Amphibico announces Phenom Z7LE housing for Sony HVR-Z7U
PRESS RELEASE
Amphibico is proud to announce the new Phenom Z7LE underwater video housing for the Sony HVR-Z7U HDV camcorder. The stand-alone housing with no port will be introduced at a price of $4795CAN. Three port options are available, including a standard dome, flat port, and 94° wide-angle port.
The Phenom Z7LE for the Sony HVR-Z7U is an electronic and mechanical combined housing which gives a complete control of your camcorder while filming your underwater scenes. Amphibico has also added a 2-year Amphibico warranty to the housing. Continue reading for full press release.
There are 3 port options:
- The standard dome, which keeps the same FOV (field of view) as the camcorder underwater and still giving full zoom-through capability.
- The flat port for those who in most part do macro filming, it can become a great back-up lens as well.
- The 94° full zoom-through high definition wide angle port, a multi-purpose lens which can be used for ultra wide shooting and can zoom in to 12”/30cm for good macro…
Amphibico’s development team has provided access to all the important features such as White Balance, Gain, Shutter Speed, Iris and manual focus.
Housing Features
- Designed for professional underwater use
- 14 Electronic push button controls to access over 25 functions
- 3 Mechanical push button controls
- Proportional Manual Focus
- Proportional Manual Zoom
- Manual White Balance
- Manual Iris
- Manual Gain
- Manual Shutter Speed
- Power On/Off
- VCR Mode (Play, Rewind, F-Forward, Stop, Pause)
- Index Markers
- Menu Control Panel
- Sensitive Dual Hydrophones
- Water sensor alarm
- Tally light flashes green while filming
- 2.5X magnified viewfinder w/adjustable dioptric control
- Bayonet Mounted Lens System
- 3 Auxiliary ports
- Single Flip filter Arm with Blue water color correction filter
- Two Year Standard Full Warranty
Amphibi-Grip hand Controls
- Proportional Manual Focus Wheel
- Video Lights on/off - for left and right light arms
- Review
- Screen Display
- Index Markers
- Record/Standby
- Wide-Angle/Telephoto
- Proportional variable zoom
- Manual/Momentary Auto Focus
- VCR functions
The Housing will sell without ports and usually shipped in a carton box with the following standard accessories, Spare O-ring Kit, carry handle & manual.
VHPHZ007 Retail cost $4795.00CAD
Available port selection:
OAFP0001 Flat Port Assembly MSRP $495CAD
OADP0001 Standard Dome Port Assembly MSRP $695CAD
OAWA0094 94 Degree Wide Angle Lens Assembly MSRP $2900CAD
Optional Carry Case
ACCX0202 Custom Carry Case with Wheels MSRP $425CAD
Optional Monitors
ACFM0350 3.5” SD external monitor MSRP $695US
ACHD043 4.3” HD 16:9 external monitor MSRP $2025CAD
Optional Lights & Light Kits
VLDL0010 10 Watt HID light and Arm MSRP $995CAD
ALKT002B 2 x 35/50 Watt Discovery II arc light Kit MSRP $6000CAD
ALKT001B 1 x 35/50 Watt Discovery II arc light Kit MSRP $4100CAD
NOTE: Pkg/complete kit systems at preferred pricing is available, Please contact Amphibico for further details: http://amphibico.com
ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE END OF JULY 08