Underwater Camera And Video

[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.

[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.

[Rigid Plastic] I was happy with the out of box X3 underwater video. I didn't buy it for this purpose, and it was a bonus to get decent video. During editing I could envision how much better the video would be with seamless underwater stitching. The dive case surpassed my expectations. The stitching is near-perfect and overall it is a severe improvement in video quality.

[2 x 2 x 1"] Ikelite is always my first choice for underwater photography and video gear. Hi quamity and excellent support.

[2.205 lb] This is very similar to trays I have used on many underwater video housings and fits my adapters and lights. The adjustment allows you to widen to allow for filters and close up lenses that swing to the side. Good quality. Wrenches supplied to tighten.

[5 VDC] This battery lasted much longer than expected. It was used for underwater video and I was able to do several dives a day without having to recharge or open the case.