Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SAMUEL R : I love underwater /video and photography

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2022-01-29T07:06:36

Rated 1 out of 5

Very disappointing for the price

The build is sturdy, and can take good pics and videos under the right cinditions. Battery life was good (able to do at least two dives on a charge). But so many issues that I was very disappointed. Issues include: - Takes forever to powerup - so if you're low on battery, hard to conserve and still use - Cannot take close up pics - really, really bad limitation - By itself, awkward to take pics - the Grip did help - but that's another expense - No significant audio - but when taking pics while filming, get annoying click from trigger on video - Tiny display - Does show preview of pic after shot, but does not allow playback on display so if miss it or taking lots of pics hard to know if got a good one - App is absolutely terrible - not intuitive, no good instruction or tips, horrible for uploading to phone or editing video. Given that you are unable to remove or delete files from camera card through the camera or phone, no way to make space and no idea what to do if run out of space (buy two cards or bring a computer on the trip?). Ability to "map the ocean" is total hype. - As noted, battery is ok for at least two dives - but if doing 3 or more dives could be an issue, esp if boat doesn't have charging (cameras where you can swap out batteries are better for this - maybe bring a battery pack to charge off of?) - Needs a card - pretty standard for buying camera - but an extra expense to keep in mind when getting over the sticker shock - Hard to tell when filming turned on or off - missed some good videos thinking it was filming - No obvious way to add lighting or flash capability Overall, it's well built and seems durable. But for the price, there's so many thing wrong with it, I wouldn't recommend it at all. For less, you can get comparable photos/videos and more functionality from a good sport camera.

Christopher N.

2021-12-29T03:32:53

Rated 5 out of 5

The Paralenz Vaquita + Grip Configuration is Awesome!

Both my wife and I are Divemasters in Key Largo. We run these cameras with the grip. In the photo / video mode, you simply pull and release the trigger and it takes a photo OR, if you pull and hold the trigger it starts recording video and stops recording when you release the trigger. So easy to use and I have gotten fabulous photos and video of our wreck and reef dives here in Key Largo.

Jared B.

2021-11-18T06:52:50

Rated 1 out of 5

Buyers Beware!

Buyer beware!! The thought that divers would make a camera for divers is awesome, but this company shows ZERO loyalty to it?s customers. I had the earliest version of Paralenz then, a second, version and the natural progression to the Vaquita, only to find out the company has COMPLETELY dropped all support for previous versions and the Vaquita has a lot of insufficiencies. Who wants a camera that U can not use for closeups? I am now dropping this company like they have dropped their supporters.

Kathy H.

2021-08-15T16:27:35

Rated 3 out of 5

Good camera needs work on software

The camera is nice but the soft ware sucks.

BARRY C.

2020-12-08T09:30:56

Rated 1 out of 5

Vaquita is Terrible

I have used a Paralenz Plus for the last 6 months and have loved it so was looking forward to getting this new camera. After diving with it for three days I returned it and was extremely disappointed. They increased the focal length to 1M (just over 3 feet). So anything closer than 3 feet from the camera is completely out of focus. I found that a great deal of the subjects I was trying to film were closer than 3 feet so this camera ended up being useless to me. For subjects greater than 3 feet away the pictures were quite good. I love the Depth Color Correction (same as earlier versions of the camera) . I was used to the fairly long battery life (3+ hours on the Plus) but found that the Vaquita only gave less than an hour of battery life. This was terrible. I don't know if the battery in my brand new Vaquita was bad or if the life is really this bad. The other concern I found was with the new end cap design. It is not a screw on design like with the Plus. This one has a ring you pull back on end then pull off the end cap to get to where you put in the micro disk and recharge the battery. The issue is that the small amount of water that is under the ring gets pulled into the end cap and onto the screen/disk/charging area. I believe this will lead to maintenance issues and reduce camera life due to this design flaw. How could Paralenz get the Plus model so right and then completely blow it with the Vaquita? My disappointment was incredible.

DAVID W.

