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NOTE: Shown above with optional SuperNova 250 lighting system. Designed for the most discriminating underwater videographer, the AVMC-GL1 is a rugged, reliable, high quality Marine Case for the Canon GL1 3-chip MiniDV digital camcorder.. Suitable for wet weather, water sports, and underwater video applications to depths of 45 meters/150 feet, it is compact, easy to set up, and easy to use. The Canon WD58 High Resolution Wide Angle Converter lens used with the underwater case nearly doubles the angle of view -- for dramatically clearer, more colorful underwater pictures. The dome port optical system corrects for distortions and aberrations that would otherwise occur, yet the full focus correction allows true, magnified macro and zooming functions &endash; without having to change lenses or optical setup. An underwater color correction filter is also included that restores a natural color balance, for rich saturated colors -- even at depth. For greater depths, night diving, wreck diving, etc. -- a battery compartment inside the housing allows the use of a high powered underwater lighting system (available as an option) &endash; providing an incredibly compact, completely professional system for use in any conditions. One of the most important features of the AVMC-GL1 is the use of patented X-ring seal technology. The X-ring seal provides double sealing for extremely high reliability. In addition, the clear endplates allow the user to clearly see the seals to easily verify that the seal has been made - before entering the water. The clear backplate also allows full visibility of the GL1's LCD screen &endash; providing ease of use and viewfinder visibility that is unprecedented in a professional quality underwater system. Because the screen is set back several inches inside the housing it does not suffer the glare problems associated with previous LCD viewing systems (glare is also a very significant problem on some competing housings which use a mirror on the outside of the housing). In effect the entire AquaVideo housing is working as a shade for the monitor.

Price: $ 1499.00

(does not include wide angle converter - Canon WD58 wide converter is required.)

Optional SuperNova lighting systems: $ 999 - 1299 depending on configuration. Available in 75 and 250 watt configurations.

Specifications:
Length:	12.7 inches;13.7 inches incl. dome
Weight:	13.25 lbs.
Diameter:	9 inches.
Displacement:	29.9 lbs. ( This is the total weight of the system with camcorder, battery, wide angle lens, housing and ballast weight for underwater use.)
Depth Capability:	45 meters/150 feet (greater depths optional)
Standard Controls:	Power, Trigger, & Zoom, Manual focus control, Full White Balance control, Other Controls Optional
	All Specifications subject to change without notice.

Buyer and Comparison Notes for This camcorder/housing Combination:

AquaVideo has been the leading supplier and manufacturer of housings for Canon video cameras and camcorders since the mid-eighties. These housings have included Canon video camera and recorder combinations, as well as camcorders such as the Canon A1; A1 Digital; ES3000, 4000, 6000, etc; the Canon L1/LX100, as well as current models like the Canon Vistura, Optura, and the 3 chip MiniDV XL1.

the GL1 is an excellent choice because of its LCD viewfinder screen, high quality, optics, etc.

Although the housing is larger than those for other 3 chips such as the TRV900, VX1000, EZ30 etc. it is still small enough to be to be easy to work with underwater and due to the additional mass is very stable (stability is a problem with many of the smaller housings). Also, it is very easy to incorporate a SuperNova 250 battery system into the housing, so the overall size is less than one of the smaller housings when combined with a lighting system.