Underwater RTC Feeding

[jaytech33]

For those who do not frequent the catfish section often.....

This was my first attempt at taping my RTC underwater. I'm happy to say my DIY waterproof housing was a success! The video is not the best but not bad for a first attempt. Next plan is to add some type of underwater mic.



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[Cakilla]

That is awesome! great video!

 

[Loves severums]

wow that sooo cool.

 

[K.Galvin]

nice video, is that tank a diy?. what size is it? the RTC looks great.

 

[iloveoscars702]

can you show us the diy housing for you camera??? id like to do the same for mine.

 

[benzjamin13]

Sweet!

 

[jaytech33]

The tank is an above ground indoor pond at around 1000 gallons at the level I keep the water.

The "housing" was a simple airtight container I picked up at bed bath beyond for 12 bucks. It was a good experiment just as a proof of concept.
I will now build a real housing with an underwater microphone and the correct color filter for the lens to correct the saturation of blue/green when filming underwater.
Here is the container I used for this video, "OXO Pop container":

This is basically what I will be making:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Underwater-Housing-for-miniDV/

 

[jaytech33]

oh and thanks for all the nice words!

 

[m1ste2tea]

very cool!