Anybody got one? I want to get one and would like to know what the best way to go about it is?

Try some of these for starters.

driftinnovation.com/

www.jonescam.tv/

www.bulletcam.com/

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Originally posted by foe

Now that would be cool, Id settle for a waterproof 2way....Anyone know where to get something like that??

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You just buy the 50 buck for a pair ones and use two "zip" plastic bags, one into other.
It is pretty effective, and if an accident happens, you don't loose too much.
This little two ways are pretty effective over open space, can go up to 3 k.

Good luck.

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Originally posted by silviu

Hey,
It took me 2 days to build it, and the rezults are good, very good I'd say.
see the pictures:
www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=1518
www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=1519
Or you can spend lots of monney for a waterproof camera!

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sweet looking rig - very nice...

What are you silviu, inspector gadget or a kiteboarder?

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Originally posted by silviu
A little smears of water repellant (like rainex or alike) on the outside lens, helps for a while, however it has to be just a little bit and thoroughly "polished".

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I have hear that this just ends up covering your lense with lots of fine beads of water from folks who have tried it on sunnies - is this true?

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Originally posted by GalahOnTheBay

... sweet looking rig - very nice...

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You should see the wireless broadband setup he has in his harness! Silviu's the only fellow known to be out in the middle of the bay so often and online too!

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Originally posted by gavo

drink a coke b4 you go out with the camera ,get a good goombie spit on the lens and rub it in as much as possible.works a treat, gives you a clear film ,no droplets.

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...and with all that sugar and caffine YOU'LL BE RIPPIN!

silviu,the cannister encaseing the video camera,is that PVC pipe?

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Originally posted by doppelganger

silviu,the cannister encaseing the video camera,is that PVC pipe?

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Yes, using the end caps, it provides waterproofing to about 10m depth.
To assemble, use the PVC blue glue - very effective.

Azza, I am not deviant, I am a "shifter"

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Originally posted by cp

Silviu - Where did you get this camera from and how much are they?

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The video head used on the helmet, you can by a good quality one (at least 420 TV lines, the best choice will be 480 lines) in ebay for under 100 (it is amazing how the prices went down).
I've seen a bullet, Sharp camera for about 90 AUD.
Than you have to buy some 100 mm PVC pipe and the fittings (they will set you back another 50 or 60 bucks, a 12V rechargeable battery (Dick Smith electronics has a full range for very good prices), than some AV cable, the glue, silicone to seal the holes for the AV cable, and some adequate plastic piping with end caps to waterproof the video head.
From a Photographic accessories shop, buy a second hand neutral density filter (that will be the front cover for the helmet video head), than start to assemble all together like in the picture.
For simplicity, the large canister you can fit in a back pack (make sure you cut some holes for the water to flow freely out of the back pack), and here you go.
However, before putting your video camera in the canister and get in the water test the canister empty in the laundry sink.
It is a little bit of work and running around, but after than, when you watch the footage... believe me it is worthy.



Good luck,

Thanks silviu,loved the soundtrack in the vid ya posted on other thread.Brought back memories,top song.

Azza,the spud gun,memories of searching for the perfect size/shape spuds/lemons

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Originally posted by doppelganger

Thanks silviu,loved the soundtrack in the vid ya posted on other thread.Brought back memories,top song.

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Thanks,
I've seen them live in concert 15 years ago, just day before I left for Australia.

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Originally posted by gruezi

Silviu, I hope there is wind when you are here . I've PM'd you with my contact numbers.

Nick

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Thanks Nick

dan at windsurfing perth got one of those new olympus 3m waterproof 7meg cameras and just screwed it to a hardhat using the universal thread on the bottom of all cameras, he put a little locknut on just in case and was away....

10mins at a time of vid footage in Cocos looked pretty amazing