Researching, comparing, and choosing the right underwater imaging subsea camera for your project can feel like a monumental task. You might need a subsea camera for marine research. Or, you might be looking for a camera that can mount on an ROV for an offshore energy application. 

Whatever your need, our team will work with you to fully understand your situation so we can provide the best recommendation. While it’s always best to speak with a member of our team, today we’ve put together a head-to-head comparison of SubC’s cameras to help you understand your options and inform your choice.

SubC’s Underwater Cameras

Highlights:

Depth rating: 6000m

Application(s):  Live inspections and surveys; battery-powered systems, observatory/cabled array, and more.

Data Storage and Download: For battery-powered setups, the Rayfin Benthic offers an internal storage capacity of up to 40 hours in HD and 10.5 hours in 4K, allowing for post-inspection data download. For live inspections and surveys, the Rayfin Single Channel Inspection option provides instant media access and topside storage.

Data Logging: NMEA 0183 & 2000 format @ 10Hz

Autonomy & Timelapse: Available autonomous scripting and long-term hibernation timelapse with open-source API

Aux Ports: Two aux ports, capable of powering and controlling LED Strobe/Lamps, Lasers, and other devices. Up to four aux ports are available on Observatory models.

Rayfin Rapid Digital Imaging: Configurable, 2Hz (2 per second) to 0.1Hz (1 every 10 seconds)

Compatible SubC Imaging Systems: Autonomous, Observatory, Rayfin Single Channel Inspection, Rayfin 4K and HD Video Survey

Highlights:

Depth rating: 500m

Application(s):  Live inspections and surveys 

Data Storage and Download: For battery-powered setups, the Rayfin Coastal offers internal storage capacity of up to 40 hours in HD and 10.5 hours in 4K, allowing for post-inspection data download. Alternatively, for live inspections and surveys, the Rayfin Single Channel Inspection option provides instant media access and topside storage

Data Logging: NMEA 0183 & 2000 format @ 10Hz

Autonomy & Timelapse: Available autonomous scripting via open API

Aux Ports: Two ports, capable of powering and controlling LED strobe/lamps, lasers and other devices

Rayfin Rapid Digital Imaging: Configurable, 2Hz (2 per second) to 0.1Hz (1 every 10 seconds)

Compatible SubC Imaging Systems: Tow Camera System, Rayfin Single-Channel Inspection

Highlights

Depth rating: 500m

Application(s):  Live inspections and surveys 

Data Storage and Download: Uses Rayfin Single Channel Inspection software for instant media access and topside storage

Data Logging: NMEA 0183 & 2000 format @ 10Hz

Autonomy: Not available.

Aux Ports: Two ports, capable of powering and controlling LED Strobe/Lamps, Lasers and other devices

Compatible SubC Imaging Systems: Rayfin Rapid Digital Imaging, Rayfin Single Channel Inspection

LiquidOptics™ Lenses

All Rayfin subsea cameras come with high-quality optics with our water-corrected LiquidOpticsTM. LiquidOpticsTM allows for advanced 1:1 water-corrected sapphire optic, enabling quality that is even higher than normal. It produces outstanding colour accuracy by minimizing chromatic aberration. It also increases the field of view and image sharpness while reducing distortion.

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