BirdDog XL Ultra PTZ Camera (Black)
BirdDog XL Ultra PTZ Camera (Black)
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XL Ultra. Built to Excel.
The cinematic PTZ camera built for broadcast, virtual production, and premium AV.
4/3″ sensor. 4K60. Dual cameras. No compromises.
4/3″ sensor. 4K60. Dual cameras. No compromises.
A Colossal Sensor. Cinema Starts Here.
XL features a massive 4/3″ CMOS sensor—the kind found in professional digital cameras.
Combined with a 20x optical zoom lens (40x in HD*), it delivers stunning depth of field, sharp clarity, and incredible low-light performance.
It’s not just for capturing footage—it’s for crafting images.
Combined with a 20x optical zoom lens (40x in HD*), it delivers stunning depth of field, sharp clarity, and incredible low-light performance.
It’s not just for capturing footage—it’s for crafting images.
Two Cameras. Twice the Power.
Why settle for one view? XL includes a second built-in 100° panoramic camera powered by a 1/1.8″ sensor—larger than what many PTZs use as their main sensor.
Both cameras shoot in 4K60, are independently controllable, and can output at the same time.
Use NDI for both, or separate SRT, RTSP, RTMP, HDMI, or 3G-SDI for the wide shot. Maximum flexibility. Full control.
Both cameras shoot in 4K60, are independently controllable, and can output at the same time.
Use NDI for both, or separate SRT, RTSP, RTMP, HDMI, or 3G-SDI for the wide shot. Maximum flexibility. Full control.
AI that Understands the Moment.
Moves Smooth. Thinks Smart.
XL’s next-gen AI tracking engine delivers natural, human-like camera motion.
You control the speed, style, and sensitivity—whether tracking a speaker, performer, or panel.
It’s like having a top-tier camera operator… built into the camera.
XL’s next-gen AI tracking engine delivers natural, human-like camera motion.
You control the speed, style, and sensitivity—whether tracking a speaker, performer, or panel.
It’s like having a top-tier camera operator… built into the camera.
Choose Your NDI® Flavour. Or Choose ’em Both.
Stream in NDI® High Bandwidth and NDI®|HX simultaneously — perfect for delivering pristine, full-quality broadcast feeds to production while sending bandwidth-friendly streams to remote contributors, backup systems, or live web platforms without compromise.
Output Everything. Everywhere.
Pick Your Protocol.
Use Full NDI for the PTZ, SRT or HDMI for the wide.
Each lens can output independently—even over different protocols.
XL supports NDI 6.1 out of the box and is ready for 6.2 and beyond.
No compromises. No bandwidth regret.
Use Full NDI for the PTZ, SRT or HDMI for the wide.
Each lens can output independently—even over different protocols.
XL supports NDI 6.1 out of the box and is ready for 6.2 and beyond.
No compromises. No bandwidth regret.
Mount It Your Way.
The optional XL Mount System is designed to disappear into your rig while delivering professional stability.
Hide cables, flip the camera, and mount it to truss, ceiling, tripod, or studio grid.
Includes 1/4″-20, 3/8″, and safety anchor points.
Hide cables, flip the camera, and mount it to truss, ceiling, tripod, or studio grid.
Includes 1/4″-20, 3/8″, and safety anchor points.
Designed to fit in, with stand-out colour profiles.
XL offers a range of colour profiles tuned to match the most common looks in professional production environments. Whether you’re blending into multi-camera setups or keeping consistency with established workflows, these profiles ensure your images sit naturally alongside industry favourites while still carrying BirdDog’s signature clarity and punch.
NDI® PTZ Control for iPad and iPhone.
Take full control of your BirdDog camera, all from a super-easy to use iPad/iPhone app. Pan, Tilt, Zoom, save and recall pre-set PTZ positions, preview your cameras in full screen, and access all the colour matrix tools and settings for your BirdDog camera.
Advanced features in BirdUI.
BirdUI gives complete access to every function of your XL Ultra, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. As a browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the XL Ultra.
BirdUI adds features, including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.
BirdUI adds features, including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.
Warranty & Support.
5-Year Mission. Enterprise-Level Support.
Every BirdDog XL ships with a 5-year global warranty and advance replacement in supported regions.
Because true support means you’re never left in the dark.
Every BirdDog XL ships with a 5-year global warranty and advance replacement in supported regions.
Because true support means you’re never left in the dark.
