Ultra Low-Light / Daylight Cameras

08 June 2025

Ultra Low-Light / Daylight Cameras

FLIR's ultra low-light cameras deliver stunning, high-definition imagery with exceptional color, contrast, and clarity.

Unmatched Visual Quality

FLIR Marine is renowned for thermal imaging technology, but many of its marine cameras also feature a built-in ultra-low light camera. This secondary payload offers significant advantages for navigation in both daylight and low-light conditions.

FLIR's ultra low-light cameras deliver stunning, high-definition imagery with exceptional color, contrast, and clarity. These broadcast-quality cameras produce 1080p HD video, supporting multiple output formats: 

  • Video-over-IP 
  • HD-SDI uncompressed digital video 
  • Analog video for compatibility with diverse onboard display systems. 

This versatility ensures seamless integration with chartplotters, monitors, and recording systems, enabling effortless video capture.

FLIR mounted on a first responder boat


Exceptional Long-Range Performance 

Equipped with a 30X optical zoom lens, FLIR ultra low-light cameras provide remarkable detail beyond the capabilities of the naked eye. Users can: 

  • Identify vessel names, registration numbers, and hailing ports from over a mile away. 
  • Enhance law enforcement operations with safe stand-off observation. 
  • Spot feeding seabirds, aiding offshore anglers in locating bait and gamefish. 
  • Detect navigation aids, vessel traffic, and landmarks with precision. 

Additionally, a 12X digital zoom expands total magnification to 360X, delivering unparalleled visual reach.

Stable Video - Beyond Binoculars 

FLIR's ultra-low-light cameras outperform traditional stabilized binoculars with two advanced image stabilization features: 

  1. Mechanical image stabilization via the camera’s gimbal system for steady video. 
  2. Digital image stabilization, eliminating low-level vibrations caused by vessel movement. 

These enhancements ensure smooth and reliable imagery under dynamic conditions.


High-Performance Imaging in Near Darkness

With an ultra-low light CCD sensor rated at 0.35 lux, FLIR cameras deliver clear visibility in near-dark settings. Features include: 

  • Color imaging down to minimal light levels
  • Automatic black-and-white mode, optimizing near-infrared sensitivity to enhance night vision. 

These technologies ensure maximum visibility, leveraging ambient light for superior nighttime imaging.


Choosing the Right FLIR Visible Light Camera 

FLIR Marine offers a range of high-performance cameras tailored to different needs:


Single-Payload Camera 

  • FLIR M300C – A cost-effective, gyro-stabilized ultra low-light camera, ideal for near-shore navigation and day/night imaging without a thermal sensor. 

Dual-Payload Cameras 

  • FLIR M364C & M364C-LR – Equipped with both high-resolution thermal and ultra-low light imaging, these fully gyro-stabilized cameras provide all-weather, all-condition capability. 

Triple-Payload Cameras

  • FLIR M400 & M400XR – Combining long-range thermal imaging, high-performance ultra-low light, and a bore-sighted LED spotlight, these models excel in yachts, emergency response vessels, and commercial marine applications. 

Ultimate High-Performance System

  • FLIR M500 – Featuring a mid-wave thermal imager with helium cryogenic cooling, the M500 unlocks military-grade sensitivity and range, making it the choice for vessels requiring the most advanced imaging available. 
FLIR camera mounted upside down.