# Security-Focused Color Cameras Canon's MS-500 Camera is Able to Capsule Color in Darkness By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms500 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/canons-new-security-focused-spad-camera-can-capture-color-video-in-complete-darkness-095516159.html)  [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-eos-c50) unveils the new MS-500 camera, which is a unique model that is described to be one of the company's most sensitive non-infrared devices. It relies on the highest resolution 1-inch SPAD, which stands for single-photon avalanche diode. The sensor is joined by an interchangeable lens that allows the camera to capture clear color in low lighting down to 0.001 lux. The MS-500 also uses the brand's B4 mount, which is able to support its [broadcast zoom lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lens-announcements). The company notes that the camera is designed to function in "areas with extremely high-security levels, such as seaports, public infrastructure facilities, and national borders." The lenses can also capture "clear color videos of subjects at a distance of several miles, even at night." Image Credit: Canon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sensitive Non-infrared Devices:** Canon's MS-500 camera is a disruptive innovation opportunity that offers high sensitivity in low lighting conditions without the need for infrared technology. - **High-resolution Single-photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD):** The MS-500 camera's SPAD sensor presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for capturing clear color in extreme low-light situations down to 0.001 lux. - **Broadcast Zoom Lens Compatibility:** Canon's MS-500 camera, with its B4 mount supporting broadcast zoom lenses, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in high-security applications such as seaports, public infrastructure facilities, and national borders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Security Systems:** The MS-500 camera's sensitive non-infrared capabilities create disruptive innovation opportunities in the security systems industry, particularly in high-security areas like seaports and national borders. - **Camera Technology:** Canon's MS-500 camera, with its high-resolution SPAD sensor, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the camera technology industry, enabling clear color capture in low lighting conditions without the need for infrared. - **Broadcasting:** The compatibility of Canon's MS-500 camera with broadcast zoom lenses presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the broadcasting industry, allowing for clear color video capture of subjects even at night and over long distances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Night Vision Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duovox-mate-pro.md) - [True Color Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawa-t6.md) - [Full-Color Night Vision Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rovaom-night-vision-camera.md) - [Highly Advanced Camera Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boundaries-of-imaging-technology.md) - [UV Sensor-Equipped Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-10.md) - [4K-Enabled Machine Vision Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machine-vision-camera.md) - [Low-Light Marine-Grade HD Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hd-camera-system.md) - [Connected Microscope Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-camera.md) - [Weatherproof Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/security-cameras.md)