Iris Photon 4K Starlight Marine Night Vision Camera (12mm, Black/White Mix)
A striking two-tone 4K UHD marine night vision camera offering real-time, full-color starlight video at 0.0003 Lux, serving as an affordable, PoE-powered alternative to thermal imaging.
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Experience Unrivaled Clarity with the Iris Photon 4K Starlight Camera
The Iris Photon is an extraordinary 4K Ultra High-Definition marine camera engineered to transform nighttime navigation. Housed in a striking two-tone enclosure—featuring a black radome set against a clean white base—this camera delivers full-color, real-time video in the most challenging low-light conditions. Designed as a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to traditional thermal imaging, the Photon operates at an astonishing 0.0003 Lux. It leverages cutting-edge video processing and AI analytics to actively enhance its 8.3-megapixel output, ensuring you see vibrant, clear imagery even under moonless skies.
Precision Optics and Close-Quarters Illumination
This specific two-tone model is equipped with a 12mm lens, making it ideal for long-range marine observation. When you need to maneuver in tight marinas or approach a dock at night, the camera utilizes an integrated soft white LED illuminator to immediately boost short-range visibility up to 100 feet. The physical installation is remarkably straightforward. Utilizing standard IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), the camera requires only a single CAT5 cable for both power and data, along with four simple mounting holes.
Seamless Electronics Integration
The Iris Photon is built for maximum compatibility. It is fully NDAA and ONVIF compliant, ensuring it remains free from the strict export controls that plague thermal units. Its massive 4K (3840 x 2160) UHD output is ready to plug-and-play with leading marine multi-function displays. Whether you are running a native 4K display like the Garmin 9000 series, or streaming to high-definition screens across the Garmin, Raymarine, or Furuno ecosystems, the Photon seamlessly elevates your situational awareness.
IRIS PHOTON · 4K
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Technical Specifications
- Brand: Iris Innovations
- Model: Photon 4K UHD Ultra Low Light Camera
- Housing Color: Black Dome / White Base (Mixed)
- Lens Option: 12mm (Long Range)
- Resolution: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) / 8.3MP
- Low Light Rating: 0.0003 Lux
- Frame Rate: Real-time 25Hz Full Color Video
- Illumination: Integrated Soft White LED (100ft range)
- Power/Data: Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE802.3af (Single CAT5)
- Environmental Rating: IP67 Waterproof
- Compliance: EN60945 EMC, NDAA, ONVIF
- Warranty: 2-Year Limited Marine Warranty
Iris Innovations marine cameras include a two-year limited warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship under normal use. During this period, defective components may be repaired or replaced at no charge for parts or labor (shipping usually not included). The warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, consumables, improper installation, misuse, accidents, or environmental damage.
FAQs
How does the 4K Iris Photon compare to standard analog low-light cameras?
Industry reviewers and boaters consistently highlight that the Iris Photon's 4K starlight sensor provides a dramatically wider field of view and much sharper, full-color imagery in near-dark conditions compared to older analog systems like the Sionyx Nightwave.
Do I need a native 4K chart plotter to use the Iris Photon?
No, a 4K display is not strictly required. While the camera's ultra-high definition output looks spectacular on 4K screens like the Garmin 9000 series, it can be easily configured to stream flawlessly on standard high-definition MFDs from Garmin, Raymarine, Navico, and Furuno.
Is the two-tone Iris Photon an active thermal camera?
No, the Iris Photon is not a thermal imaging camera. It is a highly advanced starlight camera (0.0003 Lux) that utilizes AI video processing to produce real-time, full-color video in pitch-black environments, completely avoiding the high costs and low-contrast issues of thermal technology.
How is the Iris Photon marine camera powered?
The camera uses standard IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE), meaning it receives both its operating power and video data connectivity through a single, easy-to-install CAT5 network cable.
What is the purpose of the LED on the Iris Photon?
The camera includes a built-in soft white LED illuminator that can be switched on to improve visibility and clarity at short ranges up to 100 feet, which is incredibly useful during nighttime docking procedures.
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