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Aqua-Vu: One of the Best Underwater Video Cameras

By James Brown
Aug 2, 2009
Life under the sea is forever bountiful and beautiful. It contains many wonders that are kept hidden beneath the waves and the waters. Bet you and I, are always fascinated with the wonderful ecology beneath us. No wonder why, we used to go to seas, lakes and other forms of water to relax, enjoy and chill.

Oftentimes, we only see the things above the water considering that the life under the water is even more fascinating. Too bad, not everyone can go diving to see the beauty underneath. And in addition, many don't have the physical ability to dive and explore. But technology opened a new way of viewing for us with different camcorders that are both water and pressure proof and can be purchased in the market. And one of which perhaps one of the bets underwater video cameras is Aqua-Vu.

Aqua-Vu is the brainchild of Al Lindner, Ron Lindner and Jeff Zornov. They created the In-Fisherman magazine where their very first issue way back in the late 1970's presented a futuristic way of viewing the underwater. They presented an observation tower that will go deep beneath the waters. But the tower was never easy to build and during those times they were financially limited and so is manpower. In spite of this, they remained to research on a more convenient way to view the waters. And in 1997, Aqua-Vu the first underwater video camera had appeared. And to date, Aqua-Vu released a handful of revolutionizing and pioneering models.

Perhaps you might be asking by now, is Aqua-Vu really one of the best underwater video cameras out there? What set's this gadget apart from the other video cameras in the market? Let me help answer your questions by presenting the different highlights of this one of a kind video camera.

Superb Camera Assembly - is the biggest asset component of Aqua-Vu. Their underwater video cameras are engineered to be leak-proof and resilient to pressure. Irregardless of you would be submerging this to 60 - 120 feet below it still wouldn't destroy any of its components. For one, each of their video cameras with its cables employs a high grade of epoxy resin that coats the whole gadget. Thus, any pull or sudden tension is directly transferred into the epoxy and not on its essential hardware.

Cable Connection - is another asset that has been closely studied and developed for Aqua-Vu. Their cables are the ones responsible for connecting the cameras and transferring the viewed inputs of videos and images. The wires incorporate the Para-Aramid Kevlar strength in addition with its outstanding mechanical properties. The cable jackets are made up of polyurethane that provides the maximum abrasion level and cut-through resistance.

Modes of Lighting - sets Aqua-Vu beyond other commercial underwater video cameras. Even in 1997, the said camera already incorporated infrared lights that allow improved viewing in deeper waters. In 2000 they also furnished the advanced multi-color lights. This addition paves the way of even powerful lighting experience by blending the red and green lights that matches the frequency of colors in the water. Furthermore, this offers greater visibility compared to the infrared thus effective during night and dark waters.

These are some of the things that you can enjoy and benefit from having Aqua-Vu. No doubt this is one of the best underwater video cameras ever made available to us. Thus, if you would be enjoying the waters soon don't forget to get a hand of their lines and you can surely enjoy the waters better with a little memory keepsake in return.
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