Rayfin Mk2 Benthic 6000m
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This high-performance subsea camera is designed for deep-sea research, offshore inspections, and more. It integrates with ROVs, AUVs, drop systems, and observatories, offering real-time control, data logging, and high-resolution imaging. With internal recording and real-time data transfer, this flexible setup lets a single camera support battery-powered autonomous deployments and real-time ROV inspections, maximizing versatility and value.
Key features:
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• 4K/HD video and high-res stills
• Wide field of view and LiquidOptics™ for sharp, distortion-free images
• Real-time image enhancement and anti-turbidity mode for clear visuals and targeting
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Record and store over 10 hours of 4K Flexible storage set-up, maximizing the value of your camera
Store hours of 4K video and thousands of stills
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Log tilt, roll, and other metadata alongside your footage
Automatically embeds EXIF and NMEA data from GPS, altitude, and external sensors
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Low-latency video for real-time visual feedback and camera control
Real-time data annotation into video overlays and audio narration for clear, in-context documentation *In Topside Storage mode only
Time Lapse & Automation
Built-in no-code script builder for automating capture, lighting, and sensor triggers. Ideal for time-lapse, long-term monitoring, and event-based workflows.
Easy Integration
Auxiliary ports on the back of the camera let you easily connect lights, lasers, and sensors to enhance your footage quality.
Compatibility
The Rayfin Benthic is compatible with leading subsea systems, making it easy to integrate into existing ROV, lander, and observatory setups.
Specs & Details
Specs
| Rayfin Benthic | |||
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| Sensor and Lens | Lens and Optics | Water-corrected, scratch-resistant sapphire LiquidOpticsTM | |
| Angle of View (in water) | 81-degree diagonal with less than 3.4% distortion | ||
| Image Sensor | 12.3MP | 4056 x 3040 pixels | 12-bit CMOS | ||
| Zoom | 10x Digital (5x Optical zoom equivalent) | ||
| Focus Range | 15cm to infinity | ||
| Data Formatting | Ethernet Video | RTSP H.265 and H.264 - 4K | 1080p | 720p | |
| Data Capture Modes | Real-Time Media Transfer | Real-time digital stills and data to topside over Ethernet. Stored on HDD, SSD or NAS. | |
| Internal Storage | 512GB: 10+ hours of 4K video, 40+ hours of HD video and thousands of photos. Optional 1TB upgrade doubles capacity. | ||
| Media Formats | Video - MPEG4, H.264, H.265 | Stills - JPEG | Data - CSV | ||
| Control | Over Ethernet with provided SubC DVR+Overlay software | Rayfin API is available for 3rd party integration | ||
| Data Logging | NMEA 0183 & 2000 format @ 10Hz | ||
| Clock Sources | NTP Server, Time from Data string | ||
| Electrical and Mechanical | Aux Ports | Two ports, capable of powering and controlling LED Strobe/Lamps, Lasers and other devices | |
| Built-in Sensors | Tilt and Roll. Optional Depth and Temperature |
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| Voltage and Maximum Power | 16.5 - 32.5 Vdc @ 13.5 Watts | ||
| Protection | Short circuit | Under-over voltage | ESD | Over-temperature | ||
| Temperature (in water) | -20˚C to +30˚C | ||
| Depth Rating | 6000m | ||
| Materials | Grade 5 Titanium, Delrin, Sapphire | ||
| Weight (in water) | 1.6 Kg | ||
| Dimensions | Ø 101 | 241.5mm x 89mm | ||
Camera Comparison Chart
| All Rayfin Models | |||||
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| Image Sensor | 12.3MP | 4056 x 3040 pixels | 12-bit CMOS | ||||
| Lens and Optics | Water-corrected, scratch-resistant sapphire LiquidOpticsTM | ||||
| Angle of View (in water) | 81-degree diagonal with less than 3.4% distortion | ||||
| Zoom | 10x Digital (5x Optical zoom equivalent) | ||||
| Focus Range | 15cm to infinity | ||||
| Ethernet Video | RTSP H.265 and H.264 - 4K | 1080p | 720p | ||||
| Media Formats | Video - MPEG4, H.264, H.265 | Stills - JPEG | Data - CSV | ||||
| Rapid Digital Imaging (RDI) | Configurable continuous stills; 2Hz (2 per second) to 0.1Hz (1 every 10 seconds) | ||||
| Data Capture Modes | Real-Time Media Transfer | Real-time digital stills and data to topside over Ethernet. Stored on HDD, SSD or NAS. | |||
| Internal Storage | 512GB: 10+ hours of 4K video, 40+ hours of HD video and thousands of photos. Optional 1TB upgrade doubles capacity. | ||||
