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BirdDog X5 Ultra Black

11,795.00 Excl. VAT

Capture up to UHD 4K60 Resolution Video
20x Zoom, AI Auto Tracking/Framing
Built-In NDI|HX3 Support
12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 & USB/UVC Outputs
2 x Integrated 2.93″ E-Ink Displays
Built-In Halo Tally, PoE+ Support
Color Matrix, High Quality in Low-Light
Transmit Directly to Zoom/Teams
Gigabit Ethernet

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SKU: BDX5UB Categories: BirdDog, X Series | PTZ Camera

Description

X5 Ultra. Simply Xtreme.

Productions are demanding; the X5 Ultra makes demanding a walk in the park. Featuring unparalleled capability, quality, and performance – take your PTZ game up a notch with X5 Ultra.

Imagine next-level robotic controls with ultra-fine and precise movement thanks to its category-busting advanced motor drive system. Movements on air are a breeze, and acceleration/deceleration of moves look natural and slick. Sporting BirdDog’s signature Halo tally system for true audience engagement, revolutionary built-in NDI® decoding*, all the video connectors, including 12G-SDI, dual e-ink displays make branding and maintenance a snap, all wrapped up with a stunning Sony 4K60 image sensor delivering the highest performance NDI® | HX3 possible. X5 Ultra. In every way.

Tally Light. A Higher Order of Visual Queue.

Professional results need professional tools. The X5 Ultra sports the most visible and effective Tally system available. Up front, with a large, daylight-visible border keeping talent looking directly at the camera. Your cast and crew will always know where to look, keeping your audience engaged.

AI Tracking. Built for now and the future.

We aren’t playing catch-phrase bingo here. X5 Ultra takes AI auto-tracking and framing to the next level. Featuring an order of magnitude more neural processing capabilities, the out-of-the-box X5 Ultra has incredible AI powers but also the headroom to grow as AI progresses.

NDI® | HX3. In 4K60.
Performance meets convenience.

The X5 Ultra delivers superior network performance via our implementation of NDI® | HX3. Significantly reducing network impact while maintaining excellent image quality, meaning it is more friendly in more network environments.

BirdDog’s NDI® | HX3 surpasses certification parameters, delivering quality and performance you can count on across ALL video resolutions.

X5 Ultra blows all other cameras out of the game with NDI® | HX3 performance in 4K60 – sometimes the fine print is important.

Integrated NDI® | HX Decoder.
It can’t get much more convenient!

The X5 Ultra is part of the family of PTZ cameras featuring the first simultaneous NDI® | HX* Decoder designed specifically for confidence monitoring, return feeds, or teleprompter usage. We’ve pulled all this connectivity into a single cable, radically simplifying how you interface with your equipment.

Less gear. Less hassle. Less complexity.

Whether you’re broadcasting live or delivering a CEO address, the integrated NDI® | HX decoder enables more engagement with less setup.

One Ring. To Filter them all.

Adding an ND Filter or Polariser to X5 is a cinch with its 49mm filter ring. Get rid of pesky reflections, dial in your highlights and make your next production feel more ‘Hollywood’.

Connectivity for days.

Video productions all look different. We love NDI® because it allows a single network cable to operate everything, but sometimes it makes sense to take a different path. X5 Ultra makes this a snap. In a world of compromise, the X5 Ultra stands proud.

With 12G-SDI output, dual HDMI outputs, multiple network formats, including NDI® | HX3, SRT, RTMP and RTSP, Webcam connectivity over USB, however you work and whatever demand in quality you’ve got it at your fingertips.

X5 Ultra has got your back for today’s production… and tomorrow’s!

Additional information

Weight	2.31 kg
Dimensions	20.09 × 18.57 × 17.19 cm
image sensor	Image Sensor 1/2.8″-Type CMOS Sensor Resolution Effective: 8.46 Megapixel (3840 x 2160) IR Cut Filter No Built-In ND Filter No Focus Control Autofocus Manual Focus
Imaging	mage Sensor 1/2.8″-Type CMOS Sensor Resolution Effective: 8.46 Megapixel (3840 x 2160) IR Cut Filter No Built-In ND Filter No Focus Control Autofocus Manual Focus
Interface	Video I/O 1x HDMI 2.0 Output 1x HDMI 1.4 Output 1x BNC (12G-SDI) Output 1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Output 1x RJ45 (NDI) Input/Output Audio I/O 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mic/Line Input Other I/O 1x RJ45 (RS-232, RS-422, VISCA) Built-In Speaker No
Optical Zoom Ratio	20x
PoE Support	PoE+ 802.3at
Power	PoE Support PoE+ 802.3at Power I/O 1x Barrel (12VDC up to 2 A) Input Power Consumption Device: 18 W
Sensor Resolution	Effective: 8.46 Megapixel (3840 x 2160)
Video Capture	External Recording Modes HDMI / RJ45 / USB UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00 fps HD (1920 x 1080p) at 25/29.97/30.00/50/59.94/60.00 fps 1280 x 720 at 50/59.94/60.00 fps Embedded Audio HDMI/LAN (RJ45)/SDI Broadcast Output NTSC/PAL IP Streaming H.264, H.265, NDI, HX3, RTMP, RTSP, SRT 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p 1280 x 720 at 50p, 59.94p, 60p
Shutter Speed	1/1 to 1/10000 Second

About brand

BirdDog is a video technology company focused on making professional production faster, simpler, and more flexible. Its products help creators capture, manage, convert, and distribute high-quality video across networks, reducing the need for complicated traditional cabling. The company is particularly associated with network-based video workflows, including cameras, converters, controllers, and software designed for live production, broadcasting, education, corporate communication, worship, and events. A key strength of BirdDog is its emphasis on connected workflows. By allowing video, audio, control, and other production data to travel over standard networks, BirdDog solutions can support remote teams, multicamera setups, and productions spread across different rooms or locations. This approach can make systems easier to expand while giving operators greater freedom in how equipment is positioned and controlled. BirdDog also aims to make professional tools approachable. Its cameras often combine strong image quality, remote movement, zoom capabilities, and centralized control, helping small teams produce polished results. Meanwhile, its software and hardware tools connect different parts of a production environment. Overall, BirdDog serves organizations that want reliable, scalable video systems without unnecessary complexity. Its technology reflects the broader shift toward networked, software-driven production, where flexibility, speed, and collaboration are increasingly important for modern creators and teams.