Isotta has revealed their latest housing, this time for a mirrorless interchangeable lens Micro Four Thirds camera—the OM-System OM-5 Mark II. Like its predecessor Olympus camera, the OM-D EM-5 Mark III, the OM-5 II features a 20-megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic IX image processor at its heart. These deliver 10fps continuous shooting with the mechanical shutter as well as crop-free 4K/30p and 1080/120p video recording.
The Isotta housing for the OM-5 Mark II takes a bit of a departure from other housings by not including handles; these are a separate purchase and there are a couple of different options to choose from (see bottom of this article). Otherwise, you can expect the same good stuff we’re used to from the Italian company: anodized aluminum construction, double O-ring seals on buttons and removable parts, one-handed open/close, built-in moisture detector, and dual fiber-optic ports as standard.
For those preferring to trigger strobes electrically, the housing can be configured with one or two Nikonos N5 or S6 bulkheads, or one of each. The two M16 ports can also be used for accessories such as vacuum systems and monitors. The standard viewfinder can be swapped for other Isotta offerings or INON X-2 viewfinders.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Isotta Underwater Camera Housing for OM System OM-5 Mark II
CONTROLS
ON/OFF lever of the OM System OM-5 mark II
Ergonomic camera focusing and shutter lever, easy to use with gloves
Lens release button
Front dial
Mode dial
Mode dial lock button
Port safety lever
Movie (REC) lever
ISO button
Rear dial
INFO button
Playback button
Menu button
Sequential shooting/self-timer button
Live View button
Preview button
OK button
Arrow pad buttons
Erase button
AEL/AFL/Key button
Fn lever
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Housing
Front lid
Standard ISOTTA viewfinder
Humidity sensor
Fiber optic connection bulkhead (to use the flash needs an optional trigger)
Replacement O-ring kit
Silicone lubricant 15gr/0.5oz
Warranty: 2 years manufacturer’s (excluding batteries)
TECHNICAL DATA
Red color anodized aluminum body
Ergonomic side handles not included
Two fiber optic connections standard (to use the flash needs an optional trigger)
Two M16 holes for using accessories such as vacuum systems, monitors, Nikonos or S6 bulkhead
Back housing completely detachable from the front housing
Tray with lock for the easy insertion of the camera
Single-hand closing knob for the back of the housing
Aluminum buttons and dials with engraved symbols identical to camera controls
Wide back display viewfinder glass
Standard ISOTTA viewfinder
Double O-ring seals on all buttons and removable parts
Moisture sensor with LED indicator (replaceable battery)
Removable port B102 bayonet
Safety lock on the porthole to prevent accidental opening
Wide, rubber covered feet for solid footing on boat floors or sea floor
M8 hole located on upper side of the housing for various accessories such as focus lights
Two M6 holes located on housing bottom side for different accessories such as brackets for strobes or tripods
External viewfinders can be mounted, ISOTTA and INON X-2 compatible
Working depth: 100 meters
Size (LxHxD): 178mm x 189mm x 106mm
OPTIONAL
Nikonos 5 bulkhead
S6 bulkhead
Vacuum system ISOTTA
Handles
Handle extension
ISOTTA right or angled viewfinder
Upper tray SMALL
SKU: 0000
0,000.00 €
VAT included
