Garmin GC™ 12 Marine Camera
Garmin GC™ 12 Marine Camera — Product description
Enhance Your Boating Safety with Crystal-Clear Visibility
Imagine navigating busy marinas or checking your engine room without ever leaving the helm. The Garmin GC™ 12 marine camera turns that vision into reality, offering boaters a reliable way to keep tabs on hard-to-see areas. Whether you're maneuvering through tight slips or monitoring equipment in dim conditions, this compact analog camera delivers sharp, dependable footage that integrates seamlessly with your existing setup.
Versatile Monitoring for Every Part of Your Vessel
Boat owners know the challenges of limited visibility—blind spots above decks, shadowy engine compartments, or crowded docking areas. The GC™ 12 addresses these with its high-quality imaging, powered by a 1/3” Sony 960H Double Scan Super HAD CCD II sensor. It captures detailed PAL resolution at 976(H) x 582(V), ensuring you see what's happening even when natural light fades.
- Low-Light Excellence: Infrared capabilities extend visibility up to 10 meters, ideal for nighttime checks or enclosed spaces like bilges and engine rooms.
- Multi-Display Support: Feed live video to a single chartplotter or share across a network of compatible units, keeping your crew informed everywhere on board.
- Flexible Viewing Options: Compatible chartplotters let you reverse the image for stern views during docking or rotate it 90°, 180°, or 270° to match any mounting angle.
Real-World Applications That Make a Difference
Picture this: You're reversing out of a packed marina berth. The reverse-image mode flips the feed, giving you a clear rear view as if you're looking back yourself—reducing stress and preventing scrapes. Or, mount one in the engine room to spot overheating, leaks, or unusual vibrations from the helm, catching issues before they escalate into costly repairs.
Its rugged IPX7 water rating means it shrugs off splashes, rain, and spray, while the compact 50.5 mm diameter x 44.3 mm height design slips into tight spots without cluttering your deck. At just 205 grams, it's easy to position on bulkheads, overheads, or railings.
Effortless Integration and Setup
Installation is straightforward for DIY boaters or pros alike. The 12VDC power draw (80mA IR off, 170mA IR on) taps into your boat's existing system with minimal impact. Composite video output (1.0Vp-p / 75Ω) connects directly to chartplotters, TVs, or monitors supporting video input. Keep it at least 6 1/8 inches (155 mm) from compasses to avoid interference.
Pro tip: Pair multiple units for 360° coverage—forward for anchoring, aft for trails, and below for mechanical peace of mind. Operating from -10°C to +50°C ensures reliability in diverse waters, from chilly northern bays to tropical outings.
Detailed Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/3” Sony 960H Double Scan Super HAD CCD II |
| Resolution (PAL) | 976(H) x 582(V) |
| Scanning System (PAL) | 625 Lines 2:1 Interlaced |
| Sync System | Internal |
| Low Light Vision Range | Up to 10 meters |
| Viewing Angle (D×H×V) | 95.0° x 69.0° x 52.0° |
| Video Output | 1.0Vp-p Composite 75Ω |
| S/N Ratio | More than 52dB (AGC Off) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| Power Consumption (12VDC) | 80mA (IR Off), 170mA (IR On) |
| Dimensions | 50.5 mm (diameter) x 44.3 mm (H) |
| Weight | 205 g |
| Compass Safe Distance | 6 1/8 in. (155 mm) |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the GC™ 12 marine camera see in complete darkness?
Yes, its infrared mode provides visibility up to 10 meters in low-light conditions, making it excellent for engine rooms or nighttime monitoring without ambient light.
How does the reverse-image feature work?
On compatible chartplotters, you can activate a reverse-image setting to mirror the video feed, perfect for backing into tight marina slips as if viewing from the stern.
Is this camera suitable for saltwater environments?
Absolutely, with an IPX7 water rating, it withstands immersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, handling spray, rain, and splashes on open water.
What chartplotters work with the GC™ 12?
It connects via composite video input to any compatible Garmin chartplotter or networked displays that support video, allowing broadcast to multiple screens.
Can I mount the camera upside down or sideways?
Yes, rotate the image 90°, 180°, or 270° through your chartplotter settings, giving you mounting flexibility in any orientation.
What's the power requirement for installation?
It runs on 12VDC with low consumption—80mA without IR and 170mA with IR on—easily powered from your boat's 12V system.
GC™ 12 Marine Camera
See More Aboard Your Vessel
Features:
- Provides an extra set of eyes aboard your vessel to monitor areas above or below decks
- Analog camera delivers excellent quality images, even in low light; perfect for engine rooms
- Capable of broadcasting images on 1 chartplotter or across multiple networked compatible chartplotters
- Reverse-image setting on compatible chartplotters helps when backing out of tight locations such as a crowded marina
- Rotate images on compatible chartplotters 90/180/270 degrees so you can mount in any orientation
See more of what’s happening on or around your boat with our GC 12 marine camera. With GC 12 on your vessel, you’ll be able to monitor areas inside and outside while you're on the water or while you’re docked.
Keep an Eye on Everything
This small and discreet analog camera delivers excellent quality images that can be viewed via onboard TVs, video monitors or compatible chartplotters that support video input. Use it in multiple areas above or below decks, and view on 1 chartplotter or across multiple networked compatible chartplotters.
Place It Almost Anywhere
GC 12 features a convenient reverse-image setting to help you back out of tight locations such as a crowded marina. It even provides clear images in low light, making it perfect for monitoring your dark engine room. Easy to install, its small size and rugged weatherproof case allow for flexible placement.
Specifications:
- Image sensor device: 1/3” Sony 960H Double Scan Super HAD CCD II
- Resolution: PAL: 976(H) x 582(V)
- Scanning system: PAL: 625 Lines 2:1 Interlaced
- Sync system: Internal
- Low light vision range: Up to 10 meters
- Viewing angle: D×H×V(°) = 95.0° x 69.0° x 52.0°
- Video output: 1.0Vp-p Composite 75 Ω composite
- S/N ratio: More than 52dB (AGC Off)
- Operating temperature: From -10℃ to +50℃
- Power consumption: 12VDC, 80mA (IR Off), 170mA (IR On)
- Weight: 205 g
- Dimensions: 50.5 mm (diameter) x 44.3 mm (H)
- Cable length:
- Compass safe distance: 6 1/8 in. (155 mm)
- Water rating: IPX7
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SKU: NVN-74297
MPN: 010-02122-00
UPC: 753759216351
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GC™ 12 Marine Camera |
| SKU / MFR# | 74297 |
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