Nauticam Port Latch System
One of our favourite features on the Nauticam housings is the unique port latch mechanism.
Most modern underwater housings require inserting the port into the housing and rotating the port to lock it in place. This rotation varies from a few degrees for bayonet mount systems to several full revolutions for thread mount systems. In either of these designs, the friction induced by rotating the port can extrude the port o-ring if it is not properly lubricated.
Nauticam takes a different approach. Each Nauticam housing has a bright red port release lever, topped with a safety release button. Rotating the port release lever rotates the locking bayonet tabs while the port remains stationary.
To mount a port on a Nauticam housing:
- Depress the safety release button on the port release lever
- Rotate the red port release lever downward (anti-clockwise)
- Align and insert the port
- Rotate the port release lever upward (clockwise) until it latches
- Go diving!
Because the bayonet locking tabs rotate, not the port, there is no danger of an extruded o-ring when mounting the port. The safety release button insures that the port release lever cannot be accidentally opened.
Don’t forget, Nauticam has port adapters for all the popular brands of ports including Ikelite, Aquatica, Sea & Sea, Nexus, Subal and Seacam. So you can shoot with the most innovative housing on the planet without sacrificing your investment in ports for your existing housing.
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NAUTICAM V1 UNDERWATER HOUSING
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 and the LCD possible.
NAUTICAM NEX7 UNDERWATER HOUSING
The Sony NEX7 is a step up from the very popular Sony NEX-5N. In only a slightly larger body, Sony has managed to add on 2 more control dials, a built-in flash and hotshoe, and an OLED EVF (Electronic Viewfinder). The Nauticam NEX7 housing has all the trademark ergonomics and innovations that is synonymous with the Nauticam brand.
NAUTICAM NEX5N UNDERWATER HOUSING
Nauticam proudly announces the NA-NEX5N Housing for Sony's new micro four thirds camera - the Sony NEX-5N. Also available is an upgrade kit to use the existing NA-NEX5 housings with this new camera. This housing brings the image quality of an advanced DSLR size sensor into the underwater world - in a system so compact that it easily fits into a daypack.
NAUTICAM GF3 UNDERWATER HOUSING
Nauticam proudly announces the NA-GF3 Housing for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3, opening the underwater world to owners of one of the smallest, best imaging cameras based on the advanced micro 4/3 sensor. The NA-GF3 housing from Nauticam delivers the advanced functionality of the GF3 in style and with the ergonomics that people have come to expect from Nauticam.
NAUTICAM EPL3 UNDERWATER HOUSING
Nauticam proudly announces the NA-EPL3 Housing, meaning that Olympus E-PL3 shooters now have the option of stepping up to the durability and functionality of an ergonomic and rugged Nauticam aluminum camera housing. This is a very compact and lightweight housing, with all of the E-PL3 camera controls available from the ergonomic grip sculpted into the side of the housing.
NAUTICAM GH2 UNDERWATER HOUSING
The Panasonic GH2 is loaded with features that make it appealling to the underwater photographer. A 16MP high quality multi-aspect ratio sensor, 1080i/p 60fps video, fast RAW capture, manual exposure mode and TTL in most modes. Rated to a depth of 100m, the new NA-GH2 is a rugged aluminum housing that continues the Nauticam tradition of ergononomic controls and innovative thinking.
NAUTICAM D7000V UNDERWATER HOUSING
The NA-D7000V housing from Nauticam has some small improvements over the previous D7000 housing. The main reason for the update is to accommodate the HDMI cable so you can connect the optional monitor for shooting video. Other improvements include moving the multi-controller buttons to the right to improve ergonomics and a new lever to disengage the zoom/focus gear.
NAUTICAM 600D UNDERWATER HOUSING
The NA-600D, for the Canon 600D, builds on the success of the NA-550D housing with a new design that keeps the best of the 550D housing and adds new elements to further improve functionality and ergonomics. New features include a multifunction thumb lever for Video Start/Stop and programmable AE Lock button and control extensions for moving camera controls within easier reach of the handles.
NAUTICAM 7D UNDERWATER HOUSING
The first impression of the Nauticam 7D housing is the compact and robust form and the beautiful contour surface comes from precision CNC machining and hard anodized finishing. A set of ‘piano’ keys in the rear case of the housing gives easy access to AF-on selection, star and set function without moving hands from the handles.
NAUTICAM 45° AND 180° VIEWFINDERS
The new 45° Viewfinder from Nauticam has the same great build quality and materials of the existing 180° straight viewfinder. It's 45° angle puts you in a comfortable position for precise focusing and artistic composition and by pivoting through 360° against the housing allows different viewing angles. Both viewfinders feature an external knob for hassle-free dioptor adjustment even when you are underwater.
NAUTICAM PORT SYSTEM BUILDER
Our DSLR System Builder allows you to choose your selected Nauticam housing, and then your lens selection will provide you with the correct Ports, Port bases, Extension Rings and Zoom/Focus Gear options for each lens. After submitting your enquiry, we will promptly respond with a tailor-made quote for your system. Also remember that Nauticam has port adapters for all the popular brands of ports.
Nauticam 45° Viewfinder
Nauticam 45° Viewfinder 
The new 45° Viewfinder from Nauticam has the same great build quality and materials of the existing 180° straight viewfinder. It's 45° angle puts you in a comfortable position for precise focusing and artistic composition. It also pivots through 360° against the housing to allow different viewing angles. An external knob allows for eyesight compensation; hassle-free dioptor adjustment can now be easily performed even during a dive.
