SEA&SEA Releases the MDX-EM5 Mark II Housing

New features and special design for this new Olympus E-M5 Mark II housing from SEA&SEA
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SEA&SEA Releases the MDX-EM5 Mark II Housing


New features and special design for this new Olympus E-M5 Mark II housing from SEA&SEA

By UWPG News, August 5, 2015

 

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SEA&SEA has announced their new housing for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The housing is SEA&SEA's latest in a great line of mirroress housings, incoporating some great new design features.

If you haven't yet, be sure to read our Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera review.

 

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Purchase the SEA&SEA E-M5 Mark II Housing from Bluewater Photo

 


 

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SEA&SEA Releases the MDX-EM5 Mark II Housing

SEA&SEA announces the release of the newest addition to SEA&SEA's mirrorless class family: the MDX-EM5 Mark ll Underwater Housing for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark ll Mirrorless Digital Camera.

The MDX-EM5 MK ll is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Japan. The MDX-EM5 MK II housing has been designed to accommodate the Olympus FL-LM3 flash. The FL-LM3 is required to trigger external strobes. The MDX-EM5 MK II housing grants access to the FL-LM3 ON/OFF power. Another key feature of this housing is that the levers and buttons will glow in low light conditions for enhanced visibility. The MDX-EM5 MK ll is also compatible with Ergo-Grips v2, SEA ARM 8, and Grip Stay L II.

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark ll Mirrorless Digital Camera has significantly improved features for underwater photographers including an upgraded electronic viewfinder, focus peaking, and an upgraded frame rate with both ALL-l and IBP recording modes. 

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Housing Features:

  • Two Fiber-Optic Cable Sockets
  • Two Sacrificial Zinc Diodes (front/rear)
  • Lens Release Button
  • FL-LM3 flash On/Off switch
  • Tripod socket
  • Depth rating: 100m / 330ft
  • Dim. (WxHxD): 325 x 160 x 104mm                                                         12.8in x 6.3in x 4.1inch
  • Weight: Approx. 1,600g / 56.4oz (housing only)                      Approx. 2,070g / 73.2oz (w/ Ergo Grips)
  • Body: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy (machined)

Optional Accessories:

  • Leak Sensor
  • Ergo Grip v2
  • SEA ARM 8
  • VF45 / VF180 Compatible
  • Grip Stay L II
  • Port: ML Ports & NX Ports

Available August 6, 2015

MDX-EM5 MK II (SS-06177) Special Price: $1,849.95

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SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

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