MAKI Ultra

Make a Killer Image.

Introducing the groundbreaking MAKI Ultra NDI® | HX3 camera, where compact innovation meets potent performance.
This powerhouse combines lightning-fast autofocus and 4K60 capabilities, ensuring you capture every moment with stunning precision.
Intuitive physical buttons located on the side of the camera give you seamless control, immerse yourself in your creative zone without being bogged down by technicalities.

Featuring BirdDog’s HALO Tally system, MAKI Ultra makes it simple and clear to see which camera is live on air at any time.
Choose between 12x and 20x zoom options to tailor your shooting experience.

Technical Specifications:

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Image Sensor:
1/2.8 inches, CMOS

Optical Zoom:
12x OR 20x

Video Formats:
2160p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps,
1080p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps,
720p @ 60/50/30/25fps

Horizontal Angle of View (MAKI ULTRA 12x Zoom):
72.8° ~ 6.8°

Horizontal Angle of View (MAKI ULTRA 20x Zoom):
61.2° ~ 3.38°

Vertical Angle of View (MAKI ULTRA 12x Zoom):
44.1° ~ 3.8°

Vertical Angle of View (MAKI ULTRA 20x Zoom):
35.3° ~ 1.9°

Aperture (MAKI ULTRA 12x Zoom):
F1.8~F2.68

Aperture (MAKI ULTRA 20x Zoom):
F1.6~F3.6

Focus:
TOF, Auto, Manual

Exposure:
Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual

Backlight Compensation:
Yes

Digital Noise Reduction:
Yes

SNR:
>55dB

Effective Pixels:
8.4 Megapixels

Physical Buttons:
Quantity: 8;
Features: Zoom operation, focus operation, brightness adjustment, menu control, image freezing, and mode switching.

Video Interfaces:
1 x HDMI 2.0;
1 x 3G-SDI, USB-C UVC 1.1

Video Compression Format:
H.264 / H.265

LAN:
100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet Support:
PoE(802.3af)

Network Protocol:
NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3

Control Protocol:
VISCA Baud Rate:
9600/4800/38400/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI

Control Interface:
RS485: 2pin phoenix port, TYPE-C(UVC1.1)

Audio I/O:
1 × Line In, 3.5mm Jack;
1 × Line Out, 3.5mm Jack, Built-in Mic

USB:
1 x USB3.0,Type-C (UVC 1.1)

Power Input:
DC005-2.0mm type(DC IN 12V)

Input Voltage:
DC 12V /PoE(802.3af)

Input Current:
1A(Max)

Power Consumption:
12W (Max)

Dimension (W*H*D):
145mm 79mm 80mm (SDI connector excluded)

Weight:
0.8kg/1.3kg (Net/Gross weight)

X1

Bring on the X-Factor.

Get ready to revolutionize your content creation experience with BirdDog X1 and X1 Ultra – PTZs like no other.

Experience category defining smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality with X1 and X1 Ultra, with Halo Tally and AI Tracking for pure live production magic.

Say hello to seamless connectivity with NDI® | HX3 and Wi-Fi, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of technological excellence.
And here’s the showstopper: an industry-first e-ink display that not only tells you everything you need to know, but stays brilliantly visible even when the camera is off!

One more thing… X1 and X1 Ultra decode NDI® | HX* at the same time! Say goodbye to guesswork with confidence monitoring or teleprompting output directly from your camera.

Elevate your creativity, embrace innovation, and let the excitement unfold with X1 and X1 Ultra.

*NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3 supported

Technical Specifications:

Image Sensor:
Sony 1/2.8” CMOS - FULL HD

Lens:
f=5.5mm - 110mm

Optical Zoom:
20x

Video Format:
1080p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps, 720p @ 60/50/30/25fps

Horizontal Angle of View:
55.8º (W) – 3.2º (T)

Vertical Angle of View:
32.2º (W) – 1.8º (T)

Diagonal Angle of View:
61º (W) – 3.64º (T)

Aperture:
F1.6 ~ 3.5

Focus:
Auto, Manual

Exposure:
Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual

Backlight Compensation:
Yes

Digital Noise Reduction:
2D and 3D Noise Reduction

SNR:
50dB

Effective Pixels:
2.07 MP

X1 Ultra

Bring on the X-Factor.

