Facts & figures
Camera Option 1
- Full-frame up to 8K 10-bit 4:2:2 30p or up to 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 120p from the Sony ⍺1
- 4K ProRes RAW 30p recording at the surface
- 50MP stills
- Full control of exposure, white balance, zoom
- MF/AF and push to focus modes
- Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 Zeiss Lens
- Super-fast face detection autofocus to capture the most fleeting moments
- Outstanding white balance control for underwater capture
- High sensitivity up to ISO 102,400
- In-camera 5-axis optical in-body image stabilisation
* ⍺ and Sony are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Lighting
- Forward: 2 x 8,500 lumen, high CRI, dimmable
- Adjustable arms and ball mounts for excellent lighting in all orientations
- Reverse lights
- Additional forward lighting options available
Power
- Dive time up to 15 hours (depending on conditions)
- Lithium polymer batteries
- Battery capacity: 600Wh
- Battery recharge time: 5 hrs (optional 45 min AC/DC field fast charging available)
Physical specifications
- Dimensions (l/w/h): 714mm / 435mm / 351mm
- Weight (acrylic dome, salt water ballast installed): 25kg
Camera Option 2
- Full-frame up to 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 120p video from the Sony A7SIII
- 4K ProRes RAW 30p recording at the surface
- 12MP stills
- Full control of exposure, white balance, zoom
- MF/AF and push to focus modes
- Sony FE 16-35mm f/4 Zeiss Lens
- Super-fast autofocus to capture the most fleeting moments
- Outstanding white balance control for underwater capture
- High sensitivity up to ISO 409,600 for exceptional low light performance
- In-camera 5-axis image stabilization
* Sony is registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Control station
- 17” 4K primary monitor for real-time surface monitoring
- 10” secondary display with dual forward/rear navigation cameras feed, full telemetry, and real-time data streaming
- Full control of exposure, white balance, zoom
- High quality, physical controls for all primary functions
- Built in mount and power for Ninja external video recorder for recording up to 4K p30 10-bit 4:2:2
Tether
- Extremely durable, lightweight fibre optic dia. diameter 2.7mm standard, optional high strength 3.5mm/4.3mm for deep deployment
- Tether standard length 200m and optional as required up to 3,000+m
- Tether strength 113 kgf, optional up to 560kgf
- Neutrally buoyant in fresh water
Piloting
- Fine control for precise movements
- Full auto stabilisation of the drone, can mimic dolly and crane shots
- Forward and reserve ultra-wide angle cameras for easier navigation
- Piloting assists:
- Depth hold
- Dynamic Stabilisation
- Thruster RPM Feedback
- Optional Altitude Hold
- Optional Position Hold
- Automatic Return To Surface (RTS)
Integrated sensors
- Depth sensor
- IMU
- Internal pressure
- Temperature and humidity monitoring
- Battery voltages
- Leak detection
External connections
- Seven Boxfish free standard ports
- Boxfish tether connector
- RS485, RS422, RS232 and ethernet (10/100/1000mbps)
- Power to external connections: 12V @ 50W and 24V @ 50W
Optional add-ons
Navigation
- USBL (underwater navigation)
- DVL (Doppler Velocity Log)
- Imaging sonar (multibeam sonar)
Tools
- Laser scalers
- Grabber (grabber)
Environmental Sensors
- miniCTD
- pH sensor
- turbidity
- chlorophyll
- fluorometer
- hydrophone