Nauticam Declares Housing for Sony a7 Mark V

It’s been a month since Sony unveiled the fifth incarnation of its entry-level full-frame mirrorless, the a7 Mark V, and now you can go diving with it courtesy of Nauticam. The variety of megapixels—33—is about the one factor that has stayed the identical within the Mark V. The digicam combines Sony’s first partially-stacked backside-illuminated sensor with the brand-new Bionz XR2 processor (which takes care of each picture and AI processing duties), shoots constantly at 30fps in 14-bit RAW high quality (digital shutter), and may seize uncropped oversampled video at 4K/60p.

The NA-A7V is the fruit of Nauticam’s effort to take full benefit of the a7 Mark V, starting with a full complement of controls ergonomically positioned across the built-in handles. The housing comes with optical bulkheads for strobe triggering—simply add the corporate’s flash set off—but when most well-liked, you should utilize the housing’s M14 port so as to add {an electrical} bulkhead as an alternative. It’s additionally doable so as to add a monitor by way of HDMI 1.4 (by way of the M16 port) or HDMI 2.0 (by way of the M24 port). As you’d anticipate, all of Nauticam’s water-contact optics can be utilized with the housing, together with the FCP-1, WWL-C, SMC-3, CMC-2, MFO-3, and EMWL. The firm’s vacuum examine and leak detection system comes pre-installed.

Priced at $4,600, the NA-A7V is out there from retailers resembling Backscatter.

 

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

INTRODUCING NA-A7V

Sony A7V Camera

Sony’s newest digicam within the a7 line-up, the a7 V, boasts a 33MP Exmor RS CMOS Full-Frame Sensor, the primary to make the most of {a partially} stacked sensor. This sensor delivers enhanced readout speeds and diminished rolling shutter, conferring a number of flagship-level benefits. These embody improved topic recognition and monitoring, accelerated steady taking pictures efficiency, and enhanced picture high quality with a formidable 16 stops of dynamic vary.

Another pivotal issue contributing to the digicam’s enhanced velocity and total efficiency is the introduction of the BIONZ XR2 processor. This processor incorporates an AI unit, thereby enhancing autofocus, enhancing shade accuracy, and guaranteeing constant auto white steadiness.

The enhanced processing capabilities allow blackout-free 30fps steady taking pictures with full-time autofocus. Furthermore, the digicam helps 7K-oversampled 4K 60p video recording and high-speed 4K 120p recording using a S35 space. The a7 V might be configured to start recording pictures to the buffer upon half-pressing the shutter button, and the in-body picture stabilization system has been upgraded, supporting as much as 7.5 stops of digicam shake compensation.

Key Features

• 33MP Partially-Stacked Exmor RS Sensor
• BIONZ XR2 Processor, Built-In AI Unit
• 759-Point PDAF with Real-time Tracking
• AI Subject Recognition & Auto Framing
• 4K 60p 10-Bit Video, S-Log3 & S-Cinetone
• 7.5-Stop, 5-Axis Image Stabilization
• 3.68m-Dot EVF with 120 fps Refresh Rate
• 3.2″ 4-Axis Multi-Angle Touchscreen LCD
• Pre-Capture, Speed Boost, 30fps Shooting
• CFexpress A & SD Slots, Dual USB-C Ports

NA-A7V HOUSING

The NA-A7V underwater housing offers fingertip entry to all key digicam controls in a rugged and dependable aluminum underwater housing. Ergonomic digicam management entry is likely one of the defining strengths of a Nauticam housing, and the NA-A7V continues this custom. Essential digicam parameter adjustments are made out of the handles, with out awkward reaches.

The NA-A7V housing inherits the core design parts from the Nauticam professional DSLR vary, and bundles them in a extra compact package deal. A patented port locking lever permits lens adjustments to be made in seconds. Opening the housing for fast battery and media adjustments is quick and straightforward with the locking housing latches. All points of the system are a seamless extension of the digicam.

Premium Professional Optics

Nauticam’s skilled water-contact optics ship the very best underwater picture high quality. The FCP, WACP, and WWL strains improve wide-angle, whereas the MFO and SMC supply distinctive macro and tremendous macro capabilities. The EMWL lets you shoot macro, wide-angle, or mix the types for distinctive pictures.

Mission Control

In true Nauticam style, important controls are positioned as near the handles as doable, making these housings probably the most intuitive and user-friendly out there. Our engineers strategically place controls the place they’re wanted most, relatively than merely close to the corresponding buttons on the digicam. Dials function rubberized finger grooves, and levers are designed for easy operation.

Integrated Vacuum Check & Leak Detection Electronics

The Nauticam vacuum examine and leak detection system is shipped with NA-A7V as normal tools. Combined with an adjunct vacuum valve (PN 256254), this monitoring system offers fixed updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive standing of the housing. A easy shade coded LED lighting system lets the consumer know that the vacuum is stable, or that the housing is dropping vacuum. Leak detection is constructed into the identical circuit, so if there may be water intrusion, an audible and visible indication will happen.The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms attributable to a change in exterior temperature, or from a digicam heating up on an motion packed dive.

Flash Triggering

Flash triggering on the Sony A7V within the NA-A7V is out there by way of both optical or electrical trigging.

