AOI Olympus E-M5 Mark III Underwater Housing
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The Ikelite Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Underwater Housing is a great alternative
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The AOI Olympus E-M5 Mark III Underwater Housing is an amazing underwater housing that is packed with tons of great features. Build quality is top-notch using high-quality polycarbonate material which makes it lightweight yet can take a beating. Ergonomics is also excellent, all camera controls are accessible thru the housing. Dials, levers, and buttons are readily available at your fingertips. For peace of mind during dives, the housing is also integrated with AOI's Vacuum Analysation and Wet Detection System for a worry-free dive. Truly a fantastic underwater housing for your Olympus E-M5 Mark III camera!
Lens Recommendations for Underwater:
- Olympus 60mm Macro - fast focusing and stunning macro
- Panasonic 8mm Fisheye - perfect wide angle option for reefs, wrecks, and close focus wide angle
- Panasonic 7-14mm Wide Angle - Awesome for pelagics, sharks, and landscape photos. Wide angle when you do not want the wide fisheye view and zoom offers more flexibility if you can't get right up close to your subject.
- Panasonic 45mm Macro- High quality macro lens
- Olympus 9-18mm Wide Angle - great for pelagics, and wide angle when you do not want the wide fisheye view. Zoom offers more flexibility if you can't get right up close to your subject.
- Panasonic 12-35mm - great mid range wide lens for video, fast F2.8 min aperture.
- Olympus 12-50mm - a good mid-range zoom option. Offers built in macro mode that is compatible with the Nauticam housing
Read about the best micro-four thirds lenses for underwater
Recommended Strobes:
- Sea & Sea YS-D2J (Japanese Version)
- Inon Z-330 Underwater Strobe
- Ikelite DS-161 Strobe with NiMh Battery
- iTorch Symbiosis SS-3
For other options, see our other recommended strobes see our Buyer's Guide for Best Underwater Strobes
Recommended Video Lights:
- Light & Motion Sola 2500F Video Light - Bluewater Exclusive!
- Fisheye Fix Neo Premium 4030 EF II Video Light
- Big Blue VTL3500P Video Light
For other options, see our other recommended strobes see our list of best underwater video lights.
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Learn more about the E-M5 Mark III features and why we love it for underwater photography in our full Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Review.
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mk III Specifications
Key Upgrades from OM-D E-M5 Mark II
- 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor with TruPic VIII Quad Core Processor
- Advanced 5-axis Image Stabilization (5.5 stops, 6.5 with compatible Olympus IS lenses)
- Dual F.A.S.T. AF (Contrast & Phase Detection AF) 121 Point (All Cross Type) On-Chip Phase Detection
- 50 MP Tripod Hi-res Shot Mode
- 4K Cinema Video (4096x2160) at 24 fps (max rate 237 Mbps), 4K 30p video (approx 102 Mbps)
- Vari-Angle (fully articulating) touch LCD
- % Battery Status Display
- Lighter body (414 g vs 469 g)
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Complete specs
- 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor with TruPic VIII Quad Core Processor
- Advanced 5-axis Image Stabilization (5.5 stops, 6.5 with compatible Olympus IS lenses)
- Dual F.A.S.T. AF (Contrast & Phase Detection AF) 121 Point (All Cross Type) On-Chip Phase Detection
- 50 MP Tripod Hi-res Shot Mode
- 10 fps mechanical sequential shooting/30 fps electronic sequential shooting
- Focus Bracketing and Stacking
- 4K Cinema Video (4096x2160) at 24 fps (max rate 237 Mbps)
- 4K Video (3840x2160) at 30/25/24 fps
- FHD video up to 1080/60p
- 1/8000 high speed mechanical shutter
- 1/250 shutter sync for flash
- ISO range of 200-25600, with extension down to 64 ("low")
- Very lightweight and weatherproof body
- 3 inch fully articulating touchscreen monitor
- 414 g (0.9 lb) camera body weight, including SD card and battery
- Ports: Microphone, USB Micro-B, Micro HDMI, remote, flash sync
- Memory card compability: SD, SDHC*1, SDXC*1 (*1 UHS-I, UHS-II compatible)
- Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
- Battery CIPA rating of 310 shots
Sample Underwater Images:
Related Underwater Gear Categories:
- AOI Wet Lenses and Ports
- Recommended Strobes for Underwater Photography
- Underwater Photo Gear
- Underwater Camera Rental
- Camera Housing Body (UH-EM5III) with integrated Pre-dive Vacuum Check System
- Micro USB Charging Cable
- Vacuum Pump (AOI VP-01)
- Extended Shutter Release Lever
- LCD Monitor Hood
- Fiber Optic Cable Port Plug x 2 pcs
- Spare Main Seal O-ring x 1 pc
- Spare Vacuum Valve Protection Cap O-ring x 1 pc
- Silica Gel (AOI SIGE-3)
- Silicone Grease (AOI SIGR-5)
- Lanyard
- Housing Body Cap For OM-D Mount
- O-ring Remover / White Balance Card (AOI ORR-01)
- Lens Cleaning Microfiber Cloth (AOI MC-01)
- AOI Logo Sticker
- General Guide
- Camera Housing Body (UH-EM5III) with integrated Pre-dive Vacuum Check System
- Micro USB Charging Cable
- Vacuum Pump (AOI VP-01)
- Extended Shutter Release Lever
- LCD Monitor Hood
- Fiber Optic Cable Port Plug x 2 pcs
- Spare Main Seal O-ring x 1 pc
- Spare Vacuum Valve Protection Cap O-ring x 1 pc
- Silica Gel (AOI SIGE-3)
- Silicone Grease (AOI SIGR-5)
- Lanyard
- Housing Body Cap For OM-D Mount
- O-ring Remover / White Balance Card (AOI ORR-01)
- Lens Cleaning Microfiber Cloth (AOI MC-01)
- AOI Logo Sticker
- General Guide