Need an affordable high definition underwater camera? look no further. New from DXG - The Digital Camera Company , one of the fastest growing consumer electronics manufacturer in the U.S. is the DXG-U579VS Underwater high definition camera pack. The DXG-U579VS consists of one DXG-579V 720p high-definition camcorder in classic silver and a durable heavy-duty designed plastic underwater casing that allows the camera to be safely submerged away from the elements in up to 15 feet of water. The case is specifically designed for the DXG-U579VS, and it allows for easy access to the standard buttons and features, even while submerged. The DXG-U579VS underwater pack retails for $149.99 and offers a tremendous amount of product for the price point.

Known for their ease of use, high quality and mass affordability, DXG has grown from a small startup electronics company into a viable competitor to the world’s top electronics and camera companies. If you've only considered one of the major Japanese camera companies in the past, you really should give DXG and their entire product line another look.





Specifications

Image Sensor 1/2.5" CMOS 5.0 Megapixel Sensor
Active Pixels 5.0 Megapixel
Storage Media Internal Built-in 32MB Flash Memory (Available memory for image storage is
approximately 11MB) External SD Card (SDHC Compatible Class 6)
Sensor Sensitivity Auto
Color Effects Color / B&W / Sepia
Lens F/3.2, f=7.5mm Fixed Lens
Focus Range Normal 5 feet ~ infinity
Macro 6 ~ 7 in
Still Image Image File Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DCF, DPOF
Image Resolution 3M, 5M, 8M (Firmware Interpolation)
Image Quality Auto
Movie Clips Movie File Format H.264 (MOV)
Movie Resolution High Definition: 1280 x 720/30fps, D1 (720 x 480), CIF (320 x 240)
Image Quality Auto
Zoom Movie 4X Digital Zoom
Camera 4X Digital Zoom
Still Image Playback Digital Zoom Max. 8X
Audio Recording Yes
TFT Monitor 2.4" TFT (640 x 240 pixels)
LED Light Effective Range < 3 feet
Mode Movie: On / Off
Camera: On / Off
White Balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent
EV Compensation -2.0EV ~ +2.0EV


Self-Timer 5 sec. / 10 sec. / Off
PC Interface MSDC USB 2.0 (High Speed)
TV Out Format NTSC / PAL / Component
Shutter Electronic Shutter, 1 ~ 1/2000 sec.
Auto Power Off Off / 1 min / 5 min Options
Power Supply 4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries
Dimensions 1.46" (W) x 3.87" (D) x 2.69" (H)
Weight Approx. 4.8 ounces (Without Batteries)

What's Inside the Box
1 DXG-579V 720p HD Camcorder
4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries
1 USB/AV Cable
1 Camera Pouch
1 Underwater Casing
1 Wrist Strap
1 CD-ROM (Driver and Application Software)
Software (ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme, Mr. Photo, VideoWorks)
User's Manual and Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
OS Windows® Vista (32 bit), XP, 2000 Operating System
CPU Inter® Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or Higher (3 GHz recommended)
RAM At least 512MB of RAM or Higher (1GB recommended)
Video Card 64MB or Greater Video Card
Interface Standard USB 1.1 Port or Higher
HDD At least 200MB of Available Disk Space

Technical Information
Capture in High-Definition
o Records HD video up to 1280 x 720 at 30fps
o H.264, MOV file format
o Takes JPEG still pictures, up to 8MP image resolution
o Large 2.4” TFT display

Watch in High-Definition
o Vibrant, crisp and colorful videos, always!
o Perfect for your plasma or HDTV

Share in High-Definition
o Connect to your PC via USB2.0 interface
o Upload videos to the internet easily
o Supports high-capacity SD cards
o Includes ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme software, $99 retail value