{"id":553078,"date":"2026-07-31T13:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/553078\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T13:39:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:39:24","slug":"nauticam-unveils-housing-for-hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/553078\/","title":{"rendered":"Nauticam Unveils Housing for Hasselblad X2D II 100C"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nauticam has announced the first housing for the Hasselblad X2D II 100C<\/a>, a medium-format camera that uses lenses containing a central leaf shutter, allowing flash sync speeds up to 1\/4000s (depending on the XCD lens used)\u2014a huge advantage for underwater photography. The 100-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor delivers 16-bit color, with Hasselblad claiming a dynamic range of 15.3 stops. The camera supports continuous shooting at a maximum rate of 3fps and features both an internal 1TB SSD and a CFexpress Type B card slot.<\/p>\n

Built around the N120 port system, the NA-X2DII can accommodate the full range of XCD lenses appropriate for underwater photography, including the XCD 35\u2013100mm f\/2.8\u20134 (28\u201376mm full-frame equivalent) standard zoom, XCD 20\u201335mm f\/3.2\u20134.5 (16\u201327mm full-frame equivalent) ultra-wide zoom, and XCD 120mm f\/3.5 Macro (95mm full-frame equivalent). At the same time, like Nauticam\u2019s housings for full-frame mirrorless cameras, the NA-X2DII is compatible with the company\u2019s water-contact optics, such as the WACP-2, WACP-1B, MFO, SMC, and CMC.<\/p>\n

The housing follows Nauticam\u2019s Mission Control philosophy, with important controls\u2014AF-ON, front and rear scroll wheels, custom button, etc.\u2014arranged around integrated handles. Dual built-in bulkheads enable strobe triggering via fiber-optic cables out of the box, but electrical triggering is also possible by fitting a Nikonos 5-pin bulkhead in the M14 port. An M16 port is available for an optional vacuum valve, working with the pre-installed Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System.<\/p>\n

Priced at $9,400, the NA-X2DII is available from retailers such as Backscatter<\/a>.

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\nWhen purchasing underwater photography equipment like the products mentioned in this article, please support DPG by supporting our retail partner\u2014Backscatter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nPRODUCT INFORMATION<\/p>\n

INTRODUCING NA-X2DII FOR HASSELBLAD X2DII 100C CAMERA<\/p>\n

Key Camera Specs<\/p>\n


\n\t100MP medium-format BSI CMOS sensor, 16-bit color, 15.3-stop dynamic range
\n\tNative ISO 50 (ISO 50\u201325600)
\n\tAF-C continuous autofocus with deep-learning subject detection, 425 PDAF zones and LiDAR-assisted focus
\n\t5-axis, 10-stop in-body image stabilization
\n\t5.76-million-dot 1.0x OLED electronic viewfinder
\n\tIndustry’s first 100MP medium-format camera with true end-to-end HDR <\/p>\n

Resolution of this magnitude is unforgiving. To render 100 megapixels edge to edge underwater, the optics in front of the sensor have to be every bit as capable as the sensor behind it, which is exactly what the Nauticam N120 port system and premium water-contact optics are built to deliver.<\/p>\n

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THE NAUTICAM NA-X2DII<\/p>\n

Machined from a solid block of seawater-resistant aluminium and depth rated to 100m, the NA-X2DII is a fully-featured housing for the X2D II 100C built around the N120 Auto Lock Port System II (international patent pending). Ergonomic handles with stabilizing brackets come pre-installed, and every essential control falls within reach of the hands, so the photographer can concentrate on the scene rather than the housing.<\/p>\n


\nMission Control Design<\/p>\n

The NA-X2DII follows Nauticam’s Mission Control philosophy, placing controls where they are needed most so no shot is lost fumbling for a dial. A zoom\/focus control knob and a dedicated Control Ring dial drive the XCD lens family (XCD 35-100E and the 25V\/38V\/55V\/90V primes). Both front and rear scroll wheels are fully supported, including their clickable function, a front custom button is triggered by a lever on the front right, and an AF-ON pad on the rear right places back-button focus under the thumb. The result is fast, deliberate handling that keeps pace with the camera’s new continuous autofocus.<\/p>\n

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Premium Professional Optics<\/p>\n

