It is just a cosmetic upgrade to the original SC4000/SC6000 series cameras that, in turn, came out of the Indigo Phoenix design. They are just a pretty standard ‘Box Camera’ design rather than a stylish ‘Ferrari’
The internal parts of these cameras is also a development of the Phoenix, SC4000 and SC6000 cameras. The cameras you reference are very high end in terms of resolution and, as the classic saying goes…. “If you need to ask the price, you cannot afford it”
The SC4000 camera that I have is only 320 x 240 pixels but its price ranged from $50K to $150K depending upon the specification. Mine was the $150K broad spectrum model (SWIR & MWIR). These cameras are intended for research and this somewhat bulky ‘box camera’ format is tolerated as it provides a simple layout of lens at the front and connectors at the rear. FLIR basically took the SC4000 / SC6000 and just sculpted the case sides plus added a nice handle for the top. I would really like that handle on my camera as it does not feel too secure in my hands when being carried or attached to a tripod.
A picture of my SC4000 is attached for comparison.
Fraser