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BirdDog

P240

A PTZ with a 40x zoom, for when the camera position is the back of the room and the subject isn't.

It runs off PoE+, so on a switch that can power it the camera needs one network cable for pictures, power and control. If the switch can't, it takes a 12 V supply instead.

Spec

Zoom
40x optical, 4.4–88.4 mm
Outputs
Full NDI, 3G-SDI and HDMI, up to 1080p59.94
Power
12 V DC or PoE+ (802.3at)
Sensor
1/2.5 in, 8.5 MP CMOS
Control
NDI and VISCA over IP; RS-232/RS-422 (VISCA, Pelco D) on RJ45; 128 presets
Audio
Balanced XLR in and out with 48 V phantom (via breakout cable), plus 3.5 mm in and out
Tally
Front and rear

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Protocols
NDI control, VISCA over IP, serial VISCA
Ports
RJ45 LAN with PoE, RS-232 and 2 x RS-422 on RJ45
Power
12 V DC or PoE, 3 W
  • NDI
  • VISCA
  • PoE