The camera connects to the Hudl Sideline or Hudl Focus mobile app. A coach or operator can:
| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | 20x – 30x Optical (Crucial for field sports like football/soccer) | | Sensor | 1/2.8-inch CMOS (Progressive scan) | | Resolution | 1080p (1920x1080) at 59.94 fps (NTSC) or 50 fps (PAL) | | Output | HDMI (Live feed), USB-C (Data/file transfer), SDI (select models) | | Recording Media | SDHC/SDXC card (Class 10 or UHS-3) OR internal flash memory | | Battery Life | 3–5 hours continuous recording on a single charge (hot-swappable batteries) | | Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for remote control & file upload; Bluetooth 4.2 | | Weather Resistance | IP54 (Splash and dust resistant – not waterproof) | | Mounting | Standard 1/4"-20 thread tripod mount with anti-twist notch | hudl portable camera
Their coach, Rachel, a no-nonsense woman with a passion for the sport, had been searching for a way to give her team an edge. She knew that analyzing game footage was key to improving their performance, but the traditional methods of recording and reviewing games were cumbersome and often ineffective. That was when she discovered the Hudl Portable Camera. The camera connects to the Hudl Sideline or
General Hudl pricing often ranges from $400 to $1,600 per team , though professional suites for large organisations require custom quotes. That was when she discovered the Hudl Portable Camera
The lens profile is calibrated for a (15–25 feet). It reduces the "fish-eye" effect and corrects parallax distortion common when using consumer cameras on press box windows or scissor lifts.
| Feature | Hudl Portable | Consumer Camcorder (e.g., Sony AX43) | GoPro HERO (Action Camera) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (Native) | No (Manual import) | No (Manual import) | | Optical Zoom | 20x-30x | 20x | 0x (Digital only) | | Remote Control Range | 100+ yards (App) | 30 feet (IR remote) | 30 feet (Wi-Fi) | | File Naming | Automatic by game/period | Manual (e.g., MTS_0001) | Manual | | Price (Approx.) | $1,200 - $1,800 | $900 - $1,100 | $400 |