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Steve Cottrell May 19th, 2010 04:31 AM

Splash-proof cover HM100?
 
I'm filming a bit of ocean racing next month and I'll use the HM100 to get some B cam odd angles and suchlike. Anyone recommend a splashproof cover or housing suitable for the HM100? Can't quite spring for the full underwater housing...

Many thanks for all pointers.

SteveC

John Lotterer May 20th, 2010 08:23 PM

Re:Splash-proof cover HM100?
 
I have used Epic housings to Shoot surfing & Wake Surfing The epics work , limited control, but for above the water, shallow depth they work fine. The Ewa Marine bag works just as good with more camera control about the same price Look into the Go Pro HD cam, water proof shoots HD and is the same price as both Housings

Steve Cottrell May 26th, 2010 02:52 PM

Thanks - the Epic looks perfect. I've emailed them to see which housing would be suitable - HM100 plus wide angle adapter minus rubber eyecup = 9 5/8 inches. Looks great for hanging into the bow-wave of the boat etc :) Cheers.

Paul Shapiro May 27th, 2010 10:38 AM

Steve, would you post or email their reply regarding which housing model? Sounds like something we could also use.
Cheers, Paul

John Lotterer May 28th, 2010 11:42 AM

Alot of the surfing footage in their videos Was shot with my VX2100 tell them JL sent you

Steve Cottrell June 9th, 2010 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Shapiro (Post 1532139)
Steve, would you post or email their reply regarding which housing model? Sounds like something we could also use.
Cheers, Paul

Yessir, they say Epic Pro V1 which has dimensions of 7x7x16 inches.

Personally I think that's too large. The Epic Elite looks like it will easily take the HM100 according to this page:

Epic Elite | Video Housings | Underwater

I'd rather have smaller for buoyancy reasons. Saw one guy selling a smaller Epic Sport model with a custom made mirror strapped to the side so he could see a reversed side LCD image while shooting straight ahead - excellent idea.

HTH

Paul Shapiro June 10th, 2010 11:06 AM

Brilliant! Thanks for the info, Steve.

No need for the mirror, though: I'm training my hamster to operate from the inside!

Steve Cottrell June 12th, 2010 02:59 PM

You should see some of my clients, they're training hamsters to operate day-to-day....


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