Seatool HC3 Models


Standard Model - HC3 SD
Deluxe Model - HC3 DX

Pro Model - HC3 PRO
Tech Model - HC3 Ultra
Control / Function / Feature HC3 SD HC3 DX HC3 PRO HC3 Ultra
Power, shooting mode, record start/standby, variable speed zoom, still image shutter, AF/MF switch, internal strobe ON/OFF switch, playback, stop, fast forward, rewind Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable position remote control grip Standard Standard Standard Standard
Accessory shoe Standard Standard Standard Standard
External strobe fiber optic connector Standard Standard Standard Standard
External remote control fiber optic connector Standard Standard Standard Standard
LCD monitor image inversion function Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable position LCD monitor mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
AD lens mount base Option Standard1 Standard2 Standard1
Internal flip-type orange filter Option Standard Not available Standard
Manual control dial Option Standard Standard Standard
Function expansion connector plug Option Standard Standard Standard
M67 lens mount base Option3 Option3 Not available Option3
All aluminum housing body Not available Not available Not available Standard
Dual stainless steel locking clamps for housing back Not available Not available Not available Standard
Dual o-rings in housing back Not available Not available Not available Standard

1 When using DX Model (or SD Model with optional AD Lens Adapter) with UWL-105AD wide angle or UFL-165AD fisheye conversion lenses, there will be slight vignetting of image corners when video or still images are played or viewed on personal computer screens, underscan monitors or full HDTV monitors.  However, there is no vignetting when viewing on camera?fs viewfinder or regular television screen.

2 When using PRO Model with UWL-105AD wide angle or UFL-165AD fisheye conversion lenses, there is no vignetting of video images played back on personal computer, underscan monitors, viewfinder, common HDTV or regular television screens, but still images will slightly vignette at corners when viewed on personal computer or underscan monitors.  (However, there is no vignetting of still images when viewed on camera?fs viewfinder or regular television screen.)

3 When using SD and DX Models with optional M67 Mount Lens Adapter and UWL-100 wide angle conversion lens or UWL-100 + Dome Unit combination there is no vignetting of video or still images with any monitors, including HDTV monitors.  (PRO Model has AD Mount Lens Adapter attached standard, and so does not accept M67 type lenses.)