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 Ikelite Housing

Ikelite Housing

Ikelite Housing
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 Ikelite Housing




Canon HF M40
Product 6093
US Market Suggested Retail Price $800
Camera not included

Molded of clear polycarbonate to provide seamless construction and corrosion proof performance. This "Clearly Superior" design provides full view of the camcorder, control functions, and assurance the system is safe. The camera's large viewing screen can be seen easily using the External Mirror on the side of the housing. Just open the camera's LCD monitor, rotate 180º and fold back against the side of the camera. Actual image will be reversed when viewed through the mirror.

Fail-safe mechanical controls are provided for important camera functions. Access to the camera's touchscreen menu functions including white balance and manual focus is provided via two controls.

The tray and handles remove with just two nuts for packing. Includes two 3/8-16 threaded stud mounts with wing-nuts for attachment of PRO-2800, PRO-V8 or Pro Video mounting arms. Optional weighted bases are available for additional stability above and below water.

Specifications
Controls
Power on/off, Record start/stop, Zoom, LCD touchscreen (2 controls), Snapshot, Auto/Manual switch
Size
7.3in wide x 6.3in high x 7.9in deep
185 x 260 x 200mm
Size with controls and port; without tray and handles.
Weight
6.3lb (2860g)
Buoyancy
Slightly negative in freshwater
Depth Rating
200ft (60m)
What's Included
Housing body
Aluminum tray and handles
(2) 3/8-16 threaded handle mounts with wing-nuts
Vinyl port cover
Silicone lubricant, 1cc tube
6441.41 color correcting filter, blue water
Port Size
3.0" flat glass; 67mm external thread
Main O-Ring
0109
Optional Filter
6441.81 Green water filter for 3" ports
Optional Weighted Bases
9360.1* Base with 4.9oz weight
9360.2* Base with 1lb weight
* Requires 9360 toggle assembly, sold separately


Color Correcting Filters
The included UR/Pro Color Filter provides color correction in tropical blue water with available sunlight up to 80 feet (24 meters). The optional filter 6441.81 is also available to achieve more natural tones in green water settings.

Lighting Options
Light is essential to bringing out the vibrancy and colors of underwater life in your video. Several options are available to add a video light to this system:

The Pro-V8 LED light is a compact and affordable 500 lumen video light. It easily doubles as a focus light and is compatible with any still or video system.
Click here for more information on the Pro-V8.

The PRO-2800 LED is the ultimate in output and angle of coverage. The compact light head produces an incredible 2800 lumens with a natural, daylight balanced color temperature. The 100° flood light is free of hot spots. A detachable, rechargeable NiMH battery pack allows you to quickly change to a spare and keep shooting all day long.
Click here for more information on the PRO-2800.

External Wide Angle and Macro Lenses.
The housing port is threaded allowing the use of the optional #6420 Ikelite lens or 67mm threaded wide-angle and macro lenses available from other manufacturers. The W-20 is a 0.56x wide angle conversion "wet lens" which can be removed and replaced underawter. Slight vignetting will be present in the widest angle setting when an external wide angle lens is attached.
Click Here to read more about the W-20 Lens.

Internal Wide Angle Lens Option.
Special ports are available for use with Raynox DCR-730/DCR-731 high resolution wide-angle lens. Optional ports sold separately as dome port #9306 or flat lens port #9306.1. Raynox lens not included. Lens not available for purchase through Ikelite.
Click Here to read more about wide angle lenses.

Hi-Definition Wide Angle Port Option.
This is your choice for superior image quality. The #6480 Ikelite WP-80 Wide Angle Port is designed by world-renowned Fathom Imaging to deliver the ultimate in resolving power.
Click Here to read more about the WP-80.


Ikelite products are available worldwide through any Authorized Ikelite Dealer. Click Here for a complete listing.

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