DEMA Highlights – Chapter 2

5 Nov 2011

As promised below are more highlights from the 2nd and 3rd day of the DEMA show in Orlando. Stay tuned for more as there will be chapter 3 and 4 as well.

Sealife DC1400 New Beginner Underwater Camera

Sealife has released their new underwater camera, the DC1400. The main features are one touch HD video, superior image quality , x5 zoom at 14MP. The camera seems easy to use , well designed and offers custom white balance that can be determined according to the depth of the dive. There is also an easy setup that allows choosing between Land , Underwater , Snorkeling and Diving. The piano keys on the bag are simple and easy (Nauticam is using this design now as well) so this camera is a no-brainer for a diver wanting to get his first underwater camera. Their best package offers a guide number 14 strobe and a 500 Lumen video light with 3 light levels.

Fantasea FP7100 Housing for Nikon P7100

Fantasea have announced the FP7100 which is the improved model of FP7000 housing for the Nikon P7000. This new camera has faster menus , enhanced auto focus and tilt able LCD screen. The housing has some new addons such as a back shade for the LCD monitor and a hand strap for easy grip.

Fantasea Enhanced Optics for Canon Housings

Fantasea are displaying their new enhanced optics line for Canon housing , with an insertable red filter that can be used with or without the wide angle lens.

Aquatica 45 Degree Viewfinder

Aquatica released a 45 degree viewfinder which should start shipping towards the end of the year.

Aquatica Quad Ball Mount

Aquatica’s TLC (Arm Systems) Displayed a quad ball mount that allows mounting up to 4 arms on one handle. Probably most will use 3 or 3 mounts but this offers many options for attached video lights and other accessories.

Aquatica Macro Diopter Mount

Aquatica has displayed a Macro Diopter mount that goes on top of their flat Macro port and is aimed for using with a 100mm or 105mm Macro lens. This allows mounting a diopter (2 are offered +5 and +10) for better macro shots. The diopters are offered with a 67mm thread so they are mount able on most camera systems , the holder and diopters will be offered separately or as a package for between 500-600$.

Amphibico Housing for Sony FS100US HXCAM HD camcorder

Aquatica has acquired Amphibico and is getting the ball rolling with their new line of video housings for Sony replacable lens video cameras , the Sony FS100US HXCAM. This housing is made from a solid aluminum block just like Aquatica and will have an external top monitor option as well as full electronic controls from the very ergonomic Amphibico handles.

Stay tuned for chapter 3 with more highlights from the DEMA 2011 show.

This post was written by

Tal Mor – who has written 74 posts on Underwater Cameras Blog by Mozaik.
Tal Mor is the co-founder of Mozaik Underwater Cameras, an amatuer diver from the age of 15 and has been photographing underwater in the last 3 years.