BirdDog X1 30x Optical Zoom - White

Introducing BirdDog X1 30x Optical Zoom. Ultimate Flexibility: PTZ camera with NDI|HX3, HDMI, USB-C, and Wi-Fi. Seamless connectivity anywhere.

Get ready to revolutionize your content creation experience with BirdDog X1 and X1 Ultra – PTZs like no other. 
Experience category defining smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality with X1 and X1 Ultra, with Halo Tally and AI Tracking for pure live production magic.

Embrace unmatched flexibility with NDI | HX3, HDMI, USB-C, and Wi-Fi, keeping you at the forefront of technology while seamlessly bridging the gap with baseband video. And here’s the showstopper: an industry-first e-ink display that not only tells you everything you need to know but stays brilliantly visible even when the camera is off!

One more thing… X1 and X1 Ultra decode NDI | HX* at the same time! Say goodbye to guesswork with confidence monitoring or teleprompting output directly from your camera.

Elevate your creativity, embrace innovation, and let the excitement unfold with BirdDog X1 30x Optical Zoom.
 

*NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3 supported

Get ready to revolutionize your content creation with the BirdDog X1 Series — X1, X1 Ultra, and the all-new X1 30x. These PTZs deliver smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality, powered by Halo Tally and AI Tracking for true live production magic. Now Zoom Certified, the X1 Series fits seamlessly into unified communication platforms as well as professional video workflows.

Connectivity is limitless with NDI HX3, HDMI, USB-C, and Wi-Fi, bridging IP and baseband worlds effortlessly. An industry-first e-ink display keeps essential info visible even when the camera is off, while dual NDI HX decode unlocks confidence monitoring and teleprompting directly from the camera.

And in line with BirdDog’s sustainability commitment, every X1 camera is now crafted with OBP plastics. Innovation, integration, and impact — that’s the X1 Series.
 

BirdDog X1 30x Optical Zoom Features:

• Up to 4K brilliance: X1 and X1 Ultra feature superior image quality, ensuring stunning visuals for every production, with X1
• Ultra for UHD option. 
• Halo Tally: X1 and X1 Ultra sport 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 and X1 Ultra keep 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 and X1 Ultra combine 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 and X1 Ultra feature USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, and most apps that supports a USB UVC input. 
• Control support. The X1 and X1 Ultra ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard,
• Skaarhoj, and more.
• BirdDog Apps. X1 and X1 Ultra are compatible with BirdDog
• Central, BirdDog Cloud, and BirdDog iOS NDI PTZ Control
• (Available separately)

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.

Ultimate Flexibility: BirdDog X1 30x Optical Zoom camera with NDI|HX3, HDMI, USB-C, and Wi-Fi. Seamless connectivity anywhere. 

Get ready to revolutionize your content creation experience with BirdDog X1 30x Optical Zoom and X1 Ultra – PTZs like no other. 

Experience category defining smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality with X1 and X1 Ultra, with Halo Tally and AI Tracking for pure live production magic. 

Embrace BirdDog X1 30x Optical Zoom's unmatched flexibility with NDI | HX3, HDMI, USB-C, and Wi-Fi, keeping you at the forefront of technology while seamlessly bridging the gap with baseband video. And here’s the showstopper: an industry-first e-ink display that not only tells you everything you need to know but stays brilliantly visible even when the camera is off!

One more thing… X1 and X1 Ultra decode NDI | HX* at the same time! Say goodbye to guesswork with confidence monitoring or teleprompting output directly from your camera. 

Elevate your creativity, embrace innovation, and let the excitement unfold with X1 and X1 Ultra. 
*NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3 supported"Get ready to revolutionize your content creation with the BirdDog X1 Series — X1, X1 Ultra, and the all-new X1 30x. These PTZs deliver smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality, powered by Halo Tally and AI Tracking for true live production magic. Now Zoom Certified, the X1 Series fits seamlessly into unified communication platforms as well as professional video workflows.

Connectivity is limitless with NDI HX3, HDMI, USB-C, and Wi-Fi, bridging IP and baseband worlds effortlessly. An industry-first e-ink display keeps essential info visible even when the camera is off, while dual NDI HX decode unlocks confidence monitoring and teleprompting directly from the camera.

And in line with BirdDog’s sustainability commitment, every X1 camera is now crafted with OBP plastics. Innovation, integration, and impact — that’s the X1 Series.
 

Features:

• Up to 4K brilliance: X1 and X1 Ultra feature superior image quality, ensuring stunning visuals for every production, with X1 Ultra for UHD option. 
• Halo Tally: X1 and X1 Ultra sport 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 and X1 Ultra keep 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 and X1 Ultra combine 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 and X1 Ultra feature USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, and most apps that supports a USB UVC input. 
• Control support. The X1 and X1 Ultra ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, and more.
• BirdDog Apps. X1 and X1 Ultra are compatible with BirdDog Central, BirdDog Cloud, and BirdDog iOS NDI PTZ Control (Available separately)

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: Φ52mm

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:NDI|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: -10ºC ~ +40ºC
• 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)

BirdDog X1 30x Optical Zoom - White