NEW PRODUCT ALERT: BirdDog X5 Ultra PTZ Camera

NEW PRODUCT ALERT: BirdDog X5 Ultra PTZ Camera

By Jennifer P 0 Comment August 19, 2024 20x Optical Zoom, 4K, 4K PTZ Camera, 4K60p, birddog, PTZ Camera, X5, X5 Ultra

BirdDog X5 Ultra. Take your production to the next level. Category defining image quality meets uncompromising connectivity and advanced mechanical design. Featuring NDI® | HX3 up to 4K60, 12G SDI connectivity, simultaneous NDI®| HX2/3 decoding, Halo Tally light, dual e-Ink displays and advanced AI auto framing, tracking and control

BirdDog X5 Ultra PTZ Camera

20x Optical Zoom
4K60p
12G-SDI, HDMI, USB-C Outputs
NDIHX3
Sony 1/2.8″ CMOS Sensor
PoE+

Black SKU: BDX5UB
White SKU: BDX5UW
IN STOCK IN NY!
$2,995.00 MSRP

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.

Halo Tally. 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. Magic.

E-ink Label. Get Inked.

The dual, always-on e-ink labels on the X5 Ultra are a game-changer. From network addresses for easy access to controls to customisable logos* to complement your brand image, this cool feature ensures that your set-up is clear and each camera is easily identifiable even when the power is off.
*Coming soon

Connectivity for Days.

Video productions all look different. We love NDI® because it allows a single network cable to operate everything, but sometimes it makes sense to take a different path. X5 Ultra makes this a snap. In a world of compromise, the X5 Ultra stands proud. With 12G-SDI output, dual HDMI outputs, multiple network formats, including NDI® | HX3, SRT, RTMP and RTSP, Webcam connectivity over USB, however you work and whatever demand in quality you’ve got it at your fingertips.

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 –
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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. Less gear. Less hassle. Les complexity. Whether you’re broadcasting live or delivering a CEO address, the integrated NDI® | HX decoder enables more engagement with less setup.