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita Specifications

  • Camera:

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  • Image Resolution

    12MP RAW Plus jpeg, 4K at 60fps, 4K HDR at 30fps and 1080p at 240fps

  • Internal Memory

    Not Specified by Manufacturer

  • External Memory

    128Gb Micro SD-Card (Class: U3 or V30) - Not Included

  • Video Mode

    Yes

  • Status Display

    Yes

  • Interface

    Wi-Fi 2.4G (5Ghz), Bluetooth & USB

  • Power

    Lithium-Ion 200 mAh Rechargeable Battery

  • Photographic Distance

    Not Specified by Manufacturer

  • Auto Off System Time

    Yes

  • High Res Mode

    4K HDR at 30fps

  • Low Res Mode

    1080p at 240fps

  • Video

    Yes

  • Shutter

    Not Specified by Manufacturer

  • LCD

    0.95" (2.4cm) True Color OLED 180x120p

  • Computer Compatibility

    Android, iOS & Transfer

  • Lens

    FOV (1/1.8") D: 135 Degree / H: 110 Degree / V: 57 Degree

  • Camera Housings:

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  • Construction

    6061 Aluminum Alloy

  • Depth Rating

    1,150' (350m)

  • Housing Dimensions

    5" x 1.5" x 1.7" (128mm x 40mm x 43mm)

  • Weight

    8.47 oz. (240 g)

  • Control Type

    Mechanical

  • Controls

    Not Specified by Manufacturer

  • Housing Buoyancy

    Negative 3.53 oz (-100 g)

  • Port

    Not Specified by Manufacturer

  • UPC Code

    191811000638

About Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

FEATURED REVIEWS

The Paralenz Vaquita + Grip Configuration is Awesome!

By Jared B.

Both my wife and I are Divemasters in Key Largo. We run these cameras with the grip. In the photo / video mode, you simply pull and release the trigger and it takes a photo OR, if you pull and hold the trigger it starts recording video and stops recording when you release the trigger. So easy to use and I have gotten fabulous photos and video of our wreck and reef dives here in Key Largo.

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

The Ocean At Your Fingertips.

Paralenz Vaquita is a small yet powerful underwater camera with a simple mission: to enable you to seamlessly capture and share brilliant underwater videos with the world. Get wet, discover the depths below, and make an impact. Every dive counts.

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

OLED Display: Frame Your Adventure.

Keep a real-time overview of what you’re recording on the Paralenz Vaquita’s new True Color OLED screen. It also displays your dive profile along with the current depth and temperature information.

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

Up to 4K: Marine Life Just Got Really Sharp.

Capture Ocean life in all its details. Paralenz Vaquita’s updated technology delivers the smoothest and most vivid underwater videos up to 4K (4k 60fps / 1080p 240fps).

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

Auto-Record: More Diving, Less Worrying.

There is no more need to manually start your recording. Adjust your preferred depth level at which the Paralenz Vaquita automatically starts and stops recording.

Connect your Paralenz Vaquita to our free Paralenz App to transfer your recordings. Check your dives with the intelligent dive log and scroll through your media library. Proud of a shot? Simply edit it and share the video as a story with other divers. The best part: you help save our Ocean with every shared story.

Dive Buddies: The Camera & The App.

Connect your Paralenz Vaquita to our free Paralenz App to transfer your recordings. Check your dives with the intelligent dive log and scroll through your media library. Proud of a shot? Simply edit it and share the video as a story with other divers. The best part: you help save our Ocean with every shared story.

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

Put Your Dive On The Map.

Turn your dive into a story and put it on the map – Inspire and get inspired! You can view dives from all around the world and get ideas for your next adventure.

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita

Your Dives. Your Stories. Your Impact.

Any underwater camera can capture a dive. But does it speak for the Ocean? Every time you share a dive with the Paralenz App you share valuable Ocean data with researchers worldwide.

Paralenz Vaquita is a small yet powerful underwater camera with a simple mission: to enable you to seamlessly capture and share brilliant underwater videos with the world. Get wet, discover the depths below, and make an impact. Every dive counts. OLED Display: Frame your adventure. Keep a real-time overview of what you're recording on the Paralenz Vaquita's new True Color OLED screen. It also displays your dive profile along with the current depth and temperature information. Up to 4K: Marine life just got really sharp. Capture ocean life in all its details. Paralenz Vaquita's updated technology delivers the smoothest and most vivid underwater videos up to 4K (4k 60fps / 1080p 240fps).

