SIONYX Aurora PRO Night Vision Camera

Description

See more of the surroundings after dark with the SIONYX Aurora PRO, a handheld true-color digital night-vision camera designed for low-light observation, recording, and mobile use. Its ultra-low-light CMOS sensor, built-in OLED viewfinder, and Wi-Fi connectivity give boaters a portable way to check docks, shoreline features, equipment, or nearby activity without adding a permanently wired camera system. Need color night vision that can move between the helm, cockpit, and shore? The Aurora PRO records 720p video, captures 1-megapixel images, and mounts to common 1/4-20 accessories.

Key Specifications

• SIONYX Aurora PRO digital night-vision camera, model CDV-100C.
• Ultra-low-light color CMOS imaging sensor designed for moonless starlight conditions.
• 0.4-inch OLED electronic viewfinder with 1024 × 768 resolution.
• Records up to 720p HD video and captures still images.
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for the SIONYX mobile app.
• Rechargeable removable lithium-ion battery with approximately 2 hours of typical use.
• IP67 water and dust protection; rated for temporary immersion up to 1 m for 30 minutes.
• Operating temperature range of -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C).
• Compact 2.0 × 4.6-inch body, approximately 0.53 lb (0.24 kg), with 1/4-20 tripod mounting.

Integration

The Aurora PRO is a portable stand-alone camera, not an MFD-connected marine network camera. It does not provide NMEA 2000 integration, radar overlay, chart display, or wired video output for a boat’s navigation network. Wi-Fi is intended for connection with the SIONYX app and compatible mobile devices.

SIONYX identifies the Aurora PRO as a flagship full-color digital night-vision monocular. [844] Its image quality changes with available ambient light, weather, haze, rain, spray, lens condition, and viewing distance. It should be used as an additional observation tool, not as a replacement for navigation lights, radar, lookout responsibilities, or safe boat handling.

Installation Notes

Use the camera handheld or secure it with a compatible 1/4-20 mount, rail mount, or tripod accessory. If mounted on a boat, choose a stable position that avoids vibration, spray, exhaust, and lens obstruction. Carry a spare charged battery for longer trips and keep the lens clean and dry.

Rinse salt residue from the exterior with fresh water when appropriate, dry the camera before opening battery or memory-card compartments, and inspect seals regularly. Avoid relying on the camera’s IP67 rating as a substitute for careful handling around open water.

Before Ordering

Confirm whether a portable battery-powered night-vision camera fits the intended use, review mobile-app compatibility, plan for spare batteries and memory storage, and verify required mounts or rail accessories before ordering.