Accessory for Canon iVIS HF M51/M52,WP-V4

INON INC. is pleased to announce official release of 「Video Base V4」 for Canon digital camcorder 『iVIS HF M51/M52 (VIXIA HF M51/M52/LEGRIA HF M51/M52)』/「WP-V4」(*1) and has confirmed compatibility with current INON attachment lens/arm.

Compatible Arm Product

・「Video Base V4」(*2)(*3)
--Release date : April 8th, 2012
--JAN code : 456212143 718 0

・「Shoe Base」
--available in the market
--JAN code : 456212143 355 7

・「D Holder」
--available in the market
--JAN code : 456212143 431 8

「Video Base・V4」（right）
「Video Base V4」 on iVIS HF M51 / WP-V4 （left）

The 「Video Base V4」 is a dedicated optional accessory (*2)(*3) to attach lighting arm including 「Shoe Base」/「D Holder」 on Canon water-proof case「WP-V4」(*1). The 「Video Base V4」 is consists of a base plate which is specifically designed to match with unique base shape of Canon 「WP-V4」 and is attached on the case with the base plate and pressure bonding around the lens port to benefit to hold INON LED flashlight including 「LE550-W」firmly.

The 「Video Base V4」can have compact 「Shoe Base」 on top of the lens port and two 「D Holder」on both sides to support simple/compact set-up and upgrading to multi lighting system only with compatible flashlight(s) and lighting arm product(s).

The 「Video Base V4」 and combined 「Shoe Base」/「D Holder」 does not obstruct to open/close the water-proof case and will not bother you when you need to change batteries with these accessories.

(*1)
Contact Canon Inc. for detail of camcorder/water-proof case. INON Inc. confirms product compatibility based on a camcorder/housing available in Japan.
(*2)
The INON 「Video Base V1」and 「Video Base V2」 is not compatible with the 「WP-V4」.
(*3)
The combination of 『iVIS HF M51(with battery pack BP-718)』and「WP-V4」will have approx.292g buoyancy underwater (fresh water). Adjust total underweight appropriately to avoid accidental uncontrolled ascent by attaching Canon waterproof case weight「WW-DC1」or other accessories.

・Underwater weight table
http://www.inon.jp/products/armsystem/weight_table.html


Attachment Lens Compatibility

The 「WP-V4」has 67mm screw mount so is compatible with INON 『28M67 Mount series』 wide conversion lens and 『M67 Mount series』 close-up lenses.

●Attachment lens for macro shooting
Both 「UCL-330」/「UCL-165M67」 is usable.

●Attachment lens for wide shooting
「UWL-H100 28M67 Type2」 is directly attached on the 「WP-V4」. Super dome option 「Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-H100」 further increases view angle.


Combination Example

・Canon「iVIS HF M51」 ＋ Canon 「WP-V4」
・「Video Base V4」
・「Shoe Base」
・「Single Light Holder LE」
・「LE550-W」

・Canon「iVIS HF M51」 ＋ Canon 「WP-V4」
・「Video Base V4」
・「UWL-H100 28M67 Type2」 + 「Dome Lens Unit II for UWL-H100」
・「LE550-W」 x 6
・「Double Light Holder LE」 x 3
・「Z Joint」 x 3
・「Shoe Base」
・「D Holder」 x 2
・「D Holder Extension Bar」
・「M67 Lens Holder S」
・「UCL-330」
・「Direct Base III」 x 2
・「Clamp III」 x 4
・「Mega Float Arm S」 x 2
・「YS Adapter MV」 x 2


Relative Information on INON Website
・「Shoe Base」
http://www.inon.jp/products/armsystem/base.html#shoebase

・「Grip Base D4」
http://www.inon.jp/products/armsystem/base.html#gripbase

・「Underwater LED flashlight 『LE550-W』」
・「Underwater LED flashlight 『LE550-S』」
・「Underwater LED flashlight 『LE240』」
・「Water-proof LED flashlight 『LE250』」
http://www.inon.jp/products/le_light/lineup.html

・ M67 Mount Series 「『UCL-330 Close-up Lens』」
 http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/ucl330/top.html

・ M67 Mount Series 「『UCL-165 M67』 Close-up Lens」
http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/ucl165m67/top.html

・ M67 Mount Series 「『UWL-H100 28M67 Wide Conversion Lens Type1/Type2』　Wide Conversion Lens」
http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/uwlh10028m67/top.html

・ UWL-100 Super Wide Option 「Dome Lens Unit for UWL-100」 　 http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/domelensunit2_uwlh100/top.html


April 6th, 2012
INON INC.

*Press release information is as of April 6th, 2012 and subject to change without prior notice.