video system recommendations

OceanOpportunity · 21st June 2008, 22:31

Hello all,

I'm looking for a video system and housing (budget $2000)...Depth to 100m ideal, but I'd settle for 80m. A key feature is teh ability to hardwire in audio input. Is anyone aware of any systems that have an audio in port?

regards
Mike

teksimple · 21st June 2008, 23:57

For external audio, I recommend using the current microphone port on the housing that you get and install a wet-plug connector from Impulse. Basic audio (or video, for that matter) is just a signal that can be carried on a two-lead wire. On my Gates A1U housing, I have a wet-plug hydrophone that Gates custom made for me that I use for recording cetacean sounds. If I was not using my external monitor, I could have also used the Impulse wet-plug connector that is already installed for the video output.

Taras · 23rd June 2008, 11:54

Hi,
When do you need the camera system?

We are in the process of developing a number of housing systems for the Tech market that we be very robust with good depth capability.

We have a larger housing intended for Broadcast / Semi pro camera system and one for smaller very good HD camera.

Depending upon your time requirements we may be able to help you.
We have a policy of extensive testing prior to release of any products and should based on our current schedule and dives planned should have something available Q4 this year.

OceanOpportunity · 23rd June 2008, 22:49

I'm looking to make a purchase within a month, as I have a trip planned in early August that I would like to capture video for.

hawaiianharry · 22nd July 2008, 09:57

Aloha Mike,

I use several different types of housings while shooting video. My light & motion is good but you will have an issue getting a wet plug for it. However, I love my Amphbico and they have no issue setting up special fittings.

Again, a lot depends on the type of camera you are looking at too. The smaller ones may be more problematic.

I work closely with Amphibico for my housing and Keldan for my lights and have been extremely happy with both. If I can help you with either, please let me know.

HawaiianHarry

sailordiver@msn.com · 22nd July 2008, 15:31

You can set up a Gates housing with an EO connector that will accept a hard wired OTS ME-16R Hot Mic. This is the setup I'll be using on my next system.
Also I will have a standard def system for sale soon; PD170, Gates Housing, large video monitor, SWP 120° Fathom Imaging port and a 10 to 1 diopter tele-macro port which is extremely rare and an incredible lens for macro.

diverreb · 22nd July 2008, 16:12

From what I've seen lately you are going to have a tough time meeting your requirements with a $2,000.00 budget, unless you find something used & cheap.

If you are looking for a Camera, Housing & lighting system that is high quality you are way above that number.

Amphibico makes great stuff, but they are not cheap. Their low end stuff starts at $2,550.00 CDN.... That's for the housing only.

Richie

mountain diver · 22nd July 2008, 19:30

Could try these guy's:

Top Dawg Underwater Video Housing, Accessories, Lights, Monitor Back, Package Deal

21st June 2008, 22:31	#1 (permalink)
OceanOpportunity for a world of water Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 517	video system recommendations Hello all, I'm looking for a video system and housing (budget $2000)...Depth to 100m ideal, but I'd settle for 80m. A key feature is teh ability to hardwire in audio input. Is anyone aware of any systems that have an audio in port? regards Mike __________________ Michael Lombardi Oceans of Opportunity www.oceanopportunity.com Elected Director, Society for Human Performance in Extreme Environments MN'07, The Explorers Club Project Manager, Diving a Dream
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teksimple Enlightened Alpinist Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back in Hawaii Posts: 491	Re: video system recommendations For external audio, I recommend using the current microphone port on the housing that you get and install a wet-plug connector from Impulse. Basic audio (or video, for that matter) is just a signal that can be carried on a two-lead wire. On my Gates A1U housing, I have a wet-plug hydrophone that Gates custom made for me that I use for recording cetacean sounds. If I was not using my external monitor, I could have also used the Impulse wet-plug connector that is already installed for the video output. __________________ ---- _____________ "I don't know the percentage of the Internet that's valid, do you? Jesus, it's scary." - Hunter S. Thompson
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23rd June 2008, 11:54	#3 (permalink)
Taras New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 8	Re: video system recommendations Hi, When do you need the camera system? We are in the process of developing a number of housing systems for the Tech market that we be very robust with good depth capability. We have a larger housing intended for Broadcast / Semi pro camera system and one for smaller very good HD camera. Depending upon your time requirements we may be able to help you. We have a policy of extensive testing prior to release of any products and should based on our current schedule and dives planned should have something available Q4 this year.
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23rd June 2008, 22:49	#4 (permalink)
OceanOpportunity for a world of water Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 517	Re: video system recommendations I'm looking to make a purchase within a month, as I have a trip planned in early August that I would like to capture video for. __________________ Michael Lombardi Oceans of Opportunity www.oceanopportunity.com Elected Director, Society for Human Performance in Extreme Environments MN'07, The Explorers Club Project Manager, Diving a Dream
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22nd July 2008, 09:57	#5 (permalink)
hawaiianharry New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 8	Re: video system recommendations Aloha Mike, I use several different types of housings while shooting video. My light & motion is good but you will have an issue getting a wet plug for it. However, I love my Amphbico and they have no issue setting up special fittings. Again, a lot depends on the type of camera you are looking at too. The smaller ones may be more problematic. I work closely with Amphibico for my housing and Keldan for my lights and have been extremely happy with both. If I can help you with either, please let me know. HawaiianHarry
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sailordiver@msn.com New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Venice, CA USA Posts: 50	Re: video system recommendations You can set up a Gates housing with an EO connector that will accept a hard wired OTS ME-16R Hot Mic. This is the setup I'll be using on my next system. Also I will have a standard def system for sale soon; PD170, Gates Housing, large video monitor, SWP 120° Fathom Imaging port and a 10 to 1 diopter tele-macro port which is extremely rare and an incredible lens for macro.
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diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 557	Re: video system recommendations From what I've seen lately you are going to have a tough time meeting your requirements with a $2,000.00 budget, unless you find something used & cheap. If you are looking for a Camera, Housing & lighting system that is high quality you are way above that number. Amphibico makes great stuff, but they are not cheap. Their low end stuff starts at $2,550.00 CDN.... That's for the housing only. Richie
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22nd July 2008, 19:30	#8 (permalink)
mountain diver Silent Lucidity Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: edmonton, ab. Posts: 190	Re: video system recommendations Could try these guy's: Top Dawg Underwater Video Housing, Accessories, Lights, Monitor Back, Package Deal __________________ You can make a choice, but you don't get to choose the consequence. All the best.
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