The CV-M8CL is a two megapixel, progressive scan Bayer mosaic color camera, providing up to 30 frames per second over a Camera Link interface. Its 1" 1600 x 1200 pixel sensor features 7.4 µm square pixels offering high sensitivity. An auxilliary output provides analog composite video output for a CCIR/EIA monitor or auto-iris lens.

Other features include partial scanning, programmable shutter speeds, and a PIV mode for consecutive short exposures with a short time interval. Several unique functions, such as burst trigger, restart continuous trigger (RCT) and automatic lens iris control, make the CV-M8CL ideal for Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) applications, as well as typical industrial and medical uses.