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Highlights since v2.4.3.2
This release introduces the new PTZControl2 Windows GUI and rounds out the automation-focused tooling around the fork.
New PTZControl2 GUI for Windows
- Added
PTZControl2, a modern Windows GUI with a larger, clearer control surface for live camera operation. - Added light/dark theme support and a polished operator layout for presets, home/default, pan/tilt, and zoom.
- Added camera slot aliases, preset names, and per-camera movement/compatibility settings.
- Added optional live preview and a camera monitor window for checking current zoom, pan, tilt, and picture-control values.
- Added picture controls for supported cameras: brightness, contrast, sharpness, and saturation.
- Added Windows device display-name rename support with UAC elevation when administrator rights are required.
Better camera handling
- Improved camera selection display: compact names in the dropdown, full device path in tooltips, and clearer camera information output.
- Added per-camera compatibility choices between standard UVC controls and Logitech extension controls.
- Added clearer capability/status feedback when a camera does not support specific actions.
Documentation and packaging
- Added PTZControl2 documentation with screenshots and a concise overview in the main README.
- Added PTZControl2 release packages for Windows x64 and x86.
- Continued shipping classic
PTZControl.exe,PTZControlConsole, and the experimental Linux console package.
Release assets
PTZControl2-win-x64.zip/PTZControl2-win-x86.zip: new modern Windows GUI.PTZControl-win-x64.zip/PTZControl-win-x86.zip: classic Windows GUI.PTZControlConsole-win-x64.zip/PTZControlConsole-win-x86.zip: command-line automation tool.PTZControlConsole-linux-x64-beta.tar.gz: experimental Linux console build.
PTZControl2 is currently promoted for Windows only. Linux/macOS GUI behavior is not part of the supported release scope yet.