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[johnny boy]

I have a L & M compact monitor (powered from the camera, TRV950). Whats the chances of using it with an amphibico housing? I guess the cable connector will be different etc... just to make things awkward. :glare:

[DeanB]

Hi JB,

Yes that is a possibility as I did the very same thing.

There is a bulk head connector you can purchase that connects the two together. They are sold for around £130 - 150 at F.E.P...Just ask them for the 3pin male connector (right angle) adapted for Amphibico housings.

If its a problem just mention me..And prepare for abuse.

Dive safe

DeanB

[johnny boy]

Cheers Dean. i wont chuck it out yet then! I do like the look of the amphibico monitors though. Adjustable contrast etc...

[shawnh]

Not so fast jonny boy. some of the new sony hd cams don't power out to the monitors. the older compact monitors from L&M have no batteries. no power = no screen. so, if you don't have a battery powered monitor or you are using the fx1/z1 or similar..you are out of luck. wasn't sure if you were using or are still using the trv950. don't buy that connector until you confirm...what are you shooting with?

[DeanB]

Sorry my mistake..

I have the 2.5" Matrix monitor with its own power supply.

"Well slap my wrists"

Dive safe

DeanB

[johnny boy]

I do remember someone on here saying that the new camera's don't offer power out to the screen. Oh well, i'll sell it with my setup. I'm using the TRV950.

cheers all