The compact Amphibico Dive Buddy EVO HD Elite electronic underwater housing is for the Sony HDR-HC1 and HVR-A1U high definition camcorders. Built with marine grade aluminum and marine grade brass with stainless steel hardware that allows use of the camcorder features to depths up to 330'. Features include five electronic push button controls, and electronic moisture sensor. The monitor back has a large angled 3.5" color LCD display that makes framing, focus and other settings easy to see.
The included Amphibico OPLX0055 0.55x Standard Lens Assembly is a bayonet mounted, fully coated 0.55X rectilinear wide-angle conversion lens and port. It is vacuum-sealed for maximum anti-fog protection. The port includes a square lens hood complete with 3 x 4" filter slot. The lens produces a 74° degree angle of view top side, and 67° underwater. The port allows full zoom capability.
Monitor Back
The monitor back has a large 3.5" Color LCD Viewfinder on the rear of the housing angled at 10° for easy enhanced viewing at arms length.The monitor back is powered with AA Batteries.
Rugged Construction
Aluminum marine grade housing coated with 2 coats of polyurethane and marine grade brass with stainless steel hardware, that provides corrosion resistance and ideal protection in any environment.
Electronic Push Button Control
Electronic controls on right hand grip:
Record/standby/photo
Mode change (Camera/Photo)
Variable zoom speed (Tele/Wide)
Focus lock/auto
Playback
White balance button (for HVR-A1U only)
Depth Rating
Maximum depth of 330' (100m)
Moisture Alarm
Electronic moisture sensor with a flashing red light that lets you know if any water is leaking into the housing.
Optics
The included Standard Lens Assembly is a bayonet mounted, fully coated 0.55X rectilinear wide-angle conversion lens and port. It is vacuum-sealed for maximum anti-fog protection. The port includes a square lens hood complete with 3 x 4" filter slot. The lens produces a 74° degree angle of view top side, and 67° underwater. The port allows full zoom capability.
Tally Light
Flashing green tally light that lets you know when you are recording.
Construction
Marine grade aluminum, with hard coat of polyurethane paint and marine grade brass & stainless steel hardware
Control Type
Electronic
Controls
Electronic controls on right hand grip: Record/standby/photo, Mode change (Camera/Photo), Variable zoom speed (Tele/Wide), Focus lock/auto, Playback, White balance (for HVR-A1U only)
Depth Rating
330' (100m)
Buoyancy
-1 lbs (-454g)
Port
Fully coated 0.55X rectilinear wide-angle conversion lens and port