Group B Distribution Inc

360 Degree Mount For Scout and Benthic Underwater Housings

Do you use a Scout or Benthic  camera housing? Get this mount!

We start with a T6061 aluminum billet that is then carved out with a CNC machine and a lathe. This process, while much more time consuming, yields a precisely built custom mount that is made to last. So if you find yourself filming in extreme conditions where your equipment will take a beating, this is the mount you want.

This mount allows the Scout or Benthic housing to be rotated 360 degrees as well as be adjusted up and down.

The square base of the mount is 2.5" x 2.5" (6.2cm x 6.2cm) and has been drilled in all four corners. Use these holes to secure the mount with bolts/nuts to whatever surface you are going to use.The mount is fully anodized to resist corrosion. All screws and washers are stainless steel.

Well Made in Florida, USA.

*Benthic housing and/or action camera not included.

Legal Disclaimer: Group B Distribution Inc is not associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected Sony, JVC, SJCAM,  Contour or other action camera manufacturers. We proudly design and manufacture our own gear independently.  This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with GoPro ® Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO, Karma, Session and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc.

5V Battery Eliminator for GoPro® HERO® 3 and 3+

$ 25.00

Abysso : The toughest housing for Sony's FDR x3000 /r

Sony's new action camera the FDR-x3000 has been making waves in the professional film making industry for very good reasons. 

The BOSS system (Balanced Optical SteadyShot) is an optical stabilizer that allows the user to shoot in stabilized 4K resolution. This system is unique in the "action camera" industry.  Moreover, the low light performance is the best we have seen in any action cams. Also, the FDR-X3000 offers a 100 megabit rate in 4K/30FPS. The higher the bit rate, the more information is captured in each frame. This in turn allows for very crisp videos as well as being able to pull out details out of  each frame in post production. In our opinion, the FDR-x3000 is the new leader in image quality for action cam.

If you are a professional user and do not have a camera yet, we would strongly recommend taking a look at this new camera. There are plenty of reviewers on YouTube who will offer their honest opinions ( Iphonedo is one of our favorites...)

Suffice to say, we wanted to create a housing that would be the toughest one we've ever made.

Enters ABYSSO.

This is THE camera housing for extreme depth and extreme filming conditions. From filming underwater  to depth of 9000ft (1.7 mile, 2750m )   or filming explosions, rocket launches, building demolitions, etc, Abysso is made to be at the heart of the action, regardless of how brutal the environment is.

Abysso Specs are:

•  Carved out of a solid block of 6061 Aircraft Aluminum, for the toughest environments.
• Certified to a depth of 9,000 ft (2750m, 277 BARS ), or 4025 PSI (282 Kg/cm2).
• Easier access to the Mini-USB/HDMI ports due to internal pocket in the back
• Larger, thicker acrylic lens,
• Fully anodized. High resistance against the corrosive effect of saltwater.
• FIVE mounting points. For maximum flexibility in choosing your video camera's field of view. Ideal for 3D imaging
• Bulletproof (smaller caliber) and bombproof  (see pic in testimonials)
• Weight: 2 lb (922 gr).
• Length  4.8" (12.2cm), Width 2" (5.2cm), Height 2.9" (7.25cm)
• Well Made in Florida,USA

Benthic 2 for SJCam Legend/ Star, GoPro® HERO® 3, 3+, 4 and GitUp Cameras

Want to get unique footage with your SJCam,GoPro® or Git2?

The Benthic 2  is the toughest and most durable housing compatible with SJCam SJ6 Legend/ SJ7Star, GoPro ® HERO®  3,  3+,  4 and the Git1 ,Git2 cameras.

 Benthic 2 features are:

• Carved out of a solid block of 6061 Aircraft Aluminum, for the toughest environments.
• Certified to a depth of 8,000 ft (2600m, 243 ATM, 24.6 MPA), or 3,500 PSI (250 Kg/cm2).
• Easier access to the Mini-USB/HDMI ports due to internal pocket (see pic)
• Larger, thicker acrylic lens, eliminating cropping on all GoPro® settings but SuperWide.
• Fully anodized. High resistance against the corrosive effect of saltwater.
• Two mounting points. For maximum flexibility in choosing your video camera's field of view.
• Deep enough for a secondary battery or an optional LCD display or the WiFi Backpack.
• Bulletproof (smaller caliber) and bombproof  (see pic in testimonials)
• Weight: 1 lb 1 oz (497 gr).
• Length 3.38" (8.6cm), Width 3" (7.6cm), Height 2.5 (6.3cm)
• Well Made in Florida,USA

This housing has been the top seller within the scientific community for good reasons: it is the most cost effective solution to get visual data at extreme depth. 

