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).