TIME-SERIES PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SEA FLOOR IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS BAY: June - October 1996


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Deep Sea Cameras

35 mm Underwater Still Cameras

Model 372-A Deep Sea Camera System
Tested and proven for operation at full ocean depth (11,000 meters), the Deep Sea Camera System takes 800 exposures per loading with standard 35mm film and 1600 exposures with thin base film. Each exposure includes date, time and run number. Several underwater electronic flash options are available.

Model 374 Lightweight Submersible Camera
Designed for manned subs or remotely operated vehicles, this camera is actuated by the pilot or shipboard controller from a single pushbutton control. The titanium camera housing is rated to 1,000 meters depth. Stainless steel housings are available for greater depths. The electronic flash can be mounted at any point on the vehicle. An optional wide angle lens is available.

Model 377 Deep Sea Survey Camera
The Deep Sea Survey Camera is proven for operation at ultimate ocean depth (11,000 meters) and is capable of obtaining 3200 exposures on a single loading of standard 35mm film, or 6400 exposures on thin-base film. Applications include broad scale bottom mapping, mineral deposit surveys, and location of sunken vessels. In combination with the Model 383 high-intensity flash, the Deep Sea Survey system is a preprogrammed, fully automatic system.

Model 378 Remote Vehicle Camera System
The Model 378 underwater camera and flash together weigh only 1 lb. in water, ideal for use on nearly any remotely operated vehicle. A Diver Option Kit provides quick conversion from vehicle to diver use. Rated to 2200 feet (675 meters), the system is fully remote controlled from the surface and capable of obtaining 400 exposures on standard 35mm film or up to 800 exposures on thin-base film.

Model 3782 MiniCamera and MiniStrobe
The smallest, lightest underwater camera in our line is the MiniCamera. At less than 0.5 lb. the MiniCamera is well suited to small inspection vehicles, or for use as a diver-held or helmet mounted camera. Rated to 600 feet standard, deep housing available.

Sediment Profiler
The Sediment Profiler provides in situ imaging of organism-sediment relationships on the sea floor, by obtaining vertical photographic segments of the sediment/water interface.

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