Get ready to revolutionize your content creation experience with BirdDog X1 and X1 Ultra – PTZs like no other.

Experience category defining smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality with X1 and X1 Ultra, with Halo Tally and AI Tracking for pure live production magic.

Say hello to seamless connectivity with NDI® | HX3 and Wi-Fi, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of technological excellence.
And here’s the showstopper: an industry-first e-ink display that not only tells you everything you need to know, but stays brilliantly visible even when the camera is off!

One more thing… X1 and X1 Ultra decode NDI® | HX* at the same time! Say goodbye to guesswork with confidence monitoring or teleprompting output directly from your camera.

Elevate your creativity, embrace innovation, and let the excitement unfold with X1 and X1 Ultra.

*NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3 supported

Technical Specifications:

Image Sensor:
Sony 1/2.8” CMOS - ULTRA HD

Lens:
f=4.1-49.2mm

Optical Zoom:
12x

Video Format:
2160p @ 30/29.97/25fps,
1080p @ 30/29.97/25fps,
720p @ 30/29.97/25fps

Horizontal Angle of View:
70.28°(W)-6.57°(T)

Vertical Angle of View:
42.06°(W)-3.76°(T)

Diagonal Angle of View:
78.36°(W)-7.5°(T)

Apeture:
F1.8-2.68

Focus:
Auto, Manual

Exposure:
Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual

Backlight Compensation:
Yes

Digital Noise Reduction:
2D and 3D Noise Reduction

SNR:
>50dB

Effective Pixels:
8.29 MP

Pan/Tilt Rotation:
±175º, -90º ~ +90º

Pan Control Speed:
0.1 -80º/sec

Tilt Control Speed:
0.1 -60º/sec

Preset Number:
255 presets

Video Output Interfaces:
HDMI, USB-C UVC 1.1, Network

Video Compression Format:
H.264, H.265

Network Interfaces:
100M adaptive Ethernet port;
POE IEEE802.3af, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac

Encoder Network Protocols:
NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, RTSP, RTMP

HDMI Decoder Network Protocols:
NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3

Control Interfaces:
10M/100M Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac,
RS232 (input & output), RS485, TYPE-C(UVC1.1)

Control Protocols:
VISCA Baud Rate: 9600/4800/38400/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI

Input Voltage:
DC 12V, POE IEEE802.3af

Input Current:
2.0A (Max)

Power Consumption:
13W (Max)

Working Temperature:
-10ºC ~ +40ºC

Working Humidity:
20% ~ 80%

Dimension (W*H*D):
171.6*192.6*171.6mm/ 260*217*197mm (before / after packing)

Net and Gross Weight:
1.43kg/2.096kg (Net/Gross weight)

X4 Ultra

X4 Ultra. Capture the Future, Unleash to Power!

You never know when or where your next production might be. With X4 Ultra, you have the ultimate flexibility matched with quality – you can be confident of delivering next-level productions in challenging environments.

The X4 Ultra is a state-of-the-art 4K60 camera that delivers superior quality and performance. With NDI® | HX3, Wi-Fi 6, an oversize sensor, and advanced AI controls, it’s designed for spectacular results all-round. It also features a built-in battery, HALO tally system, and an optional base station for seamless wireless connection of up to 4 cameras.

