New Sony HD video camera

decoweenie · 2nd August 2005, 08:16

I had a chance to touchy-and-feely the new Sony HD camera in Singapore.

Must admit that it is tiny (by comparison for HD-type camera) and has all of the nice to die-for features (i.e. shoot high resolution stills while still running in video mode, for example)

Does anyone know if there is a housing for this video camera yet ? Looking for electronic housing like L&M or Amphibico for the 100m-depth...

In addition, does anyone know if it will fit inside the L&M Stingray-II housing ? The height of the lens looks a little low so without having my housing here for direct comparison, I can't tell how it fits. If it is a little low, it won't be a problem making a step-up adapter IF the camera doesn't hit the top of the housing.

I know we have a couple of L&M reps here on Rebreather World so hope to get some guidance.

Andy M · 2nd August 2005, 09:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I had a chance to touchy-and-feely the new Sony HD camera in Singapore.

Does anyone know if there is a housing for this video camera yet ? Looking for electronic housing like L&M or Amphibico for the 100m-depth...

What is the model number of this video camera? Got any pictures? I am guessing one of the generic housings from www.usvh.com will fit it, as long as it has a LANC port... A HD cam would have one wouldnt it....

Andy

Ryan · 2nd August 2005, 15:03

The FX1 or HC1?

***caveseeker7*** · 2nd August 2005, 15:30

Judging by Phi's description probably the Sony HDR-HC1.

Andy M · 2nd August 2005, 15:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Judging by Phi's description probably the Sony HDR-HC1.

If thats the same shape as the HDR-HC1000 then it should fit in the USVH T9 housing. Best give Warren a call. I can definately recommend these housings.

Andy

decoweenie · 3rd August 2005, 00:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Judging by Phi's description probably the Sony HDR-HC1.

I have had the UVHS housing, it is not rated to 100m.

And the HC-1 is about 1/4 of the size of the previous Sony HD version HC-1000.

Sorry to be brief, I am on free I-cafe in Changi Airport.

decoweenie · 3rd August 2005, 00:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ryan)

The FX1 or HC1?

HC-1!

I could get one for around US$1500 which is an amazing price for that camera. Not sure what prices are available in the US...

Did you get my reply concerning the Subal housing ? I will be home Aug-11...

Andy M · 3rd August 2005, 22:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I have had the UVHS housing, it is not rated to 100m.

I could have sworn when I bought my USVH housing it was rated to 120m. I have just been looking around their site to find a depth rating, but cant find one. Looks like it might have been removed.

In any case, this housing is substantially more solid than most of them. Just looking at it, I cant see any reason why it shouldnt survive 100m. 3/8ths thick aluminium walls, 3/8ths thick perspex. No holes, pure electronic, just two main o rings.

I dont think any manufacturer would rate their housing over 100m. Hey, just get some real good flood insurance and off you go

Andy

***caveseeker7*** · 3rd August 2005, 22:37

Gates housings are rated to 450 fsw.

Ryan · 3rd August 2005, 22:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

HC-1!

I could get one for around US$1500 which is an amazing price for that camera. Not sure what prices are available in the US...

Did you get my reply concerning the Subal housing ? I will be home Aug-11...

That is what I thought-

Yeah, I replied to your email today about the other housing.

I think this camera would look awfully nice in the little Bluefin that was used for the TRV-950 & HC1000, w/ manual white balance hacked through lanc... Hopefully Light & Motion will announce something soon

2nd August 2005, 08:16	#1 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	New Sony HD video camera I had a chance to touchy-and-feely the new Sony HD camera in Singapore. Must admit that it is tiny (by comparison for HD-type camera) and has all of the nice to die-for features (i.e. shoot high resolution stills while still running in video mode, for example) Does anyone know if there is a housing for this video camera yet ? Looking for electronic housing like L&M or Amphibico for the 100m-depth... In addition, does anyone know if it will fit inside the L&M Stingray-II housing ? The height of the lens looks a little low so without having my housing here for direct comparison, I can't tell how it fits. If it is a little low, it won't be a problem making a step-up adapter IF the camera doesn't hit the top of the housing. I know we have a couple of L&M reps here on Rebreather World so hope to get some guidance.
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Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 425	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I had a chance to touchy-and-feely the new Sony HD camera in Singapore. Does anyone know if there is a housing for this video camera yet ? Looking for electronic housing like L&M or Amphibico for the 100m-depth... What is the model number of this video camera? Got any pictures? I am guessing one of the generic housings from www.usvh.com will fit it, as long as it has a LANC port... A HD cam would have one wouldnt it.... Andy __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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Ryan New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Pelagian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: On the edge of the gulf stream! Posts: 74	Which one? The FX1 or HC1?
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Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 425	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Judging by Phi's description probably the Sony HDR-HC1. If thats the same shape as the HDR-HC1000 then it should fit in the USVH T9 housing. Best give Warren a call. I can definately recommend these housings. Andy __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Judging by Phi's description probably the Sony HDR-HC1. I have had the UVHS housing, it is not rated to 100m. And the HC-1 is about 1/4 of the size of the previous Sony HD version HC-1000. Sorry to be brief, I am on free I-cafe in Changi Airport.
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Quote: (Originally Posted by Ryan) The FX1 or HC1? HC-1! I could get one for around US$1500 which is an amazing price for that camera. Not sure what prices are available in the US... Did you get my reply concerning the Subal housing ? I will be home Aug-11...
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Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 425	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I have had the UVHS housing, it is not rated to 100m. I could have sworn when I bought my USVH housing it was rated to 120m. I have just been looking around their site to find a depth rating, but cant find one. Looks like it might have been removed. In any case, this housing is substantially more solid than most of them. Just looking at it, I cant see any reason why it shouldnt survive 100m. 3/8ths thick aluminium walls, 3/8ths thick perspex. No holes, pure electronic, just two main o rings. I dont think any manufacturer would rate their housing over 100m. Hey, just get some real good flood insurance and off you go Andy __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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Ryan New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Pelagian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: On the edge of the gulf stream! Posts: 74	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) HC-1! I could get one for around US$1500 which is an amazing price for that camera. Not sure what prices are available in the US... Did you get my reply concerning the Subal housing ? I will be home Aug-11... That is what I thought- Yeah, I replied to your email today about the other housing. I think this camera would look awfully nice in the little Bluefin that was used for the TRV-950 & HC1000, w/ manual white balance hacked through lanc... Hopefully Light & Motion will announce something soon
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