Rental Nauticam Olympus OM-D E-M1 Housing
- Ports, strobes and zoom gears available
- Support for Olympus 9-18mm, Panasonic 8mm Fisheye, Olympus 60mm macro and several prime lens options are available.
- Rental includes housing, o-ring grease and choice of lens port.
Great new features of the Nauticam OM-D E-M1 housing:
- Easy to use push on port lock, large selection of ports and zoom gears to match the ever increasing line of lenses and more.
- Redesigned shutter button works more like a dSLR shutter
- New molded grips, just like their dSLR housings
- Electronics for vacuum system will be included
- 45 and 180 degree viewfinders supported
- Housing is a little larger than the OM-D E-M5 housing, partially because the E-M1 camera is larger than the E-M5
Best lenses for the Nauticam OM-D E-M1 housing
- Panasonic 8mm fisheye lens (widest option), behind a 4-inch dome
- Panasonic 7-14mm F4 lens, behind a 6-inch dome
- Olympus 9-18mm lens, behind a small semi-dome port
- For video - Panasonic 7-14mm or 12-35mm lens
- Mid-range - Olympus 12-40mm or Olympus 12-50mm lenses
- Macro - Olympus 60mm macro lens, or Panasonic 45mm macro lens
For example photos, read our guide to the best micro-four thirds lenses for underwater photography. Call the Bluewater Photo staff for detailed questions about which lenses are best for you,Â
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Underwater Settings:
Read our comprehensive OM-D E-M1 underwater setting guide
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Camera:
The new OM-D E-M1 camera promises incredible focusing speed with both phase and contrast detection available. With a revolutionary new design for mirrorless cameras this new camera makes the gap between small "travel-friendly" cameras and large high quality dSLR cameras even smaller. Able to compete against some of the top of the line dSLR in terms of function, speed and quality the new OM-D E-M1 is blazing the way for mirrorless cameras.
- High Speed AF - Phase & Contrast Detection with improved continuous autofocus
- 16MP Live MOS Sensor
- 81 Contrast Detection Focus Points & 37 Phase Detection Focus Points
- Able to shoot up to 1/8000th Shutter for high speed shooting
- Up to 10 frames per second high speed shooting
- Includes timer and interval timer for multiple shots
- Micro-Four Thirds Lens Mount (accepts any four-thirds lens with adapter)
- Magnesium Alloy Body with improved weather sealing - freeze proof
- Highly improved large electronic viewfinder - see the action as your eye would
- 3.0" Tiltable LCD Touch Screen Monitor
- 5-Axis Image Stablization
- ISO 200-25600 with optional ISO LOW in Manual Mode = ISO 100
Nauticam OM-D E-M1 Sample Photos:
Reef Scene from Anilao with 8mm fisheye lens
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Sawblade shrimp, photo taken with the 60mm macro lens in Anilao. View the ultimate critter list here.
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Don't forget to cover your purchase with Bluewater’s Damage Protection!
For only 10% of the rental cost, Bluewater’s Damage Protection will cover any accidental damage to the rented equipment as long as the customer can return it to us. This does not cover loss or theft. Furthermore, if an item needs to be repaired or replaced as a result of damage incurred during the rental, the customer's liability is limited to 10% of the replacement cost of the covered equipment. This assurance ensures that you are safeguarded against unexpected financial burdens stemming from unforeseen mishaps. To qualify for the limited liability, please note all damaged items must be returned to us. If Bluewater’s Damage Protection is not added, the customer will be held responsible for the entire cost of any repair, damage or loss sustained during the rental period.
Terms of Service:
Bluewater Photo has examined, tested and confirms the equipment rented is in good working order and condition. All port and lens surfaces have also been thoroughly inspected and their condition is noted. Upon pickup, the Customer acknowledges the equipment is in good working order and accepts the rental condition as is. In the event equipment is shipped to the Customer, Customer failure to notify Bluewater Photo of any defects or problems with the equipment within 24 hours of receipt shall be conclusively deemed as acknowledgment that all equipment has passed customer approval and is in good working order. The Customer agrees to keep and maintain all of the rental equipment in good condition and assumes full responsibility for all the equipment and supplies until the all rented items are returned. The Customer agrees not to remove, cover, alter or deface any tags, serial numbers or nameplates on the equipment. To prevent damage, Customer agrees to test the housing underwater prior to use with camera and lens equipment. If o-ring sealed compartments are opened, Customer agrees to take appropriate care to avoid water droplets from entering and further agrees to carefully inspect, clean, and service any o-ring involved, as well as the corresponding sealing surfaces. Upon completion of each dive, Customer agrees to rinse all equipment in fresh water, protect the equipment from any impact, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and/or high temperature, and take precaution of any other circumstance that could damage the rented equipment. In the event of any loss or damage to the rented equipment regardless of the reason, the Customer agrees to fully cover the cost of the repairs and/or the replacement value as determined by the manufacturer’s list price at the time of said loss. Bluewater Photo is not liable for the Customer's personal gear used inside any the rented equipment. Customer agrees to return all equipment to Bluewater Photo in the same condition as when it was received. Bluewater Photo will inspect the equipment immediately upon return. If the equipment's condition is damaged beyond the normal wear and tear – i.e. excessive scratches, nicks, cracks, etc. – Bluewater Photo reserves the right to assess additional fees to the Customer. These fees will be communicated and payment should be rendered within 48 hours to avoid additional penalties. Customer authorizes Bluewater Photo to place a security hold on their credit card for the full value of the rented items. This hold will be released upon return.