 Its overall compactness is non-intrusive to wildlife. Benthic 2 is also used in manned submersibles, UUV, ROV, and BRU.  The Benthic 2 housing can be drilled to accept a waterproof connector.

Professional filmmakers and engineers are using the Benthic 2 to get footage that would otherwise destroy the camera. Fishermen and marine archeologists are finally able to see what is below the water cost-effectively.

The Benthic 2 comes with a housing mount. This mount can be attached to our standard camera mount which has a 1/4" 20 thread on the bottom.

PS: action camera NOT INCLUDED.

Legal Disclaimer: Group B Distribution Inc is not associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected Sony, JVC, SJCAM,  Contour or other action camera manufacturers. We proudly design and manufacture our own gear independently.  This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with GoPro ® Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO, Karma, Session and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc.

Benthic 3 compatible with SJCam Legend/ Star and GoPro® HERO® 5 / 6 / 7

Got the new SJCam Legend/Star or GoPro® HERO® 5 / 6 / 7 ? No problem, here is the Benthic 3!

The Benthic 3  is the toughest and most durable housing for the newest SJCam Legend/Star  or GoPro®  HERO® 5 / 6 / 7.

 Benthic 3 features are:

• Carved out of a solid block of 6061 Aircraft Aluminum, for the toughest environments.
• Certified to a depth of 8,000 ft (2600m, 243 ATM, 24.6 MPA), or 3,500 PSI (250 Kg/cm2).
• Easier access to the Mini-USB/HDMI ports due to internal pocket
• Larger, thicker acrylic lens. Slight cropping on Extra-wide settings.
• Fully anodized. High resistance against the corrosive effect of saltwater.
• Two mounting points. For maximum flexibility in choosing your video camera's field of view.
• Deep enough for an easier connection to a subsea connector
• Bulletproof (smaller caliber) and bombproof  (see pic in testimonials)
• Weight: 1 lb 1 oz (497 gr).
• Length 3.38" (8.6cm), Width 3" (7.6cm), Height 2.5 (6.3cm)
• Well Made in Florida,USA

This housing has been the top seller within the scientific community for good reasons: it is the most cost effective solution to get visual data at extreme depth.  Its overall compactness is non-intrusive to wildlife.

Benthic 3 is also used in manned submersibles, UUV, ROV, and BRU.  The Benthic 3 housing can be drilled to accept a waterproof connector.

Professional filmmakers and engineers are using the Benthic to get footage that would otherwise destroy your action camera. Fishermen and marine archeologists are finally able to see what is below the water cost-effectively.

The Benthic 3 comes with a housing mount. This mount can be attached to our standard camera mount which has a 1/4" 20 thread on the side

PS: action camera NOT INCLUDED.

Legal Disclaimer: Group B Distribution Inc is not associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected Sony, JVC, SJCAM,  Contour or other action camera manufacturers. We proudly design and manufacture our own gear independently.  This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with GoPro ® Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO, Karma, Session and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc.

Benthic Extension Module for the Benthic 2 Housing

Want more space in your Benthic 2 housing?

The Benthic Extension Module gives you more room to add batteries, micro-boards, connectors, sensors, etc. in the original Benthic 2 housing. This extension fits between the lid of the Benthic 2 and the Benthic 2 housing itself. You must have a Benthic 2 housing to use this extension. This extension can also be drilled to accept a connector.

 Benthic Extension Module's features are:

• Carved out of a solid block of 6061 Aircraft Aluminum, for the toughest environments.
• Certified to a depth of 5,000 ft (1.500m, 152 ATM, 154 BAR), or 2,300 PSI (157 Kg/cm2).
• Fully anodized. High resistance against the corrosive effect of saltwater.
• Adds  2" (5cm) behind the action camera
• Weight: 1 lb 1 oz (497 gr).
• Length 3" 1/8 (8.3cm), Width 2" 3/8 (6.4cm), Height 2" 1/8 (5.4cm)
• Well Made in Florida, USA

PS: Action camera NOT INCLUDED.

NOT compatible with Benthic 3 !

Control /Live Video Feed Board for GoPro® HERO® 3, 3+ ,4

This small, angled 30-pin board fits right in the back of a GoPro® HERO® 3, 3+, and 4. This board allows you to charge the camera with a 5V (maximum!)  external power source using the red (pos) and black (neg) wire. Additionally, you can get a live video feed by using the yellow wire.

