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Amphibico Rouge Underwater Housing
This ground breaking project has been the most ambitious project that Amphibico has undertaken in the past 10 years. Amphibico are proud to announce and present the new Rouge underwater housing for the RED Scarlet X and Epic cinema cameras.
Amphibico’s development team has excelled to a new level, by using dual electronic Amphibi-grips® and menu control panel. This will allow the user access to all the important key controls of the camera keeping in mind total ergonomics and underwater balance. Most of those who are familiar with Amphibico’s products will know that the housing construction quality and reliability is still the highest you could find in the industry. That is why Amphibico once again, is leading the way of technology and performance with underwater imaging.
Housing Key Features:
– Designed for professional underwater use
– Practically no tools required to mount camera in housing makes for a quick topside ready camera in minutes.
– Full electronic control of the camera, with a state of the art control system, 14 Electronic push button controls on dual Amphibi-grips® and a menu panel provides; -Direct access to operational camera functions such as Record, White Balance, Shutter Speed, ISO & Aperture at finger tip access.
– Easy access to camera navigation functions such as Menu, Up, Down, Right, Left & Select to change camera’s parameters.
– Access to various user define functions, to execute a number of the camera’s user keys & function keys.
– “REDMOTE NOT REQUIRED” All controls are on the grips
– Servo driven proportional Manual Focus wheel
– Servo driven proportional Manual Zoom wheel
– Servo driven Manual Iris wheel
– Power On/Off
– Rear view & top view window to use with the RED TOUCH 5.0″ LCD display
– Sensitive Hydrophone
– Water sensor alarm
– Stream lined positioned Tally light provided to inform your talent diver when camera is recording
– Bayonet Mounted Port System
– 4 auxiliary ports, supporting bulkhead connectors such as HDMI & HD-SDI outputs
– Optional External monitor ready
– Accepts compatible V-Mount batteries (RED Brick, Switronix XP-L95RED etc)
– Accessory mounting holes of various standard sizes underneath housing.
– Housing will accept the most popular lenses from Nikon, Canon as well as cinema PL mount lenses
– Perfectly balanced
– Streamline design
– Dimensions: 14.75″(37.5cm) Long x 9.75″(24.8cm) High x 15″(38.1cm) Wide
Drive Dive Computer Sales and Give Your Customers a Shot at a $7,300 Galapagos Dive Trip!
Mares has partnered with Aggressor Adventures for an exciting new promotion aimed at boosting Quad Ci dive computer sales—exclusively in the USA. This limited-time offer gives customers the chance to win an incredible dive vacation in one of the world’s most iconic underwater destinations.
Buy a Quad Ci, Enter to Win a Liveaboard Trip on the Galapagos Aggressor III!
Between May 1 and December 31, 2025, customers in the United States who purchase a new Quad Ci dive computer from an authorized Mares retailer, register it through the Mares or SSI app, and complete the product setup will be automatically entered into a prize draw. One lucky diver will win a $7,300 week-long trip aboard the Galapagos Aggressor III—an unforgettable diving experience in one of the most biodiverse marine environments on Earth.
The winner will be announced on January 15, 2026, and must take the trip by December 31, 2026. With limited entries and a high-value reward, this promotion presents a strong incentive for divers to upgrade their gear.
This no-cost initiative from Mares is designed to help participating U.S. retailers increase foot traffic and boost computer sales. With strong product margins, free in-store POP counter cards, and dedicated social media support, this turnkey program is a powerful way to drive revenue through the end of 2025.
How to Get Started:
Contact your Mares DSM to request your free POP materials
Stock up on Quad Ci units to meet demand
Train your team on the key selling points of the Quad Ci
Start selling and registering customers!
No enrollment fees. No fine print. Just a smart way to grow your business—while giving one U.S. customer the chance to live out their Galapagos diving dream.
Not yet a Mares dealer but want to take part in this and other promotions? Reach out to sales@us.mares.com to learn more.
New range of innovative torches and strobes for technical and recreational divers is set to shake up the dive light market
Pandora Lab, a leading innovator in scuba diving equipment, is excited to announce the official launch of the K1 Dive Lights – the latest in high-performance lighting designed for divers who demand the best in visibility and durability. The K1 Dive Lights are engineered to provide exceptional brightness, extended battery life, and unparalleled toughness in the challenging underwater environment.
As scuba diving continues to grow in popularity, divers are increasingly seeking advanced gear that offers both performance and reliability. The K1 Dive Lights were developed with input from professional divers and feature cutting-edge technology to meet these needs, ensuring that divers can explore the depths safely and with confidence, no matter the conditions.
Pandora Lab: continuous innovation
Pandora Lab has already shaken up the scuba diving scene when it introduced unique products including the Pandora Vr3 Tool, Digital IP gauge and Zero G lumi line spool. Things are about to get interesting in the dive light market, thanks to the Pandora K1 Dive Light range.
You may think that this is just another dive torch but ALL the Pandora Lab K1 dive lights and strobe range have one very unique feature: sealed head construction.
The sealed head means that if you did unfortunately flood your dive torch you can wash out the sealed head in fresh water, blow dry and re-use again.
Unique to the K1 Rescue Torch is a sealed compartment for emergency marker dye. This marker dye is designed to be used when you see or hear you’re a helicopter or boat coming to look for you. The environmentally friendly marker dye can be released and streak up to 1km (sea conditions dependant) allowing your rescuers to pinpoint your location far more easily.
Listed below are the current Pandora Lab K1 Dive Light models that are stocked in the UK by Diving Distribution along with their features and RRPs. All other Pandora Lab K1 or K2 torches are available by special order.
All torches are supplied with the required Lithium-ion batteries and USB chargers:
| K1 Strobe RRP £129.95 Doubles as a video light |
| 150 min burn time |
| Sealed head unit / 200mt |
| 1400lms / 5600K 160 beam angle |
| No switches or buttons to fail |
| K1 Mini Torch RRP £155.95 150 min burn time |
| Sealed head unit / 200mt |
| 1400lms / 5600K 8-9 beam angle |
| Can be converted to umbilical canister light |
| No switches or buttons to fail |
| K1 Rescue RRP £175.95 with Rescue Dye RRP £199.95 300 min burn time |
| Sealed head unit / 200mt |
| 1400lms / 5600K 8-9 beam angle |
| Can be converted to umbilical canister light |
| No switches or buttons to fail |
| Distress marker paint compartment |
You can learn more about the Pandora Lab K series torches, including technical specifications, on the website.
The Pandora Lab K1 Dive Lights are available to purchase now from selected UK and Ireland dealers.
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