Obsbot Tail 2 might be the fanciest camera you never knew you needed

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Look, I get it. You’re tired of your janky webcam setup that makes you look like you’re broadcasting from a potato.

Well, OBSBOT just dropped their latest flex – the Tail 2 – and it’s either the future of content creation or the most over-engineered camera you’ll probably never need.

What’s the Big Deal?

The Tail 2 is basically what you’d get if you crossed a security camera with a Hollywood crane operator and injected them both with AI steroids.

It’s the world’s first three-axis PTZR (Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Rotate) 4K camera, which is fancy talk for “this thing moves in ways your neck can’t.”

The headline feature? This bad boy can do a full 90-degree rotation without cropping your 4K footage.

Previous OBSBOT models have struggled with smooth tracking in challenging conditions, but the Tail 2 claims to have fixed those issues with its AI Tracking 2.0 system.

The Good Stuff

• 4K/60fps video that actually looks crisp (none of that upscaled nonsense)
• AI tracking that can follow you, your dog, or pretty much anything that moves
• A beefy 5000mAh battery that’ll last 5 hours (perfect for those marathon TikTok sessions)
• Enough ports to make a USB hub jealous (HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, Ethernet, you name it)

The “Wait, What?” Features

Here’s where it gets interesting. The Tail 2 is packed with features that sound like they’re straight out of a sci-fi writer’s fever dream:

• It can recognize over 30 different animal species and 200+ objects. Apparently, we need our camera to know the difference between a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua—maybe if you’re the next Tiger King.
• The “Only Me” mode ensures the camera stays focused on you, even in a crowd. Perfect for those main character moments when you want to pretend everyone else is just an NPC.
• Something called “AI-Powered Face Framing” that dynamically adjusts based on your facial orientation. Translation: this thing is basically a digital stalker that really, really cares about your jawline.
• Distance-extended Gesture Control lets you control the camera with hand gestures. Don’t get too excited during your presentation, or you might accidentally trigger a zoom when trying to make a point.
• A “Composition Line” feature lets you reposition your target for ideal framing. Apparently, the AI wasn’t smart enough already – now it’s trying to teach us about the rule of thirds.
• A Dual-Color Tally Light that shows recording status. Finally, a way to know if you’re accidentally livestreaming your awkward dance moves to your entire company.

All of this is powered by what OBSBOT calls a “Deep Neural Learning Network Algorithm,” which sounds less like a camera feature and more like the origin story of Skynet. But hey, at least when the robots take over, your Instagram Stories will look amazing.

The Competition

The PTZ camera market is getting spicier than ever, with some serious players throwing elbows. Let’s break it down:

PTZOptics’ Move 4K is the heavyweight contender, rocking similar 4K/60fps capabilities and auto-tracking, but at a whopping $1,999 price tag.

It’s built like a tank and meant for serious broadcast setups, but it’s about as portable as a brick house.

The Nearity V415 tries to keep up with a 15x zoom range and 350° pan but tops out at 4K/30fps. It’s more of a conference room warrior than a content creator’s dream.

But OBSBOT is trying to carve out its niche by basically stuffing every feature possible into the Tail 2.

It’s like they looked at a feature wishlist and just said “yes” to everything. The kicker? That full 90-degree rotation for vertical video – something the competition hasn’t figured out yet.

While these other cameras play it safe with their corporate-friendly features, OBSBOT is out here trying to be the Swiss Army knife of cameras.

Is it overkill? Maybe. But in a world where creators need to pump out content in every possible format, that versatility might actually be genius.

Should You Care?

If you’re a solo content creator, livestreamer, or someone who’s tired of manually adjusting their camera every time they move an inch, the Tail 2 might actually be worth a look.

The AI tracking seems legitimately useful, especially with that new “Only Me” mode that won’t get distracted by your cat walking through the frame.

For everyone else? This might be overkill. Sure, it’s cool that it can do auto-zooming and has something called “AI-Powered Face Framing,” but let’s be real – if you’re just doing Zoom calls, this is like buying a Ferrari to drive to the grocery store.

The Bottom Line

OBSBOT’s Tail 2 is impressive tech, no doubt. It’s solving problems most people didn’t even know they had, which is either brilliant innovation or spectacular overkill, depending on your perspective.

The real question is whether you need a camera that’s smarter than some of your coworkers.

The Tail 2 launches March 20, 2025 worldwide through OBSBOT’s official store and Amazon. The camera will set you back $1,199, though early birds can snag it for $999 during the launch period.

For returning OBSBOT customers, there’s even an extra $50 discount to sweeten the deal.

Will Obsbot’s Tails 2 revolutionize content creation? Maybe. Will it make you a better creator? Probably not. But hey, at least you’ll look crisp AF while trying – and only have to sell half a kidney to afford it.

Are you ready to upgrade your content creation workflow? Is the OBSBOT Tail 2’s AI tracking worth the investment? Drop us a line below in the comments, or carry the discussion to our Twitter or Facebook.