On motorboats with an enclosed or elevated helm, the Raymarine CAM400 can display an area aft that is difficult to see. This is a possible application, for example, when reversing into a berth or when looking towards the swim platform. The section of the view that appears on the plotter depends on the camera’s mounting position and orientation. The images can be displayed on compatible Axiom displays; the Axiom-2 plotter have already been presented separately.
Fixed camera with wide-angle lens
According to Raymarine, the IP camera delivers video at a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels and up to 30 frames per second. The horizontal field of view is 129.4 degrees. Built-in infrared LEDs, with a range of up to ten metres as specified by the manufacturer, illuminate the immediate surroundings in the dark. The CAM400 is not a thermal imaging camera.
The housing, which weighs 420 grams, measures approximately 81 by 65 by 70 millimetres. It is water-resistant to IPX6 and IPX7 standards. The camera head can be mounted to face either upwards or downwards; the video image can be rotated or flipped accordingly. Power is supplied either via Power over Ethernet or via 12-volt DC. The CAM400 Manual contains the connection and installation instructions.
The AR200 is required for AIS overlays
The CAM400 initially displays a live image. If you wish to superimpose AIS targets, waypoints or chart features on top of this, you will also need the AR200 sensor and a compatible Axiom chartplotter. The sensor provides the position, heading and motion data for Raymarine’s ClearCruise function. According to the CAM400 data sheet, the camera and chartplotter must be on the same RayNet network, whilst the AR200 must be on the chartplotter’s SeaTalk NG network. LightHouse 4 or LightHouse 5, version 4.11.133 or later, is also required.
Raymarine highlights another feature for Axiom 2 with LightHouse 5: distance guide lines can be displayed on the camera image and adjusted to the position of the boat and the camera. Unlike the feature already presented, 360-degree camera system for mooring manoeuvres The CAM400 is a fixed, single-camera system. According to the manufacturer, multiple camera feeds can be displayed on an Axiom screen.
Price and models
On the German CAM400 product page Raymarine has set a recommended retail price of 768 euros (including VAT) for the white camera. The white bundle containing the AR200 is priced at 1,542 euros. The manufacturer has indicated early 2027 as the planned availability period for the black camera and the corresponding bundle.
Technical specifications of the Raymarine CAM400
| Characteristic | Manufacturer’s specifications |
| Resolution | 1,920 × 1,080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Image sensor | CMOS, 1/2.8-inch |
| Horizontal field of view | 129.4 degrees |
| Frame rate | Adjustable, from one to 30 frames per second |
| Infrared lighting | 850 nanometres, range of up to ten metres |
| Power supply | Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) or 12-volt DC |
| Power consumption | 2.1 watts nominal, maximum five watts when the LEDs are on |
| Dimensions and weight | 80.8 × 64.5 × 70.5 millimetres; 420 grams |
| Protection class | IPX6 and IPX7 |
| AR overlays | Only with the AR200, a compatible Axiom plotter and a suitable version of LightHouse |
Hauke Schmidt
Test & Technology editor
