The C-View™ Passive Infrared Video Camera integrates the greater-than-hemispherical field-of-view C-View™ optical technology with high-sensitivity thermal imaging sensors to provide unparalleled ultra-wide field of view covert night time surveillance capability. The C-View™ unit can be installed vertically to provide horizon to horizon coverage, or on walls to image forward.  Affiliated software would allow detection of motion for digital zooming and recording.  The unit has situational awareness and perimeter detection applications for military, law enforcement, and corrections operations.