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Aquatica release AE-M1 housing for the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Aquatica Digital have announced the release of their AE-M1 housing, the latest in their line of precision crafted aluminium housings, for the Olympus OM-D E-M1. This housing will incorporate all of the usual features of Aquatica’s current DSLR line of housings, but in a much smaller and compact size.
The AE-M1 housing is milled from a solid block of 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminium, is black anodized and then for further protection, a resistant polyester electrostatic powder coat paint is added. Its form fitting grips are not only light weight but also very strong and will allow you to mount large strobes or video lights without the need for any reinforced brackets.
The AE-M1 will ship with Aquatica’s new atmospheric pressure sensitive circuitry and leak alarm. The circuit has a temperature compensation included, so any change in ambient temperature or changes in the internal temperature will not cause an incorrect reading. The onboard start actuating button is for the vacuum only; the alarm is always on. The AE-M1 housing will ship with a bulkhead opening for future installation of the optional vacuum valves.
The AE-M1 housing will support all the popular lenses that the shooter would want to use underwater, including lenses from both Olympus and Panasonic, ranging from the Panasonic 8mm fisheye to the Olympus 60mm macro and many other lenses in between. The AE-M1 housing will also have an extensive line up of ports, including a 4 inch glass port, 6 inch acrylic port, macro port and various extension ring options.
The AE-M1 housing comes with Aquatica’s Galileo optic viewfinder, and it’s easy for the user to remove the back window allowing the use of Aquatica’s Aquaview or Aquaview 45 finder.
With a depth rating of 300 feet, the housing is priced at USD $1,699 and will be available in March 2014.
Free Octopus with every purchase of a SCUBAPRO regulator system
Just in time for the spring season, divers can save money with the FREE OCTOPUS SPRING PROMOTION! Until July 31st SCUBAPRO offers an Octopus for free
with every purchase of a regulator system!
Get a free S270 OCTOPUS with purchase of these combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with A700
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with S620Ti
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with D420
MK25 EVO Din mit S620Ti-X
Get a free R105 OCTOPUS with purchase of the following combinations:
MK25 EVO or MK19 EVO with G260
MK25 EVO or MK17 EVO with S600
SCUBAPRO offers a 30-year first owner warranty on all regulators, with a revision period of two years or 100 dives. All SCUBAPRO regulators are of course certified according to the new European test standard EN250-2014.
Available at participating SCUBAPRO dealers. Promotion may not be available in all regions. Find an authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer at scubapro.com.
More information available on www.scubapro.com.
Oyster Diving have recently been given exclusive access to offer scuba diving courses and fun dives at Mercers Lake, a beautiful lake near M25/Gatwick in the UK.
Oyster have just launched their own dive boat ‘The Blue Pear’ to explore various parts of the lake. Divers can glide around the underwater woodland, see lots of fish and decent visibility. Out of the water divers set up in the purpose built kitting up area, unwind in a warm shower, and off-gas in the café & licensed bar.
To celebrate the start of the summer season, AquaSports and Oyster Diving have teamed up to host a Star Wars-themed open day on the 4th May.
Guests will be able to enjoy discounted tasters of various watersports including Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), Canoeing and Sailing. Oyster Diving will be joined by Apeks and possibly other dive manufacturers to display their latest products. Demo gear will be available for qualified divers and Oyster’s sales support team will be on hand for customers with any questions.
Divers wishing to get in the water will need to book in via Oyster Diving’s website where you can also choose to hire any equipment. Non-divers and well behaved dogs are very welcome!
As well as the watersports there will also be music, food and a licensed bar. The fun starts at 10am and finishes around 4.30pm.
Please come along, wear your finest Stormtrooper or Princess Leia outfit and enjoy the fun!
For more details contact: mark@oysterdiving.com
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