Rental Nauticam Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Underwater Housing
Nauticam is offering an underwater housing for the much awaited new flagship camera of Olympus, OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Â The camera features is truly remarkable and comparable with dslr camera. Â The underwater housing is small and compact but Nauticam still maintains its great ergonomic design. Â Â
OM-E E-M1 Mark II Review
Learn more about the OM-D E-M1 Mark II features and why we love it for underwater photography in our full review.
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Nauticam NA-EM1 II Housing Key Features:
- Integrated Vacuum Monitoring and Leak Detection -Â Circuitry included as standard equipment provides constant monitoring of water tight integrity when combined with an optional Nauticam M14 Vacuum Valve (PN 25624). Green means safe to dive!
- Port Locking Lever - The iconic Nauticam port locking lever allows effortless port changes. Â No twisting required, just press and lock. Â This is a patented Nauticam feature, found on no other housing, providing unmatched ease of use!
- Extensive Accessory Lineup - The range of Nauticam accessories is unmatched, with multiple accessories available to customize the system to individual needs.  A variety of  lens ports support all popular lenses.  Accessory lenses, like the revolutionary Compact Macro Converter (PN 81301) and Wet Wide Lens (PN 83201), attached with an easy to use bayonet system.
- Locking Mounting Tray - A cam lever system securely locks the camera in place, providing strength and precise positioning even when a heavy lens is mounted. Â The camera, with lens and zoom gear mounted, simply sides into place.
- Integrated Handles with Stainless Steel Support Brackets - Rubberized handles and oversized controls are easy to operate even when wearing thick cold water gloves. Â Handle support brackets are included with the housing, providing a solid "wobble free" attachment base to shoot from, even with heavy lighting systems. Â Multiple lanyard attachment points are included in the brackets.
- Rubberized Zoom/Focus Knob - A large, rubberized zoom and focus control knob provides easy lens control with excellent tactile feel. The knob disengages, providing more working space for quick lens changes.
- Port Mounted Vacuum Reset Button -Â A blue push button in the port mount allows the vacuum system to be reset, and recalibrate when changing lenses!
Recommended Lenses:
- Panasonic 8mm fisheye lens (widest option, best price), behind a 4-inch dome
- Best for Close Focus Wide Angle and sweeping reefscapes, mantas, whales, whale sharks
- Use the Zen Glass 4" dome for best optical quality
- Olympus 8mm Pro fisheye costs more, but has exceptional image quality
- Panasonic 7-14mm F4 lens, behind a 6-inch dome
- Best for overall wide angle, sharks, pelagics, large subjects and over / under shots
- Olympus 7-14mm F2.8 lens cost more, and needs an additional port adapter, but is one stop brighter and has exceptional image quality
- Olympus 9-18mm lens, behind a small semi-dome port
- Less expensive than the Pan 7-14, great for wide angle, large pelagics
- For video - Panasonic 7-14mm, Olympus 7-14mm F2.8 or Panasonic 12-35mm lens
- Mid-range - Olympus 12-40mm or Olympus 12-50mm lenses
- Use Nauticam's specialized zoom gear with the 12-50mm for a multipurpose zoom + macro lens.
- Macro - Olympus 60mm macro lens, (our choice), or Panasonic 45mm macro lens
Recommended Accessories
- Nauticam Vacuum ValveÂ
- Nauticam 45 Degree Mirrorless Viewfinder
- Nauticam 180 Degree Mirrorless Viewfinder
- Nauticam Compact Macro Converter CMC-2
- Nauticam Compact Macro Converter CMC-1
- Nauticam Wet Wide Lens WWL-1 130°
- Nauticam Mini Flash Trigger for Olympus
- Nauticam Flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Port
- Nauticam Double Flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Port
- Nauticam Housing O-Ring
- N85 Port O-Ring
* Call the Bluewater Photo staff for detailed questions about which lenses are best for you
Nauticam Port Choices
- Wide-angle lenses will use a dome port.
- Mid-range and macro lenses will use a flat port, although the Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 lens must be used behind a larger 6-inch dome port.
- Zen also has a new glass 7-inch dome which is great for over/under shots (split shots) with the 7-14mm , 9-18mm lens, or Panasonic 12-35mm lens
* Call the Bluewater Photo staff to find out which ports are right for you.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Features:
- New flagship camera for the O-MD line.
- New high-speed and high-precision autofocus system.
- 20MP Live MOS Sensor
- 18 fps in full resolution raw with continuous autofocus active
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization system
- 121 Contrast Detection Focus Points
- 50MP High-Res Shot mode
- TruePic VIII Image Processor
- High-res electronic viewfinder
- Optimized power consumption
- Better noise performance and dynamic range
- 3x faster internal data writing speed and 2x more raw buffer capacity
- 30p Cinema 4K footage at 237Mbps straight from camera
- Dustproof, splashproof, freezeproof design
- New grip works better when shooting with longer lenses.
- New, higher-capacity battery and significantly faster charging.
- Dual SD card slots, UHS-II compatibility.
Nauticam Housing Video Review:
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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.