Paralenz uses the HEVC (H.265) video codec which stores more image information while using less storage space and preserving the dynamic range of your recordings. Intelligent Color Correction: Vivid colors, all the way down. Take back all those vivid colors you remember from your dive up to the surface. Paralenz Vaquita's patented depth-controlled color correction (DCC) automatically adjusts the white balance of your recording to the depth you're diving at. Compared to the use of filters, Paralenz built-in color correction allows for all the light to be collected. Thanks to the power of the new Ambarella processor, Paralenz Vaquita is constantly optimizing the color correction together with you.

Auto-Record: More diving, less worrying. There is no more need to manually start your recording. Adjust your preferred depth level at which the Paralenz Vaquita automatically starts and stops recording. Collect Ocean Data: Make every dive count! Paralenz Vaquita has a unique set of sensors that automatically track valuable ocean data. Sharing your underwater videos and the ocean data with Paralenz App allows marine scientists to learn more about the Ocean and help restore its health. Built for the size of your hand. Vaquita's high-grade aluminum body fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and can be easily operated with neoprene gloves. You can also attach it to your mask or to your gear. Out of the box and into the ocean, don't worry about buying additional camera housings and filters. Paralenz Vaquita comes with everything you need.

Dive Buddies: The camera and the App. Connect your Paralenz Vaquita to their free Paralenz App to transfer your recordings. Check your dives with the intelligent dive log and scroll through your media library. Proud of a shot? Simply edit it and share the video as a story with other divers. The best part: you help save our ocean with every shared story. Put your dive on the map: Turn your dive into a story and put it on the map Inspire and get inspired! You can view dives from all around the world and get ideas for your next adventure. Your Dives. Your Stories. Your Impact: Any underwater camera can capture a dive. But does it speak for the ocean? Every time you share a dive with the Paralenz App you share valuable Ocean data with researchers worldwide. Sharing Ocean Data to make an impact: Paralenz vision is to enable every diver to help protect our playground: the ocean. With every dive you share through the Paralenz App, you also share valuable Ocean data to researchers and conservationists worldwide. How we work with partners: Your Paralenz camera automatically collects Ocean data about the location, depth, temperature, and conductivity during your dive. When you share your dive through the Paralenz App, Paralenz distribute all relevant ocean data to their partners, supporting their efforts to help save the ocean.

Included with the camera are a click mount, USB-C cable and spare O-rings. The camera provides a 12MP RAW plus jpeg, 4K at 60fps, 4K HDR at 30fps and 1080p at 240fps. FOV (1/1.8") D135 / H110 / V57 lens. Video format: MOV - H264 4K 60fps / H265 4K 30fps. Video bitrate: 100 Mbps. Stabilization: EIS 4K 30fps. Color correction: WB + DCC. The camera display is a 0.95" (2.4cm) true color OLED 180x120p live view (viewfinder, dive profile overlay). Connectivity Wi-Fi 2.4G (5Ghz), Bluetooth and USB. Compatible Apps: Android, iOS and Transfer: Easy Pairing. Chip image sensor Ambarella H2s65 a Sony IMX577. Materials, Sealing, and Mounting: 6061 aluminum alloy housing, quick-release coupling with triple O-ring seal. Mounting: T-rails (not compatible with Dive Camera+), no extra housing needed. Audio: Internal microphone.

Power is supplied by a lithium-ion 200 mAh battery. Camera ports are USB - Type C (fast charging) and micro SD-card. Camera external sensors for pressure, temperature, GPS, conductivity, 9 axis gyroscope, accelerometer, and time. The camera measures 5" x 1.5" x 1.7" (128mm x 40mm x 43mm) and weighs 8.47 oz. (240 g) with an underwater buoyancy of negative 3.53 oz (-100 g). The memory/storage capacity is 128Gb Micro SD-Card (Class: U3 or V30) - not included. The housing is water and dust resistant 1,150' (350m), is shockproof and has a temperature range of 14 Degree F to 104 Degree F (-10 Degree C to 40 Degree C). Camera comes with an owner's manual.

Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita Features

  • Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita:
  • Small Yet Powerful Underwater Camera
  • Simple Mission:
    Enable You to Seamlessly Capture Brilliant Underwater Videos
    Share Them w/the World
  • Get Wet, Discover the Depths Below, & Make-An-Impact, Every Dive Counts
  • OLED Display: Frame Your Adventure 0.95" (2.4cm) True Color OLED 180x120p
  • Live View (Viewfinder, Dive Profile Overlay)
  • OLED Screen: Displays Dive Profile w/Current Depth & Temperature Information
  • Up to 4K: Marine Life Just Got Really Sharp!, Capture Ocean Life In-Ail-its-Details
  • Updated Technology: Delivers Smoothest & Vivid U/W Videos Up to 4K (4k 60fps/1080p 240fps)
  • HEVC (H.265) Video Codec
    Stores More image Information While Using Less Storage Space
    Preserves Dynamic Range of Your Recordings
  • Intelligent Color Correction:
    Vivid Colors
    All-the-Way Down
    Take Back All-Those-Vivid-Colors You Remember from Dive Up to Surface
    Patented Depth-Controlled Color Correction (DCC)
    Automatically Adjusts White Balance of Recording to Depth You're Diving At
  • Compared to Use of Filters Built-In Color Correction Allows All Light-to-Be-Collected
  • Ambarella Processor: Constantly Optimizing Color Correction Together w/You
  • Auto-Record:
    More Diving, Less Worrying
    No Need to Manually Start Recording
    Adjust Your Preferred Depth Level
    Automatically Starts & Stops Recording
  • Collect Ocean Data:
    Make Every Dive Count!
    Unique Set of SensorsShare Your Underwater Videos & Ocean Data w/Paralenz App
    Allows Marine Scientists to Learn More About Ocean & Help Restore-Its-Health
  • Built for Size of Your Hand:
    High-Grade Aluminum Body
    Fits Perfectly-In-Palm of Hand
    Easily Operated w/Neoprene Gloves
    Attach to Mask or Gear
  • Out-of-the-Box &-Into-the-Ocean:
    Don't Worry About Buying Additional Camera Housings & Filters
    Comes w/Everything You Need
  • Check Dives w/Intelligent Dive Log & Scroll-Thru-Media Library
  • Proud-of-A-Shot? Simply Edit & Share Video Story w/Other Divers, Your Dives, Your Stories
  • Includes: Click Mount, USB-C Cable & Spare O-Rings
  • Resolution: 12MP RAW Plus jpeg, 4K at 60fps, 4K HDR at 30fps and 1080p at 240fps
  • Lens: FOV (1/1.8") D: 135 Degree/ H: 110 Dgree / V: 57 Degree
  • Video Format: MOV - H264 4K 60fps / H265 4K 30fps
  • Bitrate: 100 Mbps. Stabilization: EIS 4K 30fps
  • Color Correction: WB + DCC
  • Connectivity Wi-Fi 2.4G (5Ghz), Bluetooth & USB
  • Compatible Apps: Android, iOS & Transfer: Easy Pairing
  • Chip image Sensor Ambarella H2s65 a Sony IMX577
  • Materials, Sealing, & Mounting:
    6061 Aluminum Alloy Housing
    Quick-Release Coupling
    Triple O-Rings
  • Mounting: T-rails (not compatible with Dive Camera+)
  • Audio: Internal Microphone
  • Power: Lithium-Ion 200 mAh Rechargeable Battery
  • Camera Ports: USB - Type C (fast charging) & Micro SD-Card
  • External Sensors:
    Pressure, Temperature
    GPS, Conductivity
    9 Axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer, & Time
  • Dimensions: 5" x 1.5" x 1.7" (128mm x 40mm x 43mm)
  • Weight: 8.47 oz. (240 g)
  • Buoyancy: Negative 3.53 oz (-100 g)
  • Memory/Storage Capacity: 128Gb Micro SD-Card (Class: U3 or V30) - Not Included
  • Water & Dust Resistant: Depth Rated to 1,150' (350m)
  • Shockproof
  • Temperature Range: 14 Degree F to 104 Degree F (-10 Degree C to 40 Degree C)
  • Owner's Manual

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Small Yet Powerful Underwater Camera
  • 0.95" (2.4cm) True Color OLED 180x120p OLED Display
  • Live View (Viewfinder, Dive Profile Overlay)
  • Up to 4K: Marine Life Just Got Really Sharp!
  • Delivers Smoothest & Vivid U/W Video
  • HEVC (H.265) Video Code

What's in the box:

  • Paralenz Dive Camera Vaquita
  • Click Mount
  • USB-C Cable
  • Spare O-Rings
  • Owner's Manual