Seatool HC7 Underwater Housing

Once again, Sony has upped the ante in the compact high definition video camera world with their HDV Handycam HDR-HC7, followed by the HC-9 in 2008. As HD video continues to gain poplularity in the consumer market, the compact, affordable HC7 and HC9 are the latest generation of wonder cameras, featureing higher resolution and breathtaking imagery at a very affordable price for both the hobbyist and serious amateur videographer. Seatool is proud to offer another revolutionary housing that brings underwater HD video to divers worldwide in an equally compact and affordable package.

Ultra compact, lightweight body

The Seatool HC7 underwater housing for the Sony HDV Handycam HDR-HC7 or HDR-HC9 is machined from pure, solid blocks of aluminum and polycarbonate. The end result of this meticulous attention to detail is one of the smallest, lightest underwater video housings every produced. This housing features rugged aluminum construction yet only weighs 1.5kg. 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.

3-positon adjustable position remote control grip standard

The grip angle can be adjusted between three positions to adapt to any diving style or shooting situation.

The thoughtful design enables setting the grip in the horizontal position, making a nice trim, compact package, when transporting. New! The HC7 housing handle adjustment is now easier to activate! New! Brushed aluminum buttons provide even more durability. All controls are easily accessed while holding the grip which makes steady, stable footage a snap.

The right hand grip features control buttons for: Power Shooting mode change Record/standby Variable speed zoom Still image shutter AF/MF switch Strobe button ON/OFF VTR playback

New Features

New! Dual latch sealing system.

New! Larger diameter o-ring.

New! ST Bayonet Lens mount.

Underwater attachment lens ready
To complement our multi-coated glass lens, our New 'ST' bayonet lens mount accepts the 15mm wide angle lens from Fisheye, and adapts the popular 67mm threaded mount lenses from Inon, Epoque, and Ikelte to a quick mount/release bayonet fitting which can be mounted to and removed from the housing (while underwater) with just a twist of the wrist. Choose from underwater mountable fisheye, 100-degree wide angle or close-up lenses, to match any imaging situation.

Standard flip-type internal color filter

The Seatool HC7 is fitted with an internal color correcting orange filter. The filter is installed inside the housing, in front of camera lens where it cannot be scratched. Flip a single lever to move the filter over or away from lens.

Multi-coated optical glass port
The multi-coated optical glass port is optically superior, controls flare, and resists scratching.

Accessory port
The accessory port allows attaching an external LCD monitor or audio input from an underwater communications system.

Accessory shoe
The HC7 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 6.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, the HC7 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 HC7 offers high resolution and ultra compact size in a single package for both video and still imaging.

Recording indicator / Leak sensor lamp
The recording indicator and leak sensor lamp are easily visible on remote control panel, protecting against unintentional recording or informing you immediately of water leakage.

Other mechanically controlled functions

• Backlight compensation button
• Manual button
• White balance shift
• Exposure shift
• Iris
• Shutter speed
• AE shift
• Manual focus

Two body colors
Choose from two body colors: Metallic Black or Silver.