Float Tube System

INON INC. is pleased to announce official release of “Float Tube System” on January 21st, 2016.
The Float Tube System is dedicated floating gear for ”Carbon Telescopic Arm” series to generate extraordinary buoyancy to lighten underwater weight of camera system.

•Mega Float Tube S
--Release date: January 21st, 2016
--Buoyancy: -360g / -12.7oz, Weight (air): 171g / 6.0oz
--JAN code: 456212143 815 6

•Mega Float Tube M
--Release date: January 21st, 2016
--Buoyancy: -500g / -17.6oz, Weight (air): 203g / 7.2oz
--JAN code: 456212143 816 3

Mega Float Tube S

 

Mega Float Tube M

 

■ Compatible products ■

•Carbon Telescopic Arm S
•Carbon Telescopic Arm M
•Carbon Telescopic Arm L


■ Compatible lens holders ■

•AD Lens Holder for Float Arm / AD Lens Holder DP for Float Arm
•LD Lens Holder for Float Arm / LD Lens Holder DP for Float Arm
•M67 Lens Holder for Float Arm / M67 Lens Holder DP for Float Arm


■ Compatible option ■

•Shoe Base Spacer


■ Features ■

The Float Tube System is designed to attach on Carbon Telescopic Arm to generate extraordinary buoyancy underwater. Made from lower gravity and weather resistant ABS having hollow design to provide both durability and great buoyancy. Two different lengths/buoyancies are available for different applications.


Float Tube System is designed to screw on Carbon Telescopic Arm and dedicated lock ring for secure and rigid installation.

Maximum two Float Tube System can be attached on both ends of the Carbon Telescopic arm. Adjust the position/number of the Float Tube System depending on camera/housing weight and the position of the rubber grip on the Carbon Telescopic arm (*).


Mega Float Tube S + Carbon Telescopic Arm S



 

Mega Float Tube M + Carbon Telescopic Arm S

 

The Float Tube System is equipped with a accessory mount on its side to attach variety of INON products such as INON Lens Holder series and Shoe Base Spacer to have wide different configurations.

Mega Float Tube S + LD Lens Holder for Float Arm

Mega Float Tube M + M67 Lens Holder for Float Arm

 

You can check underwater weight of INON products at below link.

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

(*)
Attaching a Mega Float Tube on the side without grip of the Carbon Telescopic Arm won’t have minimum extension.


■ Specification ■

Mega Float Tube S

Outer diameter Length	φ103mm / φ4in 84mm / 3.3in
Weight (air)	Approx. 171g / 6oz
Weight (underwater)	Approx. -360g / -12.7oz
Depth rating	70m / 230ft
Material	ABS resin, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, rubber etc.

 

Mega Float Tube M

Outer diameter Length	φ103mm / φ4in 109mm / 4.3in
Weight (air)	Approx. 203g / 7.2oz
Weight (underwater)	Approx. -500g / -17.6oz
Depth rating	70m / 230ft
Material	ABS resin, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, rubber etc.

 

■ Float Tube System set-up example ■

 

•Canon EOS 6D + Canon EF8-15mm F4L Fisheye USM
•Carbon Telescopic Arm S x 2
•Mega Float Tube M x 2
•X-2 for EOS6D
•Dome Port 2+Shade 2 Set
•Extension Ring 18
•Zoom Gear 8-15
•Multi Direct Base IIa x 2
•Holder II
•X-2 Holder II Spacer
•Clamp III x 4
•Z Adapter MV x 2
•S-2000｣(with packaged “-0.5 White Diffuser for S-2000”) x 2
•Optical D Cable Type L x 2

 

•GoPro® HERO4 + GoPro® genuine “Dive Housing”(option)
•Carbon Telescopic Arm L
•Mega Float Tube S
•SD Mount Cage for HERO3/3+/4
•Z Joint
•YS Adapter MV
•Clamp III
•UFL-G140 SD


■ Relative Information on INON Website ■

•Carbon Telescopic Arm Series
http://inonnews.blogspot.jp/2016/01/carbon-telescopic-arm-series.html

•Lens Holder
http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/option.html

•Shoe Base Spacer
http://www.inon.jp/products/lens/option.html

•Shoe Base
http://www.inon.jp/products/armsystem/base.html#shoebase



January 20th, 2016
INON INC.


*Press release information is as of January 20th, 2016 and subject to change without prior notice.