Housing for Panasonic HVX 200

[SoCalTech-head]

Looking for housing options. Any ideas? I saw the Gates housing, but not much else. Any input is appreciated.

 

[NauiIT]

I have seen other people talking about Epic and Aquavideo doing housings for the Panasonic HVX200, but I can't find anything on either website about them.

Gates may be the only one making one.

 

[SoCalTech-head]

No wonder they are so expensive. $6,860 before you select a lens and lights. Ouch.

 

[aussiejosho]

pricey, yes, but a great machine once you get it underwater (if you don't put your back out getting it there). I have had mine for almost a year and love it. Some samples at www.underseaproductions.com/stock_footage.html

 

[diversteve]

Aquavideo makes one, it's listed down the left side of their site.

Panasonic HVX-200 HD .... $2799+L

Newest one I've seen is Equinox:
http://www.underwatervideohousings.com/hdhousing/hd.html

 

[H2O Photo Pros]

Gates is definitely the way to go for the HVX. The housing size is similar to the FX1, although it is approximately 3 inches longer. Very well balanced and ergonomic housing. If you are shooting for production purposes, take a close look at the SWP44 Super Wide Angle port.

I see you are located in L.A. Let me know if you would like to get your hands on one and check it out. I can probably set up a test dive for you as well if you are interested.

 

[Empty V]

Congrats on your new purchase. You can call Hollywood Divers and speak with Bill, Hal or Kareem, they can steer you in the right direction. I've used that camera for a lot of topside stuff, I'm about to shoot some background plates with one for an FX based film. They're supposedly coming out with 16GB cards at NAB(which I will be at) in 2 weeks. You can also call Richard at Xtreme Scuba in Ventura who makes his own housings. He also makes different parts for Panavision 35mm cameras. I might have him make me a housing for my kick around DVX(still shopping). He will be more expensive but it's worth it.

P.S. Don't buy into the monitors, I'm making my own 5" LCD monitor for $150.

Billy

 

[lvhd]

I can help with the AquaVideo housing. I rep the line on the west coast. Each housing is custom, so they don't come with a box.
I have the HVX200 in an AquaVideo housing. Short postings can be seen at
http://web.mac.com/lvhd

Call me at 702.598.1637
I also teach advanced video compositing at the local college.