Nauticam Canon EOS C500 II & C300 III Underwater Housing NA-C500II
The Canon EOS C500 Mark II and EOS C300 Mark III are Canon's latest addition to their robust and expansive digital cinema lineup. 12G-SDI Output and internal Cinema RAW Light recording separate these cameras from entry-level cinema cameras. Both models also utilize Canon's Dual Pixel Autofocus technology that everybody has come to love. The choice of both full-frame (C500 Mark II) and super 35 (C300 Mark III) sensor cameras that work in the same housing provide incredible flexibility. Whether you need extra resolution, higher frame rates, or access to a wider range of lenses, you can now choose the best tool for any given project. The Nauticam NA-C500II housing offers unparalleled access to both cameras resulting in one of the most ergonomic cinema housings to date.
THE CANON EOS-C500 MARK II AND EOS-C300 MARK III CAMERAS
The Nauticam C500II Underwater Housing is compatible with both the Canon EOS-C500 Mark II and EOS-C300 Mark III Cameras. While each camera has its own unique specifications, there are a couple shared sticking points that underwater video shooters have to come to love with a Canon cinema camera, autofocus, and white balance. "Canon Color" or Canon's unique ability to give better manual white balance results than any other camera manufacturer and Canon's Dual Pixel AF which uses two photodiodes behind each pixel to improve the camera's autofocus abilities are precisely why Canon cameras remain so popular underwater.
KEY CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS:
CANON EOS-C500 MARK II
20.8 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC DV 7 Processor
5.9K 60fps, 4K 60fps, 2K 120fps
Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus
15 Stops of Dynamic Range
Internal Canon RAW Light (12-bit or 10-bit)) and XF-AVC (10-bit) Recording
Canon Log 2 and Log 3 Gamma
2x CFexpress Type B Card Slots
5-axis Electronic Image Stabilization
1x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
CANON EOS-C300 MARK III
9.6 Megapixel Super 35 Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor, DIGIC DV 7 Processor
4K 120fps, 2K 180fps
Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus
16 Stops of Dynamic Range
Internal Canon RAW Light (12-bit or 10-bit) and XF-AVC (10-bit) Recording
Canon Log 2 and Log 3 Gamma
2x CFexpress Type B Card Slots
5-axis Electronic Image Stabilization
1x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
Integrated into both cameras is an in-camera Neutral Density filter which allows for 5 stops of neutral density at 2,4,6,8 and 10 stops. Both cameras also share the unique ability to record in Canon RAW Light format that captures Raw video data in files as little as 1/5 the size of standard Cinema RAW files.
THE NAUTICAM NA-C500II UNDERWATER HOUSING
Nauticam has long been producing industry-leading housings for Cinema cameras and has taken that experience to create the most advanced underwater cinema system housing available.
Taking advantage of the small form factor of the C500 Mark II and the C300 Mark III, the Nauticam NA-C500II is ultra-portable yet offers full access to the camera's critical functions. Nauticam has taken a modular approach to this system, similar to that of the DCS housings for RED and ARRI cameras with a wide variety of add-ons from top-handles to skids and movable trim weights.
The NA-C500II features multiple bulkhead openings for HDMI/SDI Bulkheads to support an external monitor or surface monitor feed. The housing also supports the Canon LM-V2 4.3" LCD monitor in the rear of the housing for a more streamlined approach.
The housing includes the newest version of the venerable Nauticam Cinema Skids that feature tracks along which the optional trim weights can be moved to achieve perfect trim for the shot. Mounts on the housing itself also allow for direct attachment of the trim weights to allow for either a fixed trim or for when using tripod legs instead of the skids.
The housing will accommodate the Canon BP-A30 and larger BP-A60 batteries, providing plenty of run time. As with previous Cinema System housings, the Nauticam NA-C500II features large control knobs for focus and zoom which also feature marking disks that can be removed and marked with the desired lens position or focus information.
MISSION CONTROL
Regardless of where a button or control dial may lie on the camera body, Nauticam engineers obsess over making sure that access to that control on the housing be intuitively placed for ease of use to ensure no shot is missed while searching for a button or dial. To take this a step further, Nauticam has also integrated the Nauticam to Canon SDK Control Board which places a variety of electronic control functions at your fingertips.