This board comes with a Molex type plug and ample wire length to cut if you're not going to use the plug.

Legal Disclaimer: Group B Distribution Inc is not associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected Sony, JVC, SJCAM,  Contour or other action camera manufacturers. We proudly design and manufacture our own gear independently.  This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with GoPro ® Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO, Karma, Session and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc.

Custom Clamp for GPH unit

This is the best way to secure your GPH housing.

This super tough was designed specifically for the GPH housing. This clamp has a bottom mount that allows the user to easily attach the GPH to our VideoFin Pro or to most flat surfaces. The mount allows for the GPH housing to adjusted up/down and right/left. We use billet T6061 aluminum which is then anodized. All components are stainless steel. Well Made in Florida, USA.

If you're shooting underwater videos with underwater lights, you may notice lots of light being reflected on floating sediments. To eliminate that effect, the video light should be set at a different angle than that of the camera. This clamp allows for easy and secure adjustments if you are using the GPH as a flashlight housing.

** GPH/flashlight not included

Expedition Spare Pack - Abysso

Going on a remote expedition? Play it safe and get an Expedition Spare Pack.

These packs include all the spares you will need for your Abysso housing:

• Spare lens (1)
• Spare lens O-rings (20)
• Spare housing O-rings (20)
• Spare housing mount (1)
• Spare housing/ bezel stainless steel screws (10)
• Spare mount screws (6) 
• Hex wrenches (2)

Expedition Spare Pack - Benthic

Going on a remote expedition? Play it safe and get an Expedition Spare Pack.

These packs include all the spares you will need for your Benthic housing:

• Spare lens (1)
• Spare lens small O-rings (10)
• Spare lens medium O-rings (10)
• Spare housing O-rings (20)
• Spare housing mount (1)
• Spare housing stainless steel screws (8)
• Bezel stainless steel screws (2)
• Spare mount screws (6) 
• Hex wrench (2)

Expedition Spare Pack - Benthic Extension Housing

Going on a remote expedition? Play it safe and get an Expedition Spare Pack.

These packs include all the spares you will need for your Benthic Extension Housing:

• Spare housing O-rings (20)
• Spare housing mount (1)
• Spare extension stainless steel screws (5)
• Spare mount screws (6) 
• Hex wrenches (2)

Expedition Spare Pack - GPH

Going on a remote expedition? Play it safe and get an Expedition Spare Pack.

These packs include all the spares you will need for your GPH housing:

• Spare lens (1)
• Spare lens  O-rings (15)
• Spare housing O-rings (30)
• Spare Stainless Steel clamps (2)

Expedition Spare Pack - Scout

Going on a remote expedition? Play it safe and get an Expedition Spare Pack.

These packs include all the spares you will need for your Scout housing:

• Spare lens (1)
• Spare lens O-rings (20)
• Spare housing O-rings (20)
• Spare housing mount (1)
• Spare housing/ bezel stainless steel screws (10)
• Spare mount screws (6) 
• Hex wrenches (2)

Expedition Spare Pack - Scout Extension

Going on a remote expedition? Play it safe and get an Expedition Spare Pack.

These packs include all the spares you will need for your Scout Extension Housing:

• Spare housing O-rings (20)
• Spare housing mount (1)
• Spare extension stainless steel screws (5)
• Spare mount screws (6) 
• Hex wrenches (2)

General Purpose Housing GPH- 10 (No Viewport)

Are you looking for a gargantuan underwater housing to protect bigger electronics down to 2800m?   

The GPH-10 is an aluminum underwater housing that is extremely versatile. Rated to a depth of 2800m (9.200ft),  this canister is 16.5" long (42cm). The  outside diameter is 4.5" (11.5cm). The GPH 10 offers a 15" x 3.5" (38cm x 9.5cm) internal space area that can house various electronics, sensors,and batteries This canister can also be drilled to interface with a Scout/Benthic/Abysso via a waterproof connector. Well Made in Florida, USA.

Our clients use this canister to house:

• Additional battery /control boards
• Sensors
• Board level cameras, batteries and control boards (Arduino / Raspberry type).
• ROV component

As you can see, its use is only limited by your imagination

General Purpose Housing GPH- 2800m (NO viewport)

The GPH -2800m is a newer version of the GPH-1750m, specifically made to go deeper. 

The GPH-2800m is an aluminum underwater housing that is extremely versatile. Rated to a depth of 2800m (9.200ft),  this canister is  6.6" long (17cm). The  outside diameter is 3.4" (8.8cm). The GPH offers a 5.25"x2.5" (13cm x 6.3cm) internal space area that can house various electronics, sensors,and batteries This canister can also be drilled to interface with a Scout/Benthic via a waterproof connector. Well Made in Florida, USA.