Optical Triggering

• 26302 Mini flash set off for Sony
• 26216 Universal Optical Fiber Cable

Electrical Triggering

• 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor to be used with 26325
• 25056 M14 Nikonos 5-pin bulkhead with common hotshoe connection

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• NA-A7V Housing
• 90120 Main Housing O-Ring
• N100 Port Cap
• 2x Optical Bulkhead Caps
• 2x Handles with mounting balls and 2x deal with brackets
• Pre-installed Leak Detection & Moisture Alarm with CR-2032 Battery
• Spare Main Houisng O-ring, O-ring remover and Nauticam Lubricant
• Set of Allen Keys
• Padded Housing Bag and Shoulder Strap

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

• 25218 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod (for NA-A9/A7RIII/BMPCC/XT3)
• 25221 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25224 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing (with gap for utilizing lanyard)
• 25228 M5 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25624 M14 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release)
• 28130 Hand Strap for 28113
• 28123 Pair of handles – measurement S (10mm nearer to housing)
• 25413 27cm lanyard with 2 snap hooks
• 32212 Nauticam Full Frame Straight Viewfinder 40 / 0.8:1
• 32214 Nauticam Full Frame Angle Viewfinder 40 / 0.8:1
• 87213 Reverse Angled Viewfinder for EMWL 40 / 0.8:1
• 87214 Reverse Straight Viewfinder for EMWL 40 / 0.8:1

SURFACE USB-PD POWER BANK

• 26325 USB-C Bulkhead with USB-C Connector
• 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor to be used with 26325

HDMI OUTPUT

Required equipment for HDMI 2.0 Cable System

• 25086 M24 adaptor for HDMI 2.0 cable (incl. tightening software)
• 25094 M24A3R140-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable (for NA-A7SIII to make use of with Ninja V housing)

Compatible Monitor Options

• 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5” 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit Reorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
• 17922S Nauticam Atomos Ninja V-S Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5” 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit Reorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable) with Atomos AtomX SDI Module

Required equipment for HDMI 1.4 Cable System

• 25033 Standard HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread
• 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor to be used with 26325 *as an alternative of present 25081
• 25095 HDMI (D-A) 1.4 Cable in 170mm Length (for connection from HDMI bulkhead to digicam)

Compatible Monitor Options

• 16612 Nauticam 7” T7 UW ULTRAHD Monitor (HDMI 1.4 enter, excl. cables) 25047 HDMI (D-D) cable in 800mm size (for connection between HDMI bulkheads) *25047 is Required to be used with 16612 monitor housing
• 17927 NA-Shinobi II Housing for Atomos Shinobi II 5.2″ Monitor with HDMI 1.4 enter *17927 consists of 25033, 25038, 25100
• 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja 5 4kp60 4:2:2 10-bit recorder/monitor/participant (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
• 25082 HDMI 1.4 Cable for Ninja V housing in 0.75m Length (for connection from Ninja V housing to HDMI bulkhead)

*25082 is Required to be used with 17922 monitor. 

Monitor/Tripod Mounting System

• 17951 Nauticam Atomos Shogun housing mounting system
• 17952 Nauticam Monitor Housing Mounting Adaptor
• 17954 Tripod plate for NA-A7S and NA-GH4
• 17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings
• 25218 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod (for NA-A9/A7RIII/BMPCC/XT3)

COMPATIBLE N100-N120 ADAPTERS

• 37305 N100 to N120 35.5mm Port Adapter II (37301 and 37303 N100 to N120 Adapters usually are not suitable)
• 37306 N100 to N120 25mm Port Adapter

WET LENSES

Macro

• 81202 Super Macro Convertor 2 (4x Magnification)
• 81203 Super Macro Convertor 3 (2.3x Magnification)
• 81301 Compact Macro Convertor 1 (CMC-1, 4.5x Magnification)
• 81302 Compact Macro Convertor 2 (CMC-2, 2.8X Magnification)
• 81501 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 1
• 81503 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 3

Wide-angle

• 83202 Wet Wide Lens 1B (WWL-1B) 130 deg. FOV with suitable 28mm lenses (incl. float collar)
• 83203 Wet Wide Lens Compact (WWL-C) 130 Deg. FOV with Compatible 24mm Lenses (incl. float collar)
• 85204 Wide Angle Conversion Port – 2 (WACP-2) 140 Deg. FOV with Compatible 14mm Lenes (incl. float collar)
• 85205 N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port Compact (WACP-C)
• 85206 N120/N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port with Integrated Float Collar and Interchangeable Port Mounting Ring – (WACP-1B)
• 85207 N120/N100 Fisheye Conversion Port with Integrated Float Collar (FCP) 170 Deg. FOV with Compatible 28mm Lenses

Macro to wide-angle

• 87303 EMWL Set #3 (incl. focusing unit #2, 150mm relay lens and three goal lenses)
• 87203 EMWL Focusing Unit #3 (for Canon FF 100mm & APS-C 60mm)
• 87211 EMWL 150mm Relay Lens
• 87212 EMWL Angled Relay Lens
• 87221 EMWL 60° Objective Lens
• 87222 EMWL 100° Objective Lens
• 87223 EMWL 130° Objective Lens
• 87226 EMWL 160° Objective Lens

WET LENS ACCESSORIES

• 25101 M67 flip diopter holder for M67 macro ports
• 25108 M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports
• 83250 M67 to Bayonet Converter II
• 83214 Bayonet Mount Adaptor for SMC/CMC
• 87501 Flip Holder for EMWL
• 87512 Shade for 130° Objective Lens
• 87513 Shade for 100° Objective Lens
• 87519 Shade for 160° Objective Lens
• 87518 Strobe Mounting Brackets for EMWL Relay Lens