Cameras

The HD Multi SeaCam^_® supports multiple output formats to suit different vehicle infrastructures. It allows for HD-SDI (coax) output for uncompressed high-definition video and FleXlink™ media converters, which enable HD transmission over twisted pair ethernet conductors, significantly reducing cabling requirements. 

The Super Wide-i SeaCam^_® is the ideal choice for piloting. It features an impressive 150° horizontal field of view (HFOV) in water with a dome port that corrects for underwater distortion, ensuring that the wide angle is maintained without vignetting or "fish-eye" loss of detail at the edges. 

Yes, the Optim™ SeaCam and MxD™ SeaCam lines offer 4K UHD resolution. These are designed for inspection tasks requiring the highest level of detail and digital zoom capabilities without image degradation. 

Rubber molded connectors typically form individual high-pressure seals around each pin compared to metal shell connectors where o-rings are used to enclose the pins in a 1-atm volume while under pressure. Since each pin effectively makes its own seal with the mating connector the pins need to be lubricated, like an o-ring, to form a reliable high-pressure seal.  

Some connector families that appear to be metal shell are considered rubber molded because they feature seals at each pin rather than sealing the entire contact volume. This includes 5500 series connectors like the 1503 or 1508 made by Burton, SEA-CON, and Glenair (among others), IE55/DW series​​ miniature connectors, and SubConn Metal Shell series connectors. 

Cameras are typically available in Hard Anodized Aluminum (rated to ~4,000m or 6,000m) and Titanium (rated to 6,000m or 11,000m). Titanium is recommended for long-term immersion or full-ocean depth applications due to its superior corrosion resistance. 

Yes. DeepSea cameras are designed with standard control interfaces and protocols that make third-party integration straightforward. For example, many camera models support the VISCA serial control protocol and the SeaSense serial protocol over RS-232/RS-485, which are commonly used by ROV controllers and other control systems. This means you can control zoom, focus, and other functions from your own system. The cameras’ “flexible integration options” ensure they can be operated through external controllers or software with minimal hassle.

Yes. Certain DeepSea camera models feature built-in recording capabilities so you can capture footage internally. For instance, the IP Optim SeaCam and IP Multi SeaCam include onboard recording — the Optim’s IP variant can record up to a 1 TB of video internally. The HD Multi SeaCam (IP model) is another example, offering low-latency streaming in addition to on-camera recording via a removable microSD storage. These onboard storage options are great for missions where live feed bandwidth is limited or when you need a backup recording saved in the camera itself.

DeepSea provides a range of lens configurations to suit different field-of-view and zoom requirements. Many cameras use fixed-focus wide-angle lenses – for example, the Super Wide-i SeaCam has an ultra-wide 185° field of view for maximum coverage, and other fixed models offer wide coverage for general monitoring. There are also optical zoom cameras: models like the HD Zoom SeaCam offer a powerful 30× optical zoom for detailed inspections, and the Vertex SeaCam provides a 10× zoom in a full-HD package. In summary, you can choose from fixed wide-angle lenses (including low-light variants) up to high-zoom optics, depending on whether your priority is seeing a broad area or zooming in on fine details.

Yes – many DeepSea cameras can be configured for fiber optic output. In fact, several camera models have dedicated fiber-optic versions or outputs to integrate with fiber tether systems. For example, the Optim SeaCam is offered in a fiber-optic variant (OSC-2080-FO) that outputs HD-SDI over fiber, and the Vertex SeaCam can be outfitted with a fiber optic connector (e.g. SEACON MINI–1FO) for transmitting video over fiber. This allows for low-loss, long-distance video transmission ideal for deep or long ROV umbilicals. (DeepSea also developed the FleXlink® technology as an alternative to traditional coax/fiber links, ensuring you have multiple options for video transport.) In short, if your project requires fiber optics, DeepSea cameras have you covered with compatible models and connector options.