AOI has announced the UCL-90PRO macro close-up wet lens. It features a magnification of +18.5 and has an anti-reflective coating on all lens element surfaces. The attachment is via an M67 adaptor ring, which allows for the lens’ rear element to be located close to the front of the lens port.
AOI has announced their UH-OM1 housing for the OM Systems OM-1 camera. Designed to be light and compact, the housing offers port support for popular underwater lenses, an integrated optical strobe trigger, and an integrated vacuum system.
AOI has announced their UCS-Q1RC strobe for the Japanese market. It has a guide number of 22 and can be triggered in TTL mode via RC wireless mode by compatible Olympus cameras. It can also be used in manual mode.
AOI has announced their polycarbonate housing for the Olympus OM-D E-M1MK III. Compatible with AOI’s port system, it has an integrated optical trigger that allows syncing using the camera’s Super FP high-speed mode. The UH-EM1iii also ships with a vacuum leak detection system.
AOI has announced their UWL-03 wet lens. It is designed to correct the optical challenges presented when using action cameras or camera phones. It mounts with a locking bayonet mount onto compatible housings.
AOI has announced their new Ultra Compact Strobe. Deliberately designed as a simple compact tool, the strobe only offers manual output control, has a three-stage continuous light, and offers a modeling light that fires a burst of flashes that can help users aim and gauge the effect of the strobe’s light on the frame.
AOI has announced their first camera housing. Designed to accommodate the Olympus E-PL9 and E-PL10, it has interchangeable ports, along with the ability to mount M67 wet lenses. It ships with an integrated vacuum system and LED flash trigger along with a detachable LCD monitor hood.
Fantasea has released details of the UWL-09 PRO wide angle conversion lens. Mounting with a 67mm thread, the lens offers a field of view of 130° when used with a 28mm lens. It focuses on its front glass dome element and has an anti reflective coating.