Sneak Pre-view of the Video X-scooter

Rob Dobson · November 6th, 2006, 12:24 AM

I've just noticed that this is available as an upgrade to existing Sierra model X's - can't quite justify it right now but one day...

http://www.dive-xtras.com/pdf/csi.pdf

andrewgeorgitsis · November 6th, 2006, 03:18 AM

Rob

I have updated the Dive Xtras website with more information about the CSI Scooter and X-View Camera. Here are some links images, PDF, and Pricing sheets. I will attempt to get some video up as well.

PDF
http://www.dive-xtras.com/pdf/csi.pdf

Images
http://www.dive-xtras.com/scooter/im...view/index.htm

New 2007 Pricing
http://www.dive-xtras.com/pdf/msrpprice2007.pdf

Thanks

Andrew

Red Sea Explorer · November 6th, 2006, 05:10 PM

OK…….. Seriously now……… This is by far the coolest thing I have ever seen.

It use to be that you had to pay this amount for a video camera and housing ……now you get a scooter to go with it……

We will have some of these on the MV Tala for the 2007 season for sure...

Little Pete · November 6th, 2006, 05:35 PM

Well I know exactly where to head if I want to get into video diving. The fact it comes with a scooter is just steal really

Rob Dobson · November 6th, 2006, 06:36 PM

Must resist.... I do not *need* a video scooter (repeat).

This DEMA trip could turn out to be even more expensive than I originally thought.

Damn.

wilbo · November 6th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rob Dobson)

Must resist.... I do not *need* a video scooter (repeat).

This DEMA trip could turn out to be even more expensive than I originally thought.

Damn.

Be strong Rob-o-san.

jerry.mobbs · November 8th, 2006, 01:05 PM

Andrew,

You tease, get some video up asp.

Some Qs

I assume you can't fit HD to this?

How do you turn it on or off?

White balance?

Is it just a turn on, seal the hull, leave running set up?

Cheers

Jerry

Red Sea Explorer · November 8th, 2006, 01:31 PM

there ia already some clips on the website Dive Xtras makers of the x-scooter an underwater scuba scooter or DPV. Also other scooter accessories and dive accessories for tech and cave divers.

jerry.mobbs · November 8th, 2006, 04:14 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Red Sea Explorer)

there ia already some clips on the website Dive Xtras makers of the x-scooter an underwater scuba scooter or DPV. Also other scooter accessories and dive accessories for tech and cave divers.

cheers faisal (if its you)

any thoughts on the other qs?

Rob Dobson · November 13th, 2006, 07:30 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jerry.mobbs)

Some Qs

I assume you can't fit HD to this?

How do you turn it on or off?

White balance?

Is it just a turn on, seal the hull, leave running set up?

Jerry,

It is a very good quality low light (0.05 lights) camera - basically if the human eye can see it then the camera will pick it up. It is not HD but it is *very* good.

The system was designed for the underwater CSI folk who *have* to video everything for the evidence to be used in a court of law, so it is a set-up and go system with no on / off control during the dive. So it is a case of connecting it up and jumping in to record the entire dive. I thought it would be a great tool for videoing courses like fundies.

The camera is so good that the reds and yellows are picked up nicely without the need for filters etc. The footage I saw shot with this thing was taken at 90ft in low res without any form of lighting rig and it looks like it was shot in 3ft of tropical water. The stuff they shot in a cave used a single UK 9W HiD mounted on the lead scooter and it looks great.

It is entirely up to the user what is used as a recording device, Dive-Xtras can ship a small camcorder if that's what you want to use but you can use pretty much any small form device with ntsc input including a HDD recorder if you want to capture several hours worth of video.

Anyone looking to shoot video underwater who doesn't *need* broadcast quality HD should seriously look at these - the scooters are a very stable video platform, it has no impact of the handling of the scooter and it leaves your left hand free to do other stuff.

