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Nauticam Announce Housing for Hasselblad H4D/H3D
The Hasselblad H system
Sensors used in H System backs are approximately twice the size possible with 35 mm digital SLRs, featuring more pixels than 35 mm digital systems and providing better resolution and clarity. The pixels in H System backs are also larger, which means less noise in your images and better dynamic range with clearly improved detail. Hasselblad digital backs on H cameras also allow the exploitation of powerful features such as IAA (Instant Approval Architecture), DAC (Digital color aberration and distortion correction), HB RGB and 3F RAW for unique natural color solution, lifting the combination above and beyond the norm and well into the leading position of medium format digital photography.
The H System’s central lens shutter allows flash sync at all shutter speeds, enabling use of flash in all lighting conditions. H cameras’ contemporary design and intuitive operation provide simple and convenient handling and the programmable interface allows you to customize the camera according to your particular desires or working styles.
The H4D
H4D cameras range from 31 to 60 megapixels and, with Nauticam’s unique Multi-Shot platform, the latest Hasselblad invention, a whopping 200 megapixels! Features include:
- The H system lens line, with its unmatched optics, central lens shutters, and integrated communication with the camera.
- Hasselblad True Focus, for perfect focus when recomposing at open apertures.
- Customizable features including a range of user buttons and complete camera setup at the touch of the profile button.
- Multi-Shot, offering non-interpolated colors and ultra-high resolution, unmatched customization and system flexibility.
The NA-H4D housing allows convenient access to all functions of the camera, maximizing the exploitation of this superior system underwater and making sure that all important moments are captured without hassle. The housing is also extremely well balanced; its thoughtfully designed profile means that when the camera is placed within, the system is almost buoyant underwater.
Both front and rear control wheels are within easy reach by the right thumb and middle finger; with the extra large knobs, settings can be adjusted effortlessly. Shutter release is activated via a lever, by the right index finger; the 2-stage lever mechanism is designed to increase the tactility by improving the feedback from the camera’s shutter button, hence eliminating accidental release while focusing. Moreover, the lever located close to the right handle can be customized to reach either the AEL or the true focus functions of the camera; while a circular multi-directional pad, within comfortable reach by the left thumb allows smooth and swift photo browsing and navigation through the menu.
Pricing and launch date to be announced.
For more information about Nauticam products visit www.nauticam.squarespace.com (if in the US) or www.nauticam.co.uk (if in the UK).
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Dive Worldwide Announces Bite-Back as its Charity of the Year
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
Gear News
Scubapro Free Octopus Promotion 2024
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.
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