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AUD $8125 (includes 10% GST) plus freight

This is the housing that filmed the 2000 Olympic Games torch underwater for the first time in history.

Housing Features:

  • Support for Canon XL1 and Canon XL1/S
     
  • High-resolution LCD monitor (480 W x 234 H 2.5 inch screen) plus battery pack and charger for the monitor. The LCD monitor allows for extremely easy viewing while filming.

    We remove the video camera viewfinder from the video camera itself.  This is to conserve precious internal volume, thereby reducing the additional ballast that would be necessary to keep the housing neutrally buoyant.
     
  • Dome port for improved angle of view underwater.

    We use the standard Canon XL1 lens, though variations of wide-angle lenses can be made available.  (Prices on application).  The dome port acts as a wide-angle converter. It compensates for the greater refractive index under water, which makes objects under water appear 25% closer than they do on land.
     
  • Construction is from transparent and robust acrylic, which allows you to view the workings of your camera, control arm seals and main o-ring seal.
     
  • Stainless steel latches and control arms are used so as to avoid rust or corrosion.  This will save much heartache and replacing of parts.
     
  • Each control arm has 2 o-rings to ensure an excellent seal
     
  • The camera is mounted onto a brass slide tray, stabilized by a clip-in latch for rock-solid stability.  The control arms therefore are in always the right place, every time.
     
  • A full range of manual controls including
    record / standby
    power on / off
    auto / manual menu select
    zoom
    nd-filter
    auto / manual focus
    iris
    white balance
    and of course LCD on / off control
     
  • Dual ergonomic, super-soft handles (not removable) for increased comfort.
     
  • Neutral buoyancy (or as you prefer)
     
  • 1-year warranty with excellent back up service.
     
  • Depth tested to 40 meters

Canon XL1 Housing Specifications:

  • 520 mm long      21.2 inches
  • 400 mm wide (from outside handles)   16.5 inches
  • 260 mm high      10.5 inches
  • Dry weight with ballast (without camera) 21kg 42 lbs

Popular additional features for the Canon XL1 Housing:

  • Lighting mounts
  • Underwater microphones
  • Filters (we use UR Pro)
  • Additional controls
  • Video cable to the surface
  • Pelican cases for safe transport and storage

We offer a 1-year warranty on all housings.  Camera equipment is not covered under this warranty.    Australian Underwater Video Housings is not liable for any leaking damage to either the housing or the videocamera inside.  We recommend you take your own insurance to cover loss or damage to your video or camera equipment.

Housing prices do not include cameras. We can purchase camera equipment on behalf of clients through our suppliers at very competitive rates, if requested.

To ensure perfect fit and exact control arm precision, we need the actual video camera to model the housing around.  If we do not have your particular model on hand, we will need you to send your camera to us, to use during production.

Note : Housings are custom made to house your specific model only. They are not designed to interchange with any other camera models. This is largely due to the differing location of camera controls. Modifications can be made on some housings at your specific request.