The Rayfin Subsea Camera
Overview
An extremely versatile 4K and HD, live HD video and digital stills camera. For all subsea applications so you can collect the data you need to get the job done. Choose the Rayfin Mk2 Benthic 6000m or Rayfin Mk2 Coastal 500m. Available to purchase or rent.
Key features:
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Record and store over 10 hours of 4K video, 40+ hours of HD video and thousands of digital stills. And, as a data-logger, the Rayfin Benthic has built-in depth, tilt and roll sensors, and can store NMEA sensor data.
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Capture the sharpest images in the harshest environments thanks to the scratch-resistant sapphire lens paired with water-corrected LiquidOptics™.
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Conveniently view and download your footage in real-time while effortlessly controlling your camera, lights and lasers from a topside PC.
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Get the most out of your asset. From marine science observatories to offshore energy ROVs, the Rayfin’s versatility provides high-quality footage no matter the application.
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Located on the back of the camera, auxiliary ports allow you to easily plug in lights, lasers, and other sensors, to enhance the quality of your footage.
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Save time during longer-term projects, and automate workflows to reduce repetition by using autonomous scripting to capture time lapse videos and digital stills.
Do More with the Rayfin Subsea Camera
Rayfin Camera Models
Rayfin Benthic 6000m
Rayfin Benthic cameras are extremely versatile and are continuously being used in various subsea applications around the world like ocean observatories, autonomous systems, ROV digital stills systems and many more.
Rayfin Coastal 500m
The Rayfin Coastal uses Powerline Ethernet (PLE) technology offering real-time HD video feed to the surface over twisted pair cable while recording 4K and capturing continuous high-resolution digital stills.
Multi-Purpose Aux Ports
LED Strobe and Lamp
The camera controls the LED as a lamp when recording video or as a strobe by syncing with the exposure time to capture objects in highest detail for digital stills.
Parallel and Line Lasers
Lasers connect to aux ports with TTL control. The MantaRay projects two parallel beams for distance and scale. The Skate projects a precision uniform beam line for image processing.
NMEA Sensors
The camera is a data-logger for NMEA sensors. Each string receives a time-stamp and is logged in parallel with internal camera sensors, video and images.
Pan-Tilts and Controllers
The camera ports can drive pant-tilt devices through software direct controls. The aux ports can also be configured as a controller for the camera.
Added Value Features for Versatility
Data Logging
The Rayfin is a data logger -- NMEA sensor data is automatically time stamped and logged in a CSV in real-time. Most common NMEA 0183 sensors are compatible, including system clocks, depth, altimeter, GPS or USBL position, gyro, CTD and others.
Built-in sensors (heading, tilt, roll) Optional depth and altimeter
The Rayfin is a real-time platform -- the IMU and optional depth and altimeter is displayed in the control software for decision making while operating the system.
NTP time server synchronization and internal system clock
The Rayfin allows you to select your local region and time zone or sync with an online or local NTP server. If the Rayfin is offline and not synchronized with NTP, then it will default to its real-time system clock. This time can be set manually.
Autonomous scripting - SubC API
Scripting is a simple software language that, in this case, allows the solution to run autonomously. Scripting uses SubC open-source API which runs inside of the camera. Users write scripts, referencing the SubC API to complete their desired functionality.
Sensor-crop Zoom (5x optical equivalent)
The Rayfin allows you to zoom in and pan around to any part of the preview image without having to physically move the camera. It also supports connection of pan-tilt control software and hardware and can translate its commands into digital PTZ commands.
Real-Time Image Enhancement
Real-time image enhancement is a built-in tool and algorithm that allows your to continue working in poor water conditions. This tool runs in the topside control software and can be enabled with a simple click and also works in Picture-in-Picture mode.
Camera Comparison Chart
SubC has three high-performance underwater camera lines: The Rayfin Benthic, Rayfin Coastal and the 1Cam. Read more about how the cameras compares.
| Rayfin Mk2 Benthic | Rayfin Mk2 Coastal | 1Cam Mk6 | |
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| Video Standards | |||
| HD over Ethernet (HDE) | ✓ | ||
| SubC Boost-Power Comms (BPC) | ✓ | ||
| Ethernet over Twisted Pair (ETP) | ✓ | ||
| Composite Video (SD) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| HD-SDI over Coax (HDC) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 4K over Single Mode Fiber (UHDF) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Features | |||
| LiquidOptics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Internal Recording | 4K, HD (H.265, H.264) | 4K, HD (H.265, H.264) | 4K, HD (H.264) |
| Storage Capacity | 512GB or 1TB (optional) 10 or (20) hours of 4K video, 40 or (80) hours of HD video. Thousands of digital stills. |
512GB | |
| Digital Stills | 12.3MP | 12.3MP | 16MP |
| Zoom | 12.3MP Sensor Zoom (5x Optical Equivalent) | 12.3MP Sensor Zoom (5x Optical Equivalent) | 20x Optical |
| Field of View (Diagonal) | 81° | 81° | 78° |
| Depth Rating | 6000m | 500m | 6000m |
| Camera Control | Ethernet, RS-485 | Ethernet | RS232, RS485 |
| Media Download | Real-time over Ethernet | Real-time over Ethernet | USB |
| Built-in Sensors | Tilt, Roll, Optional Depth and Temperature | Tilt, Roll, Optional Depth and Temperature | |
| Aux Ports | 2x to 4x | 2x | 1x |
| Optional Add-ons | LEDs and Lasers | LEDs and Lasers | LEDs and Lasers |
| End-to-End Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
SubC Rayfin-Powered Camera Systems
The Rayfin Benthic integrates with our complete subsea imaging systems used in marine research, ocean science, offshore energy, and other applications.
Subsea Digital Stills
SubC Imaging’s most widely used subsea 4k camera system because it can be easily integrated into ROVs for diverse underwater studies.
Subsea 4K and HD Video Survey
Capable of multiple channels of 4k or HD subsea video recording and overlay, LAN video streaming, event logging, and more.
Autonomous Camera
Designed for subsea camera autonomous deployments, where live video is not possible or required, to collect time-lapse 4k or HD videos and digital stills.
Observatory
Used by observatories for marine observation to collect optical data of subsea locations over an extremely long duration.
Tow Camera System
Mainly used in marine research conducted using smaller vessels working in a shallow-water depth of under 500 meters to collect 4k or HD subsea videos.
"SubC Imaging has pioneered the way subsea images are collected and we couldn’t be happier about this alliance as we embark on our survey expedition."
Stockton Rush, CEO of OceanGate Inc.
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