L&M Bluefin HC1 Housing

decoweenie · 28th August 2005, 04:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by wrecked)

I will definatly be considering the HC1 as my next purchase. I just need a housing that can handle down to 60mtrs.

The LMI Bluefin housing that we have been discussing is rated to 100m.

decoweenie · 13th October 2005, 20:37

OK, I can't stand any longer so made a decision and ordered the Mako housing for the PC1000. I will get the HD camera later when Sony goes thru a few versions first...

The smaller size Mako housing will encourage me to bring it along more often so I won't hate myself for missing shots.

Now, could someone help me to locate a good and cheap source for a Sony PC1000 camera ?

B&H is selling the PAL version for around US$1050 plus ~US$100 for shipping.

Could I find better prices than that ?

Lastly, I have a brand new condition (3 dives) Amphibico EVO package: housing, Sony HC-40 (PAL), 3.5" external monitor, extra batteries for sale for US$3000 (retail US$4280).

AndyP · 14th October 2005, 09:03

Blast, I forgot to post,

Briefly,

PC1000, fantastic, very good light sensitivity

HCI, even more fantastic, but slightly poorer light sensitivity.

Even tried the Canon, but the Sony was better.

Me, I'm going for the HC1, I just can't resist it.

Andrew

PCDiver · 14th October 2005, 09:13

I went for the Z1, but haven't used it underwater. I'm still waiting for my L&M housing to arrive.

decoweenie · 14th October 2005, 09:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by AndyP)

...Me, I'm going for the HC1...

I am VERY tempted, but I will wait for the "HC2" next year.

By then, the hardware/software to capture into PC-format will be more readily available as well. Supposedly, it is still requiring top-end devices at the moment to capture HD video.

But, PLEASE share your comment from time to time on how you get on with the HC1.

***caveseeker7*** · 14th October 2005, 13:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

OK, I can't stand any longer so made a decision and ordered the Mako housing for the PC1000.

Now you're telling me.

They had packed up half their display by the time I got to them last Friday.

AndyP · 14th October 2005, 13:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I am VERY tempted, but I will wait for the "HC2" next year.

By then, the hardware/software to capture into PC-format will be more readily available as well. Supposedly, it is still requiring top-end devices at the moment to capture HD video.

But, PLEASE share your comment from time to time on how you get on with the HC1.

A slight advantage I have is that I do digital imaging for a living so I have just about every piece of software that is out there.

Andrew

decoweenie · 14th October 2005, 14:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Now you're telling me.

They had packed up half their display by the time I got to them last Friday.

No worries, I could see the Mako housing on the upper left of the picture...

Thanks for taking the picture of the Bluefin and HC-1, it looks nice. May be if I sell a few more KISS units, you only live once...

decoweenie · 14th October 2005, 14:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by AndyP)

A slight advantage I have is that I do digital imaging for a living so I have just about every piece of software that is out there.

Good! Then I will know who to go to for advice...

decoweenie · 22nd October 2005, 21:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

OK, I can't stand any longer so made a decision and ordered the Mako housing for the PC1000.

Well, the housing arrived last week but I was too busy so didn't have time to play with it.

Finally, I had some free time tonight to sit and play. VERY NICE and COMPACT!

The decision was made to go for a really small housing package so I don't mind bringing it on every dive. And I think I made the right decision regarding the Mako housing from LMI.

The only thing I will miss is the ability to review the just-recorded video during deco like on my Amphibico external monitor. If the video back is installed, that feature is disable which I don't understand the reason...

Now, the next "project" is to find a way to mount it on my scooter since there is no tripod mount on the bottom of the housing...

28th August 2005, 04:43	#21 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Quote: (Originally Posted by wrecked) I will definatly be considering the HC1 as my next purchase. I just need a housing that can handle down to 60mtrs. The LMI Bluefin housing that we have been discussing is rated to 100m. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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13th October 2005, 20:37	#22 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	OK, I can't stand any longer so made a decision and ordered the Mako housing for the PC1000. I will get the HD camera later when Sony goes thru a few versions first... The smaller size Mako housing will encourage me to bring it along more often so I won't hate myself for missing shots. Now, could someone help me to locate a good and cheap source for a Sony PC1000 camera ? B&H is selling the PAL version for around US$1050 plus ~US$100 for shipping. Could I find better prices than that ? Lastly, I have a brand new condition (3 dives) Amphibico EVO package: housing, Sony HC-40 (PAL), 3.5" external monitor, extra batteries for sale for US$3000 (retail US$4280). __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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14th October 2005, 09:03	#23 (permalink)
AndyP Mutter Grumble Groan Moan Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	Blast, I forgot to post, Briefly, PC1000, fantastic, very good light sensitivity HCI, even more fantastic, but slightly poorer light sensitivity. Even tried the Canon, but the Sony was better. Me, I'm going for the HC1, I just can't resist it. Andrew
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PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 962	I went for the Z1, but haven't used it underwater. I'm still waiting for my L&M housing to arrive.
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14th October 2005, 09:17	#25 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Quote: (Originally Posted by AndyP) ...Me, I'm going for the HC1... I am VERY tempted, but I will wait for the "HC2" next year. By then, the hardware/software to capture into PC-format will be more readily available as well. Supposedly, it is still requiring top-end devices at the moment to capture HD video. But, PLEASE share your comment from time to time on how you get on with the HC1. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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14th October 2005, 13:57	#27 (permalink)
AndyP Mutter Grumble Groan Moan Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I am VERY tempted, but I will wait for the "HC2" next year. By then, the hardware/software to capture into PC-format will be more readily available as well. Supposedly, it is still requiring top-end devices at the moment to capture HD video. But, PLEASE share your comment from time to time on how you get on with the HC1. A slight advantage I have is that I do digital imaging for a living so I have just about every piece of software that is out there. Andrew
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14th October 2005, 14:27	#28 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Now you're telling me. They had packed up half their display by the time I got to them last Friday. No worries, I could see the Mako housing on the upper left of the picture... Thanks for taking the picture of the Bluefin and HC-1, it looks nice. May be if I sell a few more KISS units, you only live once... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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14th October 2005, 14:29	#29 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Quote: (Originally Posted by AndyP) A slight advantage I have is that I do digital imaging for a living so I have just about every piece of software that is out there. Good! Then I will know who to go to for advice... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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22nd October 2005, 21:32	#30 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: L&M Bluefin HC1 Housing Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) OK, I can't stand any longer so made a decision and ordered the Mako housing for the PC1000. Well, the housing arrived last week but I was too busy so didn't have time to play with it. Finally, I had some free time tonight to sit and play. VERY NICE and COMPACT! The decision was made to go for a really small housing package so I don't mind bringing it on every dive. And I think I made the right decision regarding the Mako housing from LMI. The only thing I will miss is the ability to review the just-recorded video during deco like on my Amphibico external monitor. If the video back is installed, that feature is disable which I don't understand the reason... Now, the next "project" is to find a way to mount it on my scooter since there is no tripod mount on the bottom of the housing... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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