DX-1G Set
Housing & Camera

Product # S06581A

$1099.95

10 Megapixel Compact Underwater Digial Camera System

The DX-1G image quality is so superior that it defies the term "compact". The camera is equipped with a fine CCD sensor that has 10.01 million effective pixels.

The DX-1G, the next generation of underwater digital camera system achieves a decisive balance between style and performance, offering an uncompromising and sophisticated design together with advanced technology. The globally recognized concept and benefits of this unrivaled, premium underwater camera system affords the most demanding user complete satisfaction. The exceptional quality of image reproduction that exceeds 10 million pixels, the highly functional, stylish housing, and above all, the innovative features specific to the underwater environment this is the world of the DX-1G.


DX-1G Camera Features
  • The camera is equipped with a 1/1.75 charge coupled device (CCD) image sensor having 10.01 million effective pixels, which offers superior resolution and the ability to vividly record every detail of your precious moments. (The maximum recordable number of pixels is 3648x2736)
  • Macro mode that enables you to bring the lens as close as 1cm / 0.4 inches to the subject.
  • The focal length of the 3x optical zoom lens is 5.1 to 15.3mm, or 24 to 72mm on a conventional 35-mm film camera. The lens has a maximum aperture (f-stop value) from f2.5 to f4.4. The perspective can be adjusted precisely according to your style with the wide-angle setting to capture the dynamic environment. In addition, unique visual effects can be used to enhance your pictures.
  • Equipped with SEA&SEA Mode for Optimum Underwater Photography.
  • Compatible with Raw data storage.
  • The camera is equipped with a CCD shift-method vibration correction function, which is exceptionally effective in stabilizing images when the shutter is pressed. The function prevents images from being blurred by hand motion.
  • The camera is equipped with a 2.5-inch, 230,000-pixel LCD monitor.
  • The recording medium is MMC, an SDHC / SD memory card. It is equipped with a 26-MB built-in memory.
 

DX-1G Housing Features

  • High-quality design with premium feeling & superior operability.
  • Equipped with two fiber-optic cable sockets.
  • Equipped with a built-in flashlight diffuser.
  • All shooting functions on the 1G camera are operable.
  • Wide-angle conversion lens for DX-1G is available. (Optional)
  • Outer hood and inner hood for LCD monitor.
  • The highest reliability with a depth rating of 55m / 180ft.
  • Soft grip protector for stability and comfort underwater.

