Canon U.S.A., Inc., recognized for its expertise in digital imaging, has introduced the MS-510, a versatile new camera engineered to excel in ultra-low-light full-color video scenarios. This device follows the success of the MS-500 and is crafted to handle tasks ranging from capturing nocturnal wildlife and natural nightscapes to monitoring critical security zones like seaports, infrastructure facilities, and border regions where visibility in low-light is essential.
The MS-510 responds to growing demands for superior performance in nearly dark environments. Central to its advancements is Canon's proprietary 1-inch Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor. With approximately 3.2 million pixels, it boasts the world's highest pixel count for this technology, alongside enhanced Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity.
Achieving Superior Imaging in Low-Light Conditions
This new model surpasses its predecessor with a minimum subject illumination improvement, reaching 0.0006 lux. Such enhancements ensure vibrant, full-color imaging, even in conditions where traditional cameras are likely to underperform.
This new model surpasses its predecessor with a minimum subject illumination improvement
The MS-510's upgraded NIR performance offers operational advantages for nighttime activities and long-distance surveillance. Offering more than just advanced camera features, the MS-510 is a sophisticated solution for critical infrastructure and law enforcement applications. Among its features are:
- Broadcast-Grade Optics: The camera includes a B4 mount for optimal compatibility with Canon's suite of 2/3-inch ultra-telephoto broadcast zoom lenses, enabling precise identification over extended distances.
- Advanced Image Processing: Haze Compensation reduces mist and haze interference, while Smart Shade Control enhances contrast and corrects highlights and shadows, ensuring high-quality images in various lighting conditions.
- Customizable Imaging Profiles: Users can define up to 20 tailored image settings or select from Custom Picture Presets to emphasize wide dynamic range or reduced noise, as needed.
Integration and Public Display
Designed for seamless integration into existing security systems, the MS-510 is compatible with the same protocols as the MS-500, such as NU, Pelco-D®, ONVIF®, and WebView. Its output options are versatile, including 3G/HD-SDI for high-quality video and LAN terminals for IP-based control and distribution.
The MS-510 will be exhibited at NAB 2026, a key gathering for broadcasting professionals, at Canon's booth #C3825 in Las Vegas from April 19-22. Attendees will have the chance to see the camera in action, demonstrating its capacity for vivid, full-color imaging under low-light conditions. Following this, it will be featured at the SPIE Defense+Security show in National Harbor, Maryland, from April 28-30. The Canon MS-510 is projected to become available later this year, priced at approximately $22,800.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a pioneer in digital imaging solutions, announces the release of the MS-510, an innovative multi-purpose camera engineered to meet the rigorous demands of ultra-low-light full-color video shooting. Building on the success of the MS-500, the new MS-510 is designed to deliver high-fidelity captures of everything from nocturnal wildlife and natural nightscapes to high-security areas such as seaports, public infrastructure facilities, and national borders where "seeing the unseen" is a mission-critical requirement.
In response to increasing demands for excellent performance in near-total darkness, the MS-510 features a new Canon 1-inch Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor with the world’s highestFootnote1 number of pixels at approximately 3.2 million with improved Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity.
Providing a tactical advantage
By leveraging this technology, the camera achieves a minimum subject illumination of 0.0006 luxFootnote2, a significant improvement over the 0.001 luxFootnote1 of its predecessor. This allows for bright, full-color imaging in ultra-low-light environments where traditional cameras can fail. Furthermore, the MS-510 boasts improved NIR capabilities, providing a tactical advantage for night-mode operations and long-distance detection.
The MS-510 is not just a camera; it is a sophisticated tool for critical infrastructure monitoring and law enforcement. Key features include:
- Broadcast-Grade Optics: Equipped with the broadcast industry standard B4 mount, the MS-510 has a built in magnifying optical system offering compatibility with Canon’s extensive lineup of 2/3-inch ultra-telephoto broadcast zoom lenses, enabling crystal-clear identification over vast distances.
- Advanced Image Processing: Integrated Haze Compensation automatically reduces the interference of mist and haze while adjusting contrast, and Smart Shade Control corrects for highlights and shadows to maintain image integrity in challenging lighting conditions.
- Customizable Imaging Profiles: Users can create up to 20 customized image quality settings or utilize Custom Picture Presets to prioritize wide dynamic range or maximum noise reduction depending on the environment.
Versatile output options
Designed to fit into existing security ecosystems, the MS-510 shares common protocols with the MS-500, including NU, Pelco-D®, ONVIF®, and WebView. It offers versatile output options, including 3G/HD-SDI for high-quality video feeds and a LAN terminal for IP-based camera control and distribution.
It will be on display at NAB 2026, a premier exhibition for broadcasting and video production equipment, in Canon’s booth #C3825, held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 19-22. Attendees can see the MS-510 in person and see captured footage of its bright, full-color imaging in low-light environments. In addition, the Canon MS-510 will be on display April 28-30 in National Harbor, Maryland at the SPIE Defense+Security show. The Canon MS-510 is currently scheduled to be available later this year for an estimated retail price of $22,800.00Footnote3.
