Jules (Helioxfilm) 1 Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) Hi folks, our newest family member has arrived... I teamed up with a friend and voilá... It is an awesome masterpiece Hopefully we can go under water this Saturday, so I try to make a short first impression review soon. I hope you don't mind, but I was playing around with the new speed tools in Final Cut Pro 7 Cheers, Jules http://www.vimeo.com/6519979 or Edited September 10, 2009 by Jules (Helioxfilm) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surfsupcorp 1 Posted September 10, 2009 Wow! Looks amazing. Do the latches have any sort of locking mechanism? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules (Helioxfilm) 1 Posted September 10, 2009 Wow! Looks amazing. Do the latches have any sort of locking mechanism? Yes, they do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaper 2 Posted September 10, 2009 Bravo! You have completely captured the spirit of the opening of the brand new toy. I want one, but I still have to eat. Very nice LCD port! How much does it weigh? Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonSpear 65 Posted September 10, 2009 LOL great stuff Jules! Dam that looks a beast. Happy shooting! Cheers, Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted September 10, 2009 Thats ugly ... Does the EX3 have 'LANC' ...??? Dive safe DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neptune7 0 Posted September 11, 2009 Thats ugly ... Does the EX3 have 'LANC' ...??? Dive safe DeanB Yes it does have a lanc!!! It is probably the reason why Amphibico created a housing for the EX3 rather than the EX1. Yes this housing is very "imposing". It has a square looks that make it kind of bulky. It's huge and heavy topside (50 pounds + without the camcorder) but perfectly balance and just slightly negative UW. Jean-Claude offered me at "test drive" last week. I will try it next week underwater. Pierre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 0 Posted September 11, 2009 It's very scary when a human being says an inanimate object is part of the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonny shaw 16 Posted September 11, 2009 Looks bloody massive, do you have a WA port for it Jules? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules (Helioxfilm) 1 Posted September 11, 2009 Family = Wetpixel and UW community - and my family WA = Present time it is not exists. Amphibico will make use of the 16x9inc wide angle lens for EX3 and they will make an extension for it. It will come in the following months... Weight: the housing without the lead ballast is approx. 17 kg... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonny shaw 16 Posted September 11, 2009 Weight: the housing without the lead ballast is approx. 17 kg... have you paid your gym membership.... gonna need some power in your guns! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brycegroark 0 Posted September 11, 2009 While the housing is a good size, it's still weighs less than the Phenom interestingly enough. I was surprised how small and light it feels... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagsy 0 Posted September 11, 2009 Hey Jules, congrats mate and fantastic clip. Best thing they ever did is to have a LCD window. External monitors are such a pain in the butt if you ask me. Look forward to you updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonSpear 65 Posted September 11, 2009 Didn't you have an EX1 Jules? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules (Helioxfilm) 1 Posted September 11, 2009 Didn't you have an EX1 Jules? No, I have a V1, like you But finally I decided not to buy a housing for it... A friend of mine and I teamed up in this endeavour, he has an EX3, I have a couple of HID lights... Why buy everything if you can share it? We (unfortunately) are not using these devices 365/365, and not going dive together... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted September 12, 2009 No, I have a V1, like you But finally I decided not to buy a housing for it... A friend of mine and I teamed up in this endeavour, he has an EX3, I have a couple of HID lights... Why buy everything if you can share it? We (unfortunately) are not using these devices 365/365, and not going dive together... Anyone out there want to share in a housing and camera set-up ... RED maybe ??? ... I'll supply the filming expertise (cough ) and you supply the gear ... Simples ... Dive safe DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted September 12, 2009 Tell you what Dean, with the oodles of cash flow you earn as a small business owner, but with limited travel time on your hands, why don't you buy the RED and housing and ship it all down here. I can then shoot lots of things with it and send you back the raw footage. Once you edit it up with your MBP you can then sell the clips and I will only ask for 50% of the sale price. Its a great deal for you! You can earn money and you don't even need to get wet or travel long distances on uncomfortable planes.. Deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brumpy 6 Posted September 12, 2009 Hi Jules, that looks like a nice family member! I wish you allot of good shooting with it. Bruno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonSpear 65 Posted September 12, 2009 No, I have a V1, like you But finally I decided not to buy a housing for it... A friend of mine and I teamed up in this endeavour, he has an EX3, I have a couple of HID lights... Why buy everything if you can share it? We (unfortunately) are not using these devices 365/365, and not going dive together... That's actually a great idea Jules! Dam fine idea. Cheers, Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Tell you what Dean, with the oodles of cash flow you earn as a small business owner, but with limited travel time on your hands, why don't you buy the RED and housing and ship it all down here. I can then shoot lots of things with it and send you back the raw footage. Once you edit it up with your MBP you can then sell the clips and I will only ask for 50% of the sale price. Its a great deal for you! You can earn money and you don't even need to get wet or travel long distances on uncomfortable planes.. Deal? Fantastic idea Mikey ... I've placed the order for a full RED/prime lens kit and will order the housing a.s.a.p ... Can't believe i didn't think of that ... Right i'm off to paint a few walls and shoot some stock on my Hi8 to get the funds back up ... Dive safe DeanB Edited September 13, 2009 by DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules (Helioxfilm) 1 Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) A few screenshots from yesterday.... The second generation Discovery Pro light system and the X3 housing – our team (Zsolt, Zsolt and Milan) is warmin' up The upcoming uw generation and the very-very interesting toy of daddy After dive... These 300 bar double tanks (32 kg) and this housing with camera, lights and weights (approx. 20 kg) made my life very-very heavy... After dive - opening the housing Half-half pic as we are filmed by my friend, Milan, featuring an unknown blondie... Edited September 13, 2009 by Jules (Helioxfilm) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamDiver 5 Posted September 13, 2009 Cool stuff Jules. Nice to see you getting this baby wet already. Cheers, Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagsy 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Hi Jules Any more updates on your housing, like hows it going and have you got any video cut up to show us? There is a new 0.75 Aspheric Wide Converter for the Ex1 and Ex3 out from the Canadians now. wide_converter.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealDrew 0 Posted November 16, 2009 It's very scary when a human being says an inanimate object is part of the family. My family says that about me all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremypayne 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Anyone out there want to share in a housing and camera set-up ... RED maybe ??? ... I'll supply the filming expertise (cough ) and you supply the gear ... Simples ... Dive safe DeanB Maybe ... where can I see your work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
