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Light & Motion for professional & semi-pro
underwater filmmakers
Light & Motion has the experience to engineer great
equipment; the first to introduce such technologies as Non-penetrating
electro-magnetic controls, NiMH batteries, portable HID systems,
and smart battery chargers to the dive and industry. They
continue to pioneer product development by integrating today's
technology in the outdoor industry and responding to the desires
of divers.
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Bluefin HD -
Light & Motion is proud to announce the Bluefin HD, a
newly designed professional underwater housing system
for the Sony High Definition HDR-FX1 and HVR-Z1U
camcorders. |
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Constructed from industrial grade aluminium, machined,
anodized and depth rated to 400 feet, the Bluefin HD
housing has an advanced feature set that will satisfy
even the most discriminating videographers.
Housing controls include power on/off, record
start/stop, double tap variable zoom control,
electronic manual focus, momentary auto focus on/off,
manual iris and gain, shutter speed, manual push white
balance and neutral density filter.
Smart Grip Handles
also provide access to VTR playback for instant
footage review. Also included is a
Flip Down Colour Correction
Filter,
and the revolutionary Flip Macro Lens that will allow
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Smart Grip Handles
put important functions where you need them, at your
fingertips. Handles provide non-penetrating push
button controls, utilizing IR transmitters and
receivers. No fumbling around for awkward levers and
dials. As such, the housing is a natural extension of
your hands so capturing that perfect video sequence is
made easy. With the
Easy Load
camera tray setup is a snap.
Double O-ring Seals
and
Self Locking Rotary Latches
provide the security you would expect allowing you the
peace of mind to focus on your passion.
Weight:
The dry weight of the Bluefin HD will vary with
configuration. A standard configuration (flat port, no
lights, no external monitor) will have a dry
weight of 26 pounds. Dive ready weight
including the camera is 33 pounds with a buoyancy just
slightly negative in water. Fully loaded Pro Travel
Package (UWA adapter, pro lights, and remote monitor)
will have a dry weight of 44 pounds and a buoyancy
just slightly negative in water.
Dimensions:
Length: Along the Housing base is 14.75 inches (37.5
cm). Optics will extend this a bit.
Height: Housing (no lights) is 9.5 inches (24.1 cm).
Batteries will increase this to about 10.75 inches
(27.3 cm). An external, top mounted monitor will
increase this.
Width: Outside of the control handles is 13.5 inches
(34.3 cm).
Housing can be purchased as a solo or as part of a
complete
Travel Package
with Integrated Lighting system.
The Light & Motion Travel Package thoughtfully
integrates the housing, lighting system, and all your
accessories in one convenient, dive ready case. Once
at your location, pop open the case and your complete
system is ready to go in a snap.
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The Bluefin HD Pro Travel Package includes the Bluefin
HD housing, Sunray Pro lights, dual batteries,
multi-voltage charger for true
Smart Charging
and a custom case to hold all your accessories. Sunray
Pro lights are the perfect choice when trying to
balance your subject with an ambient lit background.
Specular Peened Reflectors
provide the same daylight colour temperature as the sun
with no hot spots, which means your subject looks
natural, vibrant and well balanced. With
Smart Grip Handles,
you can turn lights on or off from your fingertips
with a push of a button. SunRay Pro lights utilize
NiMH batteries and provide burn time up to 60 minutes.
Pluggable connectors make setup and storage easy.
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The Bluefn HD Elite Travel Package includes the
Bluefin HD housing, SunRay Elite lights, dual
batteries, multi-voltage charger and a custom case to
hold all your accessories. Is your subject too blown
out? Press the light button on the Bluefin's
Smart Grip Handle
and toggle down the light output in one of 3 settings.
Sunray Elite lights also utilize NiMH batteries, true
Smart Charging
and offer burn times from 60 minutes on high to 80
minutes on low.
Regardless of which system you choose, the
Travel Package
takes the burden out of travel and setup, allowing you
to focus on the task at hand
capturing great images.
