BirdDog X5 Ultra PTZ Camera with 20x Optical Zoom Black and White
Description
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.
Tally Light. A Higher Order of Visual Queue.
Professional results need professional tools. The X5 Ultra sports the most visible and effective Tally system available. Up front, with a large, daylight-visible border keeping talent looking directly at the camera. Your cast and crew will always know where to look, keeping your audience engaged.
AI Tracking. Built for now and the future.
We aren’t playing catch-phrase bingo here. X5 Ultra takes AI auto-tracking and framing to the next level. Featuring an order of magnitude more neural processing capabilities, the out-of-the-box X5 Ultra has incredible AI powers but also the headroom to grow as AI progresses.
NDI® | HX3. In 4K60. Performance meets convenience.
The X5 Ultra delivers superior network performance via our implementation of NDI® | HX3. Significantly reducing network impact while maintaining excellent image quality, meaning it is more friendly in more network environments.
BirdDog’s NDI® | HX3 surpasses certification parameters, delivering quality and performance you can count on across ALL video resolutions.
X5 Ultra blows all other cameras out of the game with NDI® | HX3 performance in 4K60 – sometimes the fine print is important.
Integrated NDI® | HX Decoder. It can’t get much more convenient!
The X5 Ultra is part of the family of PTZ cameras featuring the first simultaneous 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. Less complexity.
Whether you’re broadcasting live or delivering a CEO address, the integrated NDI® | HX decoder enables more engagement with less setup.
One Ring. To Filter them all.
Adding an ND Filter or Polariser to X5 is a cinch with its 49mm filter ring. Get rid of pesky reflections, dial in your highlights and make your next production feel more ‘Hollywood’.
Key Features:
- Capture up to UHD 4K60 Resolution Video
- 20x Zoom, AI Auto Tracking/Framing
- Built-In NDI|HX3 Support
- 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 & USB/UVC Outputs
- 2 x Integrated 2.93" E-Ink Displays
- Built-In Halo Tally, PoE+ Support
- Color Matrix, High Quality in Low-Light
- Transmit Directly to Zoom/Teams
- Gigabit Ethernet