Molded of clear polycarbonate to provide
seamless construction and corrosion proof performance. This “Clearly
Superior” design provides full view of the camcorder, control
functions, and back "O" ring seal for assurance the system is
safe. Maximum operating depth is 200 feet (60 m).
Housing measures 11" (27cm) wide
with the removable handle bar attached; 8" (20cm) high including
the removable base; and 8" (20cm) deep including knobs and port.
Weight above water is approximately 9 lbs. (4 kg) for easy packing, and
very slightly negative in saltwater for stability and comfortable
handling.
The Base removes instantly with a unique
toggle clamp for traveling or attaching of the optional Pro Video-Lite 3
battery pack. The handle assembly detaches from the housing by removal
of just two nuts for packing.
Sony NP-FH40, FH50, FH60 & FH70
batteries are accommodated.
Controls for the LCD Screen Touch Pad
provide access to setting white balance.
The included removable UR/Pro
filter enhances red tones in tropical blue water settings with available
sunlight at depths up to 80 feet (24 m). An accessory green water filter
#6441.81 is also available for color correction and more natural tones
in green water settings.
Housing Features
- Optical Glass Port
- Power On/Off Control
- Recording Start/Stop Control
- Photo/Snapshot
- Zoom Control
- LCD Touch Screen (3) Controls
- Image Reversing Circuitry
- UR/Pro Color Filter
The camera's LCD monitor can be viewed
from the rear of the housing using the External Mirror featured on the
side of the housing.
The housing includes Image Reversing
Circuitry. The circuitry "flips" the image in the camera's LCD
so that its reflection in the mirror appears correct left-to-right.* The
External Mirror is hinged to fold against the housing side for travel.
* Camera microphone is disabled when Reversing Circuitry is turned on
The housing port is threaded allowing the
use of optional external 67mm threaded wide-angle conversion lenses
including the #6420 Ikelite W-20, Epoque DCL-20, and Inon UWL-100 Type
II.
Internal Wide-Angle Lens Option:
Special ports are available for use with the Raynox HD-5050 Pro high
definition wide-angle lens. Optional ports sold separately as dome port
#9304 or flat lens port #9304.1. Raynox HD-5050 Pro lens not included.
Lens not available for purchase through Ikelite.
|