BirdDog X5 Ultra PTZ Camera Bundle with KBD Controller - Black

About: BirdDog X5 Ultra PTZ Camera Bundle with KBD Controller - Black

For top-tier creators, the BirdDog X5 Ultra Bundle includes three (3x) X5 Ultra cameras with 12G-SDI for broadcast quality and the intuitive BirdDog KBD Controller, made for effortless control. Your ultimate toolkit for high-end production!

X5 Ultra PTZ Camera

• Tally Light: 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.
• AI Tracking: 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: 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.
• Integrated NDI | HX Decoder: 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.
  • *NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3 supported in specific resolutions
• One Ring: 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’.
• Connectivity: 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.
• Advanced features: BirdUI adds features including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.
• Free Software Tools
  • Central 2.0 Lite. Powerful NDI Routing: Central 2.0 Lite ushers in a new era of NDI routing control. Browser-based, real-time NDI routing with support for 2 receivers and a media playback engine, Central 2.0 Lite is a fantastic tool for all BirdDog users.
  • DYNO. Visual NDInetwork performance monitoring: DYNO is a window into your NDI network performance. Test your network speed, performance, and stability with a single NDI stream or multiple streams. Now you can be confident your network can deliver rock-solid NDI streams to your hardware and software receivers. All in a beautiful interface.
  • BirdUI. BirdDog’s beautiful User Interface: BirdUI is the easiest and fastest way to access all the functions and settings of your BirdDog hardware devices, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. A browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the BirdDog device.

KBD Controller​

• Built for Seamless Control and Comfort - KBD is crafted for those who rely on precision and ease in their workflow. With a rugged, ergonomic design, it’s built for comfort, featuring a hand-rest area and tactile controls for all-day use.
• Super-fine Control Mode - When it’s time to fine-tune, you can easily shift the camera joystick into ‘fine-tune’ mode, increasing the sensitivity of the joystick by 10x, making reframing shots on air more artistic flair than nail-biting scare.
• Expanded Screen. Instant Camera Control - The big screen allows you to monitor up to four cameras at once or focus on one full screen. Pairing and switching between cameras is just a single press away, with a tactile button that gives instant feedback under your finger, making transitions smooth and intuitive. The KBD’s screen offers live previews for NDI-HX2/HX3 cameras and key text-based details for others, ensuring seamless compatibility and clarity across your workflow.
• Built-in Tally Borders - Pairing and switching between cameras is just a single press away, with tactile buttons providing instant feedback under your finger for smooth, intuitive transitions. When integrated with mixers like TriCaster or vMix, KBD’s built-in tally border shows the live camera directly on the keyboard, so you can stay focused without looking at other screens.
• Camera Setting Sync - An industry-first feature, you can tune one camera to look exactly how you like, and then simply copy those settings directly to another camera of the same model (BirdDog X series function). Making it easy to dial your cameras in and take your production quality to the next level.
• Direct Access to Key Functions - No more endless menu diving! KBD brings you straight to the essentials. With its streamlined layout, operators can access camera pairing, switching, and configuration in seconds. It’s all there, clear and accessible, thanks to user feedback that’s shaped a truly friendly experience.
• Ultimate Connectivity in an Eco-Friendly Design - BirdDog KBD connects seamlessly through NDI, VISCA, ONVIF, RS-232, and RS-422, making it versatile for any setup. And with a commitment to sustainability, it’s made using ocean-bound plastics, reducing environmental impact.

Specifications

• X5 Ultra PTZ Camera
  • 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, BLC, WDR
    • 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
    • Quietnes:s Max 28dB at full speed pan
  • I/0 INTERFACE
    • Video Output Interfaces: 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, USB-C UVC 1.1, 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
    • Analogue 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 802.3at
    • Input Current: 2.0A (Max)
    • Power Consumption: 18W (Max)
    • Working Temperature: 0ºC ~ +40ºC
    • Working Humidity: 20% ~ 80%
    • Dimension (WxHxD): 7.31 x 6.76 x 7.90in (185.7 x 171.9 x 200.90mm)
    • Net Weight: 5.1 lbs (2.31kg)
  KBD Controller
  • Camera Control
    • PTZ Control: VISCA-IP, NDI, ONVIF, PELCO-P, PELCO-D
    • Fine PTZ Control: VISCA-IP, NDI
    • Focus Control: Auto Focus, Manual Focus buttons
    • Auto Exposure: Direct Button
    • Manual Exposure: Toggle Dial adjustment Brightness/Shutter/Gain/Iris
    • Auto White Balance: Direct Button
    • Manual White Balance: Toggle Dial adjustment R-Gain, B-Gain, Color Temperature
    • Auto Focus: Direct Button
    • Manual Focus: Direct Button (Near/Far)
    • BLC (Backlight Compensation): Direct Button
    • Zoom Ring on Joystick: Yes (enable/Disable)
    • Programmable Trigger on Joystick: Adjustable, One-Push Focus, AI Tracking, One-Push AWB
    • AI Camera Mode Control: Camera Dependent, supported
    • Copy/Paste Camera Settings: Supported on selected BirdDog Cameras (VISCA-IP, NDI)
  • Camera Access
    • Max. Cameras support: 255
    • Direct Camera access keys: 6
    • Direct Preset access keys: 10
    • Max Preset support: 255 per camera
    • OSD Camera Menu: Menu Button / Interaction with Joystick
  • Display
    • Display Diagonal Dimension: 5"
    • Display Resolution: 1280x720
    • Multiview IP Video: Supported, NDI HX (Proxy), RTSP (max. 30 fps)
    • Full Screen IP Video: Supported, NDI HX (Proxy), RTSP (max. 30 fps)
    • IP Video CODEC support: h.264, h.265
    • Tally Borders: Selectable, Multiview and Full Screen mode
    • On Screen Menu: Fully configurable
    • Light/Dark Mode: YES
  • NDI Support
    • NDI Control: NDI HX2, NDI HX3, High Bandwidth NDI
    • NDI Multiview: NDI HX2, NDI HX3
    • NDI Router: Yes, follows current active camera
    • NDI Discovery: Supported
    • NDI Access Manager: Supported
    • NDI PTZ Sensitivity: Standard (NDI); Superfine (BirdDog Specific)
  • Setup/Configuration
    • WebUI: BirdUI for setup and firmware updates
    • Light/Dark Mode: YES
    • API-based Camera Selection: YES
  • Serial Connections
    • RS-232: D-Sub connector (9-pin)
    • RS-422: Phoenix connector
  • Mechanical
    • Joystick Type: 4D (Integrated Trigger button)
    • Keys: 37 Keys; Backlit, Individual Contact, Silicon Pad
    • Toggle Dials: 4 knobs; Press Button, Graduated, 360° adjustment
    • Zoom Rocket: Spring loaded, adjustable
    • Dimensions (LxWxH including Joystick): 377mm x 177mmx 118mm ; 14.84in x 6.96 x 4.64in
    • Construction Material: Aluminium; OBP Ocean-Bound Plastic
    • Integrated Carry Handle: YES
    • Operating Temperature: -10°C - +55°C; 14°F - 130°F
    • Storage Temperature: -10°C - +55°C; 14°F - 130°F
    • Operating Humidity: 20% - 80% (Non-condensing)
    • Storage Humidity: 0% - 90% (Non-condensing)
    • Power Supply: PoE (802.3af), DC12V
    • Power Consumption: ≤5W