BirdDog MAKI Ultra Box Camera with 20x Zoom (Black)

BirdDog MAKI Ultra Box Camera with 20x Zoom (Black)

The BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera with 20x Zoom is a compact, high-performance POV solution designed to deliver stunning UHD 4K60 resolution in a wide range of production environments. Ideal for eSports, live performance capture, corporate video, or any application where space is tight but quality can't be compromised, this camera offers the flexibility and power needed to elevate your content.

Equipped with a powerful 20x optical zoom and a wide 61.2° field of view, the MAKI Ultra delivers sharp, detailed images—even in challenging lighting conditions—thanks to its advanced low-light capabilities, full color matrix controls, and precise Kelvin temperature adjustments. Support for NDI|HX2 and NDI|HX3 ensures efficient, high-quality IP workflows that reduce strain on your network without sacrificing image fidelity.

Connectivity is just as versatile as its imaging. With simultaneous SDI (up to 1080p60), HDMI, and USB/UVC outputs, the camera integrates effortlessly into broadcast setups, live streaming systems, or plug-and-play environments like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. A built-in halo tally light adds visual feedback for talent and crew, while PoE (Power over Ethernet) allows for streamlined setups using a single cable for both power and data—perfect for installations where speed and minimal cabling are key.

Ergonomically designed, the MAKI Ultra features intuitive onboard controls for zoom, focus, brightness, and menu access, giving you quick manual operation when needed. Its compact body is ideal for unique mounting positions, whether it’s capturing immersive overheads on a drum kit or delivering dramatic angles in a gaming arena.

Engineered with precision autofocus powered by laser and advanced algorithms, the MAKI Ultra tracks fast-moving subjects with ease, maintaining sharp focus across unpredictable movements and varying depths of field.

Whether you’re capturing concerts, conferences, sports, or cinematic content, the BirdDog MAKI Ultra delivers professional-grade results in a minimal, rugged form factor—proving that big things really do come in small packages.

BirdDog Maki Ultra Specifications

General

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >55 dB
• Video Format:
  • 2160p @ 60/50/30/25 fps
  • 1080p @ 60/50/30/25 fps
  • 720p @ 60/50/30/25 fps
• Image Sensor: 1/2.8" CMOS
• Effective Pixels: >8.4 MP
• Sensor Resolution: 3840 x 2160
• Aperture: f/1.8 to f/2.68
• Focus: TOF, Auto, Manual
• Angle of View:
  • Horizontal: 61.2° (W) – 3.38° (T)
  • Vertical: 35.3° (W) – 1.9° (T)
• Exposure Modes: Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual
• Backlight Compensation: Yes
• Noise Reduction: Yes
• Optical Zoom: 20x
• Buttons: Zoom Operation, Focus, Brightness, Menu Control, Image Freezing, Mode
• Standards: NTSC, PAL

Connectivity

• Network Protocols: NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3
• Video Compression: H.264 / H.265
• Control Protocol: VISCA (Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400), VISCA-IP, NDI

Inputs/Outputs

• USB I/O: 1 x USB-C Female Output
• Video I/O:
  • 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 Output
• Audio I/O:
  • 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Line Input
  • 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Line Output
• Other I/O:
  • 1 x USB-A (Host)
  • 1 x 2-Pin Phoenix Port (RS-485)
  • 1 x RJ45 (NDI & PoE)

Power

• Power Source: PoE (Built-In), AC Adapter with Power Brick (Included)
• DC Input Power: 12 VDC at 1.5 A
• Power Consumption: 18 W (Maximum)

Physical

• Color: Black
• Environmental Resistance: No
• Operating Conditions: 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
• Dimensions: 5.7 x 3.1 x 3" / 145 x 78.5 x 76 mm