BirdDog X1 20x HD PTZ Camera

Professional outcomes demand professional tools. BirdDog X1 20x HD PTZ Camera showcases the most visible and effective Tally system available. With a prominent, daylight-visible border in the front and an interchangeable, illuminated numbering system in the back, your cast and crew can easily stay on track, ensuring audience engagement.

For every production, the X1 and X1 Ultra offer assistance with AI tracking technology to keep your subject sharp and in focus. This intelligent feature tracks your subject's movements in real-time, whether you are managing a live event, capturing spontaneous moments, or focusing on details in a TED talk. The AI tracking simplifies framing without requiring complex controller operations, allowing you to select individuals within the frame to follow.

Enhancing network performance, the X1 and X1 Ultra integrate seamlessly with NDI | HX3, reducing network impact while preserving exceptional image quality. This certification surpasses industry standards, providing reliable quality and performance.

Free yourself from cables with the X1 and X1 Ultra, which come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi in addition to standard Ethernet with PoE. Capture shots effortlessly from locations where running cables is challenging, seamlessly adapting to any setting for enhanced flexibility.

As the world's first PTZ cameras with a simultaneous NDI | HX* Decoder for confidence monitoring, return feeds, or teleprompter use, the X1 and X1 Ultra simplify connectivity with a single cable, streamlining your equipment interface. Whether broadcasting live or delivering a speech, the integrated NDI | HX decoder offers enhanced engagement with minimal setup required.

Supports NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3
A standout feature of the X1 and X1 Ultra is the e-Ink label that remains on, providing network addresses for easy access to controls and customizable logos* to match your brand identity. This innovative feature ensures clear identification of each camera and setup, even when the power is off.

Key Features

• High-Quality Tally System: X1 and X1 Ultra are equipped with a top-of-the-line Tally system that is both visible and effective, ensuring smooth production operations.
  
• Superior Image Quality: Enjoy stunning visuals with 4K brilliance on X1 and UHD option on X1 Ultra, providing exceptional image quality for all your productions.
  
• AI Tracking Technology: Keep your subject in focus with X1 and X1 Ultra's AI tracking technology, which intelligently follows movements in real-time.
  
• Enhanced Network Connectivity: Benefit from reliable performance on various networks with NDI | HX3 support on X1 and X1 Ultra.
  
• Wireless Control: Set up faster and in more locations with video and control over Wi-Fi, allowing for better shots and increased flexibility.
  
• Simplified Integration: Easily incorporate a teleprompter, return feed, or confidence monitoring with the NDI | HX Decoder on X1 and X1 Ultra.
  
• Efficient Set-Up: Utilize the always-on e-Ink label feature to quickly load camera details, names, and IP addresses for seamless set-up and crew communication.
  
• Versatile Connectivity: X1 and X1 Ultra offer dual network output with NDI HX and SRT/RTMP protocols, ensuring seamless streaming set-ups and distribution.
  
• Seamless Control Integration: Effortlessly integrate X1 and X1 Ultra with older control protocols using serial control, enhancing compatibility with existing infrastructure.
  
• Wide App Support: Connect directly to Zoom, Teams, and other apps supporting USB UVC input with USB-C on X1 and X1 Ultra, providing versatile connectivity options.

Technical Specifications

IMAGING
Image Sensor
Sony 1/2.8” CMOS - FULL HD
Lens
f=5.5mm - 110mm
Optical Zoom
20x
Video Format
1080p @ 60/50/30/25fps, 720p @ 60/50/30/25fps
Horizontal angle of view
55.8° (W) - 3.2° (T)
Vertical angle of view
32.2° (W) - 1.8° (T)
Diagonal angle of view
61° (W) - 3.64° (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
MECHANICAL
Pan/Tilt Rotation
±175°, -90° ~ +90°
Pan Control Speed
0.1 -80°/sec
Tilt Control Speed
0.1 -60°/sec
Preset Number
255 presets
I/O INTERFACE
Video Output Interfaces
HDMI, USB-C UVC 1.1, Network
Video Compression Formats
H.264, H.265
Network Interfaces
100M adaptive Ethernet port; POE IEEE 802.3af, 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
GENERAL
Input Voltage
DC 12V, POE IEEE 802.3af
Input Current
2.0A (Max)
Power Consumption
13W (Max)
Working Temperature
-10 Degrees C ~ +40 Degrees C
Working Humidity
20% ~ 80%
Dimension (W*H*D)
171.6*192.6*171.6mm/ 260*217*197mm (before / after packing)
Net and Gross Weight
1.35kg/2.05kg (Net/Gross weight)