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Nauticam V1 housing for Nikon V1

Published on January 27, 2012 in Nauticam and Product releases. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Nauticam proudly announces the NA-V1 housing for Nikon’s new and revolutionary line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The Nikon V1 is Nikon’s first mirrorless interchangable lens camera, and positions itself to compete well with the existing mirrorless cameras, with quicker focusing and quicker shooting.

The NA-V1 features the type of innovations people have come to expect from Nauticam, including a clever switch to make using both the EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) and the LCD possible. This housing brings the image quality of an advanced DSLR into the underwater world – in a system so compact that it easily fits into your carry-on luggage.

» Learn more about the NA-V1 by clicking here

Nauticam 45° Viewfinder released

Published on July 2, 2011 in Product releases. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

The new 45° Viewfinder from Nauticam has the same great build quality and materials of the existing, popular 180° straight viewfinder. It provides a full view of the camera’s finder at 1:1 magnification and, like the 180° Viewfinder, has a diopter adjustment, accessible via an external knob, to allow for adjustment to suit different eyesight even during a dive.

It’s 45° angle puts you in a comfortable position for precise focusing and artistic composition. The Viewfinder also pivots through 360° against the housing to allow for different viewing angles. This offers distinct advantages when taking close-up pictures close to the sea floor or other similar situations with viewing obstacles.

The viewfinder can be installed and uninstalled in Nauticam housings without tools and can be used with Ikelite, Aquatica, Sea & Sea and Nexus housings via the use of special adaptors. We are now taking orders for the Nauticam 45° Viewfinder.

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Scubapix showcasing at OzTek ‘11

Published on February 16, 2011 in Expo. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Scubapix will once again be at the OzTek Dive Conference and Exhibition coming up in Sydney. We will be showcasing all the latest underwater housings from Nauticam, Aquatica and Light and Motion as well as the full range of Sola Dive, Photo and Video lights.

“Maintaining the passion and putting the thrill-factor back into diving, the internationally acclaimed OZTeK Diving Conference and Exhibition is a clearly targeted event aimed at those whose thirst for knowledge and a better understanding of diving is matched only by their spirit of adventure.

“Offering an inspirational voyage of discovery into all of diving’s future possibilities the seventh OZTeK event, OZTeK’11, is much more than just a focal point for technical diving enthusiasts; it’s for everyone – regardless of experience and qualifications – who’s ever looked at the ocean’s surface, considered all of its possibilities ….and dreamed.“

“Featuring a meaningful exhibition showcasing the very best that the world of diving has to offer, an international cast of speakers and presenters, plus non-stop workshops and seminars, OZTeK’11 is again poised to push back the boundaries of underwater knowledge and establish a new standard of excellence for Dive Events.“

Date: 12-13 March 2011
Location: Australian Technology Park, Sydney
More info: Click here for more info and to register

Come and visit our stand to get your hands on all the latest gear in Underwater Imaging solutions.

Nauticam NA-D7000 now shipping

Published on January 14, 2011 in Product releases. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

The much anticipated Nauticam Housing for the Nikon D7000 is now shipping and available. The Nikon D7000 has been well received by the critics, priced slightly more than the D90 but also out specs the similarly priced, and still on sale, D300s in many details. It has a 16.2 MP CMOS sensor, an ISO range of 100-6400, a 39 point AF system with 3D tracking and a 2016 pixel metering system. It shoots up to ‘full HD’ video – 1920 x 1080 resolution at 24fps and has a live view/movie switch control. Unlike the D90, the D7000 can also maintain AF during live view and movie shooting, a feature which is sure to be popular with Underwater Photographers/Videographers.

The NA-D7000 housing inherits numerous innovations from earlier Nauticam housings like the piano keys which first appeared on the NA-7D housing, an improved version of the locking latches from the NA-550D housing and the patented Nauticam port locking sys

tem. The NA-D7000 is also packed with new features including new locking latches, a new lens release lever and flash activation button, a new patented two stage shutter release and an improved rear command dial control – all in a smaller package.

With many orders already taken for this new housing, we’re sure this camera and housing combination is going to be extremely popular with many underwater photographers.

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Nauticam housing for Sony NEX-5 = Digital Nikonos

Published on October 5, 2010 in Product releases. 1 Comment Tags: , , , .

With the launch of the Nauticam housing for the new digital Sony NEX-5, Nauticam have given a new lease of life to Nikonos lenses. With the Nauticam Nikonos Lens Adapter fitted, you can now use the Nikonos lenses, arguably the sharpest lenses ever produced for underwater photography, on a state-of-the-art digital camera.

NA-Nex 5 housing is made for Sony NEX-5, the world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera so far, yet the camera has a DSLR APS-C HD image sensor, which means you can compose the same image quality as from a conventional DSLR.

The Nauticam housing design emphasizes a casual, user friendly appearance allowing logical and comfortable controls of the camera. The housing body is machined from graded aluminium and coated with corrosion resistant hard anodize.

It can be used with the Sony NEX E-mount lenses (18-55mm, 16mm and fisheye convertor) or with Nikonos lenses with the help of the Nauticam Nikonos lens adaptor.

A short history of Nikonos

Nikonos is the name of a series of 35mm film cameras specifically designed for underwater photography launched by Nikon in 1963. The Nikonos system was immensely popular with both amateur and professional underwater photographers.

