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BirdDog XL Ultra PTZ 4K60 NDI Camera w/ 20x Optical Zoom (White)

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$13,995.00

XL is the PTZ camera that sets a new benchmark for live production. With a colossal 4/3″ sensor, dual 4K outputs, and a spec list built for cinema, XL isn’t just for filming events — it’s for creating experiences.

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XL is the PTZ camera that sets a new benchmark for live production. With a colossal 4/3″ sensor, dual 4K outputs, and a spec list built for cinema, XL isn’t just for filming events — it’s for creating experiences. Designed for the demands of broadcast, virtual production, live events, and high-end AV, XL is where uncompromising image quality meets next-level flexibility.

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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.

*40x mode available in TELE mode.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Specifications
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
Apeture 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 Reduction 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, 1/64
Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) Yes
Image Stabilization Digital
Digital Zoom 16x Supersampling
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
Presenter 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++
Imput Current 5A
Power Consumption <60W (Max.)
Working Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 105°F)
Working Humidity ~20% ~ 80% (Non-condensing)
Dimension (W*H*D) 218.6 x 291.6 x 263.3mm (8.61 x 11.48 x 10.37in)
Weight ≈4KG