Flip Video Underwater Case for 1st Generation Flip Video Cameras
by Flip Video
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: Flip VideoModel: AWC1T
Color: clear/ornge
Product features:
- Designed to protect the 1st-Generation Ultra Camcorder under water to depths of 30 feet
- A perfect way to shoot thrilling video under the sea or safely record fun times at the pool
- Allows full access to the Ultra camcorder's control panel, so you'll be able to capture all the underwater fun
- The clear acrylic case has an orange back panel, a gray rubber seal, and gray accents
- Note: the Flip Video Underwater Case is not compatible with 2nd Generation Flip Ultra or Flip UltraHD Camcorders
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Flip Video Underwater Case for 1st Generation Flip Video Cameras
Customer Review: Cheap thrill.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this to go with my Flip Ultra video; I wanted a disposable camcorder for some scuba diving antics, and this fit the bill - at $200 for the case + camera, it's throw-away if anything goes wrong...and so far, it's been flawless.
The manufacturer rates the case to 30 feet; I've had it down to 140' without a problem, although at those depths, I've been a little busy with switching gas mixes to play with the camera buttons. The case does stay waterproof, though, in any case. The way the gasket's designed around the buttons, it may not hold much deeper (bummer) and I'm not sure if the buttons will work that deep...I'll try it out next weekend and see. I kind of wish they'd done a little better job and used o-ring sealed spring-loaded buttons. On the other hand, $50 for this thing? How can you go wrong?
The weakness of the case is that there's not a mount for a tripod, bracket, etc - you'll need to epoxy a couple of stainless nuts to the case to actually mount this on a bracket with a video light or two. You can easily find the appropriate thread (1/4"-20) at Lowe's, though, and, if you do it right, you can glue it to a simple tray. I'm using mine with a couple of UK Light Cannons (10W HID lights with a video diffuser in each.) It's the ultimate low-budget underwater video rig, suitable for YouTube... Sure, it's not the 3CCD 1080p rigs with which to shoot "real" underwater footage, but at 1% of the cost, it's a lot more than 1% of the fun. It's also a lot more compact, and a lot easier to travel with... it's not like Light Cannons are "real" dive lights, either, but it all seems to work.
Like any underwater housing - if you're sloppy putting it together, it'll leak - clean your o-rings thoroughly; any dust or hairs on them will be your demise. Also, be sure to lube the o-rings until they're shiny (but not so you see the grease at all on the surface...) You can get the lube online or at any decent camera store. That's important - if you're not careful to maintain the housing, you deserve any leaks you get.
All in all - it's a great product, totally disposable ($200 for everything? Who cares if it floods? Just buy another...) and it's a blast...
Description of Flip Video Underwater Case for 1st Generation Flip Video Cameras
The Flip Video Ultra Underwater Case is designed to let you capture your next underwater adventure or trip to the pool on video. This clear acrylic case protects the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder to depths of 30 feet, while granting full access to the camcorder?s control panel. The case comes with a convenient wrist strap, so you don?t have to worry about losing your camcorder. With the Flip Video Ultra Underwater Case, you?ll truly be able to shoot video almost anywhere.Cases & Bags
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