Our clients use this canister to house:

• Additional battery /control boards
• Sensors
• Board level cameras, batteries and control boards (Arduino type).

As you can see, its use is only limited by your imagination

General Purpose Housing GPH- 2800m (with view-port)

The GPH -2800m is a newer version of the GPH-1750m, specifically made to go deeper. This housing has a view-port.

The GPH-2800m is an aluminum underwater housing that is extremely versatile. Rated to a depth of 2800m (9.200ft),  this canister is  7.8" long (19.5cm). The  outside diameter is 3.4" (8.8cm). The GPH offers a 5.25"x2.5" (13cm x 6.3cm) internal space area that can house various electronics, sensors,and batteries. The view-port also allows this housing to be used with small, streamline cameras or light. This canister can also be drilled to interface with a Scout/Benthic/Abysso via a waterproof connector. Well Made in Florida, USA.

Our clients use this canister to house:

• Additional battery /control boards
• Sensors
• Board level cameras, batteries and control boards (Arduino type).
• ROV component

As you can see, its use is only limited by your imagination

General Purpose Housing GPH-1750 (with viewport)

Need a rugged canister to protect delicate electronics or a flashlight? This is it.

The GPH-1750m is an aluminum underwater housing that is extremely versatile. Rated to a depth of 1750m (5,700ft),  this canister is  8.25" long (21 cm). The  outside diameter is 3" (7.6cm). The GPH offers a 6.4"x2.5" (16.3cm x 6.3cm) internal space area that can be used for streamlined POV cameras such as Sony, JVC, Drift, Contour, Bullet, etc. It can be used with a Raspberry Pi 3/4/5 or similarly sized micro processor. This housing features an acrylic lens. This canister can also be drilled to interface with a Abysso/Benthic via a waterproof connector. Well Made in Florida, USA.

Our clients use this canister to house:

• Flashlight/ video lights
• Lasers
• Additional battery /control boards
• Sensors
• Board level cameras, batteries and control boards (Arduino type).

As you can see, its use is only limited by your imagination

General Purpose Housing Adapter

The General Housing Adapter is made to link together several GPH 1750m series (not for GPH 2800m or GPH 10) . Suppose you want to add several control boards and a large battery pack to your video camera or flashlight set up. By adding this adapter ring, one GPH could be dedicated to storing batteries while the other GPH houses your control boards. Several GPH can be safely attached together this way.

OD: 3" (76mm) ID: 2.32" (59mm)

General Purpose Housing GPH2 -1750m (with view-port)

Need a  longer rugged  extreme depth canister  with a view-port to protect delicate electronics or a flashlight? This is it.

The GPH2 - 1750m is an aluminum underwater housing that is extremely versatile. Rated to a depth of 1750m (5,700ft),  this canister is  11.5" long (28.5cm). The  outside diameter is 3" (7.6cm). The GPH offers a 9.5" x 2.5" (24cm x 6.3cm) internal space area that can be used for streamlined POV cameras such as Sony, JVC, Drift, Contour, Bullet, etc. This housing features an acrylic lens. This canister can also be drilled to interface with a Scout/Benthic /Abysso via a waterproof connector. Well Made in Florida, USA.

Our clients use this canister to house:

• Flashlight/ video lights
• Lasers
• Additional battery /control boards
• Sensors
• Board level cameras, batteries and control boards (Arduino type).
• ROV hardware 

As you can see, its use is only limited by your imagination

General Purpose Housing GPH2 -2800m (NO Viewport)

Need a longer rugged extreme depth canister protect delicate electronics or batteries? This is it. This is the newer version of the GPH2 1750m, but for deeper work.

The GPH2 - 2800m is an aluminum underwater housing that is extremely versatile. Rated to a depth of 2800m (9,200ft),  this canister is  10.5" long (27cm). The  outside diameter is 3.5" (8.8cm). The GPH offers a 9.2" x 2.5" (23cm x 6.3cm) internal space area for various electronics/ batteries.  This canister can also be drilled to interface with a Scout/Benthic /Abysso via a waterproof connector. Well Made in Florida, USA.

Our clients use this canister to house:

• Additional battery /control boards
• Sensors
• Board level cameras, batteries and control boards (Arduino type).
• ROV hardware 

As you can see, its use is only limited by your imagination

General Purpose Housing GPH2 -2800m (WITH Viewport)

Need a longer rugged extreme depth canister protect delicate electronics or batteries? This is it. This is the newer version of the GPH2 1750m, but for deeper work. This housing has a viewport. 

