BirdDog X4 ULTRA
The X4 Ultra is a revolutionary camera designed for today's content creators and broadcasters. It features NDI HX3 for high quality, low latency video streaming, making it ideal for live productions. With Wi-Fi 6, it offers a lightning-fast wireless connection, while the built-in battery provides the freedom to shoot anywhere. The HALO Tally system provides a clear, real-time status display and improves communication on set. Advanced AI control provides intelligent automation, and the oversized sensor captures more detail and delivers vivid, crystal-clear images. The optional base station allows up to 4 cameras to be seamlessly connected wirelessly for versatile multi-camera setups. Whether in the studio or on the move, the X4 Ultra is the ultimate tool for capturing stunning footage and telling your story like never before.
- 4K brilliance: The X4 Ultra offers outstanding image quality with the latest Sony image sensor. With improved low-light performance and high frame rates up to 4k60p performance.
- Halo Tally: The X4 Ultra has the most visible and effective tally system on the market. It surrounds the lens with a large frame that is visible in daylight and ensures that your talent is looking directly at the camera. On the back is a numbering system with rubber inlay for easy identification of the camera.
- AI tracking: With the X4 Ultra, you have remarkable control over AI tracking and auto-framing - so you can produce your best work.
- NDI® | HX3: The X5 Ultra has the highest possible NDI® HX3 performance, even in 4K60. Outstanding picture quality and low latency are guaranteed.
- WiFi 6: The X4 Ultra frees you from the confines of a wired network and, thanks to extreme WiFi technology with an optional base station, offers problem-free connectivity for up to 4 cameras - anytime, anywhere.
- Built-in rechargeable battery: With up to 4 hours of runtime from the built-in battery, you are literally wireless. The X4 Ultra offers easy, instant set-up for demanding productions in challenging locations.
- Always-on e-ink label: With a QR code for easy navigation to the camera's WebUI controls, all important information is always displayed... even when the camera is switched off!
- Dual Network Output: X4 Ultra combines NDI HX and SRT/RTMP/RTSP protocols for seamless, on-premises and remote/CDN connectivity, offering ultimate flexibility in both streaming set-ups and video distribution.
- Serial Control: Take control effortlessly with older control protocols, seamlessly integrating with your existing infrastructure.
- USB Webcam: X4 Ultra features USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, and most apps that support a USB UVC input.
- Control support. The X4 Ultra ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, and more.
- BirdDog Apps. X4 Ultra is compatible with BirdDog Central and BirdDog Cloud."
Technical data:
| IMAGING | |
| Image Sensor | Sony 1 / 1.8" CMOS - ULTRA HD |
| Lens | f= 6.25- 125mm |
| Optical zoom | 20x |
| Video format | 2160p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps, 1080p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps, 1080i @ 59.94/50fps, 720p @ 60/59.94 |
| Horizontal angle of view | 60° (W) ~ 3.5°(T) |
| Vertical angle of view | 35.° (W) ~ 2.0°(T |
| Diagonal angle of view | 66.6°(W) ~ 4.0°(T) |
| Aperture | F1.58(W) ~ 3.95(T) |
| Focus | Auto, Manual |
| Exposure | Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual |
| Shutter speed | 1/1 - 1/10000s |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Digital Noise reduction | 3D Noise Reduction |
| SNR | ≥45dB |
| Effective Pixels | 8.42 MP |
| AI FUNCTIONALITY | |
| AI Tracking | Presenter tracking, Zone |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Pan/tilt rotation | ±170°, -30° ~ +90° |
| Pan Control Speed | 1.7-80°/sec |
| Tilt Control Speed | 1.7-60°/sec |
| Preset Number | 255 presets |
| Display | e-Ink 2.13" with customization logo |
| Integrated Tally Light | Halo style and rear number tally system |
| I/O INTERFACE | |
| Video Output Interfaces | 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB-C UVC, Network |
| Video Compression Formats | H.264, H.265 |
| Network Interfaces | 1Gbps adaptive Ethernet port; PoE IEEE 802.3at, WiFi 6 2x2 MIMO (optional base station) |
| Encoder Network Protocols | NDI®|HX2, NDI®|HX3, RTSP, RTMP, SRT |
| Control Interfaces | 1Gbps Ethernet, USB-C, RS-232 |
| Control Protocols | VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI |
| Analog Audio | 3.5mm TRS Line input/Mic input |
| GENERAL | |
| Environmental operation | Internal |
| Input Voltage | DC 12V, POE IEEE 802.3af |
| Input Current | 2.0A (Max) |
| Battery Capacity | 9450mAh |
| Battery operating time (per charge) | ~4h (usage dependent) |
| Working Temperature | -10ºC ~ +40ºC |
| Working Humidity | 20% ~ 80% |
| Dimension (W*H*D) | 140.2*188.9*203.2mm/ 295*245*254mm (before / after packing) |
| Dimension (W*H*D) in | 5.5*7.43*8.0in/ 11.6*9.6*10.0in (before / after packing) |
| Net and gross weight | 2.19kg (Net weight) |