Cameras & PTZ Control
Canon PTZ Camera Control Software BETA
Control for Canon PTZ Cameras (CR-N series, etc.) via HTTP.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect Canon PTZ Camera to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the Canon PTZ Camera handler from the device type list (internal id
canon_ptz). - Enter the IP address of your Canon PTZ Camera, then set protocol HTTP and port
80. - Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Protocol | HTTP |
|---|---|
| Default port | 80 |
| Handler version | 1.0.0 |
| Author | Fantago Bridge |
| Internal ID | canon_ptz |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Protocol HTTP, Port 80.
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to send specific commands to the Canon PTZ Camera handler.
Generic Command Format:
The handler communicates via HTTP GET requests to the /control.cgi endpoint. Commands are sent as URL parameters.
control.cgi?pan=right&pan.speed.dir=500&tilt=up&tilt.speed.dir=500(Pan Right, Tilt Up)control.cgi?pan=stop&tilt=stop(Stop Pan/Tilt)control.cgi?p=1(Recall Preset 1)standby.cgi?cmd=standby(Power Off)
Integration Examples (assuming device name "CANON_PTZ"):
Via HTTP GET:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/CANON_PTZ?cmd=control.cgi?pan=right&pan.speed.dir=500&tilt=up&tilt.speed.dir=500
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
CANON_PTZ:control.cgi?pan=right&pan.speed.dir=500&tilt=up&tilt.speed.dir=500
Remember to URL-encode the command string for HTTP GET requests if it contains special characters.
Canon PTZ Camera control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support Canon PTZ Camera?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made Canon PTZ Camera handler (version 1.0.0) that talks to the device over HTTP, default port 80. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the Canon PTZ Camera handler use?
HTTP, default port 80. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control Canon PTZ Camera from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every Canon PTZ Camera action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the Canon PTZ Camera handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (canon_ptz.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control Canon PTZ Camera from a single interface
Fantago drives Canon PTZ Camera alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.