Nauticam NA-5DMKIII DEEP Underwater DSLR Housing for Canon 5D Mark III (Mark 3)

NA-5DMKIII housing

The Canon 5D Mark III

The Canon 5D Mark III needs no introduction... This camera has been faithfully documenting the underwater world in countless Nauticam housings worldwide, capturing stunning images, both stills and in motion. With it's excellent low light performance, the 5DIII is an ideal camera to use at deep depths. 

Nauticam NA-5DMKIII Deep

The NA-5DMKIII Deep is designed to go way beyond conventional depths. This housing is rated to 150m (500ft), 50% deeper than the standard housing. The pressure at this depth is an astonishing 16 times the pressure we feel at sea level. Nauticam engineers have increased the wall thickness of the housing to make it more rigid, and to reduce the kind of torsion that cause controls to bind or fail. Each control has been carefully upgraded in terms of strength to function under the increased pressure, and the two command dials got special attention with a proprietary process to maintain ease of operation at depth.

This housing is functionally the same as it's sibling, the NA-5DMKIII. It is slightly heavier due to the additional thickness of the housing walls, but the difference is barely noticeable. It features the same magical ergonomics that have made the Nauticam 5D Mark III housing one of the most popular housings among professional underwater image makers.  

For those few that want to go there, the NA-5DMKIII Deep stands ready to go deep. Very deep.

Imaging Prowess at Your Fingertips

Designed by photographers for those who demand the best, the NA-5DMKIII puts the controls that matter where they can easily be used. Gripping the comfortable rubberized handles, it is obvious you are in command of a professional tool. While never releasing grip, the right forefinger activates Nauticam’s patented two stage shutter release. The gearing in this control allows the photographer to precisely feel the half and full press positions of the shutter release for exact focus control.

Large diameter knurled wheels control the Main Dial and Quick Control Dials. These dials are simple to operate with a single finger, and their large size and tactile feel allows easier operation while wearing cold water gloves. These key controls change f-stop and shutter speed, and are also an easy way to scroll through camera menus.

The right thumb can quickly activate a new double paddle lever assembly that operates both AF-On and Movie Record. AF-On is an essential control, used to activate focus by default, but reassignable for focus and exposure lock. The ergonomic placement of movie record is important, allowing clips to be started and stopped while minimizing camera movement.

The 5D Mark III Live View/Movie Switch is placed at the right thumb, allowing quick changes between shooting modes. A lever accessing ISO is also located for fingertip control at the right thumb. ISO is exceptionally important when shooting movie clips with a digital SLR as the primary exposure control, and easy access allows quick exposure changes.

Acclaimed piano key controls on the housing back route Set and Quick Control to the handles, providing convenient access for quick function changes via the Quick Control Menu.

Focus Point Selector is a gentle reach from the right handle, allowing easy movement between the 61 autofocus points (five of which are a new double cross type, and 41 of which are cross type sensors).

The camera’s multi-controller joystick is activated via a multi-controller pad that allows diagonal movement in addition to the more common up / down / left / right functions.

At the left handle, playback is easily reached by the left thumb. A fingertip zoom / focus control allows easy operation of zoom lenses or manual focus with accessory lens gears.

Of course, all the requisite function buttons are appropriately positioned around the easily viewed LCD window and will function with exacting precision at any depth up to 100 meters.

All of these ergonomic refinements are in pursuit of one goal: The most ergonomic underwater imaging system possible. Nauticam NA-5DMKIII allows the camera operator to access all key camera controls with their hands on the handles, and their eye on the viewfinder or external video monitor.
In addition to carefully considering control placement for the ultimate in ease of operation in water, Nauticam has also put considerable effort into features that allow easier camera loading. No controls require pre-setting before installing a camera into the housing, eliminating the possibility of wasted dives to do incorrect camera installation.

KEY FEATURES

Standard Features

• Patented Locking Port Release Lever
• Sensitive Two Stage Shutter Release Lever
• Optical Strobe Connectors
• Rubberized Ergonomic Grips
• 2 Customizable Accessory Ports (allowing use of optional Nikonos, S6, or Ikelite Strobe Connectors, Hydrophone, Video Out, or Remote Control Connectors)
• Embossed Control Function Labels
• Quick Release Camera Mounting Shoe
• Lens Release Button
• Four Strobe & Accessory Base Mounting Locations
• Complete Access to All Key Camera Controls
• Stainless Steel Support Brackets for Handles
• .66x Optical Pickup Finder (Enhanced 180 deg Viewfinder with External Diopter Adjustment
• Audible and Visual Leak Alarm

Technical Data

Specifications

• Depth Rating:  150m
• Weight: 2.9kg
• Dimensions:  353mm x 187mm x 133mm (13.9in x 7.4in x 5.2in)

Choosing Ports, Lenses, Zoom Gears and Focus Rings

This package does NOT include ports, lenses, zoom or focus rings

Mozaik UW offers a complete selection of Nauticam's:

•  Ports / Lenses (e.g. wide angle lens)
•  Extension Rings (to fit the length of your camera's lenses)
•  Zoom and Focus Rings (to enable control of Zoom and Focus Lenses)

Click below to review the chart of required ports and rings that fit your camera lenses
http://uwvisions.com/images/products/Canon-port-system-chart.pdf

Recommended Accessories

Nauticam 180 degree Viewfinder with an External Diopter Adjustment (part 32201)
The 180 degree Viewfinder is the perfect addition to your housing; it is able to provide a bright, clear and undistorted 1:1 image of the camera's finder
The patented external diopter adjustment allows eye relief to be fine tuned in water.

Sea & Sea Flash/Strobe Packages
We carry a verity of Sea & Sea Strobe/Flash Packages includtin Sea & Sea YS-110 alpha, YS-250PRO, or the latest YS-01 strobes. 
Contact us or check our listing for these products.

Video Light Packages
As this DSLR camera is capable of taking HD Video, Mozaik offers you a wide range of LED Video Light packages. Contact us or check our listing for these products.