
Olympus OM-D E-M5
#101
Posted 10 August 2012 - 04:13 AM
... who would buy this housing for EUR 999 when the NA-EM 5 sells for EUR 1,289 ???
I did not sum up the "total cost" (add ports, zoom gear etc), but the price difference is so ridiciously small that it needs a significant price drop to make it an alternative to the Nauticam housing.
Here is the shop where I found it:
http://www.uw-fotopa...the-E-M5?c=2426
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Olympus OM-D EM5, Inon Z240 and Nikonos RS, Ikelite SS200
#102
Posted 10 August 2012 - 08:18 AM
gear for the lens. Olympus has chosen to sell a port for the 14-42mm "kit" zoom. A much better choice would be the 12-50mm "kit" zoom which is being supported by Nauticam but at a greater cost for a port and gear that will allow use of the full zoom range plus the macro switch feature.
Cost wise in the us the Nautican NA-EM5 housing, 14-42 port and gear for the 14-42/9-18mm lenses is now listed at around $$1800.00.
The Olympus PT-E08 housing, port for the 14-42 and 14-42/9-18 gear are listed at $1448.00 you will need to add another $50.00 for the port adapter for the 67mm closeup lenses which is built into the Nauticam port bring the total to $1498.00.
The Olympus tray is also higher than the much better Nauticam tray as well.
The upsides to the Olympus housing will be for those moving from the 4/3 DSLR systems to the M43 E-M5 housing if they want to use their 4/3 lenses and DSLR system ports with the Olympus adapter. In the Alex Mustard review of the Olympus housing for Wetpixel and UWPMAG.com you will see the Olympus macro port for the 50mm macro DSLR lens and the 170mm dome port for the Olympus 8mm fisheye, 7-14 zoom, 9-18, 11-22 and other DSLR lenses. Those that already own these ports and the ones from Athena, Inon and others may stick with those ports and lenses.
Let me finish by saying yes I teach workshops for Nauticam and yes I have used Olympus 4/3 and M43 equipment for years.
Phil Rudin
#103
Posted 10 August 2012 - 12:26 PM
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#104
Posted 10 August 2012 - 12:58 PM



The housing doesn't offer the ergonomic finesse of one of Nauticam's latest SLR housings, but it is still nice to use. Definitely get one with the hand strap - which makes holding the housing one handed really easy.
I really like the OM-D.
Alex
Alexander Mustard - www.amustard.com - www.magic-filters.com
Nikon D5 (Subal housing). Nikon D7200 (Subal housing). Olympus EPL-5 (Nauticam housing).
#105
Posted 10 August 2012 - 01:18 PM

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#106
Posted 11 August 2012 - 06:38 AM
Although I forgot the clip on flash - which I can return tomorrow.
Alex
Alexander Mustard - www.amustard.com - www.magic-filters.com
Nikon D5 (Subal housing). Nikon D7200 (Subal housing). Olympus EPL-5 (Nauticam housing).
#107
Posted 17 August 2012 - 12:14 PM
#108
Posted 27 August 2012 - 09:44 AM
Sweet lenses keep coming for the MFT line as well like the just announced Panasonic 12-35mm F/2.8 X which will focus to 25cm. This lens is already getting rave reviews and it appears it will fit into some current ports (both flat and dome) with only a new gear needed.
Phil Rudin
Phil, Could you help me with what ports will work on the Nauticam housing with the 12-35. Also, what focusing ring- or is it an alteration project? Love the 12-35. Large for MFT, but the resolution is excellent, visibly better than the 12-50.
Thanks,
Edited by tdtaylor, 27 August 2012 - 09:47 AM.
#109
Posted 27 August 2012 - 10:41 AM
Next issue is at 12mm will you be happy with the results behind a flat port.
Phil Rudin
#110
Posted 27 August 2012 - 12:09 PM
Next issue is at 12mm will you be happy with the results behind a flat port.
Phil Rudin
And I've also seen quite a bit of feedback that the Pany wide lenses have issues with CA on non-Panny cameras. Not sure it matters as much for UW, but still . . .
Mike Oelrich
Canon EOS 40D in Seatool housing, 100mm macro, Tokina 10-17, INON Z-240s.
#111
Posted 27 August 2012 - 12:14 PM
Bill
Bill
Canon 7d, Nauticam, Lots of glass, Olympus OMD-EM5, Nauticam, 60 macro, 45 macro, 8 mm fisheye, Inon, S&S, Athena Strobes plus lots of fiddly bits.
www.blueviews.net
#112
Posted 27 August 2012 - 08:43 PM
Try turn the Live view boost "on" .
It should be located at Menu/Custom Menu/ (Disp.Sound.PC)/Live view boost
"If [On] is selected, priority will be given to making images
clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and other
settings will not be visible in the monitor."
Edmond
#113
Posted 27 August 2012 - 10:56 PM
www.nauticamuk.com
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Exclusive official importer of Nauticam products into the UK and Ireland
#114
Posted 28 August 2012 - 11:46 AM
Most of the current FLAT ports are to short, the 12-50 port which is coming will be a little long and they have a port for the Sony 30 mm macro Alpha mount lens and adapter which may be long enough. The zoom gear for Panasonic 7-14 would be about the closest gear with a large enough inside diameter for the lens. I think it may also work inside the six inch 7-14 dome port but would want to test it first to be sure.
Next issue is at 12mm will you be happy with the results behind a flat port.
Phil Rudin
I receive my Nauticam housing Thursday, along with the Port/ring for the 7-14. I'll give it a try with the 12-35.
#115
Posted 31 August 2012 - 05:42 AM
are there any new informations about the shipping of the 12-50 Port from Nauticam???? I need it in 10 Day - any hope???
LG, Conny
#116
Posted 31 August 2012 - 06:45 AM
Phil Rudin
#117
Posted 31 August 2012 - 08:28 PM
My friend send this link to me :
http://forums.dprevi...thread=42315729
And for me, I am very very happy with the 12-35 lens.
Edmond
#118
Posted 01 September 2012 - 03:52 AM
Edited by girelle, 01 September 2012 - 04:02 AM.
#119
Posted 01 September 2012 - 05:21 AM
Phil Rudin
#120
Posted 01 September 2012 - 03:41 PM
Bill
Bill
Canon 7d, Nauticam, Lots of glass, Olympus OMD-EM5, Nauticam, 60 macro, 45 macro, 8 mm fisheye, Inon, S&S, Athena Strobes plus lots of fiddly bits.
www.blueviews.net