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High-powered Lighting System
Underwater lighting OPT-HPL May 12, 2019, OPT-HPL is a new high-powered LED lighting system available in single, dual, triple and four modules configurations capable of covering up to 360-degrees of viewing.

Each OPT-HPL lighting module emits 60 watts of white light covering 100-degrees in both horizontal and vertical directions. The highly compact modules can be daisy-chained to cover a wider area. The system can support up to four modules over a single underwater power cable. Wet-mateable connectors can also be employed to connect lights directly to cameras, thus additional cabling to the surface is not required.

Each LED module has a 316 marine-grade stainless steel housing with temper glass lenses and is rated to 180 feet (55 meters) or more. Designed with overheating and reverse connection protection, the lights operate within a wide 10~30 VDC range making possible longer cable installations and operation from batteries.

Designed for vibration and shock resistance, the lighting is intended for long-term underwater deployment. In addition, the lights are coated with a special anti-biofouling protective film that maximizes the long-term performance of underwater lights. The eco-friendly foul-release coating enhances luminosity by increasing emitted light organization while decreasing its scatter. The nontoxic release coating prevents barnacles and algae from colonizing on underwater surfaces.

With high luminous efficiency and more than 50,000 hours of product life, the OPT-HPL can operate underwater for years with minimal maintenance. Learn More..Press Release Product Sheet

Ultra-high-definition PTZ 4K Camera
Underwater video camera OPT-06UHDOctober 8, 2018, Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT) announces two new high-definition underwater cameras. “Last year we announced the first of the high-speed 60 frames per second cameras. Now we are very excited to announce an extremely small 1080p high-definition underwater camera,” says OPT’s President Robert Aston. The OPT-06UHD is our highest resolution underwater camera. The OceanCam™ version is designed for use in the open ocean with a depth capability of 180 feet (55 meters). Product Sheet
Remote Head Mini Underwater Camera
Underwater video camera OPT-15HDOctober 8, 2018, Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT) announces two new high-definition underwater cameras. “Last year we announced the first of the high-speed 60 frames per second cameras. Now we are very excited to announce an extremely small 1080p high-definition underwater camera,” says OPT’s President Robert Aston. The OPT-15HD is our smallest and most affordable full HD underwater camera. The remote-head camera housing measures only 1.5 inches in diameter.

The OPT-15HD fixed-lens camera comes in two models. The AquariCam™ model is designed for discrete placements in small aquariums, pools or tanks. The OceanCam™ version is designed for use in the open ocean with a depth capability of 300 feet. This makes it ideal for deployment on sub-sea research stations or on ROVs (remote operated vehicles). Product Sheet
High-definition Hemispheric Underwater Camera
Underwater video camera OPT-09PJanuary 10, 2014, Ocean Presence Technologies (OPT™) announces a new high-definition underwater camera. “This year promises to be very exciting beginning with the release of the first high-definition underwater hemispheric camera,” says OPT’s President Robert Aston. The OPT-09P is the first of several new high-definition models planned for 2014. The OceanCam™ OPT-09P provides hemispheric viewing, internal recording and captures a 360-degree view without any moving parts. It delivers high-definition picture quality at 30 fps for two 180-degree panoramas and a 1280x960 internally dewarped PTZ window.