Specifications
CCD Effective 10.01 million pixels (total 10.30 million pixels), 1/1.75-inch primary-color CCD
Lens Focal length: f=5.1-15.3mm (35mm camera equivalent, 24-72mm) Aperture (F value): F2.5 (wide) - F4.4 (tele) Lens construction: 11 elements in 7 groups Number of aperture blades: 7
Vibration correction function CCD shift method
Zoom Optical: 3x (35mm camera equivalent 24-72mm)
Digital: 4x (Maximum 12x when combined with optical)
Shooting distance Approx. 30cm / 12inch - infinity from lens tip (wide and tele)
Macro shooting distance Approx. 1cm / 0.4inch - infinity from lens tip (wide), approx. 4cm / 1.6inch - infinity from lens tip (tele) Approx. 1cm / 0.4inch - infinity from lens tip (zoom macro mode)
Shutter speed [ Still image ] 180, 120, 60, 30, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1 - 1/2000sec
[ Movie ] 1/30 - 1/2000sec
Pixels [ Still image ] 3648X2736, 3648X2432, 2736X2736, 3264X2448, 2592X1944, 2048X1536, 1280X960, 640X480
[ Text ] 3648X2736, 2048X1536
[ Movie ] 640X480, 320X240
Picture mode *1 F (Fine) / N (Normal) / RAW *2
ISO sensitivity AUTO, AUTO-HI, ISO80, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, ISO1600
Flash AUTO, Red-eye reduction, On, Slow synchro, Soft flash, Off Flash range *3: Approx. 0.2m / 8inch - 5.0m / 200inch (wide), 0.15m / 6inch - 3.0m / 120inch (tele)
Focus Multi AF, Spot AF, Manual focus, Snap (fixed focus), Infinity
Exposure adjustment TTL-CCD metering method (AE lock possible): Multi light metering (256 segments), Center-weighted light metering, Spot metering
Exposure compensation Manual exposure compensation +2.0EV - -2.0 (1/3EV steps)
Auto bracket function (-0.3EV, ±0, +0.3EV / -0.5EV, ±0, +0.5EV)
White balance Auto, Outdoor, Cloudy, Incandescemt, Fluorescent, Manual
White balance bracket
Memory type SD memory card 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB), SDHC memory card (4GB), Multi-media card, Internal memory (26MB)
Storage capacity
(No. of pictures) *4
(Internal 26MB memory)
[ Still image ] 3648X2736 (Raw: 1, F: 6, N: 11), 3648X2432 (Raw: 1, F: 7, N: 13),
2736X2736 (F: 8), 3264X2448 (N: 14), 2592X1944 (N: 22), 2048X1536 (N: 35),
1280X960 (N: 62), 640X480 (N: 276)
Storage capacity (time) (Internal 26MB memory) [ Movie ] 640X480: 30frames/sec. (12sec.), 15frames/sec. (24sec.)
320X240: 30frames/sec. (39sec.), 15frames/sec. (1min.16sec.) *5
Storage data capacity (Sizes are approximate) [ Still image ] 3648X2736 (RAW: 14.4MB/screen, F: 3.61MB/screen, N: 2.07MB/screen),
3648X2432 (RAW: 12.8MB/screen, F: 3.21MB/screen, N: 1.85MB/screen),
2736X2736 (F: 2.71MB/screen), 3264X2448 (N: 1.67MB/screen), 2592X1944 (N: 1.06MB/screen),
2048X1536 (N: 672KB/screen), 1280X960 (N: about 356KB/screen), 640X480 (N: 83KB/screen)
Recording modes Still image modes (Still, CONT, S-CONT, M-CONT) / Program shift / Aperture priority / Manual exposure mode, Scene modes (Portrait / SEA&SEA / / Landscape / Nightscape / Skew correction / Text / Zoom macro / High sensitivity), Movie mode, My setting 1 & 2
Recording format [ Still picture ] JPEG (Exif ver.2.21) *6, RAW (DNG) *7
[ Movie ] AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG format compliant)
[ Sound ] WAV (Exif ver.2.21 μ law)
LCD monitor display 2.5-inch transparent amorphous silicon TFT LCD (approx. 230,000 pixels)
Self timer Operation time: approx. 10sec. / approx. 2sec.
Interval timer Shooting interval: 5sec. - 3 hours (5sec. steps) *8
PC interface USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B cable), choice of original or Mass storage driver *9
AV interface Audio OUT / Video OUT
Video signal format NTSC / PAL
Dimensions (WxHxD) 111.6x58.0x25.0mm / 4.4x2.3x1inch (excluding projections parts)
Weight Approx. 220g / 7.7oz (excluding batteries, SD memory card and strap)
Battery Rechargeable battery (DB-60) x 1, optional AC adaptor (AC4c), AAA battery (alkaline / oxyride / Ni-MH) x 2
Shooting capacity *10 Conforms to CIPA standard Using the DB-60, approx. 340 pictures ( Using AAA alkaline batteries: approx 30 pictures *11 )
Operating temperature 0 °C - 40 °C

*1 Settable picture modes depend on image size.
*2 Simultaneous recording with same size Fine/Normal modes or Nomal 640 mode JPEG image.
*3 When the flash range is set for ISO AUTO or ISO 400.
*4 Estimated number of still images it is possible to record.
*5 Max. recording time of 184min. 57sec. With 4GB SD memory card.
*6 Conforms to DCF, compatible with DPOF. DCF is the abbreviation for the JEITA Design Rules for Camera Files System.
*7 The DNG file format is a RAW image file format. It is a standard file format of Adobe Systems Inc.
*8 With flash OFF.
*9 Mass storage driver is compatible with Windows Me / 2000 / XP / Vista, Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2, and Mac OS X 10.1.2-10.4.8. It is not compatible with Windows 98SE or Mac OS 8.6.
*10 Battery performance measured under conditions conforming to CIPA standards. These values are guidelines only. The actual performance may vary according to usage conditions and the battery manufacturer.
*11 With AAA alkaline batteries manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.
 

Accessories for the 1G camera: USB cable, AV cable, hand strap, hot shoe cover and lens cap

Accessories for the DX-1G housing: LCD monitor hood, hand strap

 


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4/15/08 Prices subject to change without notice



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