Built around the N120 Port System, the NA-X2DII supports the XCD lens lineup with a selection of optical-glass and acrylic ports as well as access to Nauticam’s premium water-contact optics. The Wide Angle Conversion Port 2 (WACP-2) delivers up to a 140\u00b0 field of view with near-zero minimum focus distance and exceptional corner sharpness, while the WACP-1B offers a compact, travel-friendly wide-angle option; both are designed with industrial lens-design software to extract the optical quality a 100MP sensor deserves. For close work, the Mid-range Focus Optimizer and the SMC\/CMC macro converters open up the reef’s smallest subjects.<\/p>\n


\nFlash Triggering<\/p>\n

The XCD lenses use a leaf shutter, which syncs flash at every shutter speed up to 1\/4000s. Underwater that is a genuine advantage: it frees the photographer to balance strobe light against bright ambient water without the sync-speed ceiling that constrains focal-plane cameras. Triggering is handled by the optional 26330 Flash Trigger for Hasselblad (manual) firing through built-in fiber-optic bulkheads. For hardwired strobes, an electrical connection is available via the optional M14 Nikonos 5-pin bulkhead with hot-shoe connection.<\/p>\n


\nVacuum Check and Leak Detection System<\/p>\n

The NA-X2DII ships with Nauticam’s moisture alarm and leak detection built in, and it accepts the optional M16 Vacuum Valve II for a pre-dive vacuum check that confirms the housing is sealed before it ever enters the water. Both share the same circuit, so any water intrusion triggers an audible and visual warning. The system is temperature compensated, eliminating the false alarms that a warming camera or a change in water temperature would otherwise cause on an action-packed dive.<\/p>\n

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SPECIFICATIONS<\/p>\n


\n\tDimensions (housing only): 362mm (W) \u00d7 210mm (H) \u00d7 147mm (D)
\n\tWeight in air: TBA
\n\tBuoyancy in water: TBA (includes camera and battery)
\n\tDepth rating: 100m
\n\tAccessory ports: front M24 x 1 and M16 x 1, rear M16 x 1
\n\tHandles and stabilizing brackets: pre-installed
\n\tHDMI support: not supported
\n\tCompatible camera: Hasselblad X2D II 100C
\n\tPort system: N120 Hasselblad X2DII Mount
\n\tCompatible lenses: XCD lenses with gear system (PN 19860\u201319867) <\/p>\n


\nWHAT\u2019S IN THE BOX<\/p>\n


\n\tNA-X2DII Housing
\n\tHousing cap
\n\t2x handles with mounting balls and 2x handle brackets
\n\tPanasonic CR-2032 battery (pre-installed for moisture alarm)
\n\tSpare main O-ring, O-ring remover and lubricant
\n\tSet of Allen keys
\n\tPadded housing bag and shoulder strap <\/p>\n


\nCOMPATIBLE LENSES & XCD GEAR SYSTEM<\/p>\n


\n\t19860<\/a> \u2013 XCD35100-Z Zoom Gear for XCD 2.8-4\/35-100E
\n\t19861<\/a> \u2013 XCD35100-C Control Ring for XCD 2.8-4\/35-100E
\n\t19863<\/a> \u2013 XCD2035-Z Zoom Gear for XCD 3.2-4.5\/20-35E
\n\t19865<\/a> \u2013 XCD25-C Control Ring for XCD 2.5\/25V & 90V
\n\t19866<\/a> \u2013 XCD38-C Control Ring for XCD 2.5\/38V & 55V
\n\t19867<\/a> \u2013 XCD120-F for XCD 3.5\/120mm Macro (TBA) <\/p>\n


\nFLASH TRIGGERING<\/p>\n

Optical<\/p>\n


\n\t26330<\/a> \u2013 Flash Trigger for Hasselblad (NA-X2DII) \u2014 manual version
\n\t26216<\/a> \u2013 Universal Optical Fiber Cable (required) <\/p>\n

Electrical<\/p>\n


\n\t25013<\/a> \u2013 M14 Nikonos 5-pin bulkhead with hotshoe connection
\n\t25021<\/a> \u2013 Nikon hotshoe plug to M14 Ikelite-style bulkhead (x and ground connection only) <\/p>\n

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES<\/p>\n

Housing Mount<\/p>\n


\n\t17959<\/a> \u2013 Housing Mounting Ball with 1\/4\u2033 Screws
\n\t25221<\/a> \u2013 M10 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing
\n\t25224<\/a> \u2013 M10 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing (with hole for lanyard)
\n\t25218<\/a> \u2013 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod
\n\t25228<\/a> \u2013 M5 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing <\/p>\n

