Rental Nauticam Nikon D500 Underwater Housing
Product Overview:
The new Nauticam NA-D500 housing offers improved control placement, a new included flash triggering system (with optional TTL upgrade), and a smaller size & weight.Â
Read the UWPGÂ Nikon D500 Review
Flash Trigger Included with Housing
This optical flash trigger can fire at the full 10 frames per second of the camera, for the rapid fire fast action shooting that the D500 is so well suited for. Optical systems, with fiber optic cables linking the external flashes to the housing, are more reliable than any electrical sync cable system. Â There are no connections to flood, or fragile wires to break, and nearly every underwater strobe supports optical triggering. This redesigned LED Flash Triggering System has allowed for a much lower housing height. Â
This the smallest Nauticam DSLR housing for Nikon so far!
Users of flashes without optical triggering are able to add optional Nikonos (part # 26074) or Ikelite (part # 26075) style electronic bulkheads for electrical firing of the flashes. These bulkheads will plug into the flash trigger circuit board for neater routing of the cables.
Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System
The Nauticam vacuum check system is included with the Nauticam D500 Housing. However, to make use of this system, the vacuum valve (Part # 25625) must be purchased separatedly. This monitoring system provides constant updates on the water-tight status of the housing. Â A color coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum has been maintained, or that the housing is losing the vacuum seal. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur.Â
The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action packed dive.
Improved Ergonomics
The right handle is where you will be accessing the frequently used camera functions. Oversized levers are identifiable by feel. The most frequently used fingertip controls ( Main Command Dial, Shutter Release, and Sub Command Dial, Video Record, and AF-ON) are located here. ISO, the primary exposure control used by DSLR video shooters, is accessed by a thumb lever under the right grip. Â INFO, useful for calling up the camera settings on the 3.2" rear color LCD, is placed at the right thumb.
The new AF-Mode Lever has been improved - it is now easily located by feel from the left handle! Â A separate AF-M lever is positioned above this lever, and identifiable by feel.
A double thumb lever accesses playback and the assignable Fn2 Button.
Nauticam D500 Lens Selection for Underwater Photography
Contact Bluewater Photo owner Scott Gietler at scott@bluewaterphotostore.com for a personal consultation regarding the best lenses to use with this housing. Find out if the Tokina 10-17mm fisheye is right for you, whether the 60mm or 105mm macro lens will suit your needs more, and which wide-angle zooms work the best. Scott is a long-time Nikon shooter who has done a large number of lens tests both above and below the water.
Recommended Lenses & Ports
- Tokina 10-17mm fisheye lens for most wide-angle, including coral reefs and close-focus wide-angle in the Zen 4-inch glass dome
- Nikon 10-24mm or Sigma 10-20mm for sharks, pelagics, pool shoots behind a Nauticam 8-inch dome
- Sigma 17-70mm HSM OS for a mid-range option
- Zen 8-inch glass dome or Zen 9-inch glass dome for over/under or split shots
- Nikon 60mm macro behind Nauticam macro port 60Â for general macro
- Nikon 105mm VR behind Nauticam macro port 87Â for small fish, supermacro
Nauticam D500 Underwater Housing Review:
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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.
