Nauticam Sony FX5 Underwater Housing NA-FX5
Nauticam Sony FX5 Underwater Housing NA-FX5
SKU: # na-17441
Price $4,800.00
Overview / Product Description
Nauticam Sony FX5 Underwater Housing NA-FX5
The Sony FX5 Camera
The Sony FX5 brings VENICE-class capability into a body barely larger than the FX3. A newly developed full-frame, fully-stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor paired with the BIONZ XR2 processing engine delivers 15+ stops of dynamic range in S-Log3, three base ISOs, and a Dual Gain Shooting mode that holds shadow detail without adding noise. For the first time in the FX series, the camera records 3:2 Open Gate using the full sensor area and writes Sony's 16-bit X-OCN RAW internally, with no external recorder in the loop. For underwater cinematographers, that means the entire acquisition chain now fits inside a housing.Key Camera Specs
- Full-frame fully-stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with BIONZ XR2 engine and dedicated AI processing unit
- 15+ stops of dynamic range in S-Log3, with base ISOs of 800, 4000 and 12800
- Dual Gain Shooting mode, a first for the FX series
- 3:2 Open Gate full-pixel readout, plus 17:9, 16:9 and Super 35mm scan modes
- Internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW recording, including the new X-OCN C1 and C2 codecs
- 5K up to 60 fps, 4K up to 120 fps, FHD up to 240 fps
- AI human pose estimation autofocus with Real-time Tracking
- 5-axis optical in-body stabilization with roll correction range approximately double that of the FX3
Water is an unforgiving optical element, and correcting for it is what Nauticam has spent more than a decade engineering. Nauticam water-contact optics treat the water itself as part of the optical formula rather than something to shoot through, which is how they deliver wide fields of view with corner-to-corner sharpness and close focus performance that a full-frame sensor recording 5K Open Gate will genuinely resolve. Paired with the right Nauticam port or wet optic, the FX5 gives up nothing underwater.
The Nauticam NA-FX5
The NA-FX5 carries forward the control layout, port system, and monitoring options proven on the NA-FX3, updated with the autolock port release introduced on the NA-R6V and NA-C50. The port seats and locks with a single push, with no separate locking lever to set, and releases with a spring-loaded lever that cannot be triggered accidentally in the water. Port changes have never been easier or more positive to confirm. Machined from a solid aluminum block and hard-anodized, the housing is depth-rated to 100m. Full specifications, port chart, and accessory list will be published ahead of shipping.Mission Control Design
Every control a cinematographer reaches for mid-take is placed within reach of the ergonomic handles, which feature stainless steel stiffening brackets to reduce unwanted movement even when the rig is loaded with large video lights. Record, ISO, iris, white balance and menu navigation are all accessible without breaking grip mid-take.Premium Professional Optics
The NA-FX5 uses the N100 Port System, providing access to Nauticam's full range of professional glass and acrylic dome ports, macro ports, and premium water-contact optics, including the WACP series, WWL wide-angle wet lenses, the MFO, and the SMC and CMC macro converters. These are the finest underwater optics available, designed using industrial lens design software and built to a standard that has made them the reference for professional underwater imaging.Sony builds superb wide glass, and a lens like the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II performs well behind a Nauticam glass dome port. Some loss of edge sharpness and contrast is an unavoidable limitation of any dome. Nauticam water contact optics maximize sharpness corner to corner while improving contrast and autofocus performance. That advantage matters most on the larger frame area the FX5 uses in Open Gate, where the extreme corners of the sensor are in play on every frame.
Recommended Optical Combinations
- Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G with the WACP-1 — the highest resolving fast zoom available on this format and the first choice when image quality drives the decision. The constant f/2.8 aperture is usable wide open, and the lens drives the FX5's autofocus and subject tracking exceptionally well.
- Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 with the WACP-C — the same water-corrected optical approach in a noticeably more compact and lighter package, for shooters building a rig they have to travel with.
- Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 with the WWL-1B — the most compact water-corrected solution possible, and removable in the water so a single dive can cover wide reef scenes and mid-range subjects without a port change.
