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BirdDog P240 40X Full NDI PTZ Camera with HDMI/3G-SDI (Black) [Rental]

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BirdDog P240 40X Full NDI PTZ Camera is a professional Full NDI PTZ camera designed for broadcast, live production, houses of worship, corporate AV, education and other demanding video applications.

SKU: BDP240B-RENTAL

BirdDog P240 40X Full NDI PTZ Camera is a professional Full NDI PTZ camera designed for broadcast, live production, houses of worship, corporate AV, education and other demanding video applications.

The P240 combines an advanced 8.5MP Sony Exmor R CMOS sensor with a powerful 40x optical zoom, providing excellent image quality and extended reach for capturing presenters, performers, speakers and other subjects from a distance. Its enhanced low-light performance makes it well suited to challenging production environments.

The P240 provides simultaneous Full NDI, HDMI and 3G-SDI video outputs, giving system designers maximum flexibility when integrating the camera into NDI-based production systems, traditional SDI infrastructure or HDMI displays and equipment.

For professional audio applications, the camera provides balanced XLR audio input and output, with 48V phantom power available on the audio input through the appropriate breakout connection. Audio can also be carried through HDMI, SDI and NDI.

Advanced PTZ control is available through NDI Control, VISCA over IP, RS-232, RS-422 and PELCO-D, making the P240 compatible with a wide range of professional camera controllers and production systems.

The camera features 128 programmable presets, high-speed pan and tilt movement, image stabilization, an integrated OLED display, bi-colour tally indicators and flexible DC or PoE+ power. Its compact professional design makes it an excellent choice for permanent installations and mobile production environments.

The Key Features of the BirdDog P240 40X Full NDI PTZ Camera:

  • Professional Full NDI PTZ camera for broadcast and live production
  • 8.5MP 1/2.5-inch Sony Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • Powerful 40x optical zoom
  • 40x Super Resolution Zoom in Full HD
  • Full NDI support for high-quality, low-latency video production
  • NDI, HDMI and 3G-SDI video outputs
  • Simultaneous NDI, HDMI and 3G-SDI output
  • Supports NDI HX2 and NDI HX3
  • SRT, RTMP and RTSP network video support
  • Excellent low-light performance with Sony Exmor R sensor
  • 130dB true wide dynamic range
  • Built-in image stabilization
  • Balanced XLR audio input and output
  • 48V phantom power for compatible XLR audio input
  • 3.5mm stereo audio input and output
  • Audio embedding through HDMI, SDI and NDI
  • 128 programmable PTZ presets
  • High-speed pan and tilt movement
  • NDI Control and VISCA over IP support
  • RS-232 and RS-422 serial control
  • PELCO-D control protocol support
  • Integrated 5-line RGB graphical OLED display
  • Full overhead and rear bi-colour tally system
  • FreeD output support for AR/VR production workflows
  • Auto-tracking functionality
  • 12V DC and PoE+ power options

Compact professional design for permanent and mobile installations

The Detailed Specifications for the BirdDog P240 40X Full NDI PTZ Camera:

  • Product: BirdDog P240 40X Full NDI PTZ Camera
  • SKU: BDP240B
  • Colour: Black
  • Image Sensor: 1/2.5-inch CMOS, 8.5MP
  • Lens: 4.4–88.4mm
  • Optical Zoom: 40x
  • Super Resolution Zoom: 40x in Full HD
  • Horizontal Field of View: 70.2° wide to 4.1° telephoto
  • Aperture: F2.0 wide to F3.8 telephoto
  • Minimum Illumination: 0.4 lux in high-sensitivity mode at 1/30s
  • Shutter Speed: 1/1 to 1/10000 second
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥50dB
  • Focus: Auto focus and manual focus
  • White Balance: Auto, ATW, indoor, outdoor, one-push and manual
  • Exposure: Full Auto, Gain, Gain Limit, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual, Bright and Slow Shutter
  • Backlight Compensation: Yes
  • Image Stabilization: Yes
  • Pan Range: ±175°
  • Pan Speed: Up to 100°/second
  • Tilt Range: +90° to -30°
  • Tilt Speed: Up to 50°/second
  • Preset Positions: 128
  • Preset Speed: Up to 150°/second
  • Video Outputs: NDI, HDMI and 3G-SDI
  • Maximum Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • 1080p Formats: 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps
  • 1080i Formats: 50 and 59.94 fps
  • 720p Formats: 50 and 59.94 fps
  • HDMI Colour Space: YCbCr 4:2:2 12-bit
  • SDI Colour Space: YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
  • Network Video: Full NDI, NDI HX2, NDI HX3, SRT, RTMP and RTSP
  • Network Control: NDI Control and VISCA over IP
  • Serial Control: RS-232 and RS-422
  • Serial Protocols: VISCA and PELCO-D
  • Audio Input: Balanced XLR with 48V phantom power
  • Audio Input: Unbalanced 3.5mm TRS stereo
  • Audio Output: Balanced XLR
  • Audio Output: Unbalanced 3.5mm TRS stereo
  • Embedded Audio: HDMI, SDI and NDI
  • OLED Display: 5-line RGB graphical display
  • Tally: Overhead and rear bi-colour tally
  • Power Input: 12V DC or PoE+
  • PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3at
  • Power Consumption: 22.5W with PTZ movement
  • Dimensions: 163 x 199 x 231mm
  • Weight: 2.395kg
  • Operating Temperature: -10°C to +40°C
  • Operating Humidity: Up to 80%
  • Installation: Indoor use

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