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Sony HDR-FX1 and Sony HVR-Z1J HDV Underwater Housings
Last Update: 13 March 2005 02:21 PM
2 comment(s)
Author: Eric Cheng ( echeng )
The Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 and Sony HVR-Z1J HDV camcorders are causing huge waves in underwater digital video, and for the first time, moving images in high definition can be captured by a consumer camera in 1080i. Here is a round-up of the underwater housings available for the HDR-FX1 and HVR-Z1J. Instead of consolidating specs and pricing, we've just linked to their respective sites.
Equinox FX1 Housing
Currently Shipping
Gates FZ1 / Z1 Housing
Ships end of March
Amphibico Phenom
FXZ1 HDV Marine Housing
Ship date unknown
Sea & Sea VX-FX1 Housing
Ships in May
Seacam Systems HD/F1
Currently shipping
Light & Motion FX1/Z1 Housing
Ships in September (?)
Sony’s new HDV camera is causing a huge stir in underwater video.
All manufacturers of video housings have announced their intentions.
Amphibico & Gates have anounced shipping dates and specs.
Those who are interested can follow the link to download PDF’s with all the info
http://www.scubapix.com/video.htm
I for one can’t wait to get one wet.
Posted by pmooney on 03/10 at 06:39 AMJUST AN IDEA:
check out this page:
http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/video/hdrfx1/index.htmThis is a high quality 180° fisheye conversion lens. If You combine it with a big dome of Seacam or Subal and add a custom made connection port You get a video fisheye lens for underwater (though I don´t know if the length will fit, it´s just 65 mm in length) anybody has experience with this?
Posted by Andrej on 03/12 at 01:51 PM