On the macro end, the new Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM sets the bar for macro performance on this format, and Nauticam's accessory optics turn it into the most versatile lens in the bag. The MFO-1 improves overall image quality with a slight increase in magnification and meaningfully improves autofocus speed and accuracy. The MFO-3 widens the field of view for fish portraits and larger critters. The SMC-3 delivers the highest magnification in the range for the smallest subjects. All three mount in the water on a flip holder, so a single dive can cover a fish portrait, a nudibranch and a subject barely visible to the naked eye without ever changing a port.
HDMI Output
An optional HDMI bulkhead and internal cable route the camera's HDMI signal to an external monitor housing, allowing accurate framing, focus and exposure confirmation on a large display.Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System
Nauticam's moisture alarm is built in, and the optional vacuum valve allows the housing to be pressure checked and monitored before every dive. The system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms as the camera warms or as the rig moves between air and water temperatures.What's In The Box
- NA-FX5 Housing
- Housing Cap
- O-ring remover and lubricant
- 2x Handles with mounting balls
- Panasonic CR-2032 Battery (for moisture alarm and vacuum system)
- Set of Allen Keys
- Padded housing bag and shoulder strap
- Housing O-ring: 90136 Housing O-ring (I.D.=155mm, C.S.=2.5mm)
Port System and Adaptors
N100 Port System for Sony E-Mount Camera System
- 37305 N100 to N120 35.5mm Port Adaptor II
- 37306 N100 to N120 25mm Port Adaptor
- 37202 Nikonos Adaptor for NA-A7II/A9/A7RIII
Recommended Accessories
Housing Mounting
- 16701 Top Handle for E2/F/C70/BGH1/BMPCC
- 17959 Housing Mounting Ball with 1/4'' Screws
- 17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings
- 17961 Swivel and Tilt Adjustable Monitor Mount System
- 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 hole for use with lanyard)
- 15201 Insta360 X5 Housing (housing mount for action camera)
- 72605 1/4" Male to M10 Male Screw Adapter
- 72609 Ø37x350 Float Stick Package
- 72610 Swivel Adaptor with 1/4'' Screws
- 72612 1/4" Male to 1/4'' Male Disc Adapter
Vacuum Valve
- 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release)
Lanyards
- 25227 27cm Lanyard with Shackles
- 25412 23cm Lanyard with 2 Snap Hooks
Hand Strap
- 36337 Hand Strap for NA-FX5
Surface USB-PD Power Bank
- 26325 USB-C Bulkhead with USB-C Connector
- 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325 (optional, for use with the M24 port)
- *Both 26325 and an HDMI output can be used at the same time.
HDMI Output
Required accessories for HDMI 2.0 Cable System
- 25086 M24 adaptor for HDMI 2.0 cable (incl. tightening tool)
- 25703 M24A2R225-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable (for NA-FX5 to use with Ninja V housing) (TBD)
Monitor Housing Options
- 16613 Nauticam Atomos Ninja TX Housing for Atomos Ninja TX / TX GO / RAW Monitor
- 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5" 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit Recorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
- 17922S Nauticam Atomos Ninja V-S Housing with Atomos AtomX SDI Module (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
Required accessories for HDMI 1.4 Cable System
- 25033 Standard HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread (included in the 17927 monitor housing)
- 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325 (in place of the existing 25081)
- 25100 HDMI (D-A) 1.4 Cable in 200mm length (for connection from HDMI bulkhead to camera) (TBD)
Monitor Options
- 16611 Nauticam 7'' G7 UW UltraHD Monitor (4K HDMI, 2K SDI input, excl. cables)
- 16612 Nauticam 7'' T7 UW UltraHD Monitor (HDMI 1.4 input, excl. cables)
- 25047 HDMI (D-D) cable in 800mm length (for connection between HDMI bulkheads, required for use with 16612)
- 17927 NA-Shinobi II Housing for Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" Monitor with HDMI 1.4 input (includes 25033, 25038 and 25100)
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
- 17961 Swivel and Tilt Adjustable Monitor Mount System (compatible with 16612/16613/17927/17922 etc.)
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 320mm (W) x 184mm (H) x 124mm (D) / 12.6in (W) x 7.2in (H) x 4.9in (D)
- Weight in air: TBA
- Weight in water: TBA (incl. camera and battery)
- Depth Rating: 100m / 330ft
- Port Mount: N100
- Accessory Ports: Front M24 x 1 and M16 x 1, rear M16 x 1
- HDMI Support: HDMI 2.0 / 1.4
- Compatible Cameras: Sony FX5