MDX-EM5 MkII Housing

Product Description

Equipped with two fiber-optic cable sockets

External strobes can be connected through fiber-optic cables. The Olympus FL-LM3 flash can be used to trigger external strobes and can be switch ON/OFF from the housing.

Compatible with both VF180 and VF45 1.2x viewfinders

Using the VF180 or VF45 viewfinders increases magnification by 1.2x and provides a full field of view. The VF180 and VF45 are recommended for users dedicated to strict composition and focusing. * Some vignetting occurs.

with VF180 1.2x mounted

with VF45 1.2x mounted

THREE GRIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE

The housing is supplied without grips and there are three options available to choose from;

The Ergo Grip ver.2 can be fitted to the housing using standard accessories, Grip Brackets L/R.

In addition, either the Grip-Stay L II or SA8 Camera Tray+Grip can also be attached to the housing using the tripod screw holes (x3) on the underside.

1) with Ergo Grip ver.2 fitted

2) with Grip-Stay L II fitted

3) with SA8 Camera Tray+Grip fitted plus additional Right-Hand Grip

FEATURES

Luminescent Symbols

Major controls, including levers and buttons, will glow in dark conditions. Equipped with movable Focus/Zoom gearWhen the focus/zoom dial is pulled out, the gear inside the housing moves outward and allows large diameter lenses to be easily mounted.

* Olympus’ lens gears and shading rings can be used.  Refer to the MDX-OLYMPUS PORT CHART for details.

Main dials are equipped with damper springs

The rear dial, the mode dial, and the flash ON/OFF dial have spring-loaded dampers to provide secure operation.

• Front case equipped with a lens-lock release button. This allows lenses to be changed easily without opening the housing.
• The port lock can be activated (lock and unlock) from outside the housing.
• Equipped with two sacrificial zinc diodes (one on the front case and the other on the rear) to avoid electrolysis damage.　　
• Equipped with the Optical Viewfinder 0.5x as standard. Other optional viewfinders can be used.
• Leak sensor immediately alerts you to water ingress. (Optional)
• A depth rating of 100m / 330ft makes the housing ideal for tech diving.

TECH SPECS

Construction: Corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy (machined)

Depth Rating: 100m

Dimensions (WxHxD): 215 x 166 x 122mm

Weight: Approx. 1,600g （without grips） /  2,070g （with Ergo Grips ver.2）

SRP: £2329.95
CODE: 06177