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BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 12x Zoom (Black)

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BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 12x Zoom (Black)
Key Features
  • 12x Zoom & UHD 4K60 Resolution
  • NDI|HX2 & NDI|HX3 Support
  • HDMI & USB/UVC Outputs
  • Built-In Halo Tally
Capture UHD 4K60 resolution video with this black MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 12x Zoom from BirdDog. Boasting a powerful 12x zoom and a 72.8° angle of view as well as color matrix, API, and Kelvin control, the versatile MAKI Ultra offers exceptional low-light performance and support for NDI|HX2 and NDI|HX3.
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BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Overview

Capture UHD 4K60 resolution video with this black MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 12x Zoom from BirdDog. Boasting a powerful 12x zoom and a 72.8° angle of view as well as color matrix, API, and Kelvin control, the versatile MAKI Ultra offers exceptional low-light performance and support for NDI|HX2 and NDI|HX3.

Physical connectivity options include an SDI output with a maximum resolution of 1080p60, and HDMI and USB/UVC outputs with independent resolution for direct connection to Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and more. A built-in halo tally augments the camera's broad functionality features, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) support allows you to power the camera using a single Ethernet cable and facilitating quick and easy setup with limited cable clutter.

Compact & Mighty
The MAKI Ultra boasts a compact footprint, helping you capture those unusual and engaging camera angles with ease. Deliver killer POV shots that put your audience right in the game at eSports events, or attach the camera to a band rig to capture incredible angles of your drummers or instrumentalists.
Capture Every Moment with Ultra Detail
With its 4K60 capabilities, the MAKI Ultra expands your options on what and how you capture content. From fast-moving action shots to incredible detail in low-light sets, you can get all the detail thanks to the camera's high frame rate and advanced image processing capabilities.
Super-Fast Autofocus to Keep Pace with Your Vision
The super-fast autofocus is ideal for dynamic content and fast-paced environments. Equipped with a laser and powered by advanced automatic focusing algorithms, the MAKI Ultra ensures rapid and accurate autofocus. Whether your subjects are zipping across the frame or moving closer and further away to the camera, the MAKI Ultra keeps them sharp and in focus.
Let Your Digits Take Control
The intuitive physical buttons allow you to make quick adjustments to zoom and focus, and quickly access the onscreen menu.
Enhanced Performance on More Networks
The MAKI Ultra gives you reliable performance on more networks via NDI|HX2 and NDI|HX3, giving you great quality video with a much lower demand on your network. Sending video across more varied networks, or even across campus just got a whole lot easier.

BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Specs

Key Specs
Effective Sensor Resolution
8.4 Megapixel
Video Output
HDMI / RJ45 / SDI/BNC
3840 x 2160p at 25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
1920 x 1080p at 25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
1280 x 720 at 25/30.00/50/59.94/60.00 fps
Digital I/O
1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo / BNC / HDMI / RJ45 / USB-A / USB-C
Supported Protocols
Video Streaming
NDI|HX2/NDI|HX3
Imaging
Image Sensor
1/2.8"-Type CMOS
Effective Sensor Resolution
8.4 Megapixel
Recording
Video Output
HDMI / RJ45 / SDI/BNC
3840 x 2160p at 25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
1920 x 1080p at 25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
1280 x 720 at 25/30.00/50/59.94/60.00 fps
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
50 dB
Lens
Focal Length
4.1 to 49.2mm
Aperture Range
f/1.6 to 3.5
Interface
Digital I/O

1x BNC (3G-SDI) Video Output
1x HDMI 2.0 Video Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Audio Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Audio Output
1x USB-C Video Output
1x USB-A Control Input
1x RJ45 (NDI) Video Output
Embedded Audio
HDMI/RJ45/SDI/USB-C
Power I/O
1x Barrel Input
Connectivity
Wireless
No
Supported Protocols
Video Streaming
NDI|HX2/NDI|HX3
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
Voltage
12.0 VDC
Power Consumption
18 W
Environmental
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
General
Accessory Mounting
4 x 1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions
5.7 x 3.1 x 3" / 145 x 78.5 x 76 mm
Weight
3.15 lb / 1.43 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.395 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.1 x 8.2 x 5.7"

BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Reviews

Disappointed... not production-ready

By greyarea
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-28

Really had high hopes for this device. Image quality was so-so, but the real issue was software instability. Unit was used on a quiet, dedicated network and could not reliably stay online. Firmware story with Birddog could be rightly described as chaotic (two different major versions on the website available with no explanation and an unlisted version delivered on the unit itself. Documentation is nearly non-existent. Returning with regret for much time wasted attempting to find a reliable configuration.

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