Hands-On with the BirdDog X5 Ultra: PTZ Versatility for Church Video Teams
Hands-On with the BirdDog X5 Ultra: PTZ Versatility for Church Video Teams

Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma tested the BirdDog X5 Ultra PTZ cameras. The church is known for pushing high level production values such as pro-level audio, lighting, and visuals to help them communicate the gospel. They found that the BirdDog cameras were fast to set up, worked smoothly with their existing system, and delivered vibrant, sharp images, allowing them to "focus on the message—not the tech". Read an excerpt here, then click the Read More Link to read the full article.
"[Aaron Samperio, AVL technician and video lead at Transformation Church] tested two X5 Ultra units in two very different contexts: one as a stage-right VIP shot in the main auditorium, and the other as the wide camera for the church’s Wednesday-night youth ministry, a newer but rapidly growing part of their outreach. In both cases, the cameras delivered—in unexpected ways."
BirdDog X5 Ultra PTZ Camera
Productions are demanding; the X5 Ultra makes demanding a walk in the park. Featuring unparalleled capability, quality, and performance – take your PTZ game up a notch with X5 Ultra. TAA Compliant.
Imagine next-level robotic controls with ultra-fine and precise movement thanks to its category-busting advanced motor drive system. Movements on air are a breeze, and acceleration/deceleration of moves look natural and slick. Sporting BirdDog’s signature Halo tally system for true audience engagement, revolutionary built-in NDI® decoding*, all the video connectors, including 12G-SDI, dual e-ink displays make branding and maintenance a snap, all wrapped up with a stunning Sony 4K60 image sensor delivering the highest performance NDI® | HX3 possible. X5 Ultra. In every way.
*NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3 supported.