The GPH2 - 2800m is an aluminum underwater housing that is extremely versatile. Rated to a depth of 2800m (9,200ft),  this canister is  11.8" long (29.5cm). The  outside diameter is 3.5" (8.8cm). The GPH offers a 9.2" x 2.5" (23cm x 6.3cm) internal space area for various electronics/ batteries.  With a viewport, this housing can be used with steamlined cameras and lights. This canister can also be drilled to interface with a Scout/Benthic /Abysso via a waterproof connector. Well Made in Florida, USA.

Our clients use this canister to house:

• Additional battery /control boards
• Sensors
• Board level cameras, batteries and control boards (Arduino type).
• ROV hardware 

As you can see, its use is only limited by your imagination

GroupBinc's GitUp Git2 Action Video Camera

$ 179.00

Ever since Point of View (POV) action cameras went mainstream, we have tested dozens of models from various manufacturers over the years and the vast majority of them aren't that good. As that industry matured, we did find an action camera that is an excellent cost effective alternative with features that did not exist on the other action cams.

Overall, the video footage obtained from this camera is very good. This camera will not match the top tier action cams in absolute terms, but you can get two of these GB Git2 cameras, and still have $100 left over to buy your significant other dinner and flowers to make up for the inordinate time you've spent filming underwater critters.

Another tangible point to consider about exploration is that it is ALWAYS better to have two cameras underwater instead of one. Murphy's Law still applies underwater and while reviewing the footage of something of interest, you will invariably wished you had had a second camera deployed at another angle.

One of the features we really liked about this camera is that it turns on/off automatically when an external power source is hooked up via the USB port. This feature opens a whole range of options for very long term time-lapse sessions. This feature allowed us to take underwater time-lapse pics and videos during months long deployments.

This camera is compatible with our Scout and Benthic Camera Housings.

This camera comes with a full kit including various mounts and a waterproof housing (31m, 100ft)

As for the specs, here there are:

Chipset:  Novatek NTK96660 

Lens:  High Quality All Glass Elements

Angle of View: 170°,120°

Sensor: Sony Exmor IMX206 16MP

LCD Display: 1.5 inches LCD screen

Video Resolution

2160P HD video: 2880 x 2160; 24fps;
1440P HD video: 2560 x 1440; 30fps;
1440P 4:3 HD video: 1920 x 1440; 30fps;
1296P HD video: 2304 x 1296; 30fps;
1080P HD video: 1920 x 1080; 60fps;
1080P 4:3 HD video: 1440 x 1080; 60fps
1080P HD video: 1920 x 1080; 30fps;
720P HD video: 1280 x 720; 120fps;
720P HD video: 1280 x 720; 60fps;
720P HD video: 1280 x 720; 30fps; 
WVGA video: 848 x 480; 30fps;
VGA: 648 x 480; 240fps

Video Format: H.264 encoder, MP4 video container

Video Loop Mode : Supported

Photo Resolutions: 16MP(4608*3456),12MP (4032*3024),8MP (3264*2448),5MP (2592*1944),3MP (2048*1536)

Time Lapse Photo : 2 sec. / 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 60 sec.

Shutter Speed: 1/30 Sec. / 2 Sec. / 5 Sec. / 10 Sec. / 15 Sec. / 20 Sec. / 30 Sec / 1 Min.

Microphone & Speaker: Built-in microphone, No speaker
External microphone supported

Video Out :

HD Video: Micro HDMI (HDMI cable sold separately)
Analog Video: Mini USB (AV-Out composite cable sold separately)

Quick start recording: Supported

G-sensor: Supported

Wi-Fi: Supported

Remote Control: Optional

Ports: Mini USB ,Micro HDMI, Micro SD

Storage: Micro SD memory card with a Class 10 or UHS-1 rating
Up to 64GB capacity supported 

Record times :vary with resolutions and frame rates

Battery & Charging Battery: 950mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery

Battery life: up to 90 minutes in Full HD mode

USB Charging: DC 5V 1000 mA

Weights and Measurements:

Camera weight: 64g (2.25 oz)
Camera with housing weight: 154g (5.4 oz)
Dimensions: 59 x 30 x 41mm   (2.32" x 1.18" x 1.61")

Housing Mount

This the mount that comes standard with our Benthic, Scout, and Extension housings. This mount is machines out of billet T6061 aluminum and anodized to resist corrosion. Made to take abuse and still last a very long time. Well Made in Florida, USA