Motor Marine 35 MX-10 and YS-40A Kit 04701
This package includes the Motor Marine 35 MX-10 Camera and the YS-40A Strobe Light.
The MX-10 is an uncomplicated camera designed for complete ease of operation. It features a focus-free 32-mm lens with exterior bayonet mount for accessory optics, automatic film loading, advance and rewind and full-range f/4.5 to f/22 aperture control.
The MX-10 is equipped with a built-in flash and is complemented by an automatic off-camera strobe.
Compact and reliable, you can count on the MX-10 to yield high-resolution images underwater as well as on land. This is the camera for the new photographer who wants a no-fuss, foolproof camera that takes pro-calibre pictures on land and underwater.
MX10 Features
- O-ring sealed back door provides watertight shield for film compartment and battery chamber
- Large viewfinder provides unhindered view of subject
- Incorporates a high-performance optical grade glass lens
- Exterior bayonet mount accepts conversion lenses that can be attached or detached underwater
- Non-slip rubber grip is ergonomically moulded for comfort, balance and stability
Specification
| Camera type |
35-mm amphibious camera |
| Film format |
24 x 36 mm |
| Lens |
32-mm F4.5 optical glass lens (4 elements in 4 groups) |
| Close-up lens |
External (optional) |
| Focus control |
Fixed |
| Focusing range (land) |
8.25 ft/2.5 m |
| Focusing range (underwater) (apparent distance) |
4 ft/1.2 m |
| Exposure control |
Manual |
| Shutter |
Mechanical shutter, fixed at 1/100 s |
| Aperture control |
Manual: f/4.5/5.6/8/11/16/22 |
| Viewfinder |
80% frame coverage, 0.45x magnification |
| External strobe triggering |
Optical triggering |
| Film speed |
ISO100/400 manual selection |
| Built-in flash |
Guide number (ISO100, land) 10/33 (m/ft) |
| Power source |
Two AA alkaline batteries |
| Film advance |
Automatic |
| Film rewind |
Automatic end-of-roll and manual mid-roll rewind |
| Depth rating |
150 ft/45 m |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
3.7 x 6.3 x 2.8 inches (94 x 159 x 71 mm) |
| Weight (excluding batteries, land) |
21 oz/595 g |
| External strobe |
YS-40A |
MX-10/YS-40A System
- MX-10 camera
- YS-40A strobe
- MB-40 camera case
- O-ring and silicone grease
- Black 04940/Yellow 04950
Main Features
This is a basic package of MX-10 camera and YS-40A strobe in a crushproof hard case convenient for travel and storage and weighing 8.4 lb (3.8 kg). Die-cut high-density foam protects each component from damage caused by heat, impact and vibration. Spaces are provided for optional accessories you may add in the future.
Accessories
YS-40 Auto Strobe
14200
Features
- O-ring set
- Exposure calculation decal
- Silicone grease
- Controls: on/off switch/manual/auto (green LED turns on for approx 2 seconds when in auto mode)
- Guide number (land): 49 ft/15 m
- Beam angle: 70° x 80°
- Power source: 4 x AA alkaline (6 V) or ni-cad (4.8 V) batteries
- Battery life: 100 flashes (alkaline)/50 flashes (ni-cad)
- Recycle time: 5 seconds (alkaline)/3 seconds (ni-cad)
- Depth rating: 150 ft/45 m
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 3.9 x 3.3 x 7.6 inches/100 x 83 x 192 mm
- Weight: 1.1 lb/485 g (land, excluding batteries)
Fibre Optic Cable for MX-10
04090
The Fibre Optic Cable permits an infinite variety of professional-type lighting techniques. The simple connector lets you remove the strobe effortlessly and hold it anywhere you want up to 21 inches/50 cm from the camera. Distancing the light from the lens also eliminates backscatter.
Macro Lens for MX-10
04020
Features
- Close-focusing macro lens exclusively for use with the MX-10
- Bayonet-coupling lens can be attached or detached underwater
- Hinged base plate folds for convenient storage
- Detachable guide rod stores beneath the base plate
- For underwater use only
- Lens construction: 2 elements in 2 groups
- Image area: 4.3 x 6.5 inches/109 x 164 mm
- Focusing distance: 10.2 inches/260 mm from the film plane
- Depth rating: 150 ft/45 m
- Weight: 4.8 oz/135 g
Close-Up Lens for MX-10
04030
Mount onto the built-in lens and get big, bold images of an infinite variety of small subjects. Lets you shoot as close as 20 inches/50 cm.
Features
- Lens construction: 1 element in 1 group
- Underwater angle of coverage: 51 inches
- Depth rating: 150 ft/45 m
- Dimensions (H x Diam x L): 2.4 x 2.0 x 0.5 inches/61.5 x 51 x 12.2 mm
- Weight: 0.9 oz/25 g
- Parallax correction mask and mask screw
- Construction: ABS resin
20-mm Underwater Colour Filter
04070
Minimises blue hues and reproduces warmer, more natural colour.
Lens Caddy for MX-10
04080
Construction: Heat-resistant ABS resin
Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.9 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches/74 x 69 x 17 mm
Weight: 0.9 oz/25 g
Attaches on top of the YS-40A with heavy-duty elasticised bands to hold an accessory lens (20 mm wide conversion, macro or close-up for MX-10).
