Mangrove MVUS-L (SONY)

Manufacturer: Mangrove

Availability: 2 Days

The universal housing adapts to nearly the entire line of Sony camcorders no longer than 158mm, the camera mounts on a specially engineered universal camera tray that can be adjusted in a few minutes by the customer. It´s built of a corrosion-resistant aluminium front case and the rear case machined from solid Delrin. It uses the AV/R-10pin connector and 12 non-penetrating electromagnetic controls. The housing features a 3.5" LCD monitor back and comes with a 117mm optical flat port prepared for the attachment of the colour filter CF-150. Max depth 200m/660 feet.

PVP (NO VAT): 1.540,68€

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HOUSING OVERVIEW: 
Mangrove video housing’s front case is constructed from marine grade aluminium, machined, anodized and the rear case is machined from solid Delrin. The housing’s sleek, ergonomic design feels like a natural extension of your hands and makes capturing that perfect video sequence fluid and easy. Redundant double O-ring seal system on the rear case provides maximum protection and does not depend on clamping pressure for security.  The Mangrove MVU is a universal housing that accepts nearly the entire line of Sony HD video cameras, the MVU comes with a 117mm optical flat port prepared for the attachment of the colour correction filter CF-127 and CF-127-M, the camcorder mounts on a specially engineered universal camera tray that can be adjusted by the customer in any position in just a few minutes. The available length for the camera and its battery is 155mm/6.2 inches.  Its solid build quality and elegant ergonomics make shooting underwater video a pleasure. Whether your serious about getting into video or a pro already, this housing is designed to make the experience rewarding! It is depth-rated to 200m/660 feet, making it the deepest-operating video housing on the market. 

SUPPORTED CAMERA MODELS: 

  • Housing with control system type I:
    • Sony HDR: CX6, CX7, CX11, CX105, CX106, CX115, CX116, CX155
    • Sony HDR: XR105, XR155
    • Sony HDR: HC3, HC5, HC7, HC9
    • Sony HDR: SR5, SR7, SR8, SR10, SR11, SR12
    • Sony HDR: UX3, UX7
  • Housing with control system type II:
    • Sony HDR: XR200, XR350, XR500, XR520, XR550
    • Sony HDR: CX300, CX305, CX350, CX370, CX505, CX520, CX550
    • Sony HXR: MC50
  • Housing with control system type III:
    • Sony HDR: XR160
    • Sony HDR: CX130, CX160, CX360, CX560, CX690, CX700
    • Sony HDR: PJ10, PJ30, PJ50
  • Housing with control system type IV:
    • Sony HDR: CX570E, CX580V, CX730E, CX740VE, CX760V
    • Sony HDR: CX260VE, PJ260VE, XR260VE
    • Sony HDR: PJ580, PJ710V, PJ740, PJ760V 

CONTROL SYSTEM:
The Mangrove MVH is a full electronically controlled housing that uses the AV/R-10pin connector, the external controls on the housing are linked by 12 electromagnetic pushbuttons to corresponding controls on the camera inside the case, eliminating the need for the physical shafts that pierce the walls of mechanical housings. The electromagnetic controls do not penetrate the housing wall and can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance. With non-penetrating electronic controls there is virtually no risk of the housing leaks typical with mechanical through-hole designs. Another convenient feature of this type of system is that the controls for the housing are grouped together in three locations, to the left, right and under the in-built monitor, so that each function can be operated by your thumbs while maintaining a steady grip on the handles. In this position you can instantly see the labels for the names of each control, as compare to a mechanical housing where you must either memorize the location of the controls or rotate the housing to read the name of the control you want to operate. Grouped electronic controls are very convenient on deep dives where nitrogen narcosis may be a factor.

HOUSING CONTROL SET (Type I):

  • Power ON/OFF
  • Record/Standby
  • Zoom Tele
  • Zoom Wide
  • Photo (direct to Hard Drive/Tape or Memory Stick)
  • Image Mode Change (Camera/Photo) 
  • Backlight
  • Toggle between Manual to Auto Focus 
  • Manual Focus Far
  • Manual Focu Near
  • Momentary Auto-focus (Focus Lock/Auto)
  • Variable Zoom Speed  +/-
  • Electronic-One-Touch White Balance *
  • Automatic/Indoor/Outdoor White Balance mode *

*Available controls only with SONY HC series, instead of Variable Speed Zoom control

HOUSING CONTROL SET (Type II):

  • Power ON/OFF
  • Record/Standby
  • Photo record
  • Photo prepare
  • Zoom Tele
  • Zoom Wide
  • Photo (direct to Hard Drive or Memory Stick)
  • Image Mode Change (Camera/Photo)  
  • Joystick Up
  • Joystick Down
  • Joystick Right
  • Joystick Left
  • Menu Enter
  • Momentary Auto-focus (Focus Lock/Auto)
  • Electronic-One-Touch White Balance  *
  • Guide Frame

HOUSING CONTROL SET (Type III):

  • Power ON/OFF
  • Record/Standby
  • Photo record
  • Zoom Tele
  • Zoom Wide
  • Joystick Up
  • Joystick Down
  • Joystick Right
  • Joystick Left
  • Menu Enter
  • Electronic-One-Touch White Balance
HOUSING CONTROL SET (Type IV):
  • Power ON/OFF
  • Record/Standby
  • Photo record
  • Photo prepare
  • Zoom Tele
  • Zoom Wide
  • Navigation Joystick Up
  • Navigation Joystick Down
  • Navigation Joystick Right
  • Navigation Joystick Left
  • Menu Enter
  • Electronic-One-Touch White Balance
  • Toggle between Photo & Video mode
  • Toggle between Manual & Auto Focus 
  • Manual Focus Far
  • Manual Focus Near
  • Guide Frame
     
