Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced the launch of the MS-510, a state-of-the-art multi-purpose camera tailored for the demanding requirements of ultra-low-light, full-colour video recording.
Following the successful MS-500, the MS-510 is crafted to capture high-quality imagery, spanning from nocturnal wildlife and natural nightscapes to high-security zones like seaports, public infrastructure, and national borders. These locations necessitate the ability to "see the unseen," making the MS-510 a crucial asset.
Enhanced performance in low-light conditions
To address the growing need for superior performance in near-total darkness, the MS-510 incorporates Canon's cutting-edge 1-inch Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor.
This sensor boasts approximately 3.2 million pixels, the world's highest, and improved Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity. The MS-510 surpasses its predecessor with a minimum subject illumination of 0.0006 lux, an enhancement over the previous 0.001 lux, facilitating bright, full-colour imaging in challenging low-light environments where conventional cameras might falter.
Advanced capabilities for critical operations
The MS-510 offers more than just imaging capabilities; it serves as a sophisticated tool
The MS-510 offers more than just imaging capabilities; it serves as a sophisticated tool for monitoring vital infrastructure and supporting law enforcement activities.
It features broadcast-grade optics with a B4 mount, allowing compatibility with Canon’s broad range of 2/3-inch ultra-telephoto broadcast zoom lenses, to ensure clear identification over long distances. Furthermore, advanced image processing technologies such as Haze Compensation and Smart Shade Control work together to reduce mist interference and adjust contrast for superior image clarity in complex lighting conditions.
Compatible and customisable features
Integrating seamlessly into existing security systems, the MS-510 utilises shared protocols with its predecessor, the MS-500. These include NU, Pelco-D®, ONVIF®, and WebView.
The camera provides versatile output options, featuring 3G/HD-SDI for high-quality video feeds and a LAN terminal enabling IP-based control and distribution. Users can tailor up to 20 image quality settings or use Custom Picture Presets to focus on either dynamic range or noise reduction tailored to the specific environment.
Exhibition and availability
The MS-510 will be showcased at the NAB 2026, an essential event for broadcasting and video production equipment, in Canon’s booth #C3825 from April 19-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Additionally, it will be presented from April 28-30 at the SPIE Defense+Security show in National Harbor, Maryland. Prospective users will have the opportunity to view and evaluate its full-colour imaging capabilities in low-light conditions. The Canon MS-510 is slated for release later this year with an estimated retail price of $22,800.00.
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-colour 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-colour 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-colour 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.
