CAM-GBGU
$ 159.00 $ 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")
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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:
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Want to get unique footage with your SJCam,GoPro® or Git2?
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.
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Got the new SJCam Legend/Star or GoPro® HERO® 5 / 6 / 7 ? No problem, here is the Benthic 3!
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.
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