Inon Dome Lens Unit III
The Inon Dome Lens Unit III is a high-performance dome port designed for wide-angle underwater photography. It’s the third iteration in Inon’s acclaimed Dome Lens Unit series, and it builds on the success of its predecessors with improved optics, durability, and ease of use.
A dome port is an essential accessory for underwater photographers because it corrects the distortion caused by water refraction, allowing you to capture sharp, clear, and expansive wide-angle shots. The Inon Dome Lens Unit III takes this functionality to the next level, offering unparalleled image quality and versatility.
The dome port comes in two different materials, namely, a Multicoated Optical Glass and aHigh Transparency Optical Acrylic. The optical glass multi-coating effectively suppresses flare/ghosting likely to happen in clear and bright underwater conditions to provide quality images with appropriate contrast. The glass version delivers stable results in any situation, so it is recommendable for those shooting in various scenes. High transparency and lightweight optical acrylic dome provides quality image on a level with that of optical glass dome. Acrylic is better tolerated than polycarbonate to discoloration by inevitable ultraviolet rays outdoors or scratches during long-term usage assuring underwater use. The acrylic version is budget-friendly so would be good choice for those thinking to start wide angle photography.
Key Features of the Inon Dome Lens Unit III
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Large Diameter Dome: The dome’s large diameter ensures a wide field of view, allowing you to capture more of the underwater scene in a single frame. Essentially the Dome Lens Unit III will increase UWL-95S XD/UWL-95S M52/UWL-95S M67/UWL-95 C24 M52 native underwater coverage from approx. 95° to approx. 141°.
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Multi-Coated Optics: The dome features multi-coated optics that reduce glare and reflections, ensuring your images are clear and free from unwanted artifacts.
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Secure Mounting System: The dome port is equipped with a secure mounting system that ensures it stays firmly attached to your camera housing, even in strong currents.
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Anti-Fog Design: The Dome Lens Unit III includes an anti-fog insert to prevent condensation from forming inside the dome, which can ruin your shots.
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Compatibility with Wet Lenses: The dome port is designed to work seamlessly with Inon’s wet lenses, giving you even more creative flexibility.
- Minimum Focusing Distance 0cm: As with the UWL-95 C24/UWL-95S XD wide lens, the combination of the wide lens with the Dome Lens Unit III maintains the minimum focusing distance at 0cm. Both Close Focus Wide Angle (CFWA) imaging just in front of a subject or wide imaging to capture a broad seascape are possible through this lens combination.