Please
contact us for prices
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Bluefin
HC1 for Sony HC1, HC1000 or
V950 |
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High Definition has upped the ante for acceptable
video quality. Once upon a time only big budget
production houses could afford the richness of
1080i resolution. Today with the FX1 and the HC1,
that quality is in the hands of the masses! Light
& Motion is leading the HD underwater revolution
with our Bluefin series housings. Whether you
choose the Bluefin FX1 or the Bluefin HC1, you'll
enjoy the ease of use and high performance that
L&M are famous for.
The Bluefin HC1 is designed
with an integrated system of housing, lights,
monitor, and optics. Set-up is a snap. Simply
attach the camera to the tray, plug in the control
and video cables, and slide the unit into the
housing. You'll love the positive snap as the
camera locks into position for perfect optical
alignment. Now attach the rear plate by rotating
the
Self-Locking Latches.
Watching the
Double O-ring Seals
gliding into place gives you peace of mind as you
prep for your dive.
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Whether you've chosen the
Zoom Macro
or a Wide Angle optic, you'll be amazed by the
true colour and richness that can only be provided
by High Definition video. Constructed from
industrial grade aluminium, machined, anodized and
depth rated to 300 feet, the Bluefin HC1 housing
has an advanced feature set that's laid out in a
compact, easy to use design.
Controls include power on/off, record start/stop,
double tap variable zoom control, electronic
manual focus and momentary auto focus on/off.
Housing also provides access to iris control and
the tele macro function.
Smart Grip Handles
provide access to VTR playback for instant footage
review. Also included is a
Flip Down Colour Correction
Filter that
provides easy transitions between ambient and
artificial light.
Smart Grip Handles
put important functions where you need them, at
your fingertips. Handles provide non-penetrating
push button controls, utilizing IR transmitters
and receivers. No fumbling around for awkward
levers and dials. As such, the housing is a
natural extension of your hands, so capturing that
perfect video sequence is made easy. With the
Easy Load
camera tray setup is simple.
Double O-ring Seals
and
Self-Locking Latches
provide the security you would expect, allowing
you the peace of mind to focus on your passion.
Housing can be purchased
alone or as part of a comprehensive
Travel Package
with an
Integrated Lighting System.
Complete the system with an external Monitor that
can control the housing from up to 300 feet away.
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Ease of use
All package components including housing,
lights, batteries, and chargers fit neatly in
custom die cut dry case.
Stows in overhead compartment or under
airline seat
Passes through those pesky x-ray machines
Performance
Complete system is well balanced, nearly
neutral.
Reliability
Housing, lights, and monitors designed
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The Bluefin Travel Package was designed to provide
the discriminating videographer with a complete
professional video system that strikes the perfect
balance between form and function.
The Bluefin Travel Packages are the thoughtful
integration of the Bluefin housing, state of the
art Sunray-S lighting systems, optional
accessories, and a lightweight dry case.
The Pro Travel Package utilizes HID lamp
technology to produce a daylight balanced color
temperature of 5500° Kelvin.
If you want to save a little money, but still want
the control, then opt for the Bluefin Elite Travel
Package.The Elite package provides the same
control and feature set as the Pro, but uses the
Elite lighting system incorporating our Sunray
halogen light heads.
With the Elite, new Sunray-S battery pods
unobtrusively integrate into the housing and add
fingertip control over 3 levels of light output.
Pro lights also offer fingertip on/off control,
but without step down levels.
Complete either system with one of two Active
Matrix Monitors. Choose the 2.5 Bluefin Compact
or the revolutionary Bluefin Remote Monitor. The
Remote Monitor allows you to control your entire
video system from a remote location.
Regardless of which system you choose, Bluefin
Travel Packages and accessories will allow you to
capture the beauty and adventure of the underwater
realm, and with an ease never thought possible.
Please
contact us for prices
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