4K PTZ NDI Camera
BirdDog - 'P400' (White)
20x Optical ZoomIntroducing the spectacular 'P400' from BirdDog.
BirdDog's P400 is the world’s first PTZ camera to deliver full i-frame NDI in 10-bit 4K and includes incredible colour tools, such as Colour Matrix control, Black level, Gamma.
•P400 features 10-bit NDI in stunning 4K resolution and allows chroma subsampling in your choice of 4:2:0 or 4:2:2.
•P400 teams up BirdDog’s custom NDI® silicon chip, a 4K Sony CMOS Backlit sensor, and a true Sony Image Module.
•P400 boasts pro-grade colour tools, Colour Matrix control, Black level, Gamma including 512 pre-set gamma positions.
P400 debuts the world’s first 4K 10-bit NDI in full I-Frame chroma subsampling at 4:2:2 which can be decoded natively in hardware by BirdDog’s 4K Family of NDI Encoders and Decoders. If decoding with an 8-bit 4:2:0 receiver the stream will automatically serve 8-bit 4:2:0 and this is what will be decoded. Think of it as an automatic and virtual handshake.
Rebuilt Codec & Cam Control 2.0
New Codec EngineA totally rebuilt codec engine brings even lower latency to the P400 and P4K and computationally higher picture quality. Better pictures, less bandwidth, faster.
Tighter Cam Control IntegrationCam Control 2.0 has been updated to include all the features found in the OSD of P400 and P4K so you can now remotely shade the cameras from the beautiful Cam Control interface.
4K NDI Chroma Subsampling
4:2:2 4K, Numbers MatterP400 debuts the world’s first 4K NDI with chroma subsampling at 4:2:2 which can be decoded natively in hardware by BirdDog’s 4K Family of NDI Encoders and Decoders. If decoding with a 4:2:0 receiver the stream will automatically serve 4:2:0 and this is what will be decoded. Think of it as an automatic and virtual handshake.
BirdDog Cam Control
Free Cam Control, Shade Like a ProBirdDog Cam Control allows full access to the entire colour matrix, black levels, and even the gamma to be able to shade your P400’s like a total pro. Right click to view camera full screen on a secondary monitor to really dial in the look you want and then copy the settings to colour match cameras in seconds. Yes that’s right. Colour match cameras in seconds. And it’s 100% FREE with all BirdDog PTZ cameras.
Incredible Low Light performanceIn low light conditions the camera automatically switches from day to night mode, removing the IR-cut filter to boost sensitivity for clear pictures in near-darkness.
Triple Output
NDI®, 6G-SDI and HDMIWith NDI®, 6G-SDI, and HDMI simultaneous outputs, the P400 is ready to go live with your full NDI® workflow today or if you are still in an old school SDI workflow you can use as an SDI camera and ease your way into the world of NDI® when you are ready. We’ll be here to welcome you into the future with open arms.
Genlock, Let that sync inWith Genlock you can now synchronise multiple cameras using the Genlock input. Now all your cameras can be hitting your NDI® enabled vision mixer at the same time and lets you eliminate the need to add frame buffers.
Superfine Robotics & Crisp Zoom
Precise Control at your fingersP400’s robotics are super precise and super sensitive. Wind down the panning and tilting speeds to create super professional shots that are dramatic, or crank up the speeds for high action sports to allow you to follow the movements.
20X OPtical ZoomThe 20x optical zoom offers a bright F2.0 aperture with a super smooth and fast zoom. Transition from wide to tele and recall pre-set positions quickly and with super fine precision.
The incredible optical zoom function makes P400 perfect for sports such as football, baseball, hockey, ski fields, basketball, soccer, and more.
Built-in Tally Light
Tally light that just worksNDI has tally information built into the metadata so when P400 is connected to an NDI enabled switcher the tally light on the front of the unit to ensure your on air talent will always know which camera is live. There is no configuration required; it just works.
PoE or DCP400 can be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE++) for single cable operation that can carry Video, Audio, Power, Tally, and Intercom or you can choose to use the included power adapter.
PTZ Keyboard Support
Take controlCombine P400 with the BirdDog PTZ Keyboard and you have total control of all functions remotely. PTZ Keyboard is a full featured PTZ Keyboard that can control up to 255 PTZ cameras on a single network so can scale to even the most complex installations. PTZ Keyboard can control P400 over NDI® or by RS422 / RS232 when using in SDI mode.
DIY AutomationDownload the free BirdDog RESTful API and program your own automation for all BirdDog hardware endpoints, including cameras.
Free Software Tools
Central LiteTeam up Central Lite with any NDI® source, including all BirdDog hardware capable of creating NDI® sources, you can now drive your NDI® streams to any BirdDog Studio NDI or Mini to decode NDI® back to SDI or HDMI.
Cam ControlCam Control allows easy access to all settings of all the BirdDog cameras on your network. Get the look you want on the full screen output monitor and then copy across multiple cameras to colour match in seconds.
Comms LiteComms Lite is your free Audio Intercom solution. With support for four BirdDog devices, plus a director, Comms Lite is a great way to start using Audio Intercom in your live productions.
High Quality Sony Sensors
BirdDog and BolinSometimes a partnership is so strong it creates more than the sum of the individual parts. BirdDog and Bolin have joined forces to bring the World’s Best range of NDI PTZ gear to market. With Bolin’s commitment to using the highest quality Sony Sensors and their ability to build weatherproof cameras BirdDog knew there was only one PTZ partner that shared BirdDog’s vision of bringing to market the highest quality products at reasonable prices. Through BirdDog’s NDI know-how and Bolin’s unrivalled PTZ engineering pedigree an unbreakable partnership has formed.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1 / 2.5 inch CMOS 8.5MP |
| Lens | 4.4-88.4mm |
| Optical Zoom | 20x |
| SRZ (Super Revolution Zoom) | 30x in 4K, 40x in Full HD |
| Horizontal Angle of View | 70.2° (W) – 4.1° (T) |
| Aperture | F2.0 (W) – F3.8 (T) |
| Min Illumination | Colour: 0.4lux (1/30s, 50%, High Sensitivity mode On), 1.6lux (1/30s, 50%, High Sensitivity mode Off), 0.06lux(1/4s(1/3s),50%, High Sensitivity mode On) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1 – 1/10000s |
| Features | Defog (Auto, 3 levels), Visibility enhancer, Black & White, E-Flip, Mirror, Colour enhancement, Black level, gamma, Sat/Hue Adjust, HLC, Colour Bar |
| WDR | Yes (130dB) – ND Filter: Yes |
| Image Stabiliser | Yes |
| Colour Gain | Yes (16 step) |
| Colour Hue | Yes (16 step) |
| Gamma | Standard, Straight, 512 pattern |
| Gamma Level | Yes (72 step) |
| Black Level | Yes (97 step) – Flicker Cancel: Yes |
| Noise Reduction | On/Off (level 5 to 1/Off, 6 steps), 2D/3D |
| S/N Ratio | ≥50db |
| Focus | Auto Focus (Trigger/Interval), Manual Focus (Variable Speed), One Push Trigger, Near Limit |
| White Balance | AUTO, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push WB, Manual WB, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor Auto） |
| Exposure | Full Auto, Gain, Gain Limit, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual, Bright, Slow Shutter, Max/Min Shutter Limit, Slow AE |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
