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Universal
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The universal AquaCam EX video housings will accept
virtually all current camcorders and most older
camcorders up to a maximum size of 4.6+ inches
(117mm) high, 4.8 inches (122mm) wide, and 9 inches
(229mm) long. For small camcorders, shorter housing
lengths are provided according to your total
camcorder length and selected controls. For larger
camcorders and custom sizing, go to
Custom
Video Housings.
AquaCam EX Control Options (Electronic, Mechanical,
and Basic) are detailed below in fourth
paragraph.
Rugged
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The AquaCam EX is a rugged, EXpedition-grade video
housing that will allow you to shoot videos under
the deep pressures of scuba diving and the pounding
hydraulic forces of whitewater kayaking! It is
depth-rated to 200 feet (61m) and is constructed
with a heavy-duty 0.5-inch (12mm) thick plastic
shell, two 0.5-inch thick optical-grade cast
acrylic ports (front and rear), and stainless steel
hardware. The cylindrical shape of the AquaCam EX
provides greater strength under pressure and more
underwater stability than any other shape can
provide. Our Single-Seal design requires only One
X-Ring Seal because the rear port is permanently
bonded and sealed. This doubles the reliability of
the AquaCam EX over many other video housings which
require seals for both the front and rear ports. In
addition, there are No hardware penetrations
through the shell, making the AquaCam EX even more
reliable.
Versatile
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The versatile AquaCam EX video housing is designed
for scuba diving and is engineered to also meet the
demands of whitewater kayaking, canoeing and other
watersports. Mount it to your kayak and shoot some
extraordinary whitewater videos! With Universal
Camcorder Acceptance, the AquaCam EX will accept
many substitute camcorders and will adapt to future
camcorder purchases, providing you with a lifetime
of underwater video capability.
AquaCam
EX Control Options
Electronic
(shown above/top) - Electronic Control System with
penetration-free magnetic switching, providing
record start/stop, zoom wide/telephoto, and power
on/off for all camcorders equipped with a
LANC
or Remote jack
(A/V-Remote jack on many newer Sony models).

Mechanical
(shown right) - User-adjustable Mechanical
Control system that provides record start/stop
control on ALL camcorders. Also provides power-on
control (from record button) for many Sony
camcorders after they power-down (auto-off).
Basic
(No Controls) - Offers Basic, simple watertight
video capability -- just shoot everything in
wide-angle and edit it at home on your
computer!
Add
Controls Later
- If
you aren't sure about what controls you need, start
with a Basic AquaCam EX and later add the controls
according to your actual needs. Adding the
Mechanical control is $100 (installed). Adding
Electronic controls is $300 (installed).
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Features
& Specifications
Universal
Camcorder Acceptance
Rugged, heavy-duty construction
Depth-rated to 200 feet (61m)
Penetration-Free, Single-Seal design
X-Ring Seal for double-sealing
Visual Seal Verification
Finger-tip accessible E-Controls
Safety-Lock feature on all latches
Low-Profile, snag-free latches
Adjustable Buoyancy - uses standard
dive weight for ballast
Full-View front and rear ports
Foam-Grip adjustable handles
Low Center-of-Gravity for UW stability
LCD viewing ability for small, narrow camcorders
(45-65 degree screen angle)
Weight: 6-7 lbs (without ballast)
Size (external): 6.6 inches (17cm) diameter.
Lengths vary per camcorder.
Factory Direct Prices (USD):
Basic AquaCam EX.............$359
Mechanical
AquaCam EX.....$459
Electronic
AquaCam EX.......$659
Order
Housings Below
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