MONITOR:
Rather than viewing the underwater world through a small viewfinder, the housing incorporates a High–Resolution TFT LCD monitor built into the back of the case that gives you a large 3.5” image; you see what the camera is recording, in full colour, while holding the housing at arm’s length. Not only will the larger image be of great assistance in composing your shots, you can instantly see the results when you change manual focus, turn on lights, or use your filter, you will also see all the status information normally displayed in your camera’s screen/viewfinder. The in-built monitor has a hood that eliminates glare and reflections from your surrounding, which also allows viewing even in strong ambient light; furthermore the LCD screen is 25 degrees angled for enhanced viewing at arm’s length . The monitor is powered by their own Lithium batteries so they do not rob any power from the camera’s battery.
The rearward placement of the handles is also a boon for those who suffer from Hyperopia  and Presbyopia. Rear monitor  housings can be difficult for bad eyesight sufferers and often you can see many people shooting with arms straight out to be able to focus.  A few inches does make a difference for many and the handle position allows all but the most farsighted divers to comfortably maintain relaxed arms for steady shooting.
A live video feed to the surface is also available, you can use your Mangrove external monitor or any standard monitor with a 100 m (333 feet) extension cable and have a perfect view of the diver assisted or tripod mounted Mangrove housing from the boat.
AUDIBLE & VISUAL LEAK DETECTOR:
As with all our housings, it´s equipped with a leak detector that will immediately activate a loud buzzer and a LED located at the rear of the housing in the event water should find its way past the o-ring seals, the water detector is located next to O-ring sealing and at the lowest point (in usual operating position) of the case
COLOUR CORRECTION FILTERS:
The correction filters CF-150 and CF-150-M fit over the housing's port and can be installed and removed during the course of the dive, these filters can serve as an attractive alternative to artificial light sources in shallow depths

The red filter CF-150 is used to restore the red color absorbed by the water, it has been created specifically to correct colors in Caribean or tropical blue-green (cyan) water. This filter "neutralizes" the underwater blue colors so that the true colors which already exist can be recorded on film or video. The Magenta Filter CF-150-M is used to restore the red color absorbed by the green

VIDEO LIGHTING SYSTEMS:
Once you descend beyond the effective range of your correction filter, or if you are diving at night, in a cavern, or on a particularly overcast day, you are going to need some type of supplementary lighting system to provide colour, contrast, and excitement to your videos. Fortunately Mangrove’s Video Lighting Systems combine remarkably even lighting coverage with a compact design that attaches easily and maintains exceptionally balance of the housing. The VC-2 and VC-4 are lightweight compact halogen lights that can be used for video as well as a modelling light to aid with auto focus on your underwater still camera. The MVS-4 halogen lights are engineered to equalized weight and maximize balance, the light heads and batteries are separate units, because the battery module is mounted beneath the housing, the light head is small, lightweight, and easy to position. The MVS-4H series use High Intensity Discharge (HID) pluggable light heads producing a daylight balanced colour temperature of 4500 degrees Kelvin, the light heads and batteries are separate units. All lighting systems are powered by Lithium Ion or memory-free Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery packs, also included is the smart charger for worldwide use.
  • Dimensions (D x L): 160 x 246 mm
  • Weight: 3787g
  • Buoyancy: Engineered to be +/- neutrally buoyant with camera, WP-80 and lighting system VC-4 mounted
  • Housing materials: Anodized marine grade aluminium and machined Delrin
  • Hardware: 316 Stainless Steel throughout
  • Locking system:  (2) tension latch with secondary lock
  • Seals:
    • Housing Back: double O-ring Seals; one 4mm radial bore seal, one 3mm face seal
    • Front Port: double 2.5 mm O-ring Seals; one radial bore seal, one face seal
  • Grip handles: 2 detachable ergonomic handles with bracket shoe for lighting system
  • Finish: Clear anodize aluminium and black Delrin
  • Control System: through the 3.5mm LANC remote jack or 10-pin AV/Remote
  • Type of controls: 12 non-penetrating electro-magnetic pushbuttons
  • Leak detector: Audible & Visual water alarm
  • Status information: Two LEDs, green when camcorder is connected, red when camcorder is recording.
  • White balance status: Two LEDs, yellow and green show the white balance selection (only for type I control system)
  • Rear monitor: 3,5” colour TFT LCD or 3.4” OLED, 25º angled, monitor hood included
  • Screen resolution: 960 (W) x 240 (H)
  • Video system: PAL or NTSC (auto-detect)
  • Monitor life time: 10.000 hours
  • Monitor brightness: 300 Cd/m2
  • Monitor power source:
    • 4 x CR123A  Lithium batteries 1400 mAh (supplied with the housing)
    • 4 X RCR123A Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries 900 mAh (optional)
  • Monitor run time:
    • Approx. 10 hours with Lithium Ion batterie
    • Approx. 6 hours with Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries
  • Depth rating: 200 m (666 ft)
  • Underwater video housing with flat port
  • Right and left handles
  • 5mm Hex key 
  • Spare O-rings
  • Cleansing pack
  • 4 CR123A batteries.

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