Vacuum Valve<\/p>\n


\n\t25625<\/a> \u2013 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release) <\/p>\n

Lanyard<\/p>\n


\n\t25413<\/a> \u2013 27cm Lanyard with 2 Snap Hooks <\/p>\n

Viewfinder<\/p>\n


\n\t32212<\/a> \u2013 Nauticam Full Frame Straight Viewfinder 40\u00b0 \/ 0.8:1
\n\t32214<\/a> \u2013 Nauticam Full Frame Angle Viewfinder 40\u00b0 \/ 0.8:1 <\/p>\n

Surface USB-PD Power<\/p>\n


\n\t26325<\/a> \u2013 USB-C Bulkhead with USB-C Connector
\n\t26326<\/a> \u2013 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325 <\/p>\n


\nWET LENSES<\/p>\n

Macro<\/p>\n


\n\t81501<\/a> \u2013 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 1 (MFO-1)
\n\t81202<\/a> \u2013 Super Macro Converter 2 (4x magnification) (TBA)
\n\t81203<\/a> \u2013 Super Macro Converter 3 (2.3x magnification) (TBA)
\n\t81503<\/a> \u2013 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 3 (TBA) <\/p>\n

Wide Angle<\/p>\n


\n\t85204<\/a> \u2013 Wide Angle Conversion Port 2 (WACP-2) \u2014 140\u00b0 FOV with compatible 14mm lenses (incl. float collar)
\n\t85206<\/a> \u2013 N120\/N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port (WACP-1B) with integrated float collar and interchangeable port mounting ring <\/p>\n


\nOPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR WET LENSES<\/p>\n


\n\t25101<\/a> \u2013 M67 Flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Ports
\n\t25108<\/a> \u2013 M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports
\n\t83250<\/a> \u2013 M67 to Bayonet Converter II
\n\t83251<\/a> \u2013 M77 to Bayonet Converter II
\n\t83214<\/a> \u2013 Bayonet Mount Adaptor for SMC\/CMC
\n\t86221<\/a> \u2013 M67 Flip Holder for MWL-1
\n\t86222<\/a> \u2013 Double Flip Holder for MWL-1
\n\t87501<\/a> \u2013 Flip Holder for EMWL
\n\t87512<\/a> \u2013 Shade for 130\u00b0 Objective Lens
\n\t87513<\/a> \u2013 Shade for 100\u00b0 Objective Lens
\n\t87516<\/a> \u2013 EMWL Bayonet Holder for \u00d870 Float Arm
\n\t87517<\/a> \u2013 EMWL Bayonet Holder for \u00d890 Float Arm
\n\t87518<\/a> \u2013 Strobe Mounting Brackets for EMWL Relay Lens <\/p>\n


\nBUOYANCY RECOMMENDATIONS<\/p>\n

Depending on port and lens choices.<\/p>\n


\n\t72261<\/a> \u2013 \u00d870x200mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (buoyancy 370g)
\n\t72262<\/a> \u2013 \u00d870x250mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (buoyancy 520g)
\n\t72263<\/a> \u2013 \u00d870x300mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (buoyancy 670g)
\n\t72264<\/a> \u2013 \u00d890x170mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (buoyancy 450g)
\n\t72265<\/a> \u2013 \u00d890x220mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (buoyancy 720g)
\n\t72266<\/a> \u2013 \u00d850x200mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (buoyancy 160g)
\n\t72267<\/a> \u2013 \u00d850x250mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (buoyancy 240g)
\n\t72268<\/a> \u2013 \u00d850x300mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (buoyancy 320g)
\n\t72233<\/a> \u2013 Single Bayonet Holder II for \u00d870 Float Arm
\n\t72234<\/a> \u2013 Double Bayonet Holder II for \u00d870 Float Arm
\n\t72243<\/a> \u2013 Single Bayonet Holder II for \u00d890 Float Arm
\n\t72244<\/a> \u2013 Double Bayonet Holder II for \u00d890 Float Arm
\n\t83252<\/a> \u2013 Bayonet Holder for Arms
\n\t83253<\/a> \u2013 Double Bayonet Holder for Arms
\n\t83254<\/a> \u2013 Bayonet Lens Holder for Inon Float Arms <\/p>\n

MAIN O-RING<\/p>\n


\n\t90121<\/a> \u2013 Housing O-ring (I.D.=204mm, C.S.=4.0mm) <\/p>\n

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