Amphibico Phenom FXZ1 Underwater Housing

BH #AMVHSHDRFX1 • MFR #VHFXZ105
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Amphibico Phenom FXZ1 Underwater Housing
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Amphibico VHFXZ105 Overview

The Amphibico Phenom FXZ1 electronic underwater housing for the Sony HDR-FX1 and HVR-Z1U high definition camcorder is designed with the professional camcorder operator in mind. The housing is constructed with marine grade aluminum and 2 coats of polyurethane with marine grade brass and stainless steel hardware that will allow the camcorder to operate up to a depth of 330' with full camcorder functions.

Electronic controls provide access to all functions of the camcorder. Other features include a moisture sensor alarm, flashing green tally light when recording and a internal filter ring.

The optics include a bayonet mounted, fully coated, amphibious 0.68x wide-angle conversion lens that is vacuum-sealed for maximum anti-fog protection. The lens has a 94° angle of view with complete zoom thought capability.

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 and mechanical Push Button Control
By hooking up the housing with the supplied Control-L cable to the camcorder it allows control of:
  • Power on / off
  • Record / standby
  • Variable speed zoom (Telephoto / wide angle)
  • Manual focus (Electronic gear driven)
  • Manual white balance
  • Shutter speed
  • Iris full control (Auto / manual)
  • Gain
  • Access to ND filters
  • Effects
  • Screen display
  • Dual video signals
  • Switchable audio channels
  • Access to menu control panel
  • Toggle manual / auto focus
  • VTR mode: play, stop, rewind, fast forward, pause
Optics
Bayonet mounted, fully coated, amphibious 0.68x wide-angle conversion lens is vacuum-sealed for maximum anti-fog protection. The lens has a 94° field of view
Filters
Includes 2 internal filter rings to accommodate either color correction filters or diopters for macro work
Viewfinder
Viewfinder features 2.5x magnification with adjustable diopter
Amphibious Dual Hydrophone adds dimensional sound to underwater video
A sensor installed into the lowest part of the housing sets off a flashing red LED on the pistol grip if moisture is detected
Bright green LED located on the right hand pistol grip flashes when camcorder is recording
3 Auxiliary ports

Amphibico VHFXZ105 Specs

Construction
Marine grade aluminum, with 2 coats of polyurethane and marine grade brass & stainless steel hardware
Control Type
Electronic and mechanical
Controls
Power on/off, Record/standby, Variable speed zoom (Telephoto/wide angle), Manual focus (Electronic gear driven), Manual white balance, Shutter speed, Iris full control (Auto/manual), Gain, Access to ND filters, Effects, Screen display, Dual video signals, Switchable audio channels, Access to menu control panel, Toggle manual / auto focus, VTR mode: play, stop, rewind, fast forward, pause
Depth Rating
330' (100m)
Buoyancy
Neutral
Port
Extra wide
Full zoom capability
Filter
2 internal filter rings to for color correction filters or diopters for macro work
Wide Angle Lens
0.68x Rectilinear W/A
94°
Microphone
Dual hydrophone
Moisture Alarm
Electronic flashing red LED
Camcorder Mounting
Saddle plate
Pluggable Underwater Connector
Yes
Color
Grey
Dimensions
18.3 x 13.6 x 10.1" (465 x 345 x 257mm)
Weight (without Camcorder)
36lbs. (16.3kg)
Other
2.5x Magnified viewfinder with adjustable dioptric control
Flashing green tally light when recording

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