HTH

November 6th, 2006, 12:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rob Dobson(Offline) Chillin' with the ninjas Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 536	Sneak Pre-view of the Video X-scooter I've just noticed that this is available as an upgrade to existing Sierra model X's - can't quite justify it right now but one day... http://www.dive-xtras.com/pdf/csi.pdf

November 6th, 2006, 03:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
andrewgeorgitsis(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 18	Rob I have updated the Dive Xtras website with more information about the CSI Scooter and X-View Camera. Here are some links images, PDF, and Pricing sheets. I will attempt to get some video up as well. PDF http://www.dive-xtras.com/pdf/csi.pdf Images http://www.dive-xtras.com/scooter/im...view/index.htm New 2007 Pricing http://www.dive-xtras.com/pdf/msrpprice2007.pdf Thanks Andrew __________________ Andrew Georgitsis www.5thd-x.com www.dive-xtras.com www.redseaexplorers.com www.emergemedispa.com

November 6th, 2006, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red Sea Explorer(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sea Posts: 236	OK…….. Seriously now……… This is by far the coolest thing I have ever seen. It use to be that you had to pay this amount for a video camera and housing ……now you get a scooter to go with it…… We will have some of these on the MV Tala for the 2007 season for sure... __________________ You watch me switch. www.redseaexplorers.com

November 6th, 2006, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Little Pete(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 509	Well I know exactly where to head if I want to get into video diving. The fact it comes with a scooter is just steal really __________________ The shortesk pink mask wearing str#ke on DIRx apparently

November 6th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
wilbo (Online) Chimp 4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 873	Quote: (Originally Posted by Rob Dobson) Must resist.... I do not need a video scooter (repeat). This DEMA trip could turn out to be even more expensive than I originally thought. Damn. Be strong Rob-o-san. __________________ Cheers! Wilbo DIR explorers: DIR Yorkshire Divers: YorkshireDivers One of the Foxturd chimps

November 6th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rob Dobson(Offline) Chillin' with the ninjas Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 536	Must resist.... I do not need a video scooter (repeat). This DEMA trip could turn out to be even more expensive than I originally thought. Damn.

November 8th, 2006, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
jerry.mobbs(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: asia Posts: 288	Andrew, You tease, get some video up asp. Some Qs I assume you can't fit HD to this? How do you turn it on or off? White balance? Is it just a turn on, seal the hull, leave running set up? Cheers Jerry __________________ -------------------- www.crossfit.com The DIR of Fitness

November 8th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red Sea Explorer(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sea Posts: 236	there ia already some clips on the website Dive Xtras makers of the x-scooter an underwater scuba scooter or DPV. Also other scooter accessories and dive accessories for tech and cave divers. __________________ You watch me switch. www.redseaexplorers.com

November 8th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
jerry.mobbs(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: asia Posts: 288	Quote: (Originally Posted by Red Sea Explorer) there ia already some clips on the website Dive Xtras makers of the x-scooter an underwater scuba scooter or DPV. Also other scooter accessories and dive accessories for tech and cave divers. cheers faisal (if its you) any thoughts on the other qs? __________________ -------------------- www.crossfit.com The DIR of Fitness

November 13th, 2006, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rob Dobson(Offline) Chillin' with the ninjas Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 536	Quote: (Originally Posted by jerry.mobbs) Some Qs I assume you can't fit HD to this? How do you turn it on or off? White balance? Is it just a turn on, seal the hull, leave running set up? Jerry, It is a very good quality low light (0.05 lights) camera - basically if the human eye can see it then the camera will pick it up. It is not HD but it is very good. The system was designed for the underwater CSI folk who have to video everything for the evidence to be used in a court of law, so it is a set-up and go system with no on / off control during the dive. So it is a case of connecting it up and jumping in to record the entire dive. I thought it would be a great tool for videoing courses like fundies. The camera is so good that the reds and yellows are picked up nicely without the need for filters etc. The footage I saw shot with this thing was taken at 90ft in low res without any form of lighting rig and it looks like it was shot in 3ft of tropical water. The stuff they shot in a cave used a single UK 9W HiD mounted on the lead scooter and it looks great. It is entirely up to the user what is used as a recording device, Dive-Xtras can ship a small camcorder if that's what you want to use but you can use pretty much any small form device with ntsc input including a HDD recorder if you want to capture several hours worth of video. Anyone looking to shoot video underwater who doesn't need broadcast quality HD should seriously look at these - the scooters are a very stable video platform, it has no impact of the handling of the scooter and it leaves your left hand free to do other stuff. HTH Last edited by Rob Dobson; November 14th, 2006 at 04:11 AM.