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What makes the X120 PTZ Camera unique in the market?

The X120 PTZ Camera is the world's first Wi-Fi Production PTZ, offering both hardwired and Wi-Fi connection options. It is equipped with a superior Sony Exmor R image broadcast sensor and supports streaming to all major platforms. It also comes with advanced production features like color matrix dialing and Kelvin control for easy white balance.

What software applications is the X120 PTZ Camera compatible with?

The X120 PTZ Camera is compatible with multiple software applications including TriCaster, vMix, Wirecast, Epiphan, OBS, Vizrt Vectar, FOR.A, Broadcast Pix, and many more.

Can I control the X120 PTZ Camera from my mobile device?

Yes, with the optional NDI PTZ Control iOS app, you can have total control over your X120 cameras. The app offers a live and full-screen viewing monitor, a live joystick for camera movement, and the ability to save and recall pre-set PTZ positions.

What is the image quality of the X120 PTZ Camera?

The X120 PTZ Camera delivers beautiful images with significantly enhanced imaging characteristics, thanks to its Sony Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS image sensor.

What are the power options for the X120 PTZ Camera?

The X120 PTZ Camera can be powered in a number of ways including PoE, with the optional Battery Mount Backpack, or with the included DC power supply.

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BirdDog X120 Specifications

Camera
  • Image Sensor

    1/2.8" CMOS 2.2MP

  • Lens

    5.2-104mm - (TBC)

  • Optical Zoom

    20x

  • Angle of View

    Horizontal: 55.8 Degree (W) - 3.2 Degree (T) - Vertical: 32.2 Degree (W) - 1.8 Degree (T)

  • Aperture

    F1. (W) - F3.0 (T) - (TBC)

  • Focus

    Auto, Push, Manual

  • White Balance

    Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual, OPW, ATW, Temp. (Kelvin)

  • Exposure

    Auto, Manual, Shutter/Iris Priority

Mechanical

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  • Filter Ring

    49mm

  • Tally

    Bi-Color Full overhead and rear (w/included 0-9 number silicon plugs)

  • Onboard OLED Display

    5-line, RGB Color, Graphical

  • Pan Movement

    Horizontal: 350 Degree ( +/-175 Degree ) continuous pan (Zoom Adaptive Speed Range: 0.05 Degree - 100 Degree /s)

  • Tilt Movement

    Vertical: +90 Degree to -30 Degree (Zoom Adaptive Speed Range: 0.05 Degree - 72 Degree /s)

  • Environmental

    Indoor

  • Operating Temperature

    14 - 122 Degree F (-10 - 50 Degree C)

  • Operating Humidity

    <=80%

Video Interface

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  • Video Output

    NDI HX2, NDI HX3/SDI/HDMI/USB-C (UVC/UAC)

  • Video Formats

    1080p 60, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
    720p 60, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25

  • Video Compression

    H.264

Control Interface

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  • IP PTZ Control

    NDI HX, VISCA IP, Serial

  • Serial PTZ Control

    1x RJ45: RS232/RS422

  • Serial Control Protocol

    VISCA / PELCO D

Network

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  • Network Interface

    Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac, 1GbE

  • Web Control Interface

    Full control via Web/Mobile UI including Scene presets

Physical

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  • Color

    Black

  • Power Input

    12v DC, PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)

  • Dimensions

    Without Antennas: 5.7 x 5.98 x 6.73" (145 x 152 x 171mm)

  • Weight

    2.2 lbs (1kg)

About BirdDog X120

X120 - The World's First Wi-Fi Production PTZ

The future of live production and live streaming is here
The World's First NDI HX3 Wi-Fi Production PTZ has arrived, delivering unprecedented flexibility and freedom, with no video cables needed.

X120 packs an amazing Sony Exmor R image broadcast sensor to deliver fantastic low light capabilities and incredible picture performance. In true BirdDog style, there is an OLED display to show the IP address, 360 Degree mohawk tally, filter thread, and free auto-tracking and color shading via Cam Control.

X120 also offers four hardwired connection options along with Wi-Fi making it the most connected PTZ camera on the planet, Additional connection options include NDI over Ethernet, SDI, HDMI for live production work, and UVC USB for connecting to Zoom & Teams.

The X120 delivers production freedom like never before.

The most connected PTZ on the planet
With 5 connection options, X120 is the most connected PTZ on the planet. Featuring Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity, SDI and HDMI for hardwired baseband video workflows, NDI over Ethernet with PoE for hardwired IP, and USB UVC to connect to your favorite conferencing app.

X120 is fully compatible with NDI HX3 so you can rest easy.

Wi-Fi. Connected but not connected
BirdDog has gained a reputation for world firsts and X120 is no exception. With Wi-Fi, the X120 sets a new benchmark for total production freedom and is the first production PTZ with Wi-Fi. Simply connect X120 to your Wi-Fi network and you have total access to the X120 without it being connected by expensive video cables.

Control from your iPad or iPhone
With the optional NDI PTZ Control iOS app, you have total control for your X120 cameras. There is a live and full screen viewing monitor, a live joystick to move cameras around, and the ability to save and recall pre-set PTZ positions.

Sony Exmor R Sensor. Lowlight is a highlight
With a Sony Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, X120 delivers beautiful images with significantly enhanced imaging characteristics including enhanced low noise sensitivity.

Stream. Stream. Stream
With X120, streaming to all the major platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Vimeo, is a piece of cake.

Compatible with everything

NDI Ecosystem
BirdDog X120 can be controlled by multiple software applications including TriCaster, vMix, Wirecast, Epiphan, OBS, Vizrt Vectar, FOR.A, Broadcast Pix, and many more.

