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Equinox HD6 High Definition Underwater Video Housing for Canon VIXIA HF M500 Camcorder
- Price: $899.00
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- B&H # EQHD6HFM500
- Mfr# HD6HFM500
Product Highlights
- Depth Rating: 330' (100.6 m)
- Mechanical Controls
- Access to Essential Camera Functions
- Thermal-Based Polyvinyl Carbonate
- Integrated Dome Port
- Wide-Angle Lens Included
- External Color Correction Filter
- Ballast Release System
The Equinox HD6 High Definition Underwater Video Housing for Canon VIXIA HF M500 Camcorder is a waterproof case custom-made for your Canon VIXIA HF M500 Camcorder. It enables you to shoot beneath the surface to a maximum depth of 330' (100.6 m). The housing has near-neutral buoyancy at approximately 33' (10 m).
The housing provides access to essential camera functions, including Power on / off, Record start / stop, Photo, Mode and Zoom, via mechanical controls. It's constructed from a durable, thermal-based polyvinyl carbonate, and is equipped with an integrated dome port. It also comes with a wide-angle lens, which enables you to get close to your subject while fitting more in the frame, thus cutting down on distortion caused by the water and improving contrast and color, while providing a greater angle of view. An included external color correction filter helps to restore some of the colors that are lost underwater, restoring vibrancy and color fidelity to your images.
The BRS / Ballast Release System serves a dual purpose: Easy travel and fast transport to the surface, should you run into trouble during your underwater video adventure. Simply pull on the quick release pin on one of the wings and the wing and ballast/handle are released; the housing now becomes positive in buoyancy and shoots to the surface.
You can add the optional EO bulkhead (not included), which provides a video feed to the surface via an 18" (45.7 cm) cable with a male inline connector, to allow for topside viewing.
If you want to use optional strobes (not included) for better lighting, they will have to be triggered as slave units; there is no fiber optic cable or sync cord connector port on the housing.
The optional tripod mount #TPM (B&H #EQTPM) (not included) is available, and has a 1/4"-20 thread.
- Depth Rating
- Safe to use at depths up to 330' (100.6 m), enabling you to dive down deep to capture brilliant images and video
- Controls
- Provides access to essential camera functions, including Power on / off, Record start / stop, Photo, Mode and Zoom, via mechanical controls
- Construction
- Crafted from a durable, thermal-based polyvinyl carbonate. BRS / Ballast Release System serves a dual purpose: Easy travel and fast transport to the surface, should you run into trouble during your underwater video adventure. Simply pull on the quick release pin on one of the wings and the wing and ballast/handle are released; the housing now becomes positive in buoyancy and shoots to the surface
- Port
- Equipped with an integrated dome port. Comes with a wide-angle lens, which enables you to get close to your subject while fitting more in the frame, thus cutting down on distortion caused by the water and improving contrast and color, while providing a greater angle of view. An included external color correction filter helps to restore some of the colors that are lost underwater, restoring vibrancy and color fidelity to your images
- Optional EO Bulkhead
- You can add the optional EO bulkhead (not included), which provides a video feed to the surface via an 18" (45.7 cm) cable with a male inline connector, to allow for topside viewing
- Strobe Use
- If you want to use optional strobes (not included) for better lighting, they will have to be triggered as slave units; there is no fiber optic cable or sync cord connector port on the housing
- Mounting
- Optional tripod mount #TPM (B&H #EQTPM) (not included) has a 1/4"-20 thread
| Depth Rating | 330' (100.6 m) |
| Control Type | Mechanical |
| Controls | Permits access to essential camera functions, including Power on / off, Record start / stop, Photo, Mode and Zoom |
| Construction | Thermal-based polyvinyl carbonate |
| Moisture Alarm | None |
| Buoyancy |
Nearly neutral at approximately 33' (10 m) Positive when BRS is engaged |
| Port | Integrated dome port |
| External Strobe Connector | None - optional strobes (not included) must be triggered as slave units |
| TTL Compatible | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Tripod Mount | Optional #TPM (B&H #EQTPM) (not included): 1/4"-20 thread |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | Approx. 9.0 x 6.5 x 9.1" (22.9 x 16.5 x 23.1 cm) without wings |
| Weight | 12 lb (5.44 kg) out of water |
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Pros
- Good Depth Range
Cons
- Leaks
- Not Versatile
- Too Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Equinox HD6 High Definition Underwater Video Housing for Canon VIXIA HF M500 Camcorder:
Bulky, very heavy, and flooded my camera the first time I tried to use it. The o-rings were very finicky and very difficult to work with on dive boat. Cannot be transported safely because external controls stick out.
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Pros
- Good Depth Range
Cons
- Leaks
- Not Versatile
- Too Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Equinox HD6 High Definition Underwater Video Housing for Canon VIXIA HF M500 Camcorder:
Bulky, very heavy, and flooded my camera the first time I tried to use it. The o-rings were very finicky and very difficult to work with on dive boat. Cannot be transported safely because external controls stick out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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