BirdDog X1 30x White PTZ Camera
€979.00
BirdDog X1 30x White is a fixed-install PTZ camera that prioritises reach, repeatability and network-ready output for studios, houses of...
Specifying a room camera for a production company comes down to two questions: will it hold a clean image under real conditions, and will it still be running years from now. The Lumens VC-R31 Black answers both. Built around a high-sensitivity Sony 1/2.8-inch sensor of roughly 2.16 megapixels, this Full HD PTZ camera records and streams at 1080p60, with selectable 50, 30 and 25 fps modes plus 720p options to suit the encoder or switcher downstream. Intelligent white balance, auto exposure and a Wide Dynamic Range mode keep skin tones believable and highlights controlled as a presenter steps from a backlit window into stage lighting.
Reach is where this model earns its place in a kit. The 12x optical zoom spans a 3.9–46.8 mm focal range across a 72.5° horizontal field of view, wide enough to hold a mid-sized conference table yet tight enough to frame a single speaker from the back of an auditorium. Lumens rates clean framing of an individual at 12 metres or more, so a rear-of-room install still yields a usable close-up. The pan-and-tilt mechanism covers ±170° horizontally and +90° to −30° vertically, moving quietly at up to 120°/sec, and stores 256 presets for instant recall during a live switch. Continuous autofocus holds sharpness through the move rather than hunting after it.
Connectivity is the quiet strength of the Lumens VC-R31 Black. HDMI, USB 3.0 and Ethernet outputs run simultaneously, so one unit can feed a hardware switcher, a laptop running Zoom, Teams, Webex or Google Meet, and an IP encoder at once. The triple H.264 stream pushes 1080p60 to the network alongside two 720p30 channels, with RTSP, RTMP, RTMPS and SRT for secure, low-latency delivery to YouTube, OBS, Wirecast or Wowza. PoE over a single Cat cable carries both power and data, trimming the cabling behind a ceiling mount, while a 3.5 mm line/mic input embeds audio straight into the feed.
Control travels over IP, RS-232 or USB via VISCA and ONVIF, the body inverts for ceiling rigging, and it pairs with the Lumens CamConnect Pro voice-tracking platform for automated multi-camera capture. As the entry point to the Lumens PTZ range and backed by a five-year manufacturer warranty, the Lumens VC-R31 Black suits lecture capture, hybrid meetings, courtroom records and live event relay.
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VC-R31 - HD PTZ camera with a 12x zoom, HDMI , USB and IP streaming.
Studio Quality
Equipped with a professional 1/2.8 inch image sensor, the VC-R31 provides great output in all lighting conditions. The sharp lens, intelligent white balance, and auto-exposure mode combine to deliver clear pictures. The camera handles skin tones, high contrast, low and mixed lighting conditions extremely well.
Ideal for Video Conferencing
Covering a wide 72.5° horizontal frame of view and with plug and play USB, the camera is a great option for video conferencing. The versatile zoom lens can capture everyone in a medium-sized conference room. VC-R31 connects to the host computer via USB running popular video conferencing applications such as Teams, WebEx, Skype, and Zoom.
Smooth Motion PTZ
The 12x optical zoom offers fantastic flexibility making the camera suitable for positioning anywhere from the back of an auditorium to an interactive training room. Whenever the operator needs a panning movement across a stage, a close-up focus on the presenter, or a wide-angle shot, it maintains a steady image while the camera moves. Lumens’ autofocus system enables the VC-R31 to deliver sharp pictures even while the camera is in motion or when the zoom angle changes.
Live Streaming and Virtual
Video output is via USB 3.0 , HDMI and Ethernet simultaneously, giving users great workflow options.The camera can be controlled and monitored locally or remotely over an IP network. It’s suitable for hosting a live and virtual conference at the same time, tackling the issue of space and engaging with audiences both local and remote. Compliant with most video production, video conference, and streaming applications, including Zoom, Skype, WebEx, Teams, Google Meet, Wowza, YouTube, OBS, and Wirecast.
Specs.
Sensor: 1/2.8" 2.16M
Video Format: 1080p: 60 / 50 / 30 / 25 , 720p : 60 / 50
Video Output (HD) Interface: HDMI / Ethernet / USB 3.0
Optical Zoom: 12x
Digital Zoom: 12x
Viewing Angle: 72.5° (H) 40.8° (V) 83.2° (D)
Aperture: F1.6~F2.8
Focal Length: 3.9mm~46.8mm
Shutter Speed: 1/25 ~ 1/10,000 sec
Minimum Object Distance: 1/1.5m (Wide/Tele)
Video S/N Ratio: > 50dB
Minimum Illumination: 1.0 lux (F1.6, 50IRE, 30fps)
Focus System: Auto / Manual
Gain Control: Auto / Manual
White Balance: Auto / Manual
Exposure Control: Auto / Manual
WDR: Yes
3D NR: Yes
Image Flip: Yes
Auto Framing: Yes
Panning Angle: +170° ~ -170°
Panning Speed: 0.2° ~ 120°/sec
Tilting Angle: +90° ~ -30°
Tilting Speed: 0.2° ~ 80°/sec
Preset Positions: 256
HDMI: 1080p 60
IP Stream:
Triple Streaming Structure:
First : H.264 1080p60
Second : H.264 720p30
Webpage : H.264 720p30
IP Compression: H.264
USB Output: 1080p60
USB Compression: MJPEG
IP Protocol: RTSP / RTMP / RTMPS / SRT
PoE: PoE (IEEE802.3af)
Input: Line In / MIC In
Output: Ethernet / USB 3.0 / HDMI
Compression Format: IP : AAC , USB : PCM
Interface: RS-232 / Ethernet / USB 3.0
Protocol: VISCA / ONVIF
UVC: Yes
UAC: Yes
DC In: 12V +/- 20%
Power Consumption: PoE: 9W , DC In: 8W
Weight: 1.4 kg
Dimension: 190 ×185 ×138 mm
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