The BirdDog X1 Bundle White is a comprehensive solution tailored for professional video production environments, encompassing three X1 PTZ cameras and the BirdDog KBD Controller. Each X1 camera is equipped with a 1/2.8” CMOS sensor, delivering Full HD 1080p resolution at up to 60fps. The 20x optical zoom lens (f=5.5mm - 110mm) offers a horizontal angle of view ranging from 55.8° to 3.2°, ensuring precise framing across various shooting scenarios. Advanced imaging features include AI auto-framing, HDR bracketing at 30fps, and comprehensive exposure controls, facilitating optimal image capture in diverse lighting conditions.
Connectivity is a cornerstone of the X1 cameras, featuring NDI|HX3 support for efficient network streaming, HDMI output, and USB-C UVC 1.1 for direct integration with conferencing platforms like Zoom and Teams. The inclusion of Wi-Fi 5 and PoE capabilities offers flexible deployment options, reducing cable clutter and simplifying setup.
Operational efficiency is enhanced through features like the 2.93” always-on E-Ink display, providing immediate access to network information and camera identification, even when powered off. The Halo Tally system ensures clear on-camera status visibility with a prominent, daylight-visible border and customizable illuminated numbering. Control versatility is achieved via multiple protocols, including VISCA-IP, NDI, and serial connections (RS232/RS485), accommodating integration with various control systems .
The BirdDog KBD Controller complements the camera system with a robust, ergonomic design and a large integrated screen capable of displaying up to four camera feeds simultaneously. It supports comprehensive camera control functions, including PTZ adjustments, focus, exposure, and white balance settings. The controller’s compatibility with NDI, VISCA, ONVIF, and serial protocols ensures seamless operation within diverse production setups.
The BirdDog X1 Bundle White is a comprehensive solution tailored for professional video production environments, encompassing three X1 PTZ cameras and the BirdDog KBD Controller. Each X1 camera is equipped with a 1/2.8” CMOS sensor, delivering Full HD 1080p resolution at up to 60fps. The 20x optical zoom lens (f=5.5mm - 110mm) offers a horizontal angle of view ranging from 55.8° to 3.2°, ensuring precise framing across various shooting scenarios. Advanced imaging features include AI auto-framing, HDR bracketing at 30fps, and comprehensive exposure controls, facilitating optimal image capture in diverse lighting conditions.
Connectivity is a cornerstone of the X1 cameras, featuring NDI|HX3 support for efficient network streaming, HDMI output, and USB-C UVC 1.1 for direct integration with conferencing platforms like Zoom and Teams. The inclusion of Wi-Fi 5 and PoE capabilities offers flexible deployment options, reducing cable clutter and simplifying setup.
Operational efficiency is enhanced through features like the 2.93” always-on E-Ink display, providing immediate access to network information and camera identification, even when powered off. The Halo Tally system ensures clear on-camera status visibility with a prominent, daylight-visible border and customizable illuminated numbering. Control versatility is achieved via multiple protocols, including VISCA-IP, NDI, and serial connections (RS232/RS485), accommodating integration with various control systems .
The BirdDog KBD Controller complements the camera system with a robust, ergonomic design and a large integrated screen capable of displaying up to four camera feeds simultaneously. It supports comprehensive camera control functions, including PTZ adjustments, focus, exposure, and white balance settings. The controller’s compatibility with NDI, VISCA, ONVIF, and serial protocols ensures seamless operation within diverse production setups.
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Unlock a new level of content creation with the X1 and X1 Ultra. PTZ cameras that deliver smooth, controllable movement and high-quality image, all while being incredibly accessible and versatile.
Whether you’re diving into NDI, baseband video, or even going wireless with Wi-Fi, these cameras integrate smoothly into any workflow.
Enjoy effortless control and impressive image quality, with features typically reserved for higher-end models like AI tracking, Halo Tally, built-in NDI|HX decoding and the industry-first E-Ink display.
With all these powerful features at your fingertips, the X1 and X1 Ultra are the smart, reliable solution for those ready to take their content creation to the next level.
Tally Light. It’s a halo Effect.
Professional results need professional tools. X1 and X1 Ultra sport the most visible and effective Tally system available. Up front with a large, daylight visible border, and out back with an interchangeable, illuminated numbering system. Your cast and crew will always know where to look to keep your audience engaged and your look polished.
AI Tracking. We welcome our AI overlords.
Every production could use a little help from a friend. The X1 and X1 Ultra keep your subject in focus with AI tracking technology, intelligently following your subject’s movements in real-time. Whether you’re orchestrating a live event, capturing spontaneous moments in a hybrid environment, or hunting down sports action, AI tracking helps you get well framed – without needing an octopus to run the controller.
NDI® | HX3. - Enhanced Reliability on More Networks.
The X1 and X1 Ultra deliver superior network performance via NDI® | HX3 integration. You get significantly reduced network impact and excellent image quality, meaning its more friendly in more network environments. BirdDog’s NDI® | HX3 delivers quality and performance you can count on.
Integrated NDI® | HX Decoder. - Let’s hook up.
The X1 and X1 Ultra are the world’s first PTZ cameras featuring an NDI® | HX* Decoder designed specifically for confidence monitoring, return feeds, or teleprompter usage. We’ve pulled all this connectivity into a single cable, radically simplifying how you interface with your equipment. Less gear. Less hassle. Whether you’re broadcasting live or delivering a CEO address, the integrated NDI HX decoder enables more brilliance with less setup.
*NDI® | HX2 and NDI® | HX3 supported
Wi-Fi. Connected but not connected.
No need to use cables to capture every shot. On top of regular ethernet with PoE, X1 and X1 Ultra have built-in Wi-Fi functionality. Easily capture shots from spots where it’s hard to run cable, seamlessly integrating into any environment. Your set up just became a whole lot more flexible.
E-Ink Label. Get Inked.
The always-on e-Ink label on the X1 and X1 Ultra are game-changers. From network addresses for easy access to controls, this cool feature ensures that your set-up is clear and each camera easily identifiable even when the power is off.
Colour Matrix.
Dialling in your camera colours just got levelled up. X1 and X1 Ultra have a full colour matrix with individual saturation control over Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow and Magenta, all with 64 levels of control.
NDI® PTZ Control for iPad and iPhone.
Take full control of your BirdDog camera, all from a super-easy to use iPad/iPhone app. Pan, Tilt, Zoom, save and recall pre-set PTZ positions, preview your cameras in full screen, and access all the colour matrix tools and settings for your BirdDog camera.
Advanced features in BirdUI.
BirdUI gives complete access to every function of your X1 and X1 Ultra, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. As a browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the X1 and X1 Ultra.
BirdUI adds features including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.
X1 – Tech Specs
IMAGING
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: 55.8° (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: 2.0 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 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, SRT, 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: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI
3rd Party Control Protocols: Support for Q-sys, Crestron and BitFocus Companion modules is scheduled for August 2024
GENERAL PARAMETER
Input Voltage: DC 12V, POE IEEE802.3af
Input Current: 2.0A (Max.)
Power Consumption: 13W (Max.)
Working Temperature: -10℃ ～ +40℃
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)
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