Discontinued

FLIR X8580™

High Definition MWIR Science-Grade Camera

Product Variations

The FLIR X8580 midwave IR camera is designed for scientists and engineers who need to capture detailed imagery of high-speed events, perform custom radiometric measurements, or detect points of failure in composites, solar cells, and electronics. This thermal imaging camera combines 1280 × 1024 HD resolution with fast frame rates and integration times, allowing researchers to record stop motion on fast-moving subjects or rapid temperature changes—whether in the lab or on the test range. With a four-position motorized filter wheel and support for FLIR motorized focus lenses, the X8580 will provide higher quality recordings, save time, and mitigate frustration in dynamic acquisition environments.

Standout Performance, Game-changing Capabilities

Record up to 34 seconds of full HD resolution data directly to on-camera memory, or up to 15 minutes to included 512 GB SSD

Capture essential data easily and control image frame generation precisely with dedicated trigger input and new Tri-level Sync input

Stream thermal data directly from the SSD over any of the digital data buses for advanced analysis with FLIR Research Studio software

Specifications

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Resolution	1280 × 1024
Detector Pitch	12 µm
Spectral Range	X8580 InSb, X8582 InSb: 1.5–5.0 µm X8581 InSb: 3.0–5.0 µm
Detector Type	FLIR indium antimonide (InSb)
Camera f_number	X8580 InSb, X8581 InSb: f/2.5 X8582 InSb: f/4.1
Dynamic Range	14-bit
NETD	30 mK typical
Frame Rate [Full Window]	Programmable: ~0.5 Hz to 181 Hz
Standard Temperature Range [with band matched optics]	X8580 InSb, X8582 InSb: -20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F) X8581 InSb: -20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F), -10°C/14°F for microscopes
Optional Temperature Range [with band matched optics]	ND1: 45°C–600°C (113°F–1112°F) ND2: 250°C–2000°C (482°F–3632°F) ND3: 500°C–3000°C (957°F–5432°F)
Filtering	4-Position motorized warm filter wheel, standard 1-inch filters, user swappable
Focus	Motorized (compatible w/manual)

Imaging & Optical
Available Lenses	X8580 InSb, X8582 InSb: Manual (broadband): 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm Motorized (broadband): None X8581 InSb: Manual (3–5 µm): 17 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm Motorized (3–5 µm): 17 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm
Camera f_number	X8580 InSb, X8581 InSb: f/2.5 X8582 InSb: f/4.1
Close_up Lenses_Microscopes	X8580 InSb, X8582 InSb: No broadband microscopes available X8581 InSb: 1x, 3x, 50mm close focus
Detector Pitch	12 µm
Detector Type	FLIR indium antimonide (InSb)
Digital Zoom	1x, Auto (best fit)
Direct to SSD Recording	Yes, removable 512 GB SSD included
Download of On_Camera RAM, SSD Recordings	Transfer from SSD through GigE, CXP, or CL to Research Studio v2.1 or higher
Dynamic Range	14-bit
Filtering	4-Position motorized warm filter wheel, standard 1-inch filters, user swappable
Focus	Motorized (compatible w/manual)
Frame Rate [Full Window]	Programmable: ~0.5 Hz to 181 Hz
Image Time Stamp	Internal IRIG-B decoder clock TSPI accurate time stamp
Lens Interface	FLIR FPO-M (4-tab bayonet, motorized)
NETD	30 mK typical
On Camera Image Storage	RAM (volatile): 16 GB, up to 6,500 frames full frame SSD (user-removable/non-volatile): ~15 minutes of recording with included 512 GB SSD (more than 2 hours possible with 4 TB SSD purchased separately)
Operability	≥99.95% typical
Overlay	Customizable (ability to toggle off)
Palette	Selectable 8-bit
Pixel Clock	355 MHz
Radiometric Data Streaming	Simultaneous Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision), Camera Link,CoaXPress® 1.1, dual 5 Gb links
Readout Modes	Asynchronous integrate while read, Asynchronous integrate then read
Readout Type	Snapshot
Resolution	1280 × 1024
Sensor Cooling	Linear sterling cooler
Spectral Range	X8580 InSb, X8582 InSb: 1.5–5.0 µm X8581 InSb: 3.0–5.0 µm
Standard Video	HDMI, SDI
Subwindow Modes	Flexible windowing down to 64 × 4 (steps of 64 columns, 4 rows)
Video Modes	HD-SDI: 720p@50/59.9Hz, 1080p@25/29.97Hz; SD-SDI: 480i@60Hz, 576i@50Hz

Measurement & Analysis
Accuracy	≤100°C: ±2°C (±1°C typical), >100°C: ±2% of reading (±1% typical)
Ambient Drift Compensation [with factory cal]	Yes
Automatic Gain Control	Manual, Linear, Plateau equalization, ROI, DDE
Optional Temperature Range [with band matched optics]	ND1: 45°C–600°C (113°F–1112°F) ND2: 250°C–2000°C (482°F–3632°F) ND3: 500°C–3000°C (957°F–5432°F)
Standard Temperature Range [with band matched optics]	X8580 InSb, X8582 InSb: -20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F) X8581 InSb: -20°C to 350°C (-4°F to 662°F), -10°C/14°F for microscopes

Communication & Data Storage
Synchronization Modes	Sync In, Sync Out, Tri-Level Sync

Power
Power	24 VDC (<50 W steady state)

Environmental & Certifications
Mounting	2 × 1/4 in -20 / 1 × 3/8 in -16 / 4 × #10 -24 / Side: 3x 1/4 in -20 (each side)
Operating Temperature Range	-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)