Baseband
With the baseband SDI and HDMI compatibility includes Ross, AJA, Blackmagic, Grass Valley, and more.

USB Webcam
X120 features USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, Barco Clickshare, Google Meet, Webex, GoTo Meeting, BlueJeans, Slack, and any app that supports a USB UVC input.

Control support
Hardware control support includes BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, CyanView, Streamdeck, Loupedeck, and even an Xbox controller.

API support
Q-SYS, Crestron, RESTful API, there are so many ways to program your own control over X120 to create a totally integrated PTZ camera solution.

BirdDog Apps
X120 is fully compatible with the BirdDog family of apps for routing, production, testing and monitoring, remote shading, and more. This includes:

• Fleet Manager
• Dyno
• Cam Control
• Central 2.0
• Cloud
• Multiview

Advanced Production Features

Color Matrix
Dialing in your cameras levelled up. X120 now has a full color matrix with individual saturation and hue control over Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow and Magenta, all with 64 levels of control.

Kelvin Control
Use the Kelvin Controls to easily tune your X120 to the lighting temperature for a super easy way to white balance your cameras.

Shading Options
Access the Color Matrix and Kelvin Control tools from Cam Control, the free remote shading application, or use the new NDI PTZ Control app to wireless dial in the settings.

360 Degree Mohawk Tally
The innovative and totally punk mohawk tally gives a full 360 Degree view so you'll never be caught out wondering which camera you need to be talking to.

Unique Numbering System
Removable silicon numbers at the back of the X120 give additional Tally vision and allow switcher operators to easily identify cameras.

OLED Display
The super handy OLED allows for information such as IP Address, Device Name, Stream Name, Resolution, and Frame Rate. No more DYMO labels.

49mm thread & lens cap
Adding filters such as a Neutral Density (ND) is now possible with the 49mm filter thread. The X120 also comes with a lens cap to keep that precious glass pristine when not in use.

Flexible Power
X120 can be powered in a number of ways including PoE, with the optional Battery Mount Backpack, or with the included DC power supply. You can even power it with an Arc Reactor if you have one.

Advanced NDI features in BirdUI
BirdUI gives access all the functions of your X120 camera, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. A browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the X120. BirdUI also adds advanced NDI features including:

NDI Mute
This function allows for muting of the NDI stream on the network to lower bandwidth congestion and disable access to the cameras output. Perfect for meeting spaces, public spaces, classrooms, and any time some privacy is needed.

NDI Discovery Server Failover
In a mission critical workflow, redundancy is key. This function allows multiple NDI Discover Servers to be installed so if the computer running NDI Discover Server is hit with a power outage, possibly caused by a Repulsor blast, then the failover server will take control giving enhanced stability.

PTZ Battery Mount
With the optional PTZ Battery Mount, X120 can be powered by a V-Lock battery and becomes a truly wireless solution.

Free Software Tools

Central 2.0 Lite - Powerful NDI Routing
Central 2.0 Lite ushers in a new era of NDI routing control. Browser-based, real-time NDI routing with support for 2 receivers and a media playback engine, Central 2.0 Lite is a fantastic tool for all BirdDog users.

Comms Lite - Enter the World of NDI Audio Intercom
Comms Lite is your free Audio Intercom solution. With support for four BirdDog devices, plus a director, Comms Lite is a great way to start using Audio Intercom in your live productions.

DYNO - Visual NDI network performance monitoring
DYNO is a window into your NDI network performance. Test your network speed, performance, and stability with a single NDI stream or multiple streams. Now you can be confident your network can deliver rock-solid NDI streams to your hardware and software receivers. All in a beautiful interface.

BirdDog Together - Free Central Pro and Comms Pro Offer
BirdDog is pleased to offer free Central Pro and Comms Pro worth $598 to all our Educational, House of Worship, and Not for Profit customers.

BirdUI - BirdDog's beautiful User Interface
BirdUI is the easiest and fastest way to access all the functions and settings of your BirdDog hardware devices, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. A browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the BirdDog device.

Fleet Manager - Total Control of your BirdDog Devices
Fleet Manager is the ultimate tool for controlling all your BirdDog devices from a single interface. Update firmware, monitor activity status, view IP address, access the BirdUI, and even change device name and stream name.

Cam Control - Professional Camera Shading made easy
The free Cam Control app is an easy way to dial in multiple BirdDog cameras at the same time. Simply load on a Windows 10 machine on the same network as your BirdDog cameras and access all functions including the Auto Tracking (only for PTZ Cameras).

NDI PTZ Control for iPad and iPhone
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 color matrix tools and settings for your BirdDog camera.

BirdDog X120 Features

  • Wi-Fi Production HD PTZ
  • Wi-Fi 5
  • Sony Exmor R back illuminated image sensor
  • 20x optical zoom
  • NDI HX3 support - can be sent over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • SDI, HDMI
  • USB-C UVC for connection directly to Zoom, Teams, etc
  • Full Color Matrix
  • Kelvin control
  • 360-degree viewable mohawk tally
  • BirdDog's unique PTZ numbering system
  • OLED screen for showing IP address and more
  • Filter thread for attaching filters
  • Exceptional lowlight performance
  • Add Auto-Tracking with free Cam Control software

Key Features

  • Wi-Fi Production HD PTZ
  • Wi-Fi 5
  • Sony Exmor R back illuminated image sensor
  • 20x optical zoom
  • NDI HX3 support - can be sent over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • SDI, HDMI

What's in the box:

  • BirdDog X120 1080p NDI|HX3/SDI/HDMI/USB Wi-Fi Live Streaming 20x PTZ Camera (Black)
  • Lens Cap
  • 12 VDC Power Adapter
  • BirdDog 5 Year Limited Warranty