZ-03 includes preset camera positions, dual-IR receiver control, a fiend-of-view of Diagonal 66.6-7.2, Horizontal 53.2-5.3, Vertical 39.8-4.2 and has the smoothest movement in the ProAV market.

Some AV-room specific features include:

• Seven presets on handheld the remote or via desktop control (or can be pre-programmed)
• Dual IR receivers:
  • One in the base and one in the lens assembly for a wide range of control positions
  • IR controls include a “Video Mute”

• Accu Pan and Tilt:
  • Slow movement when you need it for fine tuning of camera position
  • Rapid motion when you move a wide range
• It uses a belt drive for smooth pan and tilt — not the “jerkiness” you are familiar with from most USB-based PTZ cameras out there

The VDO360 VPTZH-03 Beacon lists for $899. The giveaway will extend through October 30th. More information about the Beacon is here.