The Pace Mark 3 DVW

Advanced electronics and ergonomically-sound design integrate seamlessly in Pace's Mark 3 System to address the extreme demands of underwater electronic cinematography.

For over 30 months, PACE supplied four Mark 3 housings for the BBC Blue Planet series. The series recently received 5 Emmy nominations, one for Outstanding Cinematography For Non-Fiction Programming


The external interface to the camera's complex menu system makes it easy to modify the gain and white balance, saving production time and money. The Mark 3 features an external, moveable viewfinder.

Versatile, Powerful. Deployed with Sony's DVW700 camera series, the Mark 3 interfaces a range of camera functions, from the basic - zoom, focus, iris, and VTR run - to optional full remote operations.

Slim, Compact, Ergonomic. Weighing in at just a half pound wet, the Mark 3 housing is lighter, more compact than most systems. One of the ways we achieve this is by removing the camera handle before installation in the housing.

The housing's diagonal seal allows the top half of the housing to be completely removed, expediting change-outs. External lens controls are conveniently located next to the handles. Interchangeable dome and flat ports are included. This system uses a modified Fujinon 4.8 lens, and requires a focus servo palm-grip (BERD-28) and 4.5" +2 diopter.

Compatibility Shipping Specs
Camera Case 1: Housing Top
         Sony DVW 700          20"x 30"x 12" - 50 lbs.
         Sony DVW 700 WS Case 2: Housing Bottom
         Sony DVW 700 WSP          20"x 30 "x 12" - 50 lbs.
(All cameras require handle to be removed) Case 3: Housing Support
Lens          20"x 30"x 12" - 45 lbs.
         Modified Fujinon A10x 4.8BEVM-G28   
Battery
         Sony BP-L60
Options
         Full Remote Operation
         Video Out
         Underwater Operator's Monitor
   
Physical Specs Operating Specs
Weight in air Depth
         67 lbs.          300 ft.
Weight in Water  
         Neutral