Product Description
The Deep Water Exploration explore HD is a 400-meter depth-rated USB camera that easily connects to your BlueROV2, Blue Boat, or other vehicle to provide an additional live video stream.
It plugs directly into the onboard Raspberry Pi where BlueOS automatically handles camera detection and stream setup. Even if you’re not using BlueOS, this camera is UVC compliant, making it plug-and-play with most host devices.
The camera uses a 1/2.9″ Sony Exmor CMOS sensor for high-quality images and low-light sensitivity. Onboard compression supports H.264, MJPEG, and YUY2 formats without major quality loss or latency. Built-in image processing delivers clear underwater visuals with reliable white balance and color accuracy.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.9” Sony Exmor™ CMOS |
| Sensor Color | RGB |
| Sensor Type | Rolling shutter |
| Max Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Max Framerate | 30fps with H.264/MJPEG |
| Color Channels | 3 |
| Bits Per Channel | 8 bits |
| Compression Formats | H.264, MJPEG, YUY2 |
| Lens | |
| Type | Fisheye |
| Focal Length | 2.65mm |
| Lens Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 20–30cm |
| Horizontal FOV (in Air) | 138° |
| Vertical FOV (in Air) | 70° |
| Diagonal FOV (in Air) | 168° |
| Horizontal FOV (in Water) | ~82° |
| Electrical | |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Operating Current | MJPEG: 180 mA H.264: 230 mA |
| Maximum Current | MJPEG: 200 mA H.264: 260 mA |
| Operating Wattage | MJPEG: 0.9 W H.264: 1.2 W |
| Minimum Wattage | 0.004 W |
| Maximum Wattage | MJPEG: 1.1 W H.264: 1.3 W |
| Cable | |
| Cable Length | 1 m external 250 mm internal |
| WetLink Penetrator Size | |
| Device | M06-4.5MM-LC |
| Cable End | M10-4.5MM-LC |
| Physical | |
| Depth Rating | 400 m |
| Overall Outer Diameter | 39 mm |
| Wetted Materials | Aluminum 6061-T6, anodized Aluminum 7075-T6, anodized Glass Polycarbonate Buna-N rubber Molykote 111 compound |
| In Air Weight (no nut/bracket) | 84 g |
| In Water Weight (no nut/bracket) | 44 g |
