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Fantasea Reveals the FRX100 IV for Sony’s New RX100 IV
Fantasea releases their new underwater housing for the the Sony RX100 IV, which was announced just a few weeks ago, as the latest high-end compact in the most popular compact camera line for the past few years – the RX100’s.
The main upgrade on the IV version is the implementation of 4K video recording, which is steadily taking its place as the new standard for digital video. The RX100 IV also boast some amazing slow motion capabilities of up to 1000 fps, and super-fast 16fps continuous drive.
Fantasea’s new housing is almost identical to the previous FRX100 III housing with all the same excellent features such as Dual O-ring seal, durable Polycarbonate material, Leak Detector included, LCD hood and more.
The housing is compatible with Fantasea’s extensive line of accessories including the BigEye wide angle dome, SharpEye macro lens, RedEye and PinkEye filters, as well as the BlueRay Tray and great video lights.
Fantasea have also rolled out the new Radiant 2500 video light just recently, a great upgrade from the previous Radiant 1600.
The FRX100 IV is expected to start shipping September will be available HERE.
Check out this awesome video showing the RX100 IV’s amazing Slow Motion capabilities:
Full Press Release below:
UNDERWATER HOUSING FOR THE NEW SONY RX100 IV
Fantasea proudly announces an underwater housing for the brand new Sony RX100 IV, which was released only a couple of weeks ago.
The FRX100 IV housing is specifically designed for the Sony RX100 IV, thereby providing the most compact, sturdy and ergonomic waterproof housing for this camera.
Estimated release date of the FRX100 IV housing is September 2015, and estimated price in the USA is $500.
FRX100 IV System Highlights
- Pros consider the Sony RX100 IV to be one of the most impressive and advanced compact cameras ever released.
- The camera offers a handful of upgraded features, all very important to underwater photographers. Enhanced features include:
- New 20.1-megapixel 1″-type CMOS sensor, considered to be years ahead of the competition
- 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 Zeiss lens
- Slow motion video recording up to 1000 fps
- 4K (UHD) video recording with full sensor readout and bit rates up to 100Mbps
- Dual recording captures 17MP stills while recording up to 1080/30p video
- Incredibly fast (16 fps!) continuous shooting
- Anti-distortion shutter
- NEW picture profile modes including SLog2 gamma settings
- 3-stop neutral density filter
- Tilting 3″ LCD with 1.3m dots
- The FRX100 IV housing introduces the highest and most professional standards of function, style and durability
- Full access to all essential camera controls and functions with clearly marked buttons
- Depth-rated to 60 meters/200 feet
- Shock-resistant construction
- Ergonomic design
- Double O-ring protection for a perfect watertight seal
- BONUS: Moisture Detector installed in every housing at no additional cost!
- FREE Hand Strap and Port Cover
- Best value-for-money deal
- A complete accessory system available, including wide-angle and macro lenses, color correction filters, flashes, video lights and all necessary adaptors and connectors
- Manufacturer’s warranty
Further information can be found on www.fantasea.com and www.sonydive.com.
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2 comments
Can you confirm whether RX100 Mark 1/2/3 housings will work with the Mark 4 camera for folk looking to upgrade the camera but not the housing?
Hi Chris,
I’m afraid most housings won’t work with the new Mark IV, due to slight changes in design.
However, the new FRX100 IV will fit the RX100 III as well, and there is a small change that the previous FRX100 III housing can be retrofitted to accommodate the new RX100 IV by sending it to Fantasea.