Overview
BirdDog X1-30x HD PTZ Camera – Black X1 Series. Revolutionize your content creation with BirdDog X1, X1 30x and X1 Ultra PTZ cameras. These cameras offer smooth movement, stunning image quality, and professional-grade performance in every scenario. Connectivity is seamless with NDI HX3, HDMI, USB-C, and Wi-Fi, bridging the gap between baseband and IP workflows. The X1 Series also features Halo Tally and advanced AI Tracking for enhanced live production.
The X1 and X1 Ultra cameras are Zoom Certified, ensuring seamless integration with Zoom Rooms and UC workflows. They feature an e-Ink display, integrated NDI HX decoding, and superior image quality up to 4K. With features like Halo Tally, AI Tracking, NDI HX3, Wi-Fi connectivity, and dual network output, the X1 Series offers professional tools for efficient and high-quality productions.
About the BirdDog X1 30x HD Zoom PTZ Camera – Black
X1 Series. Bring on the X-Factor.
Revolutionize your content creation with BirdDog X1, X1 30x and X1 Ultra — PTZs like no other. Built for smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality, these cameras deliver professional-grade performance in every scenario. With Halo Tally and advanced AI Tracking, they transform live production into pure magic.
Connectivity is seamless with NDI® HX3, HDMI, USB-C, and Wi-Fi, bridging the gap between baseband and IP workflows with ease. And then comes the showstopper: the world’s first e-Ink display in a PTZ camera — always visible, always useful, even when powered down. Add to that integrated NDI® HX decoding for confidence monitoring, return feeds, or teleprompter output, and you’ve got a PTZ that works harder than any in its class.
X1 Seriesa are also Zoom Certified, unlocking flawless integration with unified communication platforms, and from August 2025 every unit is made with OBP plastics — helping to clean our oceans, one camera at a time.
Halo Tally.
Professional productions demand professional tools. The X1 Series sports the most visible and effective Tally system available — a bold, daylight-visible border up front, paired with an interchangeable illuminated numbering system at the back. Cast and crew will always know where to look to keep the audience engaged.
AI Tracking.
Every production could use a little help from a friend. X1 and X1 Ultra keep your subject perfectly in focus with intelligent AI tracking, following movements in real time. Whether it’s a live concert, a hybrid conference, or a TED-style talk, AI tracking ensures smooth, accurate framing without extra operators. You can even select which individual to follow in the frame.
NDI® HX3.
Engineered for efficiency, X1 and X1 Ultra deliver superior network performance via NDI® HX3 integration. This reduces bandwidth impact while maintaining pristine image quality, making them more adaptable to diverse network environments. BirdDog’s NDI® HX3 surpasses certification standards, so you get reliability and performance every time.
Wi-Fi.
No cables? No problem. In addition to Ethernet and PoE, X1 and X1 Ultra feature built-in Wi-Fi, giving you complete flexibility to capture shots in locations where running cable isn’t practical. Your setup just became smarter, faster, and more versatile.
Integrated NDI® HX Decoder.
The world’s first PTZ cameras with a built-in NDI® HX decoder, X1 and X1 Ultra redefine simplicity. Confidence monitoring, return feeds, or teleprompter usage — all handled via a single cable. Less gear. Less setup. More control. Whether you’re broadcasting live or delivering a keynote, these cameras streamline your workflow without compromise.
Zoom Certification.
X1 and X1 Ultra are Zoom Certified, ensuring seamless integration with Zoom Rooms and UC workflows. This guarantees crystal-clear video, reliable connectivity, and professional-grade performance in virtual meetings, webinars, and hybrid events. Whether for corporate AV or higher education, you can trust X1 to deliver broadcast-quality results in every call.
e-Ink Label. Get Inked.
Another industry first — the always-on e-Ink display. From network addresses for easy system access to customizable logos* for brand alignment, this feature ensures every camera stays clearly identifiable, even when powered off. It’s clarity, professionalism, and confidence built right into the design.
IMAGING
Image Sensor Sony 1/2.8” CMOS – FULL HD
Lens f=5.2–148.4
Optical Zoom 30x
Video Format 1080p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps, 720p @ 60/50/30/25fps, 608x1080p (9:16 ratio) @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps
Horizontal angle of view 58.1° (W) – 2.14° (T)
Vertical angle of view 33.8° (W) – 1.2° (T)
Diagonal angle of view 65.4° (W) – 2.48° (T)
Aperture F1.3–F4.8
Focus AI Face, Auto, Manual
Exposure Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual
Backlight Compensation Yes
Digital Noise Reduction 2D and 3D Noise Reduction
SNR >50dB
Effective Pixels 2.07 MP
MECHANICAL
Pan/Tilt Rotation ±175°, –90° ~ +90°
Pan Control Speed 0.1–80°/sec
Tilt Control Speed 0.1–60°/sec
Preset Number 255 presets
Filter Ring Ø52mm
I/O INTERFACE
Video Output Interfaces HDMI, USB-C UVC 1.1, Network
Video Compression Formats H.264, H.265
Network Interfaces 100M adaptive Ethernet port; POE IEEE 802.3af, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac
Encoder Network Protocols NDI-HX2, NDI-HX3, SRT, RTSP, RTMP
HDMI Decoder Network Protocols ND-HX2, NDI-HX3
Control Interfaces 10M/100M Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac, RS232 (input & output), RS485, TYPE-C (UVC1.1)
Control Protocols VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI
GENERAL
Input Voltage DC 12V, POE IEEE 802.3af
Input Current 2.0A (Max)
Power Consumption 13W (Max)
Working Temperature –10°C ~ +40°C
Working Humidity 20% ~ 80%
Dimension (W×H×D) 171.6×192.6×171.6mm; 260×217×197mm (before/after packing)
Net and Gross Weight 1.35kg / 2.05kg (Net/Gross weight)
30x Optical Zoom
Halo Tally: X1 sports the most visible and effective Tally system available. Up front with a large, daylight visible border, and out back with an interchangeable, illuminated numbering system on the back. Visible anytime.
AI Tracking: X1 keeps your subject in focus with AI tracking technology, intelligently following your subject’s movements in real-time.
NDI® | HX3: enjoy reliable performance on more networks via NDI® | HX3.
Wi-Fi: Video and control over Wi-Fi so you can set up faster, in more places, for better shots. No need to run video cables.
NDI® | HX Decoder: Simpler, integrated solution that makes it so much easier to incorporate a teleprompter, return feed, or confidence monitoring.
Always on e-Ink Label: Easily load camera details, name, and IP address for faster set-up, in-production management, and crew communication.
Dual Network Output: X1 combines NDI HX and SRT/RTMP protocols for seamless on-premises and remote/CDN connectivity, ensuring ultimate flexibility in both streaming set-ups and distribution.
Serial Control: Take control effortlessly with older control protocols, seamlessly integrating with your existing infrastructure.
USB Webcam: X1 features USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, and most apps that supports a USB UVC input.
Control support. The X1 ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, and more.
BirdDog Apps. X1 is compatible with BirdDog Central, BirdDog Cloud, and BirdDog iOS NDI PTZ Control (Available separately)Hydrophobic, smudge-resistant front glass for clear optics without wipers.
