posted by Lars Kirchhoff on 2009/02/21
Aquatica Nikon D90 and Canon 5D MK II housing
Aquatica announced two new housings for DSLR cameras. One for the Canon 5D MK II and one for the Nikon D90. The Canon 5D MK II housing is equipped with a hydrophone and grants access to all vital video functions of the camera. The controls on the backside of the housings have been angled to ease operating them. The Nikon housing offers extended on/off levers to make them easier to reach. On the top of the housing there is now a knob to change the flash mode and the exposure compensation. As with all housings from Aquatica these both housings can be operated to a depth of 90m. For more details, read on here.
Canon 5D MK II housing
Aquatica is proud to announce its latest addition, the housing for the incredible Canon 5D mark II,
with 21 mega pixels and HD video this camera/housing combination will change the rules of underwater
imaging. The Aquatica housing is equipped with a hydrophone to take full advantage of the Canon
5D Mk II potential. Machined from solid aluminum, treated and anodized to military specification,
then painted with a robust weather and wear resistant finish, this addition to our already wide
selection of housings will benefit from the same 300 ft. depth rating that set us apart from our
competitors.
The 5D Mk II housing features easy access to the now vital video function controls while retaining its ease of operation for still imaging, it has the same mounting bayonet that will accept our existing accessories as well as ports, including our tack sharp Megadome, Aqua View finder and remote control cord, it is therefore in a position to address every aspect of this demanding activity that is underwater photography.
Key features:
- Bayonet Port: Positive bayonet mounting and locking mechanism leaves no doubt that your ports are secure in place and water tight. The bayonet system dome, macro ports and extension rings, offers the fastest access to lenses for rapid changing without having to remove the camera from the housing. This housing allows use of lenses from a 15mm fisheye lens to a 180mm macro lens. Tele-converter port extensions are also available.
- Menus buttons have been angled 20 degrees and extended when needed for better ergonomic, knob are now grooved and knurled for optimum operation when wearing thick gloves
- Built in hydrophone
- Fingertip access to all camera menu and video controls includes On-Off, Live View mode, Record On/Off, Exposure Mode, bracketing, Meter positioning and focus control, AF-ON activation and Star button access as well as AF preferences. Access to all menu features include review, enlarge and delete, histogram and internal SLR preferences.
- Lens release lever for easy lens changing through the front port with camera installed.
- Compatible with our remote control grip.
- Two additional bulkhead holes are supplied for potential access to other camera functions
- The most critical aspect of underwater SLR photography is the viewing system. The Aquatica 5D Mk II uses a viewfinder that show the biggest and the brightest image possible in full frame viewing to your eye. An accessory Aqua View Finder is also available giving the user unparallel viewing of the camera's viewfinder for sharp focusing and exact composition.
- Depth rating: 300 feet/90 meters
- Precision machined from a single aluminum block. This light weight housing is fully anodized to military specifications and coated with robust wear resistant coating. All function labels are pad printing so they will not peel off or fade.
- Accurately balanced ergonomic design - all controls including the video activating controls are within easy reach.
- Excellent underwater balance.
- Replaceable sacrificial anodes protect the housing from electrolysis.
- Weight: 2.9 Kg / 6.4 Lbs
- Dimension: (with grip attached) W 35cm x H 19.5cm x D14.5cm / W 13.78” x H 7.65” x D 5.72”
- Dimension: (without grip) 23cm x H 19.5cm x D14.5cm / W 9.06” x H 7.65” x D 5.72”
Nikon D90 housing
Part of new line of products aimed at recreational divers
MONTREAL, CANADA – February, 2009 – AQUATICA is proud to introduce its new housing for the Nikon D90 camera.
This exciting product is part of a new line of AQUATICA underwater camera housings that are designed and built
from a solid piece of aluminum to take advantage of the new, smaller and less expensive D90 DSLR camera,
making high quality underwater photography and High Definition video more affordable for the recreational diver.
Made of precision machined aluminum and anodized to military specification, the new and affordable Aquatica D90 housing was crafted with the user in mind. It features all of the controls for still or video features favored by professionals in a compact, lightweight and easy-to-use design. Built around AQUATICA’s well established bayonet port system, this new AQUATICA housing will accommodate all current ports, extensions and gears.
The AQUATICA’s robust aluminum construction also means no warping or twisting, which can affect the controls when diving the deeper part of the recreational diving limit. In addition, our acclaimed Aqua View Finder, along with many other accessories, is fully compatible with this new housing.
Some of the additional features of the AQUATICA D90 housing include:
- Simple to assemble design for the traveling diver
- Complete video and still imaging capabilities built in the housing
- Full and comfortable viewing of the images on the rear LCD, even when using the Aqua View accessory finder.
- Quick response zoom control to allow selection of the lens focal length.
- Full compatibility with all existing bayonet ports and extensions.
- Smaller more streamlined design.
- The easiest and most secure camera mounting system in the industry.
- 300fts / 90 meter depth rating maintaining full operation of all controls.
- Easy access to camera controls.
- Simple to assemble design for the traveling diver
SIZE: W 8.5” (13.25" with grip attached) x D 5.25" x H 6.75” / W 21.6cm (33.6cm with grips attached) x D 13.3cm x H 17.15 cm)
Aquatica housing for Nikon D90 (single strobe connector): MSRP-1799 USD
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