Overview
Cinematic Power. PTZ Flexibility.BirdDog XL Ultra is a cinematic-grade PTZ camera built for high-end broadcast, XR stages, virtual production, and premium studio installs. At its core is a large-format 4/3″ CMOS sensor paired with a 20x optical zoom (40x in HD), UHD optics, and ND filters — delivering cinematic depth of field, outstanding clarity, and exceptional low-light performance.
Cinematic Sensor. PTZ Form.A cinematic-grade PTZ camera built for high-end broadcast, XR stages, virtual sets and studio installs. At its core is a large-format 4/3″ CMOS sensor, three stop optical density digital cinema cameras paired with a 20x optical zoom (up to 40x in HD). The result? Filmic depth of field, incredible clarity, and outstanding low-light performance.
About the BirdDog XL Ultra – White
Cinematic Power. PTZ Flexibility.
BirdDog XL Ultra is a cinematic-grade PTZ camera built for high-end broadcast, XR stages, virtual production, and premium studio installs. At its core is a large-format 4/3″ CMOS sensor paired with a 20x optical zoom (40x in HD), UHD optics, and ND filters — delivering cinematic depth of field, outstanding clarity, and exceptional low-light performance.
Cinematic Sensor. PTZ Form.
A cinematic-grade PTZ camera built for high-end broadcast, XR stages, virtual sets and studio installs. At its core is a large-format 4/3″ CMOS sensor, three stop optical density digital cinema cameras paired with a 20x optical zoom (up to 40x in HD). The result? Filmic depth of field, incredible clarity, and outstanding low-light performance.
Two 4K Cameras. One Body. Zero Hassle.
XL doesn’t just give you one camera — it gives you two. Alongside the main PTZ is a built-in 100° panoramic camera powered by a 1/1.8” sensor — larger than what many PTZs use as their primary.Both cameras shoot in 4K60. Both are independently controllable and output simultaneously as separate sources. Whether over IP or baseband, mix as needed.
AI That Moves Like a Human.
XL features our most advanced AI tracking engine yet. Tune its behavior to match the moment. Lock on tight, float gently, or follow dynamically. From a CEO at the podium to a guitar soloist in full flight, XL adapts with precision and personality. Trained on real-world motion, it doesn’t just track — it performs. This AI that feels like a human operator. Not just a bounding box.
Smooth. Silent. Always Cool.
High-end PTZs are often whisper-smooth but whisper-loud. XL is both ultra-precise and eerily silent, thanks to premium motors and an innovative thermal design. No whirring. No distractions. It stays cool and quiet. All the smoothness should be in the scene, not behind it.
BirdDog DNA, Evolved.
XL features our most refined design yet. The RGB Halo Tally is now fully customizable. Side-mounted dual e-ink displays show IP, logo, or camera ID even when powered off. A rear Tally with snap-on stencil caps makes camera IDs clear in multi-cam setups. It’s all about clarity and control.
Unmatched Connectivity.
With 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, and an optical 12G-SDI via SFP+, XL plugs into any setup. Balanced XLR with phantom power, PoE++, and SFP for long runs. BirdDog U brings full control, and a next-gen processor means future firmware is ready to roll. You’ll run out of cables before you run out of options.
Ready for Studio and XR.
Genlock and Timecode keep multi-cam workflows perfectly in sync — essential for XR/AR environments. An integrated OLFP filter reduces moiré when shooting against high-res LED walls. It’s a studio-native that’s XR-ready.
Mount Up. Stay Clean. Stay Professional.
The optional XL Mount System is engineered to disappear. It hides cables, locks down tight, and fits truss, tripod, ceiling, or studio installs. Standard 1/4”-20 and 3/8” threads included.
Choose Your NDI® Flavour. Or Use Both.
XL Ultra streams in NDI® High Bandwidth and NDI® HX3 simultaneously, giving you ultimate flexibility. Send pristine, full-quality feeds to your production team while delivering bandwidth-efficient streams to remote contributors, backup systems, or web platforms — all at the same time, with zero compromise.
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 77° – 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, 1/4, 1/16, 1/62
Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) Yes
Image Stabilization Digital
Digital Zoom 16x Supersampling
Filter Ring Yes
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 100°
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 / 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 / NDP 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 BirdDog RESTful API 2.0, Crestron Libraries, Qsys Libraries
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 Indoor Use Only
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)
Dimension (W×H×D) 218.6 × 291.6 × 263.3mm (8.61 × 11.48 × 10.37in)
Weight ≈4KG
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.Capture up to 8K RAW to CFexpress Type B or USB-C storage
