BirdDog XL Ultra 4K Ultra HD NDI HX3/HX2 HDMI/3G-SDI/USB 20x PTZ Camera with AI Tracking, Black

XL Ultra. Built to Excel.
The cinematic PTZ camera built for broadcast, virtual production, and premium AV. 4/3" sensor. 4K60. Dual cameras. No compromises.

A Colossal Sensor. Cinema Starts Here.
XL features a massive 4/3" CMOS sensor-the kind found in professional digital cameras. Combined with a 20x optical zoom lens (40x in HD), it delivers stunning depth of field, sharp clarity, and incredible low-light performance. It's not just for capturing footage-it's for crafting images.

Two Cameras. Twice the Power.
Why settle for one view? XL includes a second built-in 100 Degree panoramic camera powered by a 1/1.8" sensor-larger than what many PTZs use as their main sensor. Both cameras shoot in 4K60, are independently controllable, and can output at the same time. Use NDI for both, or separate SRT, RTSP, RTMP, HDMI, or 3G-SDI for the wide shot. Maximum flexibility. Full control.

Studio Ready. XR Certified.
From LED walls to XR stages, XL is designed for high-end production environments where precision is everything.

• OLPF filter: Reduce moire on LED walls
• Genlock and Timecode: For accurate multi-cam sync
• FreeD: For AR/XR workflows
• Built-in ND filters: Master the sun
• Color Matrix: 50 shades of everything and more
• Built for Unreal Engine. Trusted in broadcast. Ready for any stage.

AI that Understands the Moment.
Moves Smooth. Thinks Smart. XL's next-gen AI tracking engine delivers natural, human-like camera motion. You control the speed, style, and sensitivity-whether tracking a speaker, performer, or panel. It's like having a top-tier camera operator... built into the camera.

Choose Your NDI Flavor. Or Choose 'em Both.
Stream in NDI High Bandwidth and NDI|HX simultaneously - perfect for delivering pristine, full-quality broadcast feeds to production while sending bandwidth-friendly streams to remote contributors, backup systems, or live web platforms without compromise.

Connect to Everything.
Built for Every Workflow, XL is packed with professional I/O:

• 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI: One vision, any connection
• Balanced XLR: With Phantom Power
• RS232/422 Control: Remote control, real precision
• PoE++: Light on cables, heavy on performance
• SFP: For fiber or long-distance copper
• Optical 12G-SDI via SFP+ module: Broadcast-grade fiber performance
• Cold Shoe Mount: For Microphones and Accessories
• It's ready for anything-and future-ready by design.

Output Everything. Everywhere.
Pick Your Protocol. Use Full NDI for the PTZ, SRT or HDMI for the wide. Each lens can output independently-even over different protocols. XL supports NDI 6.1 out of the box and is ready for 6.2 and beyond. No compromises. No bandwidth regret.

Mount It Your Way.
The optional XL Mount System is designed to disappear into your rig while delivering professional stability. Hide cables, flip the camera, and mount it to truss, ceiling, tripod, or studio grid. Includes 1/4"-20, 3/8", and safety anchor points.

Signature BirdDog Touches.
Designed for Creators. Built to Move Fast.

• RGB Halo Tally: Fully customizable
• Rear Numbering Tally: For easy camera identification
• E-ink Displays: Side-mounted and always-on, for IP, camera ID, Frame Rate
• BirdUI: Faster, smarter Web Interface
• API and KBD: Full support for the best control experience possible
• Everything is designed to streamline your setup-not slow it down.

Designed to fit in, with stand-out color profiles.
XL offers a range of color profiles tuned to match the most common looks in professional production environments. Whether you're blending into multi-camera setups or keeping consistency with established workflows, these profiles ensure your images sit naturally alongside industry favorites while still carrying BirdDog's signature clarity and punch.

NDI PTZ Control for iPad and iPhone.
Take 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.

Advanced features in BirdUI
BirdUI gives complete access to every function of your XL Ultra, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. As a browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the XL Ultra. BirdUI adds features, including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.