Paralenz
Vaquita 2nd Gen
Paralenz Vaquita 2nd Gen (2022) Rugged camera specs, $799 launch price. Video, stabilization, battery and more.
Rugged · Announced 2022-08-16
Launch price $799
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- Waterproof to 350 m
- GPS
- 240 g
Video modes
- 1010-bit (no badge: 8-bit; unstated bit depth counts as 8-bit)
- LLog
- HDRHDR
- SStabilized
- HL360° horizon lock
- cropCropped
- Recording limit (minutes)
- fwAdded by a firmware update
- ?Not stated, e.g. S? (stabilization not stated)
| Resolution | 30 fps | 60 fps | 240 fps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K 16:9 | 4K 16:9 · 30 fps
Source: marcotec-shop.de/pub/media/download/Specifications_of_Paralenz_Vaquita_2.pdf | 4K 16:9 · 60 fps
Source: marcotec-shop.de/pub/media/download/Specifications_of_Paralenz_Vaquita_2.pdf | |
| 1080p 16:9 | 1080p 16:9 · 240 fps
Source: deeperblue.com/paralenz-unveils-vaquita-2nd-gen-underwater-camera-with-ultra-wide-lens/ | ||
| 720p 16:9 | 720p 16:9 · 240 fps
Source: deeperblue.com/paralenz-unveils-vaquita-2nd-gen-underwater-camera-with-ultra-wide-lens/ |
Caveats
- Spec sheet is hosted by dealer marcotec-shop.de (Paralenz original no longer online); it prints FOV sensor size as '1/12.3"' (typo). sensor.size left null.Source
- Weight 240 g in air, 100 g underwater; operating -10°C to 40°C.Source
- Stabilization not mentioned in 2nd Gen sources found (1st gen had EIS to 4K30).Source
Which camera is right for you?
| ParalenzVaquita 2nd Gen (current camera)$799Check price on Amazon | OM SystemTough TG-7$549Check price on Amazon | PentaxWG-8$399.95Check price on Amazon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022-08-16 | 2023-09-13 | 2024-06-06 |
| Sensor size | Not stated | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Stabilization | Not stated | IBIS + Electronic | Electronic |
| Horizon leveling | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Waterproof | 350 m | 15 m | 20 m |
| Weight | 240 g | 249 g | 242 g |
| Battery runtime | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Specifications
Overview
- Category
- Rugged
- Announced
- 2022-08-16
- Released
- 2022-08-18
- Status
- Not stated
- US availability
- Not stated
- Features
- Auto-DCC (automatic depth-controlled colour correction, detects green/blue water)
- Auto-Record
- Depth, temperature, GPS sensors
- Vibration feedback
- Customisable recording overlays
- Paralenz app / TheOceanBase map
Sensor & lens
- Sensor size
- Not stated
- Sensor resolution
- 12 MP
- Lens (equiv.)
- Not stated
- Aperture
- Not stated
- Field of view
- 150°
- Built-in ND
- Not stated
Video & photo
- Video modes
- 4K
- 1080p
- 720p
- Max resolution
- 4K603840×2160
- 10-bit Log up to
- None
- Uncropped 4K
- 4K60
- Codecs
- Not stated
- 4:2:2 chroma
- Not stated
- Max bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Photo resolution
- 12 MP
- RAW photos
- Not stated
Stabilization
- Stabilization
- Not stated
- Horizon lock
- Not stated
- Horizon leveling
- Not stated
Audio
- Microphones
- 1
- Mic input
- Not stated
- Mic input details
- Not stated
- Direct wireless mic
- Not stated
- 32-bit float audio
- Not stated
Build & battery
- Waterproof
- 350 m
- Water and dust rating
- Not stated
- Drop-proof
- Not stated
- Weight
- 240 g
- Dimensions
- 128x40x43
- Mount
- T-Rails (not compatible with DiveCamera+)
- Battery runtime
- Not stated
- Battery capacity
- 2000 mAh
- Removable battery
- No
- Charging power
- Not stated
Screens & storage
- Rear screen
- 0.95-inch True Color OLED, 180x120 (viewfinder)
- Front screen
- Not stated
- Touchscreen
- No
- Memory card
- microSD (U3 or V30)
- Internal storage
- Not stated
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
- Bluetooth
- Not stated
- USB
- USB-C
- GPS
- built-in GPS
- Webcam
- Not stated
- Livestream
- Not stated
- HDMI out
- Not stated
- Timecode
- No
Sources
- https://www.deeperblue.com/paralenz-unveils-vaquita-2nd-gen-underwater-camera-with-ultra-wide-lens/
- https://www.marcotec-shop.de/pub/media/download/Specifications_of_Paralenz_Vaquita_2.pdf
- https://scubaverse.com/first-impressions-paralenz-vaquita-2nd-gen-dive-camera-watch-video/
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