| Control | Over Ethernet with provided SubC DVR+Overlay software | Rayfin API is available for 3rd party integration | ||||
| Data Logging | NMEA 0183 & 2000 format @ 10Hz | ||||
| Clock Sources | NTP Server, Time from Data string | ||||
| Temperature (in water) | -20˚C to +30˚C | ||||
| Protection | Short circuit | Under-over voltage | ESD | Over-temperature | ||||
| Aux Ports | Two ports, capable of powering and controlling LED Strobe/Lamps, Lasers and other devices | ||||
| Rayfin Micro | Rayfin Coastal | Rayfin Benthic | Rayfin w/ Hibernate Option | ||
| Application | Live inspections and surveys with small subsea systems as deep as 500m | Drop and Tow camera systems | Live inspections and surveys / Battery-powered systems / observatory / and more |
Timelapse of deep sea habitats and structures | |
| Model Differentiators | Light weight, small size, lower cost | SubC BPC technology for power and data over twisted pair or coax | Titanium and Sapphire construction multi-purpose camera for ROV, autonomous systems, observatories and more. | Contains the Hibernate option for low power consumption, allowing batteries to last for months to years | |
| Built-in Sensors | Tilt and Roll | Tilt, Roll, Depth and Temperature | Tilt and Roll. Optional Depth and Temperature |
Tilt and Roll | |
| Depth Rating | 500m | 6000m | |||
| Materials | Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminium, Delrin, Sapphire | Grade 5 Titanium, Delrin, Sapphire | |||
| Voltage and Maximum Power | 12 - 32.5 Vdc @ 7.4Watts | 40 - 78 Vdc @ 18 Watts |
16.5 - 32.5 Vdc @ 13.5 Watts | 7.4Watts Max. 20 mW while Hibernating | |
| Weight (in water) | 0.46 Kg | 0.8 Kg | 1.6 Kg | ||
| Dimensions | Ø 77.5 | 165mm x 64.5mm | Ø 101 | 241.5mm x 89mm | |||
| All SubC camera products come with the SubC Annual Success Program, which includes end-to-end support consisting of warranty, manuals, on-boarding, and human support. | |||||
Rayfin Benthic Camera Models
HD over Ethernet
Rayfin-HDE
Live video, control and media are transferred over 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet. Optionally, composite video can be added and serial control for older system capability.
LiquidOptics offers 1:1 advanced water-corrected optics.
HD over Coax
Rayfin-HDC
Uncompressed HD video transferred over HD-SDI, Live video and stills are also transferred over Ethernet connection. Serial control included.
LiquidOptics offers 1:1 advanced water-corrected optics.
Ultra HD over Fiber Optics
Rayfin-UHDF
4K over fiber optics. Ethernet, HD video and comms for uncompressed live video quality. Serial control included.
LiquidOptics offers 1:1 advanced water-corrected optics.
HD Observatory
Rayfin-HDE (w/2 additional aux ports)
Camera as a mux directly controls LEDs, lasers, pan-tilts, and other sensors. Supports up to 4 aux ports. Long duration timelapse and API for automation.
LiquidOptics offers 1:1 advanced water-corrected optics.
Applications
The Rayfin Mk2 Benthic works for a variety of subsea applications. It is available to buy or rent.
Environmental & Area Based Surveys
Rapid Digital Imaging (RDI)
3D Structure Inspection & Photogrammetry
ROV Surveys
Automation & Battery Powered Systems
Pipeline Inspection
Subsea Construction
Benthic Ecology
Ocean Observatory
Underwater Cinematography
SubC Camera Systems
The Rayfin Benthic integrates with our complete subsea imaging systems used in marine research, ocean science, offshore energy, and other applications.
Rayfin Rapid Digital Imaging
SubC Imaging’s most widely used subsea 4k camera system because it can be easily integrated into ROVs for diverse underwater studies.
Rayfin Single Channel Inspection System
Complete solution for live inspections and surveys with real-time data transfer and automatically embedded EXIF data.
Autonomous Timelapse System
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.
Product Demo
SubC team members walk you through a demo of our Rayfin camera paired with the DVR + Overlay software. This advanced system is designed to streamline your inspection and survey workflows, addressing common industry pain points and enhancing efficiency.
Explore how our integrated solution simplifies operations, improves data handling, and delivers superior image quality -- all while saving you time and costs.
Built to Do More
The Rayfin isn’t just a camera. It comes fully equipped with advanced software and built-in tools to capture high-quality imagery and log critical data.
No upgrades needed. No add-ons required. Just everything you need, ready to go.
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