Nauticam have just released their brand new NA-550D DSLR housing for Canon’s latest SLR, the EOS 550D. It inherits the renowned piano keys from NA-7D housing and the signature Nauticam port locking system, as well as Nauticam’s usual superb ergonomics featured in all their housings. New to the NA-550D are a new style of latch designed to be easier to use with larger hands, and a more sensitive shutter release lever which incorporates an enhanced mechanism, allowing a very responsive half-press autofocus.
The camera itself features an 18 mega pixel sensor, Canon’s latest DiG!C 4 processor, and can record full HD 1080p videos with full manual control. That’s a lot for an ‘entry level’ DSL, and is set to be a great camera for underwater use!
One other feature I’m particularly excited about is a new fingertip ISO paddle, for changing ISO speed, located on the top of the housing. With DSLR’s handling higher ISO with greater ease these days, a dedicated easy to reach control will be a big bonus.
Scubapix is the distributor for Nauticam in Australia and New Zealand. For more information, email us at info@scubapix.com.
