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BirdDog MAKI Ultra Box Camera with 20x Zoom (Black)

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BirdDog MAKI Ultra Box Camera with 20x Zoom (Black)
Key Features
  • 20x 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 20x Zoom from BirdDog. Boasting a powerful 12x zoom and a 61.2° 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 Overview

Capture UHD 4K60 resolution video with this black MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 20x Zoom from BirdDog. Boasting a powerful 12x zoom and a 61.2° 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 Specs

General
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>55 dB
Video Format
2160p @ 60/50/30/25 fps
1080p @ 60/50/30/25 fps
720p @ 60/50/30/25 fps
Image Sensor
1/2.8" CMOS
Network Protocols
NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3
Video Compression
H.264 / H.265
Aperture
f1.8 to f2.68
Focus
TOF, Auto, Manual
Standards
NTSC, PAL
PoE Support
PoE 802.3af
Control Protocol
VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI
Effective Pixels
>8.4 MP
Angle of View
Horizontal: 61.2° (W) - 3.38° (T)
Vertical: 35.3° (W) - 1.9° (T)
Noise Reduction
Yes
Buttons
Zoom Operation, Focus, Brightness, Menu Control, Image Freezing, Mode
Exposure Modes
Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual
Sensor Resolution
3840 x 2160
Backlight Compensation
Yes
Optical Zoom
20x
Inputs/Outputs
USB I/O
1 x USB-C Female Output
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1x HDMI 2.0 Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Line Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Line Output
Other I/O
1 x UBA-A (Host)
1 x 2-Pin Phoenix Port (RS-485)
1 x RJ45 (NDI & PoE)
Power
Power Source
PoE (Built-In), AC Adapter with Power Brick (Included)
DC Input Power
12 VDC at 1.5 A
Power Consumption
18 W (Maximum)
Physical
Color
Black
Environmental Resistance
No
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C 
Dimensions
5.7 x 3.1 x 3" / 145 x 78.5 x 76 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.21 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.5 x 8.5 x 5.6"

BirdDog Maki Ultra Reviews

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Can the I/O’s be used simultaneously?

Can the I/O’s be used simultaneously?
Asked by: Steven
But not HDMI and SDI simultaneously. One or the other needs to be chosen in the UI.
Answered by: Steven
Date published: 2025-05-04

Does this have a mounting spot to connect a ...

Does this have a mounting spot to connect a standard camera mount?
Asked by: Mitch
Yes, the BirdDog MAKI Ultra Box Camera with 20x Zoom (Black) has 1/4" screw openings on the bottom and the top. The bottom allows you to place it on a tripod and the top allows you to add accessories like monitors.
Answered by: Naftoli
Date published: 2024-09-05

Can this be powered by USB C?

Can this be powered by USB C?
Asked by: Randy
The BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 20x Zoom (White) is only able to be powered via PoE or the included 12V power supply.
Answered by: Tim Z
Date published: 2025-03-25

Can the 12x zoom version be used as a high-end ...

Can the 12x zoom version be used as a high-end webcam at normal desk distances (2-3ft)?
Asked by: greyarea
The BirdDog MAKI Ultra Box Camera with 12x Zoom (White) can work as a live-streaming webcam-like solution on a desk from 2-3 feet. Please note that the camera does not contain a microphone like most webcams offer, so a separate audio solution would be needed.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2025-04-08
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