MB6 Low Light and Low-Power Micro Bullet Cameras
Description
Description
Micro Bullet Cameras with STARVIS Imaging
The MAXSUR MB6 Series is a compact analog micro bullet camera family designed for covert video, field surveillance, vehicle deployments, low-power recording systems, and custom concealments where a small cylindrical camera is easier to aim and hide than a square board camera.
Analog Micro Bullet Cameras for Covert and Field Work
The MB6 Series is purpose-built for small analog video systems where simplicity, low power draw, broad recorder compatibility, and physical concealability matter more than network video. These cameras are a strong fit for covert DVRs, analog transmitters, battery-powered field kits, vehicle installations, hidden enclosures, and custom surveillance builds.
Small Bullet Form Factor
The cylindrical body makes the MB6 easier to aim through small ports, slots, viewing holes, and concealment openings. Choose the 19mm body when size is the priority or the 23mm body when the installation allows a slightly larger camera.
Low-Power Analog Video
With a 12VDC power input and only 60mA max draw, the MB6 Series is well suited for compact batteries, vehicle-powered systems, solar-assisted kits, and long-duration covert deployments.
STARVIS Low-Light Imaging
Sony STARVIS imaging helps the MB6 gather usable detail in dim conditions, including alleys, vehicles, field positions, storage areas, building interiors, and surveillance scenes where visible light may not be practical.
Why Choose Analog Instead of IP?
The MB6 Series is not trying to be a network camera. Its strength is simplicity. Analog CVBS video works with a wide range of compact covert DVRs, legacy recorders, monitors, encoders, and video transmitters. That makes it valuable for fast field integration and low-power systems.
Recorder Friendly
Composite video can feed directly into many DVRs and transmitters without IP addressing, browser setup, usernames, passwords, or NVR configuration.
Power Budget Friendly
At only 60mA max, the MB6 Series is easy to plan around when runtime and field service visits matter.
Fast to Integrate
Analog output is practical for bench testing, rapid builds, custom enclosures, temporary surveillance, and systems where a compact transmitter already accepts CVBS input.
STARVIS Performance in a Micro Bullet Body
The MB6 Series uses a 1/3.2" Sony STARVIS CMOS imaging platform with 800TVL analog video output. This gives agencies and integrators a small, low-power camera that can still provide useful video in difficult lighting.
With 0.2 lux minimum illumination, electronic day/night operation, wide dynamic range processing, and 2D noise reduction, the MB6 is a practical choice for covert scenes where lighting is imperfect and the camera must remain hidden.
Field Value
- Small enough for tight concealments and compact housings
- Useful with analog DVRs, transmitters, and legacy equipment
- Low 60mA current draw helps extend battery runtime
- Electronic day/night mode improves IR-assisted low-light operation
- IP67 waterproof options support harsher deployment environments
Lens Options
Choose the lens configuration based on how the camera will be mounted and how much material sits between the camera body and the scene. The micro lens is best for direct-view installations, while the conical pinhole configuration is better for deeper concealments.
Micro Lens
The micro lens configuration is the best fit when the camera has a clean line of sight through a port, window, opening, small enclosure face, or hidden observation point.
This is the standard choice for field kits, vehicle installations, compact housings, and fixed-view analog surveillance where the camera can look directly at the target area.
Conical Pinhole Lens
The conical pinhole configuration is designed for covert placements where the camera must view through a deeper concealment surface or thicker material.
It is useful for toolboxes, wall materials, utility-style housings, equipment cases, field kits, and other custom concealments where the lens needs to reach closer to the viewing surface.
19mm vs. 23mm: Which MB6 Body Fits Best?
Both MB6 body sizes use the same analog STARVIS mission profile: compact, low-power, recorder-friendly video. The main decision is mechanical. Choose 19mm when the camera needs to be as small as possible. Choose 23mm when the concealment allows a larger body and the deployment benefits from easier handling or joystick OSD control.
19mm MB6 Micro Bullet
The 19mm MB6 is the smaller option, making it ideal for tight concealments, narrow openings, compact field kits, hidden vehicle placements, and applications where the camera needs to disappear into the environment.
