BirdDog X5 Ultra White. 2160p (4K UHD) Zoom Camera with 20x Optical Zoom, 60fps (59.94), Built-in NDI® | HX decoder, advanced mechanical drive, AI Auto Tracking and Framing, 2 x 2.93" E-Ink Displays, Halo Tally, NDI HX3, 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4

BirdDog X5 Ultra 4K PTZ Camera (White) BDX5UW

The BirdDog X5 Ultra is a 4K60 PTZ camera with a Sony 1/2.8" CMOS sensor and 20x optical zoom, built around an advanced motor drive system for ultra-fine, precise movements with natural acceleration and deceleration on air. It delivers NDI® | HX3 up to 4K60 together with NDI® | HX2, SRT, RTSP and RTMP, plus 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4 and USB-C UVC outputs.

An integrated NDI® | HX decoder outputs a return feed on the HDMI ports for confidence monitoring or teleprompters, using the same network cable. The Halo tally keeps talent looking at the camera, the dual always-on e-ink labels show network details even with the camera off, and AI presenter tracking and framing are built in. A 49 mm filter ring accepts ND filters or polarisers. This version is white.

Key features

• Sony 1/2.8" CMOS sensor, 4K60, 20x optical zoom
• NDI® | HX3 up to 4K60, NDI® | HX2, SRT, RTSP, RTMP
• Integrated NDI® | HX decoder for return feeds on HDMI
• 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4 and USB-C UVC outputs
• Ultra-fine pan/tilt drive, max 28 dB at full speed pan
• Halo RGB tally and dual e-ink displays
• AI presenter tracking and framing
• 49 mm filter ring

Specifications

• Sensor: Sony 1/2.8" CMOS, 8.46 MP effective
• Lens: f = 5.4-104 mm, F1.6-F3.6
• Zoom: 20x optical
• Video formats: 2160p and 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25, 720p 60/59.94/50
• Horizontal angle of view: 56.6° (W) - 3° (T)
• Pan: ±170°, tilt: -30° to +90°, 0.1-200°/s
• Presets: 128
• Control: 1 GbE, RS232 in/out, RS422, USB-C; VISCA, VISCA-IP, NDI®
• Audio: 3.5 mm mic/line stereo input
• Power: DC 12V or PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), 18 W max
• Dimensions: 185.7 x 171.9 x 200.9 mm
• Weight: 2.31 kg
• Colour: white