Seatool HV 10 Underwater Housing

The latest challenger to the Sony HDV Handycam HDR-HC3 is the Canon HV10, the world's smallest HDV camcorder*, while still bringing the breathtaking imagery of HD within the reach of hobbyist and serious amateur videographers worldwide. Its 10x optical zoom lens and 2.96 Megapixel CMOS image sensor ensure meticulous detail and superior color reproduction.

CamcorderInfo.com had this to say:

"The HC3 also had an excellent color performance, though the HV10 had more even distribution of the spectrum....
... The conclusion on this showcase showdown? Damn, if they aren’t close… very close, but the Canon HV10 wins with its superior color balance and right-on-the-mark contrast."

Seatool is proud to offer yet another revolutionary housing that brings underwater HD video to divers worldwide in an even more compact and affordable package.

Ultra compact, lightweight body

The Seatool HV10 underwater housing for the Canon HV10 is machined from pure, solid blocks of aluminum to produce a light weight yet rugged package that will offer many years of service, yet only weighs 1kg. Small and light enough to hand carry on aircraft, it's the perfect tool for the travelling diver faced with strict airline weight restrictions. Because the housing body conforms so closely to the camera, the housing attains nearly neutral buoyancy (slightly negative) for effortless underwaterhandling handling. The Seatoo HV10 features a multicoated glass port to insure that you get the very best images possible from this HD wonder. A one-touch camera mounting system makes installing the camera within the housing a breeze. The end result of this meticulous attention to detail is one of the smallest, lightest underwater video housings every produced.

Direct Linked Controls for Superior Reliability

Provided control buttons for: Power Shooting mode change Record/standby Variable speed zoom Still image shutter

The small size of the HV10 places all controls within easy reach when holding the housing which makes steady, stable footage a snap.

Underwater attachment lenses attachable
The popular INON M-67 Mount (67mm threaded) lenses can be added to the housing for even more versatility. Choose from underwater mountable 100° wide angle, 130° dome, or close-up lenses, to match any imaging situation. Accessory shoe
The HV10 housing features a multi-purpose accessory shoe on top of the housing. Add an optional FIX Rotary Hot Shoe Base, and a FIX Light, for an easy to handle, compact lighting system.

External strobe fiber optic connector
With it's 3 megapixel CMOS sensor, the HV10 takes beautiful still images as well as stunning HD video. To reproduce the subject's natural colors, it is possible to trigger and external strobe from the camera's internal strobe by a fiber optic cable attached to the housing's fiber optic connector. The HC3 offers high resolution and ultra compact size in a single package for both video and still imaging.

* as of August 2006