Its compact design, ease of use, and excellent optical quality set the standard for several decades of underwater imaging. What truly set the Nikonos apart from other cameras were its dedicated underwater lenses; they were designed as “water-contact” optics, and are not usable in air. To this day, many consider no underwater camera system can quite match the Nikonos lenses for sharpness and saturation.

Nikon ceased development and manufacture of new Nikonos cameras in 2001, although there is still a large and active used market. With the launch of the Nauticam NEX5, it is likely to spark alot of interest from the many Nikonos users past and present.

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NEW – Nauticam NA-550D Housing

Published on June 18, 2010 in Nauticam and Product releases. 0 Comments Tags: .

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.

Scubapix at PMA Australia 2010 Digital Life Expo

Published on June 3, 2010 in Expo. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Scubapix will be at the PMA Australia – Digital Life Expo & Conference this weekend. It is being held from Friday 4 – Sunday 6 June 2010 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is the largest and most exciting Digital Imaging Show in the Southern Hemisphere – an event not to be missed by anyone with an interest in the latest and greatest from the photo imaging industry.

You will have a chance to have a look and feel of all the latest Underwater Housings from Nauticam and Aquatica. You will find us on the Dragon Image Australia stand, Booth 334. So if you’re in Melbourne this weekend, drop by, say hello and have a play.

Scubapix

Byron Bay Shootout – Days 6 & 7

Published on May 28, 2010 in Demo gear, In the field updates and Underwater Photo Shoot-Outs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
Ornate ghost pipfish have been fairly elusive during the week

As we move into the last few days of the competition, we’ve had a number of new competitors from around the country join us here at the Byron Bay UW Shootout.  The last few days have generally leant to better macro photography conditions, however the wide angle opportunities around the Cod Hole have still been abundant with large schools of fish hanging around on most dives.  Sundive have been running up to 8 boats a day, giving photographers ample opportunities to work on their entries.

Weird and wonderful small creatures have been spotted during the week, including ghost pipe fish, devil scorpion fish, mantis, marble and bumble bee shrimp, porcelain crabs, cuttlefish, and a huge range of nudis, giving photographers a massive range of subjects.  Some dives have involved divers moving not more than 10m from the boat, and still having a huge range to shoot.

Aquatica and Nauticam demo housing have been going out with new and old photographers alike, and we’re offering a prize  for the best photo taken with one of our demo housings.

One of the biggest highlights of the week has been the showing of the documentary The End Of The Line.  This highly acclaimed film opened the eyes of many of us, and one I would highly recommend.

We’ve only one day left of shooting for the competition, then photographers and videographers will be hectically finalising their entries for the 5pm deadline.  Could be a big day!

Byron Bay Shootout – Day 2

Published on May 23, 2010 in Demo gear, In the field updates and Underwater Photo Shoot-Outs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
Videographer Wayne with his Gates system

The clouds came over Byron today, but the water also cleared up a touch more, giving competitors in the Byron Bay Shootout the chance to dive in some good vis and with some amazing fish life.  Turtles, eagle rays, schools of jewfish and carpets of wobbegongs were just some of the life that greeted divers as they slipped under the calm waters around Julian Rocks.

Demo housings from Aquatica and Nauticam and lights from Light and Motion have been in the water on every dive, with contestants bringing back some great shots.  It’s still early in the week, so if you’re in the area, feel free to book on a dive and take some of our gear for a spin.

Ryan.

Byron Bay Shootout – Day 1

Published on May 22, 2010 in Demo gear, In the field updates and Underwater Photo Shoot-Outs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .
Wayne and Matt getting redy for the first day

Hello from sunny Byron Bay!  The team from Scubapix are down here for Sundive’s Byron Bay Shootout 2010.  Underwater photographers from around the country have once again converged on Byron in Northern NSW to compete for over $15,000 in prizes.  The turnout thus far has been excellent, with many more photographers arriving during the next week.

Reports from the divers that have been out today have been excellent (this photographer’s yet to get wet, fingers crossed for tomorrow!), with tonnes of marine life around.  For those of you that haven’t ever dived the Byron area, the main sites are around Julian Rocks, a rocky island about a km off the coast, that is home to a huge variety of creatures, from the big (manta and bull rays, leopard and grey nurse sharks, etc), to the small (invertebrates such as crabs and shrimp, ghost pipe fish, etc), and everything in between.  Huge schools of fish can be seen  hanging around the Cod Hole, a giant swim through that’s also home to, you guessed it, a number of large potato cod and even the occasional Queensland grouper.

Myself and Peter are on site for the week of the shootout, with a number of housings from Nauticam and Aquatica and lights from Light and Motion for contestants to take for demo dives.  We have a range of new gear on display too, including the new Light and Motion Stingray G2 housing and Zen ports.  However, the hottest product of the day is the brand new Light and Motion Sola 600 light.  This is the first time one’s been seen in Australia, and the response has been great.  Perfect for either an aiming light for your SLR or a self contained video light, and in an unbelievably small package.

If you’re in the Byron area, be sure to drop by Sundive to say hi and check out the latest gear.  I’ll be posting some photos of what they get up to during the week, as well as daily updates for those of you that can’t make it this year.

Ryan.