Nauticam Blackmagic Cinema Camera Underwater Housing NA-BMCC

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Part # nau-16102

Nauticam Blackmagic Cinema - recommended lenses

We recommend the following lenses for high-quality video underwater. Remember, the Black Magic Cinema Camera has a 2.3 crop factor, so the lenses will not be as wide as they are on a 5D Mark III or Canon 1DC. We have ports, zoom gears and focus gears for these lenses - email sales@bluewaterphotostore.com for the best port choices or call 310-633-5052

Canon EF 8-15mm F4 (top choice)
Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5
Canon EF 16-35mm II F2.8 (top choice)
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tokina 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 Fisheye
Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 AT-X Pro DX II (top choice)
Canon 24-70mm F2.8
Sigma 15mm F2.8 Fisheye

About The Nauticam Blackmagic Cinema Housing

Nauticam pioneered numerous engineering breakthroughs in previous housings that now come standard on the NA-BMCC. The ergonomic, soft touch, over molded rubber grips that Nauticam has become famous for, provide a firm base for steady shooting, and they are angled forward 15 degrees providing a more natural grip for video shooting. Controls for record, iris open (skip forward), iris close (skip back), playback, and stop are brought out to the grips with easy to access levers. Oversized control dials for mechanical zoom and focus are placed underneath the left handle for fingertip control. The "focus" and "iris" commands are conveniently placed for thumb access at each handle.

Touch screen controls provide menu access to key camera and exposure settings, and retract out of the way to avoid obscuring the camera's large 5" LCD. All exposure related settings are available with this touch screen system, and the mechanical controls don't interfere with viewing the large 5" LCD monitor.

An optional accessory power pack mounts on top of the camera and accepts four protected 18650 lithium ion batteries. The power pack provides up to 3 1/2 hours total run time. Mounting to the camera, not the housing, allows this accessory to be used for extended topside shooting as well as underwater! HDMI monitoring is supported via a bracket for the Atomos Connect HD-SDI to HDMI converter feeding either SmallHD DP4 or Atomos Ninja monitors in external Nauticam housings. An accessory LCD Shade allows the camera's 5" LCD monitor to be used in bright light.

High end video production requires precise focus control, even with zoom lenses. The Digital Cinema Gear Series provides control of both focus and zoom with a select series of lenses that are useful to the underwater cinematographer, and accessed conveniently at the left handle. A lever to disengage the gear drive is included to ease camera installation in the housing.

New! Integrated Electronic Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System

Nauticam's new integrated electronic vacuum and leak detection monitoring system is included with NA-BMCC as standard equipment, and gives you peace of mind before, during, and after the dive. When used with an accessory vacuum valve, the operator can instantly see the vacuum / watertight status of the housing. A simple green led confirms that a vacuum is present, and the housing is water tight. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur.

Accessory Bulkheads

Two 16mm threaded accessory holes are available for customizing the system's capability for professional needs. Applications include HD-SDI out for director monitoring, HDMI out to external operator monitors, audio in from communications gear or hydrophone, and external LANC controls.

The patented Locking Latch System is used to close and securely lock the housing. These recessed latches are equipped with safety locks, reduce bulk and require minimal physical effort to engage and release. Port changes have never been simpler than utilizing the Patented Nauticam Locking Port Release. No wrestling, no twisting, no misalignment - just seat and lock. Lens changes are also easily accomplished without removing the camera from the housing using the lens release button logically accessed on the housing front.

There are multiple accessory mounting positions - two handle mounts, two threaded mounts on the top corners of the housings, an accessory cold shoe, and an integrated top cheese plate provide multiple mounting locations for accessories.

Key Nauticam Blackmagic Cinema Housing Features:

Rugged housing body milled from solid aluminum
- 100m depth rating and built to last

Patented port locking lever
- Easy and safe port mounting, solidly locks port in place

Knobby command dials
- Can be operated even with thick gloves on

Patented housing locking latches
- Secure but easy to use

Rubberized handle grips
- Comfortable and placed for optimum access to controls

Lens release button
- Easy changeout of lenses without removing camera from housing

Drop in camera tray
- No need to preset controls, just drop in and it is ready to go

2 accessory ports
- For optional HDMI, HD SDI, and remote control

Laser cut stainless steel handle brackets
- For extra stability when using heavy lighting. Now even lighter weight!

Light mounting balls
- 2 handle mounted balls standard, mounting balls for housing optional

Tripod mounting points
- Important for macro video shooters

Control labeling
- Easy to find and understand control functions

Integrated Electronic Vacuum/Leak Detection System
- Status of the watertight security of the housing at a glance

BMCC Housing Accessories

Nauticam’s NA-DP4 housing for the Small HD DP4 Monitor can take video performance to another level by rendering the video image in a position more amenable to the shooter. The monitor housing easily mounts to the top of the NA-BMCC and utilizes the optional HDMI Bulkhead for true HDMI connectivity. Utilizing DP4 features like Focus Peaking, Focus Assist, False Color, 1:1 Mapping and more, this larger monitor vastly improves composition, focus capability and exposure.

Optional accessories available for the NA-BMCC:

Accessory Power Pack
HD-SDI to HDMI Converter Bracket
Monitor Shade
Complete line of ports for all major lenses
Locking port extension rings from 10mm to 90mm
Underwater Housing for SmallHD DP4 Monitor and Atomos Ninja-2 Recorder/Monitor
Multiple styles of lanyards
Macro Lens holders, including flip-up
Focus and Zoom gears for many Canon, Tokina, and Sigma lenses
Handle accessories including smaller handles, handle extensions for cold water diving
Vacuum Check Valves