Ikelite Housing for Sony Digital Video Cameras

Ikelite Housing for Sony HDR-CX500, CX505 & CX520 Video Cameras

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#6038.52 ..................... Discontinued*

* Ikelite has no remaining new, used or blemished inventory of this model.
Individual Authorized Dealers may have remaining stock, however Ikelite has no information on dealer inventory.

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 up to depths of 200 feet (60 meters).

The camera's large viewing screen can be viewed using the External Mirror featured on the side of the housing. Included Image Reversing Circuitry "flips" the image in the camera's LCD so that its reflection in the mirror appears correct left-to-right. Camera microphone is disabled when Reversing Circuitry is turned on. The External Mirror is hinged to fold against the housing side for travel.

Controls for the LCD screen touch pad provide full access to setting white balance and white balance shift.

The base removes instantly with a unique toggle clamp for traveling or attaching of the optional Pro Video Lite 3 battery pack. The handle assembly detaches from the housing by removal of just two nuts for packing.

The housing accommodates Sony NP-FH40, FH50, FH60, FH70 and FH100 batteries.

Housing Features.

- Optical Glass Port
- Power on/off Control (through circuitry)
- Record start/stop
- Zoom Control
- Snapshot Control
- Mode Button
- LCD Touch Screen (3 controls)
- Image Reversing Circuitry
- Removable External UR/Pro Filter

Size and Weight.

11" wide x 8" high x 8.0" deep including base and handle assembly
27cm x 20cm x 20cm
7.4 lbs (3.3kg) above water
Slightly negative in saltwater for stability

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). An optional filter #6441.81 is also available to achieve more natural tones in green water settings.

Lighting Options.

Watch your video quality improve dramatically by adding light to your system. The Pro-V8 LED Video Lite is the ultimate in easy and affordable video lighting. This light boasts a bright and even 45° angle of coverage over a 10 hour burn time. Color temperature is daylight balanced and usable with or without a color filter.
Click Here to read more about the Pro-V8 LED.

Or opt for the professional grade coverage of the Pro Video Lite 3. This powerhouse features a super bright, high intensity halogen light and a 100° spread.
Click Here to read more about the Pro Video Lite 3.

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 underwater.
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Internal Wide Angle Lens Option.

Special ports are available for use with the Raynox HD-5050 Pro high definition wide-angle lens. Optional ports sold separately as dome port #9304 or flat lens port #9304.1. Raynox HD-5050 Pro lens not included. Lens not available for purchase through Ikelite.
Click Here to read more about the Raynox HD-5050.

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.
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This housing is available worldwide through any Authorized Ikelite Dealer.

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