FLIR First Mate HM-224 Handheld Maritime Thermal Night Vision Camera, Black/Yellow Review
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FLIR First Mate HM-224 Handheld Maritime Thermal Night Vision Camera, Black/Yellow Feature
- Handheld maritime camera with thermal night vision technology
- Detects tiny changes in heat and turns them into easy-to-interpret images
- Lets you see clearer and farther than ever before in complete darkness
- Fully submersible, waterproof enclosure; runs on 4 AA batteries
- Measures 9.36 x 2.62 x 3.33 inches (W x H x D); weighs 1.45 pounds
The Flir First Mate HM-224 handheld night-vision camera gives every mariner the power to see at night like never before. Unlike other night vision systems, the First Mate requires no light at all, so you can spot logs, rocks, land, and other hazards that radar can miss. You'll also see harbor entrances and channels on moonless nights, helping you boat with confidence whether you're steering a yacht, recreational powerboat, fishing boat, sailboat, or anything in between. The world's first waterproof, handheld, high-performance maritime thermal night vision camera, the First Mate makes every nighttime boating trip safer and more satisfying.
First Mate thermal night vision cameras work by detecting and displaying tiny differences in heat, not light. Even the friction from a person's finger or the heat from a hand on a wall leaves behind enough thermal energy to draw the attention of the First Mate. Using the same technology as Flir's best-in-class Navigator II, Voyager, and M-Series thermal night vision systems, the First Mate turns this thermal energy into a video image that's easy to understand and interpret, allowing you to see what your eyes never could. The First Mate can even help you spot someone in the water. Whereas finding someone in the water after dark with a searchlight is more a matter of luck than skill, the First Mate's thermal night vision lets you search large areas quickly.
The First Mate is designed for go-anywhere use, with a handheld design that goes from vessel to vessel or vessel to dock. As an alternative, you can mount the First Mate to a boat for stationary use. Plus, the First Mate's enclosure is fully submersible yet built to float, so you won't lose the camera after a little fumble fingers. The First Mate, which runs on four rechargeable AA batteries, carries a two-year warranty.
Specifications
- Sensor type: 240 x 180 VOx microbolometer
- Field of view: 24 by 18 degrees NTSC
- Startup from standby: Less than 1.5 seconds
- Focal length: 19mm
- Thermal sensitivity: Less than 50 mK @ f/1.0
- Image processing: Flir proprietary digital detail enhancement
- Power button: On/off/standby
- Picture button: Freeze frame
- Display: Built-in LCD
- Video out: NTSC or PAL composite video, RCA jack
- Image polarity: White hot/black hot, selectable
- SD card: Yes, stores still images
- Battery type: 4 AA, NiMH, alkaline, or lithium ion
- Battery life (operating): More than 5 hours on NiMH
- Battery life (standby): 120 hours on NiMH
- Range performance, detect man: 1,033 feet (no extender)
- Range performance, detect vessel: 2,940 feet (no extender)
- Dimensions: 9.36 by 2.62 by 3.33 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 1.45 pounds
- Included accessories: First Mate camera, hot shoe charging and video output accessory, 4 rechargeable AA batteries, AC power adapter/charger, neck lanyard, USB cable, video output cable, SD card, user's manual.
- Warranty: 2 years
FLIR is the world leader in Thermal Imaging. FLIR thermal imagers are affordable, high quality, and ideal for maritime use. They give boaters the power to see where they are going at night – staying safer than ever before – and navigating with confidence. Not a replacement for GPS and radar, thermal imagers complement these systems, filling in the holes and giving you true 24-hour vision. See clearly in total darkness - unlike other night vision systems, First Mate requires no light at all. See logs, rocks, land and other hazards that radar can miss. With the First Mate you can see a small vessel up to 1.3 miles away (XP+ model). First Mate can help see people in the water better than any otehr night vision technology. Finding someone in the water after dark with a searchlight is more a matter of luck than skill, but First Mate lets you search large areas quickly. Bottom line: there is no better tool around to help you find a person in the water. With the First mate you can see a man overboard up to 2,500 away (XP+ model). Use the First Mate anywhere you need to see at night. Because the First Mate is not permantly mounted to a vessel you can take it anywhere you need see clearly after dark. You can also use the First Mate for home security and watching wildlife. IP67 Submersible. All First Mate products float. Toggle between white hot and black hot. 24' x 18' (NTSC) Field of View. Built in LCD Display. Adjust display brightness. Lightwieght 1.45 lbs. Supplied with 4 AA NiMH Batteries. Also works with Li-ion or Alkaline. 5 Hours operating time on NiMH batteries. 120 hours standby time on NiMH batteries. Contact an applications expert at 877-773-3547.
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