BirdDog P4K 4K 10-Bit Full NDI PTZ Camera with 1-Inch Sony Sensor, Black

P4K is the real deal. A huge 1” Sony Exmor R CMOS back lit Sensor and 14.4 million effective pixels enable P4K to deliver stunning pictures in 4K resolutions with Full Bandwidth NDI. Excellent light sensitivity makes P4K perfect for all broadcast applications, sports, remote studios, newsrooms, house of worship and any shoot where quality matters.

Key Features

• Sensor: Sony 1” Sensor (Sony Exmor R CMOS backlit sensor)
  • The massive 1” Sony Exmor R CMOS backlit sensor delivers truly stunning pictures in all shoot modes and frame rates whether in HD or 4K
• NDI Technology: Full NDI (not NDI|HX)
  • NDI is a variable bit rate, I-Frame codec reaching around 140Mbits at 1080p60 and is visually lossless
  • NDI|HX is a compressed, long-GOP, H.264 variant reaching around 12Mbits at 1080p60
  • P4K is a Full NDI camera with no compromises
• Cinematic Production Capability: Supports cinematic frame rates including 24p
  • Supports traditional frame rates including 29.97
  • Enables use for TV commercials, drama, and cinematic productions
• Color Controls: Advanced color adjustment
  • User selectable gamma settings
  • Black gamma adjustment for fine tuning shots
  • Optimized by Sony sensor technology for high-quality production
• PTZ Robotics: Superfine robotic control
  • Precise and sensitive pan and tilt control
  • Adjustable speed for cinematic slow movement or high-speed sports tracking
• Tally System: 360-degree tally lights
  • Front, rear, and side tally lights provide full visibility
  • Allows production teams to clearly see which camera is live
• Video Outputs: Full NDI, dual 6G-SDI, and HDMI 2.0
  • Two independent 6G SDI outputs
  • One HDMI 2.0 output
  • All outputs active simultaneously for flexible workflows
• Synchronization: Genlock support
  • Genlock input allows synchronization of multiple cameras
  • Ensures all cameras align with NDI-enabled vision mixers
  • Eliminates the need for frame buffers

Technical Specifications

Image Sensor
1.0-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
Number of effective pixels
14.2 Megapixels
Picture elements
3840 x 2160, 8.29 Megapixels
Lens
Optical, 12X
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom 12X, with SRZ feature,18X zoom at 4K, or 24X zoom at FHD.
Horizontal Angle of View Focal Length
64.6-deg (Wide) - 6.1-deg (Tele), f=9.3 to 111.6mm, F2.8(Wide), F4.5(Tele)
Min. object distance
80mm (Wide), 1000mm (Tele)
Aperture
F2.8 Constant (W)~(T), 16 Steps
Min. Illumination
0.5 lx (1/30 sec, 50%, High Sensitivity mode On)
2.0 lx (1/30 sec, 50%, High Sensitivity mode Off)
0.067 lx (1/4 sec (1/3 sec), 50%, High Sensitivity mode On)
0.267 lx (1/4 sec (1/3 sec), 50%, High Sensitivity mode Off)
Shutter Speed
1/10000s to 1/8 (59.94/29.97)
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
Features
High Sensitivity, Defog mode, Backlight Compensation, HLC,
E-FLIP, Mirror, Flicker Control, Day/Night, Defog
WDR
YES(130dB)
ND Filter
YES
Image Stabilizer
YES
Color Gain
Yes (15 step)
Color Hue
Yes (15 step)
Gamma
Standard/Straight/MOVIE/STILL/CINE1/CINE2/CINE3/CINE4/ITU709//Pattern
Gamma Level
Yes (15 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
Body Color
Black, White
Pan Movement
Horizontal+/-350 degrees continuous pan (Zoom Adaptive Speed Range 0.05°~100°/S )
Tilt Movement
Vertical+90 degrees to -30 degrees (Zoom Adaptive Speed Range 0.05°~50°/S)
Preset Position
0~5 Level Adjustable
Preset Speed
0~5 Level Adjustable
Preset Memory
YES, ( Picture Profile Preset-Preset Memory for image parameters)
Quietness
45db
Home Position
Supported
Environmental
Indoor
VIDEO OUTPUT
NDI/HDMI/6G-SDI
4K VIDEO FORMATS
4Kp 30, 29.97, 25, 23.98, 24
HD VIDEO FORMATS
1080p 60, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 1080i 60, 59.94, 50 - 720p 60, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
AUDIO I/O
3.5mm Audio In (Stereo)
3.5mm Audio Out (Stereo)
4K Video Output
Main 4K HDMI Type-A (x1)
6G-SDI (x2) or Dual Link 3G-SDI(2SI only) x2
HD Video Output
Main HD HDMI Type-A (x1)
3G-SDI x2
HDMI Color Space
YCbCr, 422 RGB, 444
NDI Video Encode
Full bandwidth NDI
NDI Version
NDI v4.0 (Firmware upgradeable)
IP Video Stream
UP to 4K/30 and 1080p60
Camera Control Interface
RS232/RS-422/RS485(RJ45 x2), NDI/IP Control (RJ45), IR Remote Control
Control Protocol
NDI, VISCA, VISCA Over IP
LAN
RJ45X1(1000Mb), NDI/IP video streaming, System upgrade, PoE(IEEE802.3bt)
External Sync. Input
BNCX1, 75 OHM, HD 3-level sync, SD Black Burst
Audio I/O
Audio input x1, Audio output x1, 3.5mm audio jack
Audio Output
Embedded with main HDMI, 24bit Stereo
Embedded with SDI, 24bit Stereo
Embedded with NDI
Tally Light
Front and Back
Mount
Ceiling mount, Wall mount, Tripod
Operating Temperature
-10 to +40 (°C), 32 to 104 (°F)
Operating Humidity
<=80% Suitable for Use
Power Input
12VDC, PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt)
Power Consumption
22W
Max Power Draw
37.96W
Dimension
165x196x247mm
Weight
3.4kg

Installation / Use Cases

• Broadcast and live production using a 4K Full NDI PTZ camera for high-quality network video workflows
• Sports, newsrooms, remote studios, and house of worship installations needing a 1-inch Sony sensor PTZ camera with strong low-light performance
• Multi-camera productions using dual 6G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and NDI outputs for flexible routing and switching
• Studio and event environments requiring Genlock synchronization across multiple cameras
• Live streaming and vision mixing setups using NDI, VISCA, and IP camera control for remote operation
• Cinematic and broadcast shoots that benefit from 24p capture, advanced color controls, and precise PTZ movement

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• BirdDog P4K 4K 10-Bit Full NDI PTZ Camera with 1-Inch Sony Sensor, Black