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Sealux ships housing for GH5

by adamhanlon

Sealux are shipping their housing for the Panasonic GH5 mirrorless camera. It features a large “throat” to cater for large diameter lenses and allows the use of Sealux’s viewfinders to view the camera’s EVF. It also has a port to allow for the attachment of an HDMI monitor or one accessory, and there is the option of am N5 or S6 bulkhead for strobe triggering.

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Create impressive images and videos using the groundbreaking Lumix GH5 4K camera, under water, too, inside the new CSGH5 housing.

This specialist for photos and videos stands out for its characteristics and performance:

If required, the video signal can be transferred to an external monitor via the HDMI socket. These features, together with the integrated Time Code, allow perfect picture control.

The new SEALUX CSGH5 housing made for the innovative Lumix GH5 provides perfect support for both photography and video. To support the new high resolution OLED-viewfinder of the GH5 we added the option to make use of the superb SEALUX viewfinders to this housing. The basic version of the housing comes without a viewfinder, but the SEALUX viewfinders can be added later on at any time. Now, this digital system camera with its superb operability can fully show its strengths under water, too. The new camera slide makes fitting the camera very easy. The grip fitted at the front is adjustable! We have designed the precision-fit CSGH5 housing in such a way that you can make perfect underwater use of your Lumix GH5 camera. Safety, easy key operability and all the most important functions allow you to act in a fast, effortless and focussed way, under water, too.

A special socket (optional) enables you to connect an HDMi monitor. This way, high definition image viewing in video mode is perfectly possible using the monitor. The CSGH5 housing features small dimensions. Large O-rings, double seal shafts and keys sealed even fourfold guarantee a maximum degree of safety. The camera is precision-guided on a special slide and fitted inside the front part of the housing, thereby excluding fitting errors.

Housing

The housing is made of a seawater-proof aluminium alloy. It is CNC milled out of a monoblock, anodized in black and in addition, powder coated on the outside. The housing has an M6 thread to fit, for example, a small video light (Matrix 2200 Di) or our 5” HDMI monitor on top of the housing for relaxed underwater video shoots. Minimal dimensions and weight. Excellent taring with all ports. Ports must be ordered separately. Colour: powder coated in metallic silver.

Standard functions

The following functions come as standard: ON-OFF, shutter release, comfortable operation of frontal control dial from the grip, rear control dial, mode selector wheel, white balance, ISO adjustment, exposure correction, video-rec, keys for playback, Fn5, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, DSF as well as cursor and menu keys. In addition MF/AF switch, AF/AE-Lock, and the center position of the joystick. Fitted on the left you find zoom or manual focus as well as the lens release facility for changing lenses with the camera fitted inside the housing.

Grip rail

The grip rail is adjustable and detachable for transport. It comes with soft ergonomic rubber handles or grips and two T-pieces to accommodate two flash arms as well as with two threaded holes to attach safety holding straps.

Locking devices

Two spring-loaded locks with safety catches keep the housing locked with a high clamping force. Housing bayonet: The bayonet is sufficiently large to accommodate new large diameter lenses, too. This way, lenses can be changed with the camera inside the housing. The flat and wide angle ports are locked.

Housing bayonet

The bayonet is sufficiently large to accommodate new large diameter lenses, too. This way, lenses can be changed with the camera inside the housing. The flat and wide angle ports are locked.

Flash socket (extra)

A flash socket supports the use of an external flash unit S6 or N5 manual mode is supported.

Special functions

Socket for connecting an HDMi monitor (optional)

Extras

Measurements, weight

Measurements: L x W x H: 207 mm x 156 mm x 105 mm
Weight: 2.5 kg / neutral in water, depending on port and lens
Tested depth: 90 metres