Galapagos videos were all with the super-wide.
Belize videos were all with the flat-port.
Indonesia and Roatan were a combination flat port and dome.
Beautiful images.
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Galapagos videos were all with the super-wide.
Belize videos were all with the flat-port.
Indonesia and Roatan were a combination flat port and dome.
Going to a quality camera set up before a dream trip requires some practice, but if its your dream trip, dont go without being well equipped. TOdays HD cameras are much better than previous cameras. Smaller systems are more powerful and offer far more features. Going tapeless makes life easy, especially when you return! MWB is a feature that is often underestimated on the importance list...I cant live without it, nor do I suggest going with it!
You should take a serious look at the Canon HF S20, and Also either the Sony XR550 or CX550. All fantastic cameras, with a variety of housings available for it. We also have a couple of demo models of HD cameras and housings available if you are looking to save some $$. Just remember, optics are extremely important no matter which way you go. And of course, being compact, RELIABLE, and easy to use are very important. Its your dream trip, make sure you have the memories.
Budget of course is the ultimate factor. The new Amphibico housing Steve mentioned above is excellent for the price, and really puts a quality, durable machined aluminum housing in the hands of the consumer. The step above that would be the Light and Motion Stingray, and the just released Gates CX550.
The trigger gets softer - after a couple years...LOL. Mode is still stiff since I almost never use it.I had a dent in my index finger from triggering the record button on & off (maybe a break in process??).
Well the results are in. I can only give high praises for the Sony CX550V & the Amphibico housing as well. 'Just back from Coz & predictably, the transition from my old Ikelite rig to this one went easily & smoothly. Per suggested on above posts, I used a small white board tethered to a retractor & cued the manual white balance a few times during dives. To me, the color balance is really quite nice. My only gripe about the Amphibico housing is that the buttons have some major springs behind them - I had a dent in my index finger from triggering the record button on & off (maybe a break in process??). I did end up upgrading my Pinnacle studio to the newer HD version. I've used this edittng software for several years, so I know it well. Worked very smoothly, although occasionally clocked a LONG time as I was working with the files. I have 4 gig of memory, but when I open the tower up to add a Blue Ray burner, I think I'll just add another 4gig to help keep the editting process from hanging up.
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