BirdDog X1 20x HD PTZ Camera: Professional Precision in Motion

Redefine Your Production Capabilities

The BirdDog X1 20x HD PTZ Camera represents the perfect fusion of cutting-edge technology and broadcast-grade imaging, delivering exceptional performance for content creators who demand precision control and superior visual quality. This sophisticated camera system transforms production environments with its versatile connectivity options, intelligent tracking capabilities, and intuitive operational features—all within a streamlined form factor designed for professional integration.

Engineered for excellence across diverse broadcasting scenarios, the X1 empowers production teams in corporate environments, educational institutions, houses of worship, and professional studios to achieve cinematic results with unprecedented simplicity. Its comprehensive feature set addresses the complex demands of modern multi-camera production while maintaining operational efficiency that maximizes your creative potential.

Key Features:

• Professional Optical System - Superior 20x optical zoom lens with precision glass elements delivering exceptional clarity from wide-angle to telephoto applications
• Broadcast-Grade Sensor Technology - Advanced CMOS sensor capturing stunning HD imagery with remarkable color accuracy and low-light performance
• Fluid Motion Control - Ultra-smooth pan, tilt, and zoom movements with variable speed control for cinematic camera operations
• NDI®|HX3 Integration - Native support for industry-standard NDI technology, enabling high-quality, low-latency video over standard IP networks
• Dual Connectivity Architecture - Simultaneous NDI and traditional video outputs providing maximum integration flexibility across diverse production environments
• AI-Powered Subject Tracking - Intelligent tracking algorithms that automatically follow subjects with natural-looking camera movements
• Comprehensive Tally System - Highly visible multi-position tally indicators ensuring clear communication between talent and production teams
• Innovative E-Ink Display - Always-visible camera identification and settings display that remains visible even when powered down
• Wireless Capability - Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for cable-free operation in challenging installation environments
• Advanced Decode Functionality - Integrated NDI decoder for confidence monitoring, talent return feeds, or teleprompter applications

Transform Your Visual Storytelling

The BirdDog X1 revolutionizes production workflows by combining professional camera mechanics with intelligent automation systems. Its advanced pan-tilt-zoom mechanism delivers broadcast-quality movement with variable speed control, enabling both subtle reframing and dynamic camera moves with equal precision. The responsive 20x optical zoom lens provides exceptional range for capturing everything from wide establishing shots to detailed close-ups without compromising image quality.

At the core of the X1 experience is BirdDog's commitment to image quality, with a sophisticated processing engine that optimizes every frame for clarity, color accuracy, and detail. Whether capturing subtle expressions during corporate presentations, dynamic movements in performance environments, or critical details in educational settings, the X1 delivers consistently professional results that elevate your production values.

Seamless Integration Through Innovative Connectivity

The X1 combines traditional broadcast connectivity with next-generation IP workflow capabilities, providing unprecedented flexibility in system integration. Native support for NDI®|HX3 technology enables high-quality, low-latency video transmission over standard IP networks, dramatically simplifying cabling requirements while maintaining professional quality standards.

The camera's dual-network architecture provides simultaneous outputs for both local production and remote distribution, supporting NDI, SRT, and RTMP protocols for comprehensive workflow compatibility. This versatile approach ensures the X1 integrates seamlessly with existing systems while providing a pathway to next-generation IP-based production environments.

Intelligent Automation for Enhanced Production Value

The X1's advanced AI tracking system represents a breakthrough in automated camera operation, intelligently following subjects with natural-looking movements that maintain proper framing and composition. This sophisticated tracking capability reduces operational complexity in live environments, allowing a single operator to manage multiple cameras with professional results—ideal for productions with limited technical staff.

Complementing this automated intelligence is the X1's comprehensive preset system, enabling operators to program and recall complex camera positions, zoom settings, and focus points with single-button simplicity. This powerful combination of automation and manual control provides the perfect balance between operational efficiency and creative flexibility.

Professional Production Communication

The X1 features BirdDog's innovative tally system, providing clear visual confirmation of on-air status through multiple high-visibility indicators. The distinctive halo tally provides 360-degree visibility for talent and crew, while the rear-facing numbered display ensures clear identification in multi-camera environments. This comprehensive approach to production communication enhances operational efficiency while reducing potential on-air confusion.

Complementing the tally system is the X1's groundbreaking e-ink display, providing persistent camera identification and network information that remains visible even when the camera is powered down. This innovative feature streamlines system setup, troubleshooting, and reconfiguration in both permanent installations and mobile production environments.

Versatile Control Options

The X1 supports multiple control methods to accommodate diverse operational preferences and production requirements. The included IR remote provides direct access to essential functions, while comprehensive IP control enables integration with industry-standard controllers from BirdDog, Skaarhoj, and other manufacturers. Traditional serial control support ensures compatibility with legacy broadcast equipment, providing a seamless upgrade path for existing facilities.

From corporate communications and educational environments to houses of worship and professional studios, the BirdDog X1 20x HD PTZ Camera delivers exceptional performance, intuitive operation, and innovative connectivity that transforms how content creators approach multi-camera production.

Technical Specifications:

• Type: HD PTZ Camera with NDI®|HX3
• Image Sensor: 1/2.8" CMOS
• Optical Zoom: 20x
• Focal Length: 4.7mm to 94mm
• Video Outputs: NDI®|HX3, HDMI, 3G-SDI
• IP Streaming: NDI®|HX3, SRT, RTMP
• Connectivity: Ethernet with PoE, Wi-Fi, RS-232/422/485
• Pan/Tilt Range: ±170° pan, -30° to +90° tilt
• Pan/Tilt Speed: 0.1° to 60°/second
• Presets: 255 position presets
• Special Features:
  • AI subject tracking
  • Halo tally system
  • E-ink display
  • Dual network output
  • NDI®|HX decoder
• USB: USB-C (UVC webcam mode)
• Control Protocols: VISCA, PELCO, NDI
• Software Compatibility: BirdDog Central, BirdDog Cloud, iOS NDI PTZ Control
• Power Supply: PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) or 12V DC
• Dimensions: [Contact for details]
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• Manufacturer Part Number: BD-X1-20X