BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K 20x Zoom Box Camera

Introducing the BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K 20x Zoom Box Camera, where compact innovation meets exceptional performance. This compact powerhouse features lightning-fast autofocus and 4K60 capabilities, ensuring every moment is captured with incredible precision. With intuitive physical buttons on the side of the camera, you have seamless control, allowing you to focus on your creativity without getting lost in technical details.

The MAKI Ultra, named after the sushi roll, offers impressive shots in confined spaces. Its lightning-fast autofocus and 4K60 capabilities ensure precise capture of every moment. With enhanced network reliability through NDI | HX3 integration, the MAKI Ultra guarantees top-quality video output effortlessly.

The camera's intuitive physical buttons provide seamless control, allowing you to immerse yourself in your creative process without technical distractions.

Meet your ideal companion for capturing moments with accuracy and style, nailing every shot. Available in 12x and 20x Zoom. *Supported by NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3.

For professional results, you need professional equipment. The MAKI Ultra features a prominent and effective Tally system, visible in daylight, ensuring your team and audience stay engaged and your production polished.

The compact design of the MAKI Ultra allows you to capture unique and captivating camera angles effortlessly. Whether delivering immersive POV shots at eSports events or capturing dynamic perspectives of musicians in a band or worship setting, the MAKI Ultra ensures you capture every moment seamlessly.

The X1 and X1 Ultra offer superior network performance through NDI | HX3 integration, reducing network impact while maintaining exceptional image quality, making it compatible with various network environments. BirdDog’s NDI | HX3 exceeds certification standards, delivering reliable quality and performance.

MAKI Ultra's rapid autofocus is a game-changer for fast-paced environments, ensuring sharp focus on subjects moving within the frame. With advanced automatic focusing algorithms and laser technology, the MAKI Ultra guarantees swift and precise autofocus every time.

With its user-friendly physical buttons, MAKI Ultra allows quick adjustments to zoom, focus, and on-screen menu access without the need to navigate back to a controller. Set it up once and focus on your tasks seamlessly.

Key Features

• Introducing the innovative MAKI Ultra NDI | HX3 camera, combining compact design with powerful performance.
  
• Capture every moment with exceptional precision, thanks to the lightning-fast autofocus and 4K60 capabilities of the MAKI Ultra.
  
• Seamlessly control the camera with intuitive physical buttons located on the side, allowing you to focus on your creativity without getting caught up in technical details.
  
• Experience superior image quality with the 4K60 Flexibility of the MAKI Ultra, delivering stunning visuals for any production.
  
• The HALO Tally system of the MAKI Ultra is the most visible and effective on the market, featuring a large, daylight-visible border.
  
• Despite its compact size, the MAKI Ultra packs a full suite of cutting-edge functions, making it easy to mount and use.
  
• Enjoy reliable performance on various networks with the NDI | HX3 feature of the MAKI Ultra.
  
• Always have perfectly focused shots with the Super-Fast Autofocus system, guided by lasers.
  
• Make on-the-fly changes to framing or exposure effortlessly with the on-board buttons of the MAKI Ultra.
  
• Seamlessly integrate the MAKI Ultra with your existing infrastructure using serial control, effortlessly taking control with older control protocols.

Technical Specifications

IMAGING
Image Sensor
1/2.8 inches, CMOS
Optical Zoom
20x
Video Formats
2160p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps,1080p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps, 720p @ 60/50/30/25fps
Horizontal angle of view
61.2° ~ 3.38°
Vertical angle of view
35.3° ~ 1.9°
Aperture
F1.6~F3.6
Focus
TOF, Auto, Manual
Exposure
Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual
Backlight Compensation
Yes
Digital Noise Reduction
Yes
SNR
>55dB
Effective Pixels
8.4 Megapixels
MECHANICAL
Physical Buttons
8: Zoom operation, focus operation, brightness adjustment, menu control, image freezing, and mode switching.
I/O INTERFACE
Video Interfaces
1 x HDMI 2.0;
1 x 3G-SDI, USB-C UVC 1.1
Video Compression Format
H.264 / H.265
LAN
100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet Support: PoE(802.3af)
Network Protocol
NDI | HX2, NDI | HX3
Control Protocol
VISCA Baud Rate: 9600/4800/38400/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI
Control Interface
RS485: 2pin phoenix port, TYPE-C(UVC1.1)
Audio I/O
1 x Line In, 3.5mm Jack; 1 x Line Out, 3.5mm Jack, Built-in Mic
USB
1 x USB3.0, Type-C (UVC 1.1)
GENERAL
Power Input
DC005-2.0mm type (DC IN 12V)
Input Voltage
DC 12V /PoE(802.3af)
Input Current
1.5A(Max.)
Power Consumption
18W (Max)
Dimension (W*H*D)
145mm 76mm 78.5mm
Net and Gross Weight
1.43kg/2.096kg (Net/Gross weight)