INTEGRATED VACUUM CHECK AND LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is shipped with NA-C500II as standard equipment. Also included is the M16 Vacuum Valve II, this monitoring system provides constant updates on the watertight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple color-coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur. The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action-packed dive.
PREMIUM PROFESSIONAL OPTICS
Optical performance is just as necessary as camera performance and this becomes even more critical given the challenges of filming underwater. The Nauticam NA-C500II uses the same N120 Port System as the previous NA-C200 housing which makes for a seamless transition for those upgrading to the C500 Mark II or C300 Mark III. While this system provides exceptional optical-glass and flat port solutions for a wide variety of EF-mount lenses, the real power can be realized using Nauticam's Water Contact Optics. This lineup of dry and wet lenses are conceived using commercial lens-design software to achieve truly unparalleled underwater image quality both for stills and video in both macro and wide-angle situations. The WACP-1 and WACP-2 achieve ultra-wide 130º fields-of-view with reduced distortion over conventional optics while featuring ~0" minimum focus distances, zoom through capabilities, and unbeatable corner sharpness at even wide-open apertures such as F5.6. The SMC-1 and SMC-2 macro wet-optics, when used with the Canon 100mm F2.8 macro lens provide 2x and 4x magnification respectively and the SMC-1 provides a resulting image with increased contrast and sharpness than the 100mm lens itself can achieve in air without a magnifier.
FEATURES
MISSION CONTROL
Taking your eyes off the monitor to adjust a setting means potentially missing the shot. The Mission Control philosophy of Nauticam Housings means that all essential exposure controls are placed within easy reach from the handles. To take this a step further, Nauticam has integrated the Nauticam to Canon SDK Control Board to place critical controls at your fingertips.
PATENTED PORT LOCKING SYSTEM
Unveiled on the very first Nauticam DSLR housing in 2009, this locking lever has become a signature of the Nauticam brand. No twisting or threading action is required to mount a port, and it locks securely in place with this lever. Nauticam also offers locking port extensions, meaning a dome will never twist, even when used with a long extension ring.
ZOOM AND FOCUS CONTROL KNOBS
The NA-C500II features oversized mechanical zoom and focus knobs with erasable surfaces for focus/zoom position marks. The internal gearing is moved away quickly via a small external lever to allow removal of the camera without disruption of focus/zoom gear alignment.
MOUNTING POINTS
The NA-C500II features a variety of mounting points for accessories such as top handles, cheese-plates, mounting balls, bulkheads, and more. Six M16 Bulkheads allow for situation-specific arrangement of cables and accessories.
HDMI AND SDI OUTPUT
Connect the NA-C500II to an external monitor or surface support with an HDMI or SDI bulkhead. The C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III feature SDI and HDMI output.
What's In The Box
NA-C500II Housing
25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II
Nauticam to Canon SDK Control Board
90222 Housing O-ring, O-ring remover, and lubricant
2x Optical bulkhead caps
2x Handles with mounting balls
Monitor shade
Housing skids
Panasonic CR-2032 Battery (for moisture alarm and vacuum system)
Set of Allen Keys
Pelican Case
Recommended Accessories
16232 0.25kg Trim Weights for 16227
16233 0.5kg Trim Weights for 16227
16221 Top Handle for Epic LT/Weapon LT/C200/C500II Housings
25221 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing
17959 Housing mounting ball with 1/4" screws
HDMI Recommended Configurations
For HDMI 1.4 Cable System
25033 Standard HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread*
16243 HDMI A-D Cable in 0.5m Length for RED DSMC2/C200/EVA1/C500II
*25033 is included with monitor housing options below
17920 NA-502B-H Housing for SmallHD 502 Bright Monitor
17923 NA-Shinobi-H Housing for Atomos Shinobi 5.2" 4K HDMI Monitor with HDMI 1.4 input
SDI Recommended Configurations
25058 M16 SDI Bulkhead*
25060 SDI Cable in .3m Length for Connection from Camera to Underside of SDI Bulkhead*
*25058 and 25060 are included with monitor housing options below
