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Dive Buddy EVO HD Elite Housing for Sony HDR-HC1 and HVR-A1U
  • 3.5" Color LCD Monitor Back
  •  • Electronic Controls
  •  • 0.55x Standard Lens Assembly Included
  •  • Rated up to 330'

Mfr # BHA1EL01• B&H AMDBHC1

Our Price: $ 2,764.95
Availability: Accepting Orders
Note! This is not a regularly stocked item. Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 business days. You will be charged upon placing your order.
This Item Includes

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OPLX0055 0.55x Standard Lens Assembly

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Extra O-Ring Kit

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1-Year Warranty (Consumer Use)

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90-Day Warranty (Professional Use)

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Product Information

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.

Features

• 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.

  • Specifications
    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
    Filter
    Internal UR pro blue water flip filter
    Wide Angle Lens
    0.55X rectilinear wide-angle conversion lens
    Microphone
    Hydrophone
    Moisture Alarm
    Electronic flashing red LED
    Camcorder Mounting
    Saddle plate
    Pluggable Underwater Connector
    Auxiliary port
    Color
    Silver
    Dimensions (WxHxD)
    10.5 x 6.5 x 11.25" (267 x 165 x 286mm)
    Weight (Land)
    10.25 lbs (4.65 kg)
    Other
    Flashing tally light when recording