Technical Specifications:

Image Sensor:
Sony 1 / 1.8” CMOS – ULTRA HD

Lens:
f= 6.25- 125mm

Optical Zoom:
20x

Video Format:
2160p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps,
1080p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps,
1080i @ 59.94/50fps,
720p @ 60/59.94

Horizontal Angle of View:
60° (W) – 3.5°(T)

Vertical Angle of View:
35° (W) – 2.0°(T)

Diagonal Angle of View:
66.6°(W) - 4.0°(T)

Apeture:
F1.58 (W) ~ 3.95 (T)

Focus:
Auto, Manual

Exposure:
Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual

Backlight Compensation:
Yes

Shutter Speed:
1/1 - 1/10000s

Digital Noise Reduction:
3D Noise Reduction

SNR:
≥45dB

Effective Pixels:
8.42 MP

AI Tracking:
Presenter Tracking, Zone

Pan/Tilt Rotation:
±170°, -30° ~ +90°

Pan Control Speed:
1.7-80°/sec

Tilt Control Speed:
1.7-60°/sec

Preset Number:
225 Presets

Display:
e-Ink 2.13” with customization logo

Integrated Tally Light:
Halo style and rear number tally system

Video Output Interfaces:
3G-SDI, HDMI, USB-C UVC, Network

Video Compression Format:
H.264, H.265

Network Interfaces:
1Gbps adaptive Ethernet port;
PoE IEEE 802.3at, WiFi 6 2x2 MIMO
(Optional Base station)

Encoder Network Protocols:
NDI®|HX2, NDI®|HX3, RTSP, RTMP, SRT

Control Interfaces:
1Gbps Ethernet, USB-C, RS-232

Control Protocols:
VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400,
VISCA-IP, NDI®, ONVIF

Analogue Audio:
3.5mm TRS Line input/Mic Input

Environmental Operation:
Internal

Input Voltage:
DC 12V, POE IEEE 802.3at

Input Current:
5.0A (Max)

Battery Capacity:
9450mAh

Battery operating time (per charge):
~6h (usage dependent)

Working Temperature:
0ºC ~ +40ºC

Working Humidity:
20% ~ 80%

Dimension (W*H*D) mm:
140.2*188.9*203.2mm/ 295*245*254mm
(before / after packing)

Dimension (W*H*D) in:
5.5*7.43*8.0in/ 11.6*9.6*10.0in
(before / after packing)

Net Weight:
2.19kg (Net/ weight)

X5 Ultra

X5 Ultra. Simply Xtreme.

Productions are demanding; the X5 Ultra makes demanding a walk in the park. Featuring unparalleled capability, quality, and performance – take your PTZ game up a notch with X5 Ultra.

Imagine next-level robotic controls with ultra-fine and precise movement thanks to its category-busting advanced motor drive system. Movements on air are a breeze, and acceleration/deceleration of moves look natural and slick. Sporting BirdDog’s signature Halo tally system for true audience engagement, revolutionary built-in NDI® decoding, all the video connectors, including 12G-SDI, dual e-ink displays make branding and maintenance a snap, all wrapped up with a stunning Sony 4K60 image sensor delivering the highest performance NDI® | HX3 possible. X5 Ultra. In every way.

Technical Specifications:

Image Sensor:
Sony 1/2.8” CMOS - ULTRA HD

Lens:
f=5.4-104mm

Optical Zoom:
20x

Video Format:
2160p @ 60, 59.94, 50, 30/29.97/25fps,
1080p @ 60, 59.94, 50, 30/29.97/25fps,
720p @ 60, 59.94, 50fps

Horizontal Angle of View:
56.6°(W)-3°(T)

Vertical Angle of View:
32.5°(W)-1.7°(T)

Diagonal Angle of View:
64.7°(W)-3.5°(T)

Apeture:
F1.6(W)-F3.6(T)

