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BirdDog X1 PTZ Camera with 30x Optical Zoom (White)

BH #BIBDX130W • MFR #BDX1-30W
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BirdDog X1 PTZ Camera with 30x Optical Zoom (White)
Key Features
  • 30x Optical Zoom & 1080p60 Resolution
  • AI Auto Framing
  • Integrated 2.93" E-Ink Display
  • Wi-Fi 5 & NDI HX3 Support
Capture 1080p60 resolution video and keep your subjects in frame with AI auto framing using the X1 PTZ Camera with 30x Optical Zoom from BirdDog. Boasting a powerful 30x optical zoom as well as color matrix, API, and Kelvin control, the versatile X1 offers exceptional low-light performance and support for Wi-Fi 5 and NDI HX3.
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BirdDog X1 30x Overview

Capture 1080p60 resolution video and keep your subjects in frame with AI auto framing using the X1 PTZ Camera with 30x Optical Zoom from BirdDog. Boasting a powerful 30x optical zoom as well as color matrix, API, and Kelvin control, the versatile X1 offers exceptional low-light performance and support for Wi-Fi 5 and NDI HX3.

Physical connectivity options include an HDMI output and a USB/UVC output with independent resolution for direct connection to Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and more. A built-in halo tally and a 2.93" E-Ink display augment 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.

Integrated NDI Decoder
The camera features an NDI HX decoder designed specifically for confidence monitoring, return feeds, or teleprompter usage. All the connectivity is contained into a single cable, radically simplifying how you interface with your equipment. Less gear, less hassle.
AI Tracking
Keep your subject in focus with AI tracking technology, intelligently following your subject's movements in real-time. Whether you're orchestrating a live event, capturing spontaneous moments in a hybrid environment, or hunting down sports action, AI tracking helps you get well framed.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
No need to use cables to capture every shot. On top of regular Ethernet with PoE, the camera boasts built-in Wi-Fi functionality. Easily capture shots from spots where it's hard to run a cable, seamlessly integrating into any environment.
NDI HX2 & NDI HX3 Integration
Achieve superior network performance via NDI HX2 and NDI HX3 integration. You get significantly reduced network impact and excellent image quality for a more user-friendly experience in more network environments.
Built-In Halo Tally Light
A visible and effective halo tally system is prominent with a large, daylight visible border, and an interchangeable, illuminated numbering system. Your cast and crew will always know where to look to keep you audience engaged and your look polished.
Zoom Certification
Zoom certification ensures seamless integration with Zoom Rooms and UC workflows. This guarantees crystal-clear video, reliable connectivity, and professional-grade performance in virtual meetings, webinars, and hybrid events. Whether for corporate AV or higher education, you can trust your camera to deliver broadcast-quality results in every call.
e-Ink Label
From network addresses for easy system access to customizable logos for brand alignment, the e-Ink Label feature ensures every camera stays clearly identifiable, even when powered off.

BirdDog X1 30x Specs

Key Specs
Image Sensor
1/2.8"-Type
Effective Sensor Resolution
2.07 Megapixel (1920 x 1080)
Max Optical Zoom
30x
Max Video Output
via HDMI / RJ45 / USB
Up to 1080p at 25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
Max Recording Modes
No
Broadcast Output
NTSC/PAL
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
*Built-In
PoE Support
Yes: PoE 802.3af
Mounting
1x 1/4"-20 Female
Imaging
Image Sensor
1/2.8"-Type CMOS
Horizontal Resolution (TV Lines)
1080 TV Lines
Effective Sensor Resolution
2.07 Megapixel (1920 x 1080)
IR Cut Filter
No
Focus Control
Autofocus
Manual Focus
Exposure Control
Precise Scan Rate Control
No
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
50 dB
Lens
Focal Length
5.2 to 148.4mm
Max Optical Zoom
30x
Field of View
Horizontal: 58.1 to 2.14°
Vertical: 33.8 to 1.2°
Diagonal: 65.4 to 2.48°
Maximum Aperture
f/1.3 to 4.8
Video Capture
Video Output
via HDMI / RJ45 / USB
1920 x 1080p at 25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
1280 x 720 at 25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
Embedded Audio
HDMI/LAN (RJ45)/SDI
Internal Recording
No
Broadcast Output
NTSC/PAL
Control
Presets
255
Tally Light
Yes
Networking
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
*Built-In
Interface
Video I/O
1x HDMI Output
Other I/O
1x USB-C
1x RJ45 (NDI, RS-232) Control
Built-In Speaker
No
Power
PoE Support
Yes: PoE 802.3af
Power I/O
1x RJ45 (12VDC at 2 A) Input
Power Consumption
13 W
Environmental
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C at 20 to 80% Humidity
General
Mounting
1x 1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions (W x H x D)
6.8 x 7.6 x 6.8" / 171.6 x 192.6 x 171.6 mm
Weight
2.98 lb / 1.35 kg (Body Only)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.905 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.4 x 8.7 x 7.5"

BirdDog X1 30x Reviews

Great Hardware - Terrible Software

By Kevin
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-19

This Camera Is Fantastic In Regards To Hardware Quality, Function, And Versatility. But The Software To Run It, Absolutely Atrocious. Birddog Support Is Also Lacking Empathy, And Just Don't Seem To Care That Their Software Is So Poorly Designed.

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