SubC Imaging has developed LiquidOptics, a proprietary lens technology that improves the clarity and precision of subsea stills and 4K video. Read more >>
Each SubC camera integrates scratch-resistant sapphire lenses with water-corrected, Ivanoff-inspired LiquidOptics, validated through third-party testing for durability, impact resistance, and consistent optical performance in underwater environments.
LiquidOptics combines the benefits of a dome port with a flat focal plane, producing high-quality images with accurate color representation, low distortion, and minimal chromatic aberration. Its afocal configuration removes depth-of-field and focus challenges, ensuring sharp, detailed imaging across a wide range of subsea conditions.
Independent testing has demonstrated the performance advantages of LiquidOptics over standard flat port lenses. Comparative analysis shows reduced distortion, lower color bleeding, and higher sharpness, benefits that support precision-driven tasks such as photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and machine vision. These characteristics enable high-fidelity optical data capture critical to subsea research and inspection.
LiquidOptics technology is incorporated across SubC Imaging’s camera range, including the Rayfin Benthic, Rayfin Coastal, and 1Cam systems. Each provides reliable, high-quality imaging for complex underwater operations.
Read the full article to explore performance comparisons and see how SubC Imaging’s LiquidOptics supports advanced subsea imaging applications.
