Gear News
Nauticam Releases the FIX Neo Mini 500 FS Focus Light
As most underwater lights continue to grow bigger, brighter and more expensive, the Neo Mini 500 stays true to the original task of providing an economical and purpose built focus light. The Neo Mini 500 provides excellent photography utility with red and white beam options, auto flash shut-off, battery indicator, and Micro-USB recharging. Combine the Neo Mini 500’s features with an industry best price and that makes the Neo Mini 500 and easy choice for all photographers.
Two Beams – One Light
Switch between red and white beams with a push of a button. White light can be more successful as a focus light when competing against the sun in daylight hours or when a subject is further away and more light is needed. The red beam is particularly useful for night photography where red is less disruptive to night animals allowing the photographer to get closer to their subjects.
The Neo 500 Mini has several built in programmed functions. A diver controls either the red or white beams at Full, 75%, 50%, and 25% output levels. In addition, the Mini 500 features an auto detect flash off mode and a distress signaling mode.
Auto Shut-Off
That little round opening below the two red LEDs may seem innocuous but its full of magic. The Auto Shut-Off (ASO) of the Neo Mini 500 detects the flash from strobes and automatically shuts off the Mini’s red or white light output. This feature frees the photographer from the need to dim their focus light to avoid undesirable side effects in the photo. Without dimming a traditional focus light, you can wind up with excess or conflicting shadows or an undesirable red cast in your photos. With the ASO feature those concerns no longer exist. After about 1 second from the ASO, the Mini 500 turns on again allowing you to capture the next series of shots.
Highly visible and easy to read, the Mini 500’s battery status indicator needs only a glance to know if its ready to dive. The indicator status, green/red/flashing, indicates approximately how much run time is remaining to keep you shooting, not guessing.
USB Charging with CR123 Back Up
What easier way to travel and charge your Mini 500 than with the world standard Micro-USB connectivity. Charge the Mini from your laptop, with a wall adapter, or any other standard USB connector. That’s one less specialized charger to pack and travel with. And in the event you want more run time or need back up, the Mini’s battery pack can be replaced with two common CR123 batteries.
Specifications:
- Beams: Red and White
- Lumens: 100 Red / 500 White
- Auto Flash Detect: Yes
- Rechargeable: Yes, with Micro-USB Connectivity
- Battery Status: Yes, Full, 50%, and 10 min. remaining
- Battery Type: Neo Li-ion pack or 2x CR123
- Burn Time: 120 min. Red / 60 min. White
- Charge Time: 2 hours max at 1 Amp
- Depth Rating: 100m
- Weight: 160g
Model Number: 30358
Retail Price: $249 USD
Availability: August, 2014
Learn more about Neo
To learn more about FIX Neo and authorized US dealers visit www.fixneo.com.
For more information contact:
Nauticam USA
innovation@nauticamusa.com
or call +1 954-489-8678
International Distributor/Dealer list can be found here.
Gear News
Introducing the RS Series Drysuit from DYNAMICNORD
Cozy and warm in cold water.
It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.
The sophisticated cut of the RS drysuits allows complete freedom of movement, providing maximum comfort. The high-quality 350 g/m² ripstop material with double ripstop zones on the elbows, knees, and crotch protect ensures extreme robustness as well as long life.
The suit’s features leave nothing to be desired: A high-quality TiZip zipper, easily adjustable inlet and outlet valves, upgradeable with electrically heated underwear, HP bottleneck cuffs made of high-strength latex on the wrists, a 3mm neoprene neck cuff for maximum comfort, a 7mm hood with air outlet and 3mm boots made of double-sided, cross-layered neoprene with ankle straps and fin strap stoppers and a protective but very flexible sole.
Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.
Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.
The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.
Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.
Colors men and women: Black-Blue and Black-Burgundy
Sizes men: XS-4XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, MLS, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, 2XLS, 3XLS, 4XLS
Sizes Women: XS-XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, LS, XLS
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
Gear News
Gear Showcase: Oceanic Shadow Mask
Mask wear that keeps you focused
The Oceanic Shadow Mask features a sleek 100% liquid silicone skirt that attaches directly to the tempered glass lens. No mask frame means the Shadow Mask offers an incredible field of vision and packs flat.
Specs
- No-frame design reduces weight and provides one of the largest fields-of-view
- Extremely low volume design
- Swivelling, easy adjusting buckles
- Ideal for hunters and photographers
- Perfect back-up mask as it folds and fits easily in your BC pocket
Type |
Frameless |
Material |
Liquid-Silicone |
Colour |
Black |
Blow-off valve |
No |
Optical lenses |
No |
Dioptre |
No |
Frame colours |
Black, Blue, Clear, Pink, White, Yellow |
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