Several months ago, I set out to build an ultra-compact high definition travel housing for my camera. Here is the result.
The camera is a Canon TX1, a very compact still camera and high definition video camera that records to SD media. The camera takes 7MP still photos and high definition video – it’s about the size of a deck of cards.
The housing is custom built from ½†acrylic and stainless steel hardware – it is about 5.5†in diameter, 6†long, and neutral in saltwater (or freshwater). I’ve had it to 130ft on several occasions without any problems whatsoever – it should go to 200ft without a problem, but I just haven’t tested it that deep. I haven’t put any controls in because I wanted to keep it simple and reliable; just hit record, latch the camera, and go for a dive. I’ve been getting up to 45 minutes of high definition video out of a single charge and memory card. The housing handles are removable and can be replaced with a scooter mount that I will also include (just add a camstrap and slide it onto your scooter).
After building and testing the camera, I love it…. but I love the process of building them more, and I want to sell this one to fund another model.
Initial camera cost was $600
Housing cost me $250 in supplies plus LOTS of time
Extra battery (2 total), 8gb SDHC also included (over $100)
Scooter mount included – just add a cam strap
Asking price -- $500 shipped within the US. Please contact me with any questions, and thanks for looking
