Ikelite Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Underwater Housing

Ikelite has released a compact housing for Olympus flagship mirrorless camera, OM-D E-M1 Mark II which packs the latest upgrades and ergonomic controls. The housing is built from ABS-PC which provides strength and corrosion free performance with minimal maintenance. 

OM-E E-M1 Mark II Review

Read our full Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II review to learn more about the camera features and why we love it for underwater photography.

Best Lenses for the Ikelite OM-D E-M1 Mark II Housing:

Read about the best micro-four thirds lenses for underwater

• Panasonic 8mm fisheye lens (widest option), behind Ikelite Super Wide Angle Dome
• Olympus 9-18mm lens, behind the MIL Dome Port with Zoom
• Olympus 14-42mm EZ or Olympus 12-50mm kit lenses - Mid-range shooting
• Olympus 60mm macro lens, or Panasonic 45mm macro lens - for Macro

Recommended Ports:

• Ikelite 8" Dome Port + Ikelite Mirrorless Port Adapter for Panasonic 8mm fisheye lens and Olympus 9-18mm lens
• Ikelite Mirrorless Dome Port + Ikelite Zoom Gear for Olympus 12-50mm lens
• Ikelite Mirrorless Flat Port for Olympus 60mm lens

Recommended Accessories:

• Ikelite Trigger Extension for Shutter & Back Button Focus
• Ikelite Vacuum Kit
• Bluewater +7 Macro Lens
• Cetacea Quick Release Lanyard

For example photos, read our guide to the best micro-four thirds lenses for underwater photography.

Ikelite OM-D E-M1 Mark II Housing Features:

• Superb Handling - Aside from the housing being compact it also features great controls and ergonomics.  The shutter lever has been designed to a more sensitive and natural curved feeling. The standard control hugs the side of the housing for comfortable use when hand holding. The AEL/AFL button is accessed by a lever placed right where your thumb is for quick access to back button focus. Push buttons have been redesigned to reduce weight and salt build-up. The video record start/stop button is bright red anodized. The back of the housing features laser engraved control symbols   The camera mount is front-loading for easy installation and removal. A small mounting plate attaches to the bottom of the camera and secures in the front of the housing. The camera mounting plate does not need to be removed from the camera for surface use or when changing the battery or memory cards. 
• Viewfinders - The included Supereye Viewfinder provides an enhanced view of the camera's optical viewfinder when viewed through a dive mask. The viewfinder removes quickly and easily for the attachment of an optional Ikelite Straight Magnified Viewfinder or 45° Magnified Viewfinder 
• True TTL Exposure - For a fast and accurate TTL exposure, the housing is compatible with the Ikelite DL3 DS Link TTL Converter.

Ikelite OM-D E-M1 Mark II Housing Specifications:

• Depth Rating: 200 ft (60m)
• DLM Type B port mount
• Controls for all important camera functions; controls are not provided for Diopter Adjustment Control, One Touch White Balance Button, Preview Button, or Mode Dial Lock
• Two 1/4-20 threaded tray mounts with 3-inch (76mm) spacing
• Slightly negative buoyancy in fresh water
• Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens and port
• Weight 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg) not including port
• Dimensions 7.6 x 5.9 x 5.9 in (193 x 150 x 150 mm) including projections
• ABS-PC, acrylic, and acetyl construction

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