Diy Underwater Video Camera

[3.7mm] This camera is for underwater professional video. It is a full HD signal. SDI was what I needed. It is a perfect size and can be used with great optic. As all the time B & H was very fast for shipping. I received the camera 2 weeks after the order. Four to six were annonced.

[0.35 lb] Purchased this about a year ago (before it was available in the States). What sold me was the image sensor, the zoom, and the HD video capability. I am very happy with the camera. I purchased the ikelite underwater housing for the camera and it also works great. I have yet to use a strobe with the housing. For on-land use, we bought a small canon flash. It is much brighter than the flash on the camera. Like most camera/flash combos, this camera tends to overexpose pictures taken with a flash. This is easily fixed by using the exposure compensation. We also purchased the lensmate filter adapter for the camera. It attaches to where the hood would attach and allows the use of standard filters. We bought a red filter for underwater use. I am sure the image quality can not compare to a DSLR with specific lenses. Then again, the price is not even close to the cost of a DSLR with designated lenses. For me, the convenience of not carrying extra lenses and the cost savings outweigh any loss of quality. Besides, my eyes are not good enough to pick up on the weaknesses of the camera when I look at the photos. The video looks great. I shot a 12 minute movie at about 80ft in Key West and the movie looks great on our 50inch TV. As with any video camera, the brighter the conditions you're shooting in, the better the video quality. I wouldn't expect this camera to take spectacular video at night without the help of a light. My next purchase for this camera is going to be a strobe and a video light for underwater use. Last thing, we only use lithium batteries in ours. They seem to last long enough to make their added cost worthwhile.

[0.85 lb] Use on O-rings for underwater camera housings

[Blue] keeps the dreaded underwater camera fog at bay.

[f/22] Lens is fantastic! Can turn any video into an artsy-fartsy production on a DIY-budget. 10/10 Would recommend.

[8.45 lb] In our DIY built video studio I use this switch to easily jump from Audio input to Audio input to a single headphone. I had used a cluster of AB switches that just got replaced with this switch. Life is good. The price is right and the performance is excellent.

[Black / Red] I looked for these on two or three other underwater camera/SCUBA gear sites with no luck. Of course, when I went to B&H, they were available.

I looked for these on two or three other underwater camera/SCUBA gear sites with no luck. Of course, when I went to B&H, they were available.

[Wood, Aluminum] I ordered all the parts to DIY a smaller Shimoda camera bag! Loving it!

I ordered all the parts to DIY a smaller Shimoda camera bag! Loving it!