
Underwater
filming is more than a matter of equipment. A high level of underwater
proficiency and training, knowledge of the surroundings, the right
equipment and instincts are essential. We can provide qualified operators,
support and safety personnel for an undersea film project. Please
peruse our screen credits for examples.
Panasonic Digital PV-DV1000 3CCD
The DV1000 is a small and lightweight underwater unit allowing black
and white color balancing. The underwater housing affords full external
control. Try the optional DP Video-Feed allowing topside monitoring
and direct recording onto a Betacam or VTR deck.
Specifications:
| Digital
3CCD Pickup |
Black
Color Balance |
White
Color Balance |
Variable
aspect ratio |
| Focal
range 6 - 60mm |
10:1
Zoom Lens f1:1.6 |
.5
footcandles (5 lux) |
600 lines
res. NTSC |
Lipstick Camera - Toshiba 1K-M40A
Underwater or land use in or out of watertight housing. Attach
it to a diver - use it as an underwater video tap - attach it to moving
objects or in tight, concealed or wet locations.
Specifications:
| Digital
Video output |
| Interchangeable
lenses |
| High-speed
shutter choice |
| S-Video
Output |
|
Color Balance (black or white) |
| High
resolution (500,000 pixels @ 600 LHR) |
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Sony Digital DCR VX2000
Go with the pro! 3CCD, Mini DV, 12x Optical/48x Digital Zoom, Advanced
HAD CCD Aspherical lens, color viewfinder, 2.5" LCD screen, progressive
scan CCD (Optical Super Steady Shot). Custom aluminum underwater housing
includes optical viewfinder and water detector alarm. Depth rated
to 300 feet. Accepts NP-F950 battery. Size: 16" long x 7 ½" wide (12
½" with handles) x 8" high. Dry weight = 14 lbs, slightly negative
in water.
Housing
Controls:
| Power
on-off |
| Zoom |
| Tape
record/standby |
| White
balance |
| Manual
focus |
| Focus
auto/manual switch |
| Manual
exposure wheel |
| ND
filter control |
| Internal
color correction filter |
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Canon Digital XL-1
3CCD,
Mini DV, 16x Optical/328x Digital Zoom, color viewfinder and interchangeable
lenses Custom aluminum underwater housing includes optical color NTSC
viewfinder and audio moisture detector alarm. Depth rated to 250 feet.
Size: 15 3/4" long x 11" wide (14" with handles) x 10 ½" high. Dry
weight = 22 lbs, neutral in water.
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