JW Fishers Underwater Video Systems | DHC-1 | MC-1 | Scuba Center has been selling quality diving and water rescue equipment since 1973. You will find a wide selection of Public Safety Diving, Surface Water Rescue, and Commercial Diving equipment at our Eagan, Minnesota location.

Scuba Center is a SAM ( formerly CCR ) registered supplier for the United States Government.  Our customers include: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Federal Government Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies, Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams, Fire Departments, State and Local Government agencies, Commercial Diving Companies, School Districts, Television and Movie production companies, and many others.
CAGE Code:
3PHY4
 

Return to our Online Dive Store Home Page

View Online Store Shopping Cart

JW Fishers Underwater Video Systems

JW Fishers Underwater Video Systems | DHC-1 | MC-1 | www.jwfishers.comFor over thirty years JW Fishers has specialized in the design and manufacture of reasonably priced, high tech underwater search equipment. The product line includes diver-held and boat-towed metal detectors, marine magnetometers, underwater camera systems, ROVs, and side scan sonar.

The company was founded in the mid-sixties by current president and CEO Jack Fisher. JW Fishers offers a complete line of underwater video systems including a mini-cameras for helmet mounting, diver-held cameras, drop down cameras to view the bottom, towed cameras, and two Remote Operated Video (ROV) systems.  Each system has an umbilical to the surface that feeds live video topside for viewing and recording.

JW Fishers DHC-1 Diver Held Camera | DHC-1 Diver Held Camera: Top of the line, the Pro's choice for a hand held underwater video camera.
DHC-1 Diver Held Camera | A diver controlled, underwater camera system with topside viewing. The DHC-1 Diver Held Camera provides a cost effective method for underwater search and video inspections, hull inspections, bridge inspections, or any of the numerous underwater structure inspections encountered by today's commercial diver.

The DHC-1 can be carried by, or mounted to, a diver. The system can also be attached to any underwater structure for around-the-clock monitoring of underwater sites (handle is removable). The camera operation and lighting are controlled with a switch on the rear of the camera housing and can also be controlled from the surface. The DHC-1 uses power from the boat to operate it's camera and lighting systems. Topside the DHC-1 connects to a video monitor or standard TV. The video can be recorded on any VCR to provide your client with a permanent record of the inspection job.

      DHC-1 base system includes:
  • Commercial grade 0.5 lux black and white camera

  • Corrosion-proof PVC housing with built-in leak detection

  • 500 foot depth rating

  • Two high intensity 100 watt underwater lights (water-cooled)

  • Lighting system is operator selectable from zero to 200 watts

  • 150 foot abrasion resistant urethane jacketed cable

  • In-line underwater connector allows umbilical to separate for transport

  • GFI breaker to ensure diver safety

  • Fishers Two Year Warranty

JW Fishers DHC-1 Diver Held Camera
(.5 lux low light, 380L b&w camera, 50 deg viewing area, 500' depth capability, 150' cable with u/w connector and ground fault, leak detector, two adjustable intensity 100 watt lights, 120vac)

Price: $3795.00   add JW Fishers DHC-1 Diver Held Camera to cart
+ Shipping Surcharge $60.00

Options for DHC-1 Diver Held Camera (Order with DHC-1):
See bottom of page for monitor options

Extra cable (Up to 1,000 feet of cable)

Price: $3.00/ft   add Extra Cable for JW Fishers DHC-1 to cart

Commercial grade very low light (.07 lux) high resolution (570L), b&w camera with 70 deg. viewing area Price: $595.00   add JW Fishers Commercial Grade Very Low Light (.07 lux) High Resolution (570L), B&W Camera w/70 deg. Viewing Area to cart
2 lux, 330L, color CCD camera Price: $995.00   add JW Fishers 2 lux, 330L, color CCD camera to cart
2 lux, 470L high resolution, color CCD camera Price: $1,395.00   add JW Fishers 2 lux, 470L high resolution, color CCD camera to cart
12vdc inverter (120vac, 60 cy output) Price: $495.00   add JW Fishers 12vdc inverter (120vac, 60 cy output) to cart
220vac (transformer) Price: $145.00   add JW Fishers 220vac (transformer) to cart

JW Fishers MC-1 Mini Camera | A low cost mini video camera that sends it's picture to the surface for viewing. Available with black & white or color cameras. An internal light ring is available which allows the camera to be deployed down a pipe or in very tight quarters. The MC-1 can be carried by a diver, mounted on a helmet, or attached to any underwater structure. Underwater video cable to the surface is available in lengths to 1,000 feet.MC-1 Mini Camera: Fishers lowest cost underwater video system.
JW Fishers MC-1 Mini Camera | Can easily be mounted to a diver's helmet or lowered into a pipe for internal inspections.JW Fishers MC-1 Mini Camera is designed for a variety of applications. The Mini Camera is so compact and lightweight it can easily be mounted to a diver's helmet or lowered into a pipe for internal inspections. The MC-1 can assist the commercial diver performing underwater structure inspections, or be lowered into the water on a pole to perform shallow water inspections from the surface. An internal LED light ring is available for applications where size is critical such as pipe inspection work. An external 100 or 250 watt light is available for applications where high powered lighting is required (water-cooled allowing many operations between bulb replacement). The Mini Camera is surface powered allowing unlimited operating time.       Base system includes:
  • Black & white camera

  • Rugged, corrosion proof PVC housing

  • 500 foot depth rating

  • 150 ft of highly abrasive resistant urethane jacketed cable

  • GFI breaker to ensure diver safety

  • Fishers Two Year Warranty

The camera produces sharp, clear video images that are viewed on a topside monitor and can be recorded on a VCR. The MC-1 can also be purchased with a color camera and monitor for those applications where a color picture is required. Commercial-grade black & white and color cameras are also available when the best possible picture is required.

JW Fishers MC-1 Mini Camera
(.5 lux low light, 380L b&w camera, 150' cable, u/w conn., 12vdc)

Price: $1959.00   add JW Fishers MC-1 Mini Underwater Video Camera to cart
+ Shipping Surcharge $35.00

Options for MC-1 Mini Camera (Order with MC-1)
See bottom of page for monitor options

Internal ring light (for pipe inspections, etc) Price: $295.00   add JW Fishers MC-1 Internal Ring Light Option (for pipe inspections, etc) to cart
Color Camera Price: $395.00   add JW Fishers MC-1 Color Camera Option to cart
120vac Power and GFI Price: $295.00   add JW Fishers MC-1 120vac Power and GFI Option to cart
External 100 watt Light (120vac) Price: $395.00   add JW Fishers MC-1 External 100 watt Light (120vac) Option to cart
Two External 100 watt Lights and Light Mounting Bracket Price: $989.00   add JW Fishers MC-1 Two External 100 watt Lights and Light Mounting Bracket Option to cart

Monitor Options
(+ Shipping Surcharge of $30.00 ea.)

B&W monitor Price: $275.00   add JW Fishers B&W Surface Video Monitor to cart
Color monitor Price: $395.00   add JW Fishers Color Surface Video Monitor to cart
High res color monitor Price: $795.00   add JW Fishers High Res Color Surface Video Monitor to cart

Related Items

Drysuits Full Face Masks Hot Water Suits
Lift Bags Metal Detectors Underwater Communications

While these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of diving in which you plan to participate.

Always follow applicable search / salvage laws.