NEW PRODUCTS: New BirdDog X-Series And MAKI Ultra Cameras
By Jennifer P
Big news is brewing at BirdDog! They’ve been busy working on a whole new PTZ camera line – *drumrolls please* – The X Series!
Get ready for the camera series that solves your X, where X represents every industry, every project, every location – every producer’s dream.
Packed with heaps of game changing new features to supercharge your workflows. Whether you’re a newb or a pro, these cameras are going to make awesome content creation easier for you.
The first cameras of the series will be released at NAB Show (and online!)
BirdDog X1
20x HD PTZ camera
Built for content creators who demand quality, flexibility, and ease. Features include stunning image quality with 4K option, Halo Tally for pure live production magic, AI Tracking for precision, NDI® | HX3 for superior performance and reliability in varied network environments, Wi-Fi for cable-free shots, and E-Ink Label for clear identification.
Black MPN: BDX1B
White MPN: BDX1W
$995.00 MSRP
BirdDog X1 Ultra
12x 4K PTZ Camera
Built for content creators who demand quality, flexibility, and ease. Features include stunning image quality with 4K option, Halo Tally for pure live production magic, AI Tracking for precision, NDI® | HX3 for superior performance and reliability in varied network environments, Wi-Fi for cable-free shots, and E-Ink Label for clear identification.
Black MPN: BDX1UB
White MPN: BDX1UW
$1,495.00 MSRP
BirdDog MAKI Ultra
4K Box Camera
Available in 12x & 20x
New MAKI Ultra NDI® | HX3 camera – where compact innovation meets powerful performance. This little powerhouse packs in lightning-fast autofocus and 4K60 capabilities to ensure you catch every moment with stunning precision. Intuitive physical buttons located on the side of the camera give you seamless control, dive into your creative zone without getting bogged down in technical stuff.
Black 12x MPN: BDMKU12XB
White 12x MPN: BDMKU12XW
Black 20x MPN: BDMKU20XB
White 20x MPN: BDMKU20XW
$1,295.00 MSRP
X1 & X1 Ultra Highlights:
- 4K brilliance: X1 and X1 Ultra feature superior image quality, ensuring stunning visuals for every production, with X1 Ultra for UHD option.
- Halo Tally: 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.
- AI Tracking: X1 and X1 Ultra keep your subject in focus with AI tracking technology, intelligently following your subject’s movements in real-time.
- NDI® | HX3: enjoy reliable performance on more networks via NDI® | HX3.
- Wi-Fi: Video and control over Wi-Fi so you can set up faster, in more places, for better shots.
- NDI® | HX Decoder: Simpler, integrated solution that makes it so much easier to incorporate a teleprompter, return feed, or confidence monitoring.
- Always on e-Ink Label: Easily load camera details, name, and IP address for faster set-up, in-production management, and crew communication.
- Dual Network Output: X1 and X1 Ultra combine NDI HX and SRT/RTMP protocols for seamless on-premises and remote/CDN connectivity, ensuring ultimate flexibility in both streaming set-ups and distribution.
- Serial Control: Take control effortlessly with older control protocols, seamlessly integrating with your existing infrastructure.
- USB Webcam: X1 and X1 Ultra feature USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, and most apps that supports a USB UVC input.
- Control support: The X1 and X1 Ultra ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, and more.
- BirdDog Apps: X1 and X1 Ultra are compatible with BirdDog Central, BirdDog Cloud, and BirdDog iOS NDI PTZ Control (Available separately)
MAKI Ultra Highlights:
- 4K60 Flexibility: MAKI Ultra features superior image quality, ensuring stunning visuals for every production, offering UHD quality at 60fps.
- HALO Tally: MAKI Ultra sports the most visible and effective Tally system on the market, up front with a large, daylight visible border.
- Compact, yet mighty: A full suite of cutting edge functions cleverly packaged into an easily mountable camera
- NDI® | HX3: enjoy reliable performance on more networks via NDI® | HX3.
- Super-Fast Autofocus: Featuring the latest laser-guided autofocus system, your shots will always be in focus.
- On-board Buttons: Easily make on-the fly changes to your framing or exposure
- Serial Control: Take control effortlessly with older control protocols, seamlessly integrating with your existing infrastructure.
- USB Webcam: MAKI Ultra feature USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, and most apps that supports a USB UVC input.
- Control support: MAKI Ultra ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, and more
