Some more information.
HOUSING for SONY VX-1000
Digital (3-chip) Video Camera Housing
Special order housing, built only upon request.
The clear housing is probably the safest and most trouble free enclosure money can buy. The microphone does not need to be removed as is required by some housings.
Following controls are provided:
* Power on/off
* Zoom / Snapshot
* Stand By
* White Balance
* Focus
* Manual Focus
* Start / Stop
Sony VX-1000
#6037.10 Housing ~ $1,300
Includes External UR/Pro filter, wide angle lens, and Video Eye magnifier for the viewfinder.