SUBCAM3 Schedule, Deploy, Capture

The Subcam is an autonomous underwater camera.
You set it up once on your phone or laptop using the PEBL App, drop it in the water, and it captures video and photos to your schedule. It also records water temperature and camera orientation at every wake-up, so you know the context for every capture.

  • Set it and forget it. Build a schedule of capture events. Once every 30 minutes, hourly, between 9am and 5pm, however you like.
  • Up to 15 hours of recording on a single charge. Spread it across months of scheduled captures or burn it in a single session.
  • Built for the sea. Marine-grade POM-C enclosure rated for continuous submersion to 100 m. Stainless A4 hardware for long-term corrosion resistance in seawater.
  • Set up, deploy and review anywhere. Connect to your Subcam over WiFi and run the PEBL App in any browser. No internet, no signal needed.
SHOPMANUAL
  • PEBL SubCam monitoring frame being lowered into the sea from a boat
  • SubCam monitoring frame on a small boat at the water surface
  • Person on a boat inspecting an underwater monitoring camera
  • PEBL SubCam underwater monitoring camera housing

Technical specs

SpecificationValue
DimensionsØ64 × 230 mm
Depth rated100 m
Weight985 g (in air)
MaterialsPOM-C enclosure, mineral glass lens, stainless A4 hardware
Operating Temperature-5 °C to +40 °C
Video resolution (max)Up to 1080p @ 60 fps / 1080p @ 30 fps (HDR mode)
Image resolution (max)12MP, 3MP (HDR mode)
FormatJPEG (stills), H.264 (video)
Field of view100° (in water), 120° (in air)
AutofocusPhase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus
In-focus distance15 cm to infinity
Recording length (max)Up to 15 Hours
Charging9V USB-C PD
Charge time4 Hours

SUBCAM mounting kit

Mount your SUBCAM to any pole or strut using our robust mounting kit.

Includes

  1. SS A4 u-bolts
  2. Galvanised nuts M8
  3. Plastic Subcam couplers
  4. Nylon shoulder washers
  5. SS 316 plate
  6. SS A4 washers M6
  7. Plastic pole couplers
  8. M6 nyloc nuts
  9. Galvanised u-bolts
SHOPGUIDES
  • PEBL SubCam mounted on a metal pole with the mounting kit
  • Labelled diagram of the SubCam mounting kit parts

FAQ

What is the PEBL SubCam?
The SubCam is a rugged, low-cost underwater monitoring camera. It records HD video and stills on a set schedule, then sleeps to save power, and it is rated for continuous submersion to 100 m.
How much does the SubCam cost?
The SubCam 3 is priced from £1,495 plus VAT. It is made to order in the UK.
How long does delivery take?
SubCams are made to order. We dispatch within 3 weeks of confirming your order.
Can I hire a SubCam instead of buying one?
Yes. We hire SubCam kit for short-term projects under our standard hire terms. The equipment ships to you, you run the deployment, and the data you collect is yours. Email hello@pebl-cic.co.uk for a hire quote.
What can I use the SubCam for?
It is used for marine and freshwater monitoring at seaweed and shellfish farms, artificial reefs, oyster restoration sites and offshore wind projects, and for ecological research.
What data does the SubCam produce?
HD video (.mp4) and JPEG stills, plus a CSV sensor log covering water temperature, camera orientation and other readings.
Where can I find setup and troubleshooting help?
Full setup, deployment and troubleshooting guides are at docs.pebl-cic.co.uk.
What is the GrowProbe?
The GrowProbe is a multiparameter water-quality sensor. It measures turbidity, temperature, light, current speed and current direction in one device, with a deployment capability of up to 10 months on a single charge.
How much does the GrowProbe cost?
The GrowProbe 4 is £1,495 ex VAT for a single device covering five parameters (turbidity, temperature, light, current speed and current direction). Comparable multiparameter sondes from established instrument makers typically start around £5,000 and commonly reach £10,000-£15,000 once configured with sensors.
How does the GrowProbe compare to a sonde like a YSI or In-Situ probe?
A single turbidity logger or tilt current meter from an established instrument maker can cost close to, or more than, an entire GrowProbe. The GrowProbe combines five commonly needed parameters in one affordable, easy-to-deploy device. It doesn't measure conductivity/salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH or chlorophyll, so for those a dedicated sonde is still the right tool.
What's the cheapest way to monitor turbidity and current at a marine farm?
The GrowProbe is built for exactly this: turbidity, current speed and current direction, plus temperature and light, in a single £1,495 device, instead of running separate loggers that can individually cost more than the GrowProbe itself.
How long can the GrowProbe stay deployed?
Around 10 months on a single charge at a 30-minute sampling interval, depending on sampling rate and site conditions.
How is PEBL's kit different from a professional survey camera?
Professional-grade underwater survey camera systems typically cost from around £3,500 up to £10,000 or more. PEBL's equipment is built to be affordable enough to deploy at scale, so several units can run across a site and a control site at once.
Do you offer a monitoring service, not just the equipment?
Yes. You can buy the kit and run it yourself, or ask PEBL to deploy, operate and interpret it as a managed service scoped to your site. Email hello@pebl-cic.co.uk to scope it.

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