- 19mm diameter body
- 54.8mm depth with micro lens configuration
- 37mm depth with compact pinhole configuration
- Approx. 44.7g item weight
- Best when smallest body size is the priority
23mm MB6 Micro Bullet
The 23mm MB6 is still highly compact, but provides a larger body option for installations where 23mm is acceptable. Select configurations also support joystick OSD control for camera setup and image tuning.
- 23mm diameter body
- 75.25mm depth with micro lens configuration
- 74.15mm depth with conical pinhole configuration
- Approx. 61g item weight
- Best when slightly larger body size is acceptable
Available MB6 Configurations
Select the MB6 variant by body size and lens style. All listed configurations use analog CVBS video output for broad compatibility with recorders, transmitters, monitors, and analog covert systems.
MB6-19-ML-AL
MB6-19-CP-AL
MB6-23-ML-AL
MB6-23-CP-AL
Need a different cable length, connector, housing, lens, transmitter, DVR, or concealment layout? Contact MAXSUR for special order and custom integration options.
Technical Highlights
Imaging
- 1/3.2" Sony STARVIS CMOS
- 1.27MP effective pixels
- 800TVL analog resolution
- 0.2 lux minimum illumination
- Electronic day/night operation
- WDR and 2D noise reduction
Video & Power
- Composite CVBS video output
- NTSC/PAL compatibility
- 12VDC power input
- 60mA max current draw
- Analog recorder and transmitter friendly
- Useful for low-power field kits
Mechanical
- 19mm and 23mm body options
- IP67 waterproof-type configurations
- Black compact bullet housing
- Micro lens and conical pinhole options
- 23mm version supports joystick OSD control
- Designed for custom covert integration
Common Applications
Covert Field Surveillance
Micro bullet cameras are useful for field boxes, hidden observation points, temporary surveillance, and compact analog systems where full-size cameras are too obvious.
Vehicle Surveillance
Small body size and low current draw make the MB6 Series practical for vehicle installs, bait vehicles, mobile platforms, and discreet observation packages.
Analog Transmitter Systems
CVBS output works well with compact transmitters, body-wire-style DVRs, small monitors, and legacy covert video equipment.
Battery & Solar Kits
The 60mA max draw is helpful for long-duration systems where battery size, solar budget, and site service intervals matter.
Custom Concealments
The bullet shape is well suited for custom housings, toolboxes, equipment cases, utility-style enclosures, poles, props, and purpose-built covert systems.
Robotics & FPV
Analog video remains useful for simple FPV feeds, robotics, compact inspection tools, and applications where a direct low-latency video signal is preferred.
Special Order & Custom Configuration
MAXSUR can support custom versions of the MB6 Series for agency, OEM, and larger-volume programs. Lens style, wiring, cable length, connectors, housings, DVRs, transmitters, concealments, and complete covert video packages can be configured around the mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the MB6 and MB8 Series?
The MB6 Series is an analog CVBS micro bullet camera family built for low-power recorders and transmitters. The MB8 Series is an IP bullet camera family designed for network video, PoE, NVRs, and VMS workflows.
When should I choose the 19mm version?
Choose the 19mm version when minimum body size is the priority. It is best for tight concealments, compact field kits, hidden vehicle placements, and installations where the camera must remain as small as possible.
When should I choose the 23mm version?
Choose the 23mm version when the concealment can accept a slightly larger body. It is still compact, but it provides a larger housing option and select configurations support joystick OSD control.
What type of recorder works with this camera?
The MB6 Series outputs composite analog CVBS video, making it compatible with many analog DVRs, covert recorders, monitors, encoders, and video transmitters that accept NTSC/PAL composite input.
Can MAXSUR build this into a complete covert system?
Yes. MAXSUR can pair MB6 cameras with recorders, transmitters, batteries, solar systems, vehicle power, housings, concealments, and complete custom covert video packages.
Need a Low-Power Analog Micro Bullet Camera?
MAXSUR can help match the MB6 Series to your recorder, transmitter, concealment, vehicle installation, field kit, battery system, or custom covert video project.
