I was first introduced to night vision and night navigation technology many years ago at a marine conference where I had a lengthy chat with an Alaskan commercial fishing operator who spoke very positively about the FLIR Camera Systems that were starting to be introduced to the Australian market.
At a price point ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, unfortunately even though their functionality and thermal capabilities had the potential to greatly reduce risks during low light navigation, the extreme cost couldn't be justified within many game fishing or recreational fishing marine setups
Then in mid 2023, I had my first experience with the Sionyx night vision systems and quite simply, they've introduced night vision technology that far and away industry leading at a price point well within the reach of both tournament game fishing and recreational fishing enthusiast.
The build quality, compact design, image resolution, processor speeds and device cross-compatibility is truly first class and we here at Barji Marine stand being the Sionyx Nightwave with a 5 start rating after installing over 10 of these in the last few months for our marine fitout customers.
More info from the manufacturer:
Nightwave stands as an exceptional marine navigation camera, purpose-built around SIONYX's innovative Black Silicon CMOS sensor. Tailored for mariners at every expertise level, it effortlessly identifies obstacles and debris in moonless starlight, eliminating the need for white light or costly thermal cameras. This translates to secure navigation, collision prevention, and optimized time spent on the water. Offering straightforward mounting and setup, Nightwave wirelessly streams video to mobile devices via WiFi or directly connects to other hardware through analog output, delivering crystal-clear colour digital night vision.
Nightwave, an ultra-low-light marine navigation camera by SIONYX, redefines the experience for mariners. Featuring the patented Black Silicon CMOS sensor, it facilitates easy detection of obstacles and debris in moonless starlight, doing away with the reliance on white light or expensive thermal cameras. Engineered for robust performance in challenging marine environments with its IP67 rating, Nightwave ensures safe navigation and collision avoidance.
Versatility is at the core of Nightwave's design, offering adaptable mounting and video streaming options for seamless integration with major Multifunction Displays (MFDs) and the convenience of live video viewing on mobile devices. Navigate with confidence in the dark aboard any vessel, thanks to Nightwave's vivid colour digital night vision.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- SIONYX Nightwave Ultra Low-Light Marine Camera (CRV-500C)
- Power/Video Cable
- BNC to RCA adapter
- 2A inline fuse
- Removable Mounting Base
- Mounting Hardware
- Mounting Gasket
- Mounting Template
FEATURES
- <1 millilux moonless starlight night vision
- 44 degree field of view
- Rugged and water-resistant (IP67 rated)
- Connect directly to a major brand MFD
- Flexible installation
- Permanently mount to a flat surface, ball up or down, using the included mounting template and hardware
- Temporarily mount with a 1/4"-20 mount interface for use with standard mounts
- 12Vdc power (fused)
- NTSC/PAL Analog video connection (SMA, BNC, or RCA)
- Manual vertical tilt adjustment