Nauticam NA-EM10III Underwater Housing for Olympus E-M10 Mark III Mirrorless Camera

Olympus has consistently improved its OM-D line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with new features and the Mark III of the E-M10 is no exception. Although upgrades to the still imaging areas of the camera are minor, significant improvements have been made to its video capabilities, stabilization and usability.

THE OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III CAMERA

The third incarnation of the entry-level OM-D, the E-M10 Mark III adds stabilized 4K video to it's already notable 16MP Four-thirds CMOS sensor. For the still shooter the Mark III provides a snappy 8.6 fps continuous shooting, a 2.36M Dot OLED viewfinder and 121 selectable AF focus points.

The added 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization delivers up to 4.0 EV stops of stabilization allowing for buttery smooth video. The Mark III adds the ability to shoot UHD 4K at up to 30p with an approximate bit rate of 102Mbps and C4K at 24fps.

KEY CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

• 16MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor with no AA Filter
• 5-axis image stabilization (4 stops of correction)
• TruePic VIII processor
• 4K video with in-body and digital stabilization
• 8.6 fps continuous shooting (4.8 fps with continuous AF)
• 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder
• 1.04M-dot tilting touchscreen
• 330 shot-per-charge battery life (CIPA standard)

THE NAUTICAM NA-EM10III UNDERWATER HOUSING

Nauticam has supported all previous models in the Olympus OM-D lineup and has applied that vast experience to the production of the NA-EM10III housing. Access to critical camera functions is the hallmark of all Nauticam housings and the NA-EM10III is no exception.

Exposure controls can be easily reached from the right handle including the main and sub-command dials for the adjustment of aperture/shutter speed as well as a thumb lever for video record. Thumb access to the customizable Fn1 button is also enabled.

FEATURES

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.

HOUSING LOCKING LATCH

The secure single rotating housing latch opens the housing back allowing for quick and easy battery or media changes.

ACCESSORY MOUNTING

The NA-EM10III features numerous mounting points for accessories including a cold-shoe and a threaded M10 mount. When paired with a Nauticam Easi or Flexitray a set of rugged handles with 1" ball mounts is available as well.

STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE BRACKETS

Stainless steel handle brackets are provided with the NA-EM10III for use with the optional Nauticam Easi or Flexitray and provides wobble-free support.

PREMIUM PROFESSIONAL OPTICS

A variety of MFT lenses are supported and the N85 port system provides professional optics to take full advantage of them. In addition, the NA-EM10III supports the use of the WWL-1 wide-angle conversion lens that gives the shooter unparalleled sharpness, a 130º diagonal field, and zoom-through capability.

VIEWFINDERS

The 2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder is best viewed through optional Nauticam magnifying viewfinders, available in both 45º and 180º models. With an external dioptric, the viewfinder can be adjusted without tools to the shooter's eyesight.

INTEGRATED VACUUM CHECK AND LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM

The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is shipped with NA-EM10III as standard equipment. Combined with an accessory vacuum valve, 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Depth Rating: 100m
• Weight: 1.06kg
• Dimensions: 184mm x 138mm x 100mm W x H x D