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BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 20x Zoom (White)

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BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 20x Zoom (White)
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 white 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 white 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

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
Camera Control
RS-485/VISCA
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
4.7 to 94mm
Aperture Range
f/1.8 to 2.68
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
Camera Control
RS-485/VISCA
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
2.87 lb / 1.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.245 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.8 x 8.3 x 6.3"

BirdDog Maki Ultra Reviews

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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 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 G
Date published: 2024-09-05

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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