Why Choose SplashCan?
Ocean Systems has been designing, building and distributing high performance marine equipment since 1988. We are recognized for providing excellence to the world of underwater exploration and marine security. Ocean systems also goes to great lengths to ensure our relationship with our customers will last for years to come.
We were founded with the vision of producing durable and affordable solutions for exploring the marine environment. Our goal is to help reveal the mysteries of the deep and spark the imagination. As we continue to bring new and innovative ideas to the water, we hope you will invite your friends and neighbors to see what all the excitement is about.
High quality products
Our cameras are built with versatility in mind and the capability of withstanding extreme environments, from The Bering Sea to The Great Barrier Reef. With over twenty years of experience manufacturing sub-sea acoustic fishing products for the commercial industry, all of our cameras must pass a rigorous quality inspection.
Exceptional Industry Reputation
From universities around the world, as well as research facilities, charter boats, television production companies, to the local angler or diver looking to capture evidence of their latest adventure, splash cam is consistently ranked at the top of their class. Please see our list of clients and testimonials.
Unsurpassed Product Value
Whether you wish to explore beneath the surface of the sea with our underwater cameras, or use one of our deck cameras to improve overall safety and security on board, the Splashcam line will only heighten your overall experience on the water. Discovery and entertainment coupled with unmatched quality and affordability make for a very satisfying purchase.
Order any of our marine video cameras with no worries. If you don't think your SplashCam Marine Video camera is of the highest quality, send it back to us and we will refund your purchase no questions asked. All items must be returned in the same condition you received them in. Shipping charges are not included in this offer.
Hello Ocean Systems,
Dear Jason, I have been using the SplashCam Deep Blue drop camera system for three years now. Mine is not "Deep Blue" any more. The epoxy paint coating is gone; the camera looks as if it tumbled from Mt. Everest. I've snagged it in wrecks, reefs, rock piles & debris. One time while positioning myself over a wreck in 185' the camera cable got wrapped around the propeller of one of my 200HP outboards, the cable came tight & stalled the outboard motor. I never lost video on my monitor & found no damage to the Kevlar reinforced camera cable! This video camera system has proved itself time & time again. I have logged over 500 hours of underwater video with this one camera. The video quality is excellent, especially in a low light environment. This camera has provided crisp, clear images as deep as 250' without artificial light. The Deep Blue has proven to be a reliable, rugged, and well-made piece of gear, which obviously will handle the rigors of the marine environment.
Thank you for a great product,
Steve Irwin Island Marine Services
Ocean Systems,
I wanted to thank you for introducing us to the SplashCam
underwater camera. Since seeing your display at a boat
show over two years ago, and getting one of your cameras,
we have had the opportunity to put it through its paces
The camera has exceeded our highest expectations. Not only
has this been the most reliable camera, the quality of
what we have captured to tape has been excellent. Our footage
has been used in documentaries on ABC and CBS.The most
amazing thing about our experience with the SplashCam is
when we are on a shoot with other film crews they arrive
with expensive, elaborate underwater photography equipment.
They spend hours getting this equipment set up. We in the
meantime have been shooting for most of that time. When
the footage is reviewed, ours (shot with the SplashCam)
is consistently better. As a matter of fact, every crew
has asked to borrow our equipment and in many cases (as
you know) returned from their shoot with us and ordered
their own SplashCam equipment.
Sincerely,
Bob McLaughlin
Shatar Marine Productions
Hello Ocean Systems,
So impressed have we been, we've purchased a SplashCam for our entire fleet of 6 ships. This tool has really proven itself; we've used it in a variety of applications. For instance, one day as our ship MS Endeavour was crossing the Atlantic, we came upon a group of bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales . We were able to get fairly good views from the bow of the ship, but it wasn't until we deployed our "Tech Team" with the SplashCam that we were truly able to see these animals "in" their environment. The Zodiac was able to safely and unobtrusively drift towards these animals, and the SplashCam captured footage of the mammals lazily swimming about. The really stunning pictures, however, were of the pilot whales who were "hanging" nearly vertical in the water column. Just sitting there, beautifully, in the soft blue light. We quickly edited and set this footage to music, showed it to our guests in the ship's lounge, and they erupted in applause and cheer like we've rarely heard before. What a hit!
Another particularly creative use of the SplashCam occurred in the Sea of Cortez. Here, we've used it to look at fish and invertebrates, and gray whales on the Pacific side of the peninsula. But the Showstopper happed when we were actually along-side a dock one night after dinner. It was an unscheduled port call to disembark a sick guest. While some of the crew attended to that person, a couple of our naturalist donned their dive gear and took the SplashCam out for a "LIVE DIVE". The other guests were in the lounge, enjoying an after-dinner drink and the divers hooked the system up to our TV monitors. With 200 feet of cable connecting the camera to the ship's TV's we were able to dive directly form the ship and transmit images of an unbelievable amount of fish life among the pier pilings. Another naturalist narrated what were were seeing. The "LIVE" aspect was a real winner. Nobody fathomed the idea that there was so much action just beneath the ship.
We've also used the SplashCam in the simplest of ways. For instance, after dinner is a great time to just drop it over the edge of an anchored or drifting ship, turn on the camera lights, and see what shows up. We've seen fish by the dozens, and even mobula rays by the dozen. Of course, it's the light that attracts them, and the camera then captures great LIVE and recorded footage.
One of the nicest features of the SplashCam, is it's portability. Everything packs up nice and neatly into a small case, and is easily carried or deployed on a moment's notice. This is key.
All-in-all, we've been extremely pleased with our SplashCams and look forward to many more creative uses of this technology.
Sincerely,
Trey Byus
Director of Field Staffing & Expedition Technologies
Lindblad Expeditions