SubSee Magnifier
The most advanced underwater hand magnifier
Window to Another World
Do you ever wish you could see fine details underwater? Coral polyps, tiny shrimp, or just your dive computer? If you take a typical magnifying glass underwater you'll find that it loses about 66% of its power, and probably suffers from optical distortion.
ReefNet's new SubSee Magnifier solves both of these problems. Its multi-element, achromatic optics produce an image that is sharp from edge to edge. And because it's sealed, it retains full magnifying power underwater.
SubSee vs. The Competition
You're probably wondering..."is SubSee really so much better than a typical magnifying glass?" Judge for yourself by looking at our head-to-head comparison photo:
Each photo is an unretouched image showing a field of view of roughly 1 cm (about 1/2"). In addition to the severe distortion exhibited by the typical magnifier, remember that underwater, it loses more than 2/3 of its power! SubSee does not.
Who Uses SubSee?
ReefNet's SubSee magnifier is a great accessory for:
- Marine life enthusiasts: closely observe tiny creatures to make a positive ID
- Divemasters or marine life educators: show clients/students unusual finds
- Marine scientists: inspect corals, creatures and fishes in situ, before (or in lieu of) collection
- Photographers: magnify your digital camera's LCD display, or mount in front for macro photography (see below)
- Visually impaired: read dive gauges, your watch, etc.
Specifications
- Magnification: 3X (focal length 100 mm)
- Dimensions: 1.2" x 1.8" (30 mm x 46 mm)
- Optics: 2-element cemented achromat with anti-reflective coating
- Construction: CNC machined PVC with optical grade acrylic windows
- Accessories: wrist lanyard
Pricing and Availability
ReefNet's SubSee magnifier is available exclusively from ReefNet for $75. You may order online or by contacting us directly.
Custom Versions for Photography
Because SubSee is equivalent to a very high-quality "+10" diopter, it is ideal for super-macro photography -- the results are astonishing!
ReefNet is currently developing custom versions of the SubSee lens to fit common SLR housing ports. Please contact us for more details.