- PTZ Camera with a cinematic 4/3" CMOS sensor, 20× optical zoom, and dual 4K60 outputs
- Large-format 4/3"" CMOS sensor for cinematic depth of field and outstanding low-light performance
- 20× optical zoom (40× in HD) with OLPF and ND filters for precision and clarity
- AI tracking with machine learning, using dual-camera input for natural, human-like framing
- Ultra-quiet motors and advanced thermal design for distraction-free operation
- Dual 4K60 outputs via 12G-SDI and HDMI for uncompromising image quality
- FreeD and Genlock support, making XL ideal for XR stages, AR workflows, and multi-camera sync
- SFP+ fiber connectivity for large-scale and remote installs
- Simultaneous Full NDI® and NDI® HX3 streaming for flexible workflows
- Dual streaming support — NDI plus SRT, RTMP, or RTSP concurrently
- Firmware-ready for NDI 6.2, ensuring future-proof performance.
| PRIMARY CAMERA | |
| Image Sensor: | 4/3" Sony CMOS 5K Sensor |
| Lens: | 20x Optical Zoom Lens |
| Video Format: | 2160p60 |
| Additional Resolutions: | 2160p60, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 1080p60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25 1080i60, 59.94, 50 720p60, 59.94,50 |
| Focal Length: | 9.8mm ~ 186mm |
| Aperture: | f2.8~f4.5 |
| Focus: | Auto, Manual |
| AF Method: | PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) |
| Horizontal Field of View: | 71° ~ 4° |
| Exposure: | Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual, BLC, WDR |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1- 1/10,000s |
| 3D Noise Resolution: | Yes |
| SNR: | 300lux-600lux 45-50dB |
| Effective Pixels: | 20.89 MP |
| Vertical Field of View: | 40° ~ 2° |
| Diagonal Field of View: | 79° ~ 4.5° |
| ND Filter: | Yes 1, 1/4/ 1/16, 1/62 |
| Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF): | Yes |
| Image Stabilization: | Digital |
| Digital Zoom: | 16x Supersampling |
| Filter Ring: | Yes â‰TBC |
| SECONDARY PANORAMIC CAMERA | |
| Image Sensor: | 1/1.8" Sony CMOS 4K sensor |
| Lens: | Fixed |
| Focal Length: | 4.4mm |
| Aperture: | f2.0 |
| Horizontal Field of View: | 85° |
| Vertical Field of View: | 53° |
| Diagonal Field of View: | 93° |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Pan/Tilt Rotation: | ±170°, -30° ~ +90° |
| Pan Control Speed: | 0.05° ~ 120°/s |
| Tilt Control Speed: | 0.05° ~ 90°/s |
| Preset Number: | 256 |
| Integrated Tally Light: | Halo Style, RGB (Front), Number Style (Rear) |
| e-Ink Display: | 2x 3" Grayscale e-Ink Displays |
| Pan/Tilt Drive System: | Ultra-fine drive |
| Quietness: | NC 50 (with a sound pressure level corresponding to the 500Hz - 1kHz frequency band being 49 - 51 dB) |
| I/O INTERFACE | |
| Video Output Interfaces: | 12G-SDI, 3G SDI x 2, HDMI 2.0, USB-C, 1Gb RJ45, SFP+ Cage (Ethernet) |
| Video Compression Formats: | H.264, H.265, SpeedHQ |
| Network Interfaces: | 1x 1GbE Adaptive Ethernet port, PoE++, 1x SFP+ Cage (Ethernet) |
| Encoder Network Protocols: | High-Bandwidth NDI® (SpeedHQ), NDI® HX3, NDI® HX2, SRT, RTSP, RTMP |
| Decoder Network Protocols: | NDI® HX3, NDI® HX2 |
| Decoder Supported Resolutions: | 1080p @ 60 / 59.94 / 50 /30 / 29.97 / 25fps, 720p @ 60, 59.94, 50fps |
| Control Interfaces: | 1Gb Ethernet, SFP+, RS232 (input & output), RS422, TYPE-C (UVC) |
| Control Protocols: | VISCA-IP, NDI®, VISCA Serial, Pelco-P, Pelco-D |
| FreeD Protocol: | Supported - UDP / NDI® Embedded |
| Analogue Audio: | Balanced Audio XLR x2 |
| Digital Audio: | Embedded with Main and Secondary HDMI, 12G-SDI, Network Video, USB (UVC) |
| Genlock: | Supported |
| Timecode: | Supported |
| SD Card Slot: | MicroSD - Recording supported |
| Kensington Lock: | Supported |
| WebUI Control: | Integrated BirdDog BirdUI 2.0 |
| API Support: | API Support |
| AI FEATURES | |
| Presented Tracking: | Advanced with Secondary camera assistance |
| Auto-Framing: | Advanced with Secondary camera assistance |
| Zone Tracking: | Supported |
| Gesture Control: | Supported |
| GENERAL | |
| Environmental Operation: | Internal |
| Input Voltage: | DC-12V, PoE++ |
| Input Current: | ＜60W |
| Power Consumption: | 12V 5A |
| Working Temperature: | 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 105°F) |
| Working Humidity: | ~20% ~ 80% (Non-condensing) |
| Dimensions: | 218.6 x 291.6 x 263.3mm (8.61 x 11.48 x 10.37in) |
| Weight: | ≈4KG |