BirdDog X1 20x HD PTZ Camera - Black

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

• 1080p60 Full HD Resolution: Sony 1/2.8" CMOS sensor captures smooth, high-quality video at 60 frames per second
• 20x Optical Zoom: 5.5mm to 110mm lens with wide 55.8° to narrow 3.2° horizontal angle of view for versatile framing
• AI Tracking Technology: Intelligent subject tracking follows movement in real-time without complex controller operations
• Halo Tally System: Large daylight-visible border tally on front and interchangeable illuminated numbering on back for clear on-air indication
• NDI HX3 Integration: Reduced network bandwidth with excellent image quality plus simultaneous NDI HX2 and HX3 decoding
• Built-in Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11ac wireless connectivity eliminates cable requirements in challenging installation locations
• E-Ink Display: Always-on display shows network addresses and settings even when camera is powered off
• USB-C UVC Output: Direct connection to Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other applications supporting USB video input
• 255 Position Presets: Store and recall camera positions with pan/tilt rotation of ±175° horizontal and -90° to +90° vertical

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)

Package Contents

• PTZ Camera: BirdDog X1 main unit in black
• Power Supply: PoE injector or AC adapter
• Documentation: Quick start guide and user manual