DeepSea Power & Light has an extensive range of video cameras designed for underwater and other harsh environments.  The following list has hot links to jump to a full description and specifications of the highlighted product. To narrow down your search for an approriate model camera to use, consider these factors; color vs black & white, depth requirement, size limitations, and field of view (FOV). Other considerations are special features such as zoom lens, pan & tilt, or integral lights. Additional product selection information can be found at the bottom of this page.

Video Cameras:

• Micro SeaCam® 2002 - High Performance Miniature Camera, Y/C Output Option, High Resolution, External Sync Capable, 6000m rated.
• Multi SeaCam® - Color (improved sensitivity), B&W or low light B&W. 6000 meter (ROV) or 300 meter (diver) version. Scratch-resistant sapphire port. Interchangeable camera modules.
• LED Multi SeaCam® - Color, B&W camera or low light B&W, Integrated variable LED illumination, 4000m Titanium housing, Scratch-Resistant sapphire port, Interchangeable camera modules.
• Super SeaCam® 5000 - Monochrome camera, 0.001 lux sensitivity at 1/3 the cost of a SIT camera. 108 degree angle of view with automatic backlight compensation.
• SS-30C - Color mini video and lighting system. Extremely durable. Crisp wide-angle image. Rated to 250 meters.

Camera Control Units:

• Camera Control Unit (CCU-2000) - 13-inch color TV/VCR in splash-proof case. Options include 500W light controller, time/date titler and diver comm unit.
• Suitcase Camera Control Unit (CCU-3100) - Compact control and recording unit with 10.4" LCD monitor for camera and light built into a tough, polypropylene, water-resistant case.
• ToolBox Camera Control Unit (CCU-4000) - Compact topside camera control unit. Battery or AC operation with integrated monitor.
• CCU-5000 - Compact topside control and recording unit for camera and light. Battery or AC operation with integrated 5" color LCD monitor.

Most of DeepSea’s cameras have wide angle lenses, which allow the videographer to get closer to his subject and enables the camera to look thru less water.  Another affect of wide angle lenses is that they create great depth of field.  For this reason DeepSea offers many fixed focus cameras thereby eliminating the need for motorized focus mechanisms, which in turn require more complicated controllers and bigger multi-conductor cables.  The net result is smaller, more robust, less expensive cameras.

In general, monochrome cameras have better contrast, can operate in lower light and cost less then color cameras.   Nevertheless there are many times when color is preferred.  Most of DeepSea’s color cameras have to option for Y/C output.  Also, known as S-VHS, Y/C output produces a cleaner, higher resolution picture by transmitting the chromiance and luminensce video components separately.  To take advantage of this capability, a cable containing two coax conductors is necessary as is more expensive Y/C monitors and VCR decks.