FLIR MD Series Compact Marine Thermal Cameras

FLIR MD Series: compact thermal for tight installs

Not every boat needs a pan-and-tilt turret. The MD Series delivers a fixed, forward-looking thermal view in a housing small enough to fit where a full turret will not, which makes it ideal for smaller vessels, tender boats, and secondary mounts. You lose mechanical panning, but you keep the core benefit: a clear thermal image of the water ahead, streamed to your display, in total darkness.

MD625 vs MD324

The MD625 carries a high-resolution 640×480 thermal sensor, so it sees smaller contacts further out and gives a sharper picture, the pick for a primary compact install. The MD324 uses a 320 sensor at a lower price, a sensible choice for a secondary camera or a smaller budget. Both cover the water directly ahead, where most night-navigation hazards appear.

Fixed or pan-and-tilt?

If you run offshore or want to actively track a contact, step up to a FLIR M-Series pan-tilt camera with stabilization. If you primarily want forward thermal vision for docking and inshore running, the MD Series provides the same functionality for less cost and in a smaller package. Keep a handheld FLIR Ocean Scout Pro on board for man-overboard searches either way.

• Add pan and tilt: FLIR M-Series pan-tilt marine camera
• Handheld backup: FLIR Ocean Scout Pro
• Guides : how to choose a marine night vision camera · fixed vs pan-and-tilt marine cameras
• Category: marine night vision cameras · Brand: FLIR Marine

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