Designed for the most discriminating
underwater videographer, the AVMC-XL1 is a rugged, reliable, high
quality Marine Case for the Canon XL1 3-chip MiniDV camcorder.
Suitable for wet weather, water sports, and underwater video
applications to depths of 45 meters/150 feet (greater depths optional),
it is extremely compact, easy to set up, and easy to use.
The dome port optical system corrects
for distortions and aberrations that would otherwise occur, yet the
full focus correction allows true, magnified macro and zooming
functions &endash; without having to change llenses or optical
setup. An underwater color correction filter is also included that
restores a natural color balance, for rich saturated colors -- even at
depth.
The availability of a dedicated wide
angle lens for the XL1 - at a relatively low cost (~ 500) combined
with high quality AquaVideo™ underwater optics gives this
combination the highest quality pictures available in any underwater
video system short of a true broadcast camera/housing combination
which would typically cost greater than $40,000
For greater depths, night diving, wreck
diving, etc. -- the AquaVideo™ SuperNova high powered underwater
lighting system is available as an option -- providing a compact,
completely professional system for use in any conditions.
One of the most important features of
the AVMC-XL1 is the use of patented X-ring seal technology. The X-ring
seal provides double sealing for extremely high reliability.
In addition, the clear endplates allow
the user to clearly see the seals to easily verify that the seal has
been made - before entering the water. The clear backplate also allows
full visibility of an LCD screen incorporated into the housing
&endash; providing ease of use and better visibility.
