Cameras
MxD® SeaCam®
The ultimate 4k imaging system for subsea exploration.
At the heart of the MxD® is the subsea imaging unit, based on a Sony HDC-50 compact broadcast camera with the performance and advanced features of full-sized studio systems. The 4K-UHD resolution 2/3” class 3-CMOS global shutter optical block provides unparalleled sensitivity, sharpness, support for HDR (hyper gamma) and the full BT.2020 color space along with the full range of controls expected from a no-compromise, future-proof studio grade platform.
The imaging potential is matched with a best-in-class Canon CJ15ex4.3 wide-angle zoom lens with 15x magnification, providing a 96° horizontal field of view at full wide and just 8.4° at full telephoto. This lens is coupled with a custom 4-element dome port corrector cell for near zero distortion viewing and diffraction limited performance from 0.3 meters to infinity. The purpose-built Titanium housing and borosilicate dome of the MxD SeaCam provide reliable operation to 4000m with options for up to 7000m depths using a patent pending design, proven across thousands of actual pressure cycles.
Video uplinks and camera controls are integrated into an embedded telemetry system connected through a single fiber optic interface to a top-side hub that provides industry standard 12G-SDI video and familiar remote camera and lens controls.
4k Ultra HD
custom corrector optics
15x optical zoom
3-Cmos 2/3” sensors
96° horizontal field of view
optional 2x tele-converter
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MxD® SeaCam®
| MxD® SeaCam® | ||
|---|---|---|
| Video | ||
| Sensor | 3-chip 2/3-inch type 4K CMOS | |
| Shutter | Global Shutter | |
| Resolution |
QFHD: 3840 × 2160 HD: 1920 × 1080 | |
| Color Space | ITU-R BT.2020 wide color gamut | |
| Sensitivity (2000 lx, 3200 K) | F10 (59.94 fps), F11 (50 fps) | |
| Noise Level | −62 dB | |
| Format |
QFHD: 4K/59.94p, 4K/50p FHD: 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p HD: 720/59.94p, 72/50p | |
| Zoom |
15x Optical Zoom 2x Extender | |
| Focal Length | 4.3 to 65 mm | |
| Maximum Aperture |
f/1.8 at 4.3–40 mm f/2.9 at 65 mm | |
| Field of View |
Wide: 96.3° × 64.2° Tele: 8.4° × 4.8° | |
| Minimum Object Distance | 0.3 m | |
| Control | ||
| Camera Control | RCP-1000/1001/1500/1501/3100/3500 or equivalent remote control panel | |
| Zoom | Variable rate servo zoom control | |
| Focus | Variable position servo focus control | |
| Inputs/Outputs | ||
| Fiber Optic | Single mode, 3-channel CWDM per ITU-T G.694.2, 20 nm spacing | |
| 12G-SDI Video | Primary video uplink wavelength: 1311 nm, SMPTE ST 2082, up to 4K/60p | |
| Telemetry & Control | Telemetry uplink wavelength: 1471 nm Telemetry downlink wavelength: 1491 nm | |
| LAN | Camera setup and control | |
| HD-SDI Monitor | SMPTE 292M, live view utility monitor output | |
| Camera & Lens Control | RS-485, proprietary Sony protocol | |
| System Monitor | Temperature, humidity, pressure, leak detection | |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 24 VDC | |
| Power | 35 W Max | |
| Mechanical | ||
| Material | Housing: Titanium Port: Borosilicate glass | |
| Dimensions | 593.5 mm [23.4 in] long (without connector), 205 mm [8.1 in] housing diameter | |
| Weight in Air | 45 kg [100 lb] | |
| Weight in Water | 24 kg [53 lbs] | |
| Environmental | ||
| Maximum Operating Depth | 4000 m / 5800 PSI (7000 m option) | |
| Proof Test Pressure | 7250 PSI | |
| Operating Temperature | −8 °C to +27 °C | |
| Storage Temperature | −20 °C to +60 °C | |
MxD SeaCam
VIDEO
Sensor
3-chip 2/3-inch type 4K CMOS
Shutter
Global Shutter
Resolution
QFHD: 3840 x 2160
HD: 1920 x 1080
Color Space
ITU-R BT.2020 wide color gamut
Sensitivity (2000 1x, 3200 K)
F10 (59.94 fps), F11 (50 fps)
Noise Level
-62dB
Format
QFHD: 4K/59.94p, 4K/50p
FHD: 1080/59.94p, 1080/50p
HD: 720/59.94p, 72/50p
Zoom
15x Optical Zoom
2x Extender
Focal Length
4.3 to 65 mm
Maximum Aperture
F/1.8 at 4.3 ~ 40mm
F/2.9 at 65mm
Field of View
Wide: 96.3° x 64.2°
Tele: 8.4° x 4.8°
Minimum Object Distance
0.3 m
CONTROL
Camera Control
RCP-1000/1001/1500/1501/3100/3500 or equivalent remote control panel
Zoom
Variable rate servo zoom control
Focus
Variable position servo focus control
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Fiber Optic
Single Mode, 3-channel CWDM per ITU-T G.694.2, 20nm spacing
12G-SDI Video
Primary video uplink wavelength: 1311nm SMPTE ST 2082, up to 4K/60p
Telemetry & Control
Telemetry uplink wavelength: 1471nm Telemetry downlink wavelength: 1491nm
LAN
Camera setup and control
HD-SDI Monitor
SMPTE 292M, live view utility monitor output
Camera & Lens Control
RS-485, proprietary Sony protocol
System Monitor
Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Leak Detection
Electrical
24VDC
Power
35W Max
MECHANICAL
Material
Housing: Titanium
Port: Borosilicate Glass
Dimensions
593.5mm [23.4”] long w/o connector, 205mm [8.1”] housing diameter
Weight in Air
<45kg [100 lbs.]
Weight in Water
24 kg [53 lbs]
ENVIRONMENTAL
Maximum Operating Depth
4000m / 5800 PSI (7000m option)
Proof Test Pressure
7250 PSI
Operating Temperature
-8°C to +27°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to +60°C
