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Nauticam ships housing for Panasonic GH5

by adamhanlon

Nauticam has officially announced their housing for the Panasonic GH5 mirrorless camera. It features a dual lever that accesses both ISO and White Balance controls under the right grip, an optional ball mount tripod kit (and monitor mounting ball on top of the housing) and full size HDMI out with an optional dedicated cable.

The NA-GH5 housing is shipping now priced at $2650 in the U.S.A.

Press release

Panasonic GH5

4K @ 60 Frames per Second!

Panasonic hybrid camera systems have revolutionized all levels of motion imaging capture. Pairing high quality interchangeable lenses with compact camera bodies, the video camera of choice for underwater filmmakers has undergone an incredible transformation in recent years. It has become the Panasonic GH5.

The Panasonic GH5 is a new camera body, positioned above the successful GH4, and improving it in every way. At the core is a 20 megapixel sensor with completely revamped video functionality. When shooting motion, GH5 reads the entire 5K sensor, then resamples in camera to create each individual 4K frame. This results in increased sharpness with no change in lens angle of coverage! Panasonic didn’t stop there, unlocking UHD video capture at up to 29.97 fps with 4:2:2 10-bit chroma sub-sampling. Simply put, this means the GH5 can capture twice the color information with 64x the precision of a 4:2:0 8-bit system.

Key GH5 Camera Features

The NA-GH5 Housing

An exceptional hybrid housing to complement an exceptional hybrid camera, NA-GH5 is designed from the ground up with both video and still photo shooters in mind. Incredible engineering, enabling fingertip control access, has made Nauticam famous.

The housing is small, but not at the expense of functionality or ergonomics. Integrated handles provide a sturdy and comfortable base to operate the system from. An ergonomic shutter release lever, thumb lever for AE-L/AF-L, and well placed control dials provide the same operational feel as any Nauticam DSLR housing.

Control buttons are placed within easy reach of the handles, with sufficient spacing to allow easy operation, even by feel. One example of this is a combo lever, accessing both White Balance and ISO, placed directly under the right grip. The ergonomic experience of this system is clearly influenced by Nauticam DSLR systems, with class leading control access and feel.

More than just good looking, this is a rugged housing, ready to tackle thousands of hours of underwater abuse. Crafted from solid aircraft aluminum, the housing can reach depths of 100m with ease. Camera access and lens changes couldn’t be easier, and secure locking latches inspire confidence.

The NA-GH5 is a professional grade underwater housing, built with cutting edge manufacturing technology, supporting the pro-level GH5 camera body to its full potential.

Ready for video rigging! A top mounted 1” Ball (either bolt on or cold shoe mounting style) provides a convenient monitor attachment point. Mounting balls on the handles are perfect light mounts, and a new Mounting Ball Set for Tripod Legs (25217) is a steady base for building a rock solid tripod.

Magnifying Optical Viewfinders

The GH5 has a fantastic electronic viewfinder, and the renowned Nauticam 180º Enhanced Viewfinder or the excellent 45º Enhanced Viewfinder are available to enlarge this optic even further. The EVF is a great work around for the excellent closeup vision normally required to monitor a live view screen.

No tools are required to install or switch between finders in the field!

Rapid Fire Manual and TTL Flash Triggering via Fiber Optic Cables

Add the optional Panasonic DMW-FL70 Flash inside the housing for reliable, accurate triggering of optical TTL compatible strobes. Rapid fire manual triggering is also available with the Nauticam Mini Flash Trigger (26309).

Integrated Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System

The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is available with NA-GH5 as standard equipment. Combined with an optional vacuum valve (PN 25624), this monitoring system provides constant updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur.

Full Size HDMI Out

The GH5 camera features a full size “Type A” HDMI Connector on the camera body, providing a reliable user friendly connection for external monitors. A new Nauticam Internal HDMI Cable (25073) supports this format!

Details and Specifications

Depth Rating: 100m
Weight: 2.36 kg
Dimensions: 331mm x 184mm x 110mm W x H x D (w/ handles and mounting balls)
Model Number: 17713
USA Retail Price: $2650

Available Now!

More information is available from Nauticam

About Nauticam:

Nauticam is the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, ergonomic imaging solutions. Founded in 2009 by Edward Lai, an underwater photographer with two decades of experience making precision injection molds, Nauticam has continued to raise the bar with every new model release. Nauticam’s goal is to provide the absolute best user experience possible. Dealer inquiries are welcome!

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