Canon Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001

Unlock innovative technologies and enhanced performance in Canon's Auto Tracking apps, with a pre-installed Lite version to try and the full version with even more functionality available via a paid license.

Smooth. Precise. Intelligent

Download the latest firmware for PTZ cameras to use the free Auto Tracking App RA-AT001 Lite* and discover a host of free features and improvements to enable even greater flexibility and performance from your Canon PTZ cameras.

*RA-AT001 Auto Tracking Lite is installed in the camera via pre-installed firmware from July 2024. Auto Tracking App RA-AT001 with additional features is available via a paid licence.

Intelligent, smarter tracking

Track your chosen subject with greater accuracy, even when it’s moving or passing behind obstacles, thanks to Canon's Head/Face detection technology and advanced tracking algorithm.

Smoother camera movements

Create smoother and more natural footage by controlling the camera's Pan/Tilt movement. Change tracking sensitivity to speed up or slow down the camera’s responsiveness to your inputs.

Wide tracking adjustability

Customise the camera’s tracking range, size and sensitivity and fine-tune its angle of operation to ensure you get the footage you want. Also free control of target composition where to keep in viewing angle is possible.

Adjust up to ten settings

Enjoy greater control of camera settings to track any type of subject, in any kind of scene. The Auto Tracking App RA-AT0011 offers adjustments in composition, tracking sensitivity, priority display area, fixed viewing angle area, tracking target auto select, pan/tilt halting area, initial position, auto select exclusion area, limit tracking area and pan/tilt control.

Multi setting memory support

Create up to five useful auto tracking presets to speed up your workflow and let you focus on other key tasks.

Flexible control options

Open the RA-AT001 app from a web browser to adjust all settings, or access the main control settings from the RC-IP1000 controller or Remote Camera Control App.

Auto Framing features explained

The updated full (paid) version of the Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001 introduces the following new features:

Multi-Person Framing
Frame neatly for more than one speaker with the useful feature that ensures natural composition for talk shows, interview panels or visual podcasts, for example.

Face Direction Framing
The camera provides free space in front of the speaker, based on the direction they look, improving composition.

Sit/Stand Framing
When a speaker sits down, the camera zooms in to frame more closely, and zooms out for a mid-shot when the speaker stands.

Tracking subject

Auto-select only
Auto-/manual select possible

Tracking sensitivity

Fixed
Adjustable from 1 to 10 levels

Tracking subject display size

Can be set at two levels
Can be set at five levels

Tracking target display position

Fixed at center
Can be set to any area

Auto Framing

Multi-Person Framing, Face Direction Framing, Sit/Stand Framing

Priority display area

Can be set

Fixed angle of view

Can be set

Save tracking settings

One only
Up to five can be saved/recalled

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Compatible PTZ Cameras

The Auto Tracking App RA-AT001 (Lite)1 is preloaded on the PTZ cameras below, bought after June 2024. For cameras purchased earlier, please download the latest firmware to obtain the Lite version.

  • CR-N700

    An exceptional 4K60P professional PTZ camera with 12G-SDI connectivity and class-leading auto focus with built-in intelligent Auto Tracking.
  • CR-N500

    With a 15x optical zoom, 4K UHD shooting capabilities and Dual Pixel Auto Focus with built-in intelligent Auto Tracking, the CR-N500 allows for precise control and seamless IP streaming with exceptional results.
  • CR-N300

    Equipped with 4K UHD resolution, a 20x optical zoom, Hybrid Auto Focus with built-in intelligent Auto Tracking, numerous IP streaming and control protocols, you can engage your audience in new ways.
  • CR-N100 (Black)

    A nimble 4K PTZ camera with advanced autofocus, 20x optical zoom and multiple IP protocols with built-in intelligent Auto Tracking.
  1. Some settings are limited in RA-AT001 Lite.