Focus:
Auto, Manual

Exposure:
Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual, BLC, WDR

Backlight Compensation:
Yes

Shutter Speed:
1/1 - 1/10000s

Digital Noise Reduction:
3D Noise Reduction

SNR:
>50dB

Effective Pixels:
8.46 MP

Filter Ring:
∅49mm

AI Tracking:
Presenter

Pan/Tilt Rotation:
±170°, -30° ~ +90°

Pan Control Speed:
0.1 -200°/sec

Tilt Control Speed:
0.1 -200°/sec

Preset Number:
128 presets, Speed Adjustable

Integrated Tally Light:
Halo style, RGB

Pan/Tilt Drive System:
Ultra-fine drive

Quiteness:
Max 28dB at full speed pan

Video Output Interfaces:
12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4,
USB-C UVC, 1Gb Network

Video Compression Format:
H.264, H.265

Network Interfaces:
1GbE adaptive Ethernet port;
POE+ IEEE 802.3at

Encoder Network Protocols:
NDI®|HX2, NDI®|HX3, SRT, RTSP, RTMP

HDMI Decoder Network Protocols:
NDI®|HX2, NDI®|HX3

Decoder Supported Resolutions:
1080p @ 60 / 59.94 / 50 /30 / 29.97 / 25fps,
720p @ 60, 59.94, 50fps

Control Interfaces:
1GbE Ethernet, RS232 (input & output),
RS422, TYPE-C(UVC1.1)

Control Protocols:
VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI®

Analogue Audio:
3.5mm (1/4") Mic In / Line In (Stereo)

Digital Audio:
Embedded with Main and Secondary HDMI, 12G-SDI, Network Video, USB (UVC)

Environmental Operation:
Internal

Input Voltage:
DC 12V, POE IEEE 802.3at

Input Current:
2.0A (Max)

Power Consumption:
18W (Max)

Working Temperature:
0ºC ~ +40ºC

Working Humidity:
20% ~ 80%

Dimension (W*H*D):
185.7*171.9*200.90mm/ 271*275*245mm (before / after packing)

Net and Gross Weight:
2.31kg/3.76kg (Net/Gross weight)

PTZ KEYBOARD

World’s First NDI® PTZ Controller.

BirdDog PTZ Keyboard is a full featured PTZ Keyboard that supports NDI®, NDI|HX, Visca over IP, RS422, and RS232. By harnessing BirdDog’s next generation NDI® and IP technology, it’s never been easier to discover, connect, and control your PTZ cameras. Featuring superior ergonomics, premium buttons and joystick, all in a beautiful form factor this is the PTZ controller you have been waiting for.

 

Technical Specifications:

• INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS

Control Input/Output

LAN:
RJ45 x1 (With PoE) 100 BASE-TX

RS232:
RJ45 x1

RS422:
RJ45 x2

• CONTROL SIGNAL FORMAT

NDI® CONTROL

VISCA over IP

RS 232/ RS422:
Baud Rate 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400
(Sony VISCA Compatible)

• USER INTERFACE

Display:
LED

Speed control:
YES, 2 knobs (pan/tilt, zoom)

Zoom rocker:
YES

Zoom ring ibn joystick:
YES

Programmable function buttons:
6

• CAMERA CONTROL

Maximum camera control:
Max. 255 with multiple protocols including NDI/IP

Maximum serial connections:
RS232:
7
RS422:
7

Key/Button illumination:
Multi-colour LED

• GENERAL

Power input:
DC 12V, PoE (Power over Ethernet), Power via RS232/RS422 port

Current:
3W

Operating Temp:
0-40 (ºC)

Dimensions:
278x132x99.5mm

• BUTTONS

Exposure Selection:
Yes, Button

One push White balance:
es, Button

Backlight control:
Yes, Button

Display status of WB, Iris, Gain, Shutter, Focus:
Yes

White balance model selection:
Yes, Button

R, B, Gain:
Yes, Knob

Iris Adjustment:
Yes, Knob

Shutter Speed:
Yes, Knob

Focus model selection:
Yes, Button

One push auto focus:
Yes, Button

Manual focus:
Yes, Knob

Notes: Not all features are available on all control protocols
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