The IPC-T5442T-ZE mentions motorized zoom. Is it actually possible to zoom through software like BI? Or is this a varifocal cam where you manually have to adjust the zoom? In the later case why would it say motorized?
It's both. You can zoom in/out via software controls. But it's intended as a control to adjust the focal length of the lens rather than as a zoom function as in the case of a PTZ. It's said to be motorized because it uses a motor to control the varifocal function and to adjust focus, the latter being important even once set. That's vs the old way of doing it manually using two rods that you turned to adjust focal length and focus (which was a real pain in the ass to try to get right).The IPC-T5442T-ZE mentions motorized zoom. Is it actually possible to zoom through software like BI? Or is this a varifocal cam where you manually have to adjust the zoom? In the later case why would it say motorized?