BirdDog X5 ULTRA
The BirdDog X5 ULTRA is a 60fps 4K PTZ camera with 12G SDI, 2x HDMI, USB (webcam) and NDI-HX3 output.
Special features include the halo tally, AI auto-tracking, an integrated NDI decoder for a return channel and E-Ink displays as status indicators.
Another special feature is that the camera works without a fan and the mechanics have been designed for low noise levels.
- 4K brilliance: Thanks to the latest image sensor from Sony, the X5 Ultra offers image quality at the highest level, ensuring breathtaking images for every production.
- Halo Tally: The X5 Ultra has the most visible and effective tally system on the market. A large edge, visible in daylight, ensures that the actors look directly at the camera.
- AI Tracking: The X5 Ultra enhances AI capabilities with advanced motor control and subject tracking for more natural and predictable movements.
- NDI® | HX3: The X5 Ultra has the highest possible NDI® HX3 performance, even in 4K60. Outstanding picture quality and low latency are guaranteed.
- NDI® | HX Decoder: A simpler, integrated solution that makes it much easier to integrate a teleprompter, return feed or monitoring.
- Always-on dual E-Ink display: Easy loading of camera details, name and IP address for faster setup, management during production and communication with the crew.
- "Dual" network output: The X5 Ultra combines NDI HX and SRT/RTMP protocols for seamless on-site connectivity and remote/CDN connectivity, ensuring ultimate flexibility in stream setup and distribution.
- Serial control: Easily take over control with older control protocols and integrate them seamlessly into your existing infrastructure.
- USB webcam: X1 and X1 Ultra feature USB-C for direct connection to Zoom, Teams and most apps that support USB-UVC input.
- Control support. The X1 and X1 Ultra come with their own IR remote control and support hardware control for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj and more.
- BirdDog apps. The X5 Ultra is compatible with BirdDog Central and BirdDog Cloud.
Technical data:
| IMAGING | |
| Image Sensor | Sony 1/2.8" CMOS - ULTRA HD |
| Lens | f=5.4-104mm |
| Optical zoom | 20x |
| Video format | 2160p @ 60, 59.94, 50, 30/29.97/25fps, 1080p @ 60, 59.94, 50, 30/29.97/25fps, 720p @ 60, 59.94, 50fps |
| Horizontal angle of view | 56.6°(W)-3°(T) |
| Vertical angle of view | 32.5°(W)-1.7°(T) |
| Diagonal angle of view | 64.7°(W)-3.5°(T) |
| Aperture | F1.6(W)-F3.6(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 | >50dB |
| Effective Pixels | 8.46 MP |
| Filter ring | ∅49mm |
| AI Tracking | Presenter |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Pan/tilt rotation | ±170°, -30° ~ +90° |
| Pan Control Speed | 0.1 -200°/sec |
| Tilt Control Speed | 0.1 -200°/sec |
| Preset Number | 128 presets, Speed Adjustable |
| Integrated Tally Light | Halo style, RGB |
| Pan/tilt drive system | Ultra-fine drive |
| Quietness | Max 28dB at full speed pan |
| I/O INTERFACE | |
| Video Output Interfaces | 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, USB-C UVC, 1Gb Network |
| Video Compression Formats | H.264, H.265 |
| Network Interfaces | 1GbE adaptive Ethernet port; POE+ IEEE 802.3at |
| Encoder Network Protocols | NDI®|HX2, NDI®|HX3, SRT, RTSP, RTMP |
| HDMI Decoder Network Protocols | NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3 |
| Decoder supported resolutions | 1080p @ 60 / 59.94 / 50 /30 / 29.97 / 25fps, 720p @ 60, 59.94, 50fps |
| Control Interfaces | 1GbE Ethernet, RS232 (input & output), RS422, TYPE-C(UVC1.1) |
| Control Protocols | VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI |
| Analog Audio | 3.5mm (1/4") Mic In / Line In (Stereo) |
| Digital Audio | Embedded with Main and Secondary HDMI, 12G-SDI, Network Video, USB (UVC) |
| GENERAL | |
| Environmental operation | Internal |
| Input Voltage | DC 12V, POE IEEE 802.3af |
| Input Current | 2.0A (Max) |
| Power Consumption | 18W (Max) |
| Working Temperature | -10ºC ~ +40ºC |
| Working Humidity | 20% ~ 80% |
| Dimension (W*H*D) | 185.7*171.9*200.90mm/ 271*275*245mm (before / after packing) |
| Dimension (W*H*D) in | 7.31*6.76*7.90in/ 10.6*10.8*9.6in (before / after packing) |
| Net and gross weight | 2.31kg/3.76kg (Net/Gross weight) |