In-Depth with the FLIR M500 High-Performance Maritime Camera System

The gyro-stabilized FLIR M500 cooled thermal camera is our most technologically-advanced M-Series pan and tilt camera ever. Designed around a cryogenically-cooled 640 x 512 pixel Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR) thermal sensor, the FLIR M500 excels at both short and ultra-long range target detection and identification. It features a 14X continuous optical thermal zoom, a color HD camera with 30x zoom, an LED spot-beam, video tracking and radar integration.

[ageofconan]

For this price i can hire someone to sit in the top of the mast with ir binoculars 24/7 for three years straight...

[RVLifeNOW]

This is Rebecca on Brick House. We are researching cameras for our boat now, for a multitude of reasons. This looks like WAY more than what we need, but WOW...can not BELIEVE the functionality of this!!! Technology has come so far..leave it to Raymarine/Flir though..they are always at the leading edge!

[antdx]

The tech today is so unbelievable. The amount of equipment to protect the living is so high.

[ytsucksnowwiththisrealname]

I started using one of these recently, impressive tech, especially the yaw contol but a little overpriced IMO. Looking to replace the old system on my other boats soon.

[sniffer]

You will be able to see the effect of seawater on optical systems and thermal imager glasses wear out over time. Unless you took precautions.

[wanch]

Thermal vs filmless image intensifier, which one will be better for high speed craft safe ride at night ?

[kevinokeefe]

How does the lens perform when in rain or saltwater spray .??.??..??.?.

[halfnelson]

How big/heavy is that? Can it be mounted atop a sailboat mast?

[gladheatehernow]

What happens when the lens gets soaked in fog?

[NicolasHanna]

Why did I watch this? I don’t even have a boat?

[chrisgirard]

Why doesnt the color camera deliver 4k video?

[chileo]

Carefull as when I tried the camera did NOT have full ONVIF support/compliancy and would not worth with Axis Camera Station VMS. I have not tried it with Milestone

[kalebdillard]

Is it possible to put one on the roof of a truck?

[Skipperful]

Does this model have an IR laser pointer?

[erinenglish]

This could be an odd question: can electromagnetic waves be be directed and even increased in energy to a specific target? If so what equipment is used?

[frankyflowers]

is this cheap enough for normal people yet?

[php]

I know of some space nerd amature broadcasters who would love to mount this on their camera robot around Boca Chica Texas but this thing is way, out of their budget. This thing looks like it cost more than a typical house in Texas.

[JAKOB]

its around 300k US here in northern Europe after VAT and it doesn't even have an IR laser rangefinder.. the audacity..😄 .
also got myself a 640x512 device with a foldable big HD AMOLED screen and IR laser rangerfinder and a dedicated red visual laser so other boats move faster and make way for our yacht.. time is money.. move godammit..
nope.. don't have a yacht but just a handheld thermal camera with 640x512p sensor 50Hz and IR RF and visual laser.. was 1600$ new & delivered.. so the prices have come down quite a bit after CN also are dumping out microbolometers.
Are US still holding onto their ITAR sub 9Hz regulation for consumer based cameras? some sellers seems to believe so, while others dont.

[sayedyusuf]

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[ElectricityTaster]

All your tech and then I sling a turd at it and smear your lens.