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Sea&Sea is now shipping its new housing for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. Equipped with a new back-illuminated, stacked 45-megapixel sensor with ultra-fast readout speeds, the second-generation pro-level full-frame mirrorless camera can shoot full-resolution RAW images (with AF) at 30fps using its electronic shutter with minimal rolling shutter. The R5II also improves on its predecessor in the video department, with the ability to record 8K/60p RAW video internally.
Machined from aluminum alloy with an anodized finish, the new MDX-R5II housing provides easy acces to most of the R5II’s buttons and dials, while keeping your hands on the integrated grips. The housing offers compatibility with native RF-mount lenses as well as legacy EF-mount lenses via an adapter. Strobes can be connected via fiber-optics using either a manual flash trigger or a TTL flash trigger, and there’s also the option of triggering strobes electrically. Both a leak alarm and a vacuum valve are installed as standard.
Priced at $3,700, the Sea&Sea MDX-R5II housing is available from retailers such as Backscatter.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
The long-awaited Sea&Sea MDX-R5II housing for the latest camera model Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Technology is packed into a compact body that enables most operations
MDX-R5II
Product No. 06228
All controls on the MDX-R5II are ergonomically designed to allow maximum camera operation. All major camera functions can be operated with the movement of your thumb and other fingers without removing your hand from the grip.
Your ports and gear can be used without modification with EF-mount lenses with mount adapters, so the system chart is identical to that of previous MDX SLR housings.
Leak alarm unit is included.
Leak alarm unit consists of two parts:
- Leak alarm sensor
- Vacuum valve
It is effective not only for early detection of underwater flooding accidents, but also for protection of equipment by checking its waterproof performance before dive.
All SEA&SEA housing models will ship with both the leak alarm sensor and the vacuum valve installed as standard equipment.
>> Leak Alarm Unit Product Page
The controls can be operated while holding the grip.
The main electronic dial and sub electronic dial 2, which are frequently used in underwater photography, can be quickly operated.
Video shooting can also be operated while holding the grip. You can shoot videos underwater while holding the grip, so you won't miss the shutter opportunity.
Other Features
- A fiber-optic cable cover is included. It prevents optical cable terminals from falling out and smartly protects light-emitting panels and cable terminals. Includes a strap to prevent loss of the cover.
- Port lock operation (lock/unlock) and lens release button can be pressed from the outside of the housing. Port and lens replacement can be performed without opening the housing (except for some lenses).
- Equipped with a sliding mechanism for the focus/zoom dial that releases gear engagement and allows smooth replacement of lenses with large diameters.
- Super luminescent type special luminescent stickers are attached to each operating part. It glows brighter for a longer period of time with a short exposure to light than ordinary luminescent stickers.
- A 0.5x pickup finder is standard. The 0.66x and 0.8x pickup viewfinders, VF45 1.2x and VF180 1.2x, can also be attached as options.
*When VF45 1.2x is attached, there will be some vignetting in the corner of the viewfinder.
*When VF180 1.2x is mounted, there will be some vignetting in the corners and top of the viewfinder.
- Three optional strobe connection methods are available:
- Optical TTL connection
[Product No:50143] Optical Converter for MDX/CR
Optional “Optical Converter CR” converts camera's strobe light signal to LED light and synchronizes it with YS strobe. This high-performance converter is also capable of TTL auto exposure.
- Optical manual connection
[Product No:50144] Manual Flash Trigger MFT/CN
For those who do not need TTL photography, the fiber-optic cable connection enables manual firing of the YS strobe.
- Electrical connection
[Product No:50147] Strobe Connector/N
[Product No.50122] Sync cord 2-pin connector set
The YS strobe can be electrically connected to the YS strobe with a sync cord.
- The silicone material Grip Plus is robust, yet fits securely to hold the housing in place.
- The SA8 fixed ball base allows for your preferred lighting deployment. A lanyard hook for convenient transportation is also pre-equipped.
- Corrosion-resistant material (zinc pieces) is installed in each front and rear case.
- Three tripod screw holes are provided on the bottom of the housing body.
- Equipped with an under guard to protect the valuable housing from scratches.
Specifications
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 344 x 173 x 167 mm 13.5 x 6.8 x 6.6 Inches
- Weight: Approx. 2970g / 104.7oz (Including Grips).
- Depth rating: 100m / 330ft
- Construction: Corrosion resistant aluminum alloy (machined with anodized finish)
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