Aquatica has announced its housing for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. The second incarnation of the pro-level full-framer sports a new back-illuminated, stacked 45MP sensor, promising much greater readout speeds. The new hardware allows the camera to shoot full-resolution RAW images with AF at 30fps using its electronic shutter as well as record 8K/60p RAW video internally.
Hewn from aluminum, anodized and baked with tough powder coat paint, Aquatica’s housing features integrated handles, stainless steel push buttons, and compatibility with both native RF and legacy EF lenses (using a mount adapter and extension ring). The housing has a large-bore M24 port supporting HDMI 2.0 output to a recorder/monitor like the Atomos Ninja V+.
The housing can be ordered in four configurations: (i) with dual Nikonos bulkheads, (ii) with dual optical bulkheads and an LED trigger, (iii) with a single Ikelite bulkhead, and (iv) with Ikelite TTL capability (which requires the separate purchase of Ikelite’s DL5 Canon TTL converter). All versions include Aquatica’s Surveyor vacuum circuitry (pump, valve and sensor) as standard.
The housing is available for pre-order from retailers such as Backscatter at an MSRP of at $3,400.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Aquatica AR5 II: 20099
Price includes your choice of strobe connectors & our complete vacuum, sensor & pump system:
- Double Nikonos
- Single Ikelite-Manual
- Dual Optical-Flash trigger included
- Ikelite TTL capability
*Ikelite DL5 external converter required #46074
We are proud to present one of our latest housings: The AR5II for the Canon EOS R5 MKII Mirrorless camera! Continuing in Aquatica’s reputation for offering premium quality and at affordable prices, the AR5II housing has the finest ergonomics and control accessibility combined with the famed ruggedness of our all aluminum construction and distinctive hard coating.
THE CAMERA
The EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera is the multimedia professional’s solution for versatility, image quality, and intelligence. Features:
- 45MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC Accelerator Processing
- Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, Eye Control
- 8K 60 Raw/4K 60 SRAW/4K 120 10-Bit Video
- Up to 30 fps, Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode
- 76m-Dot EVF with OVF Sim. View Assist
- 2″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
- In-Camera Upscaling to 179MP
- CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 6 Support
ABOUT THE HOUSING
As to be expected with all Aquatica housings, it is CNC machined from 6061 T6 Aluminum with a MIL-A-8625 anodized coating and added on top a baked on, extra tough powder coat paint. All control shafts and push buttons are made from T304 stainless steel. This, as for all our housings, will take a licking and keep going!
The AR5II housing supports not only the new RF mount lenses but also the EF mount by simply using our new adaptor extension ring #48474. This new adapter can easily be installed and will enable the AR5 housing to function with any previous Canon EF lens and its corresponding extension ring.
Surveyor monitoring system INCLUDED
What was previously an optional accessory, we are now including our field proven Surveyor Vacuum System (Pump, valve and sensor) as standard.
VIEWFINDERS
The Aquatica AR5 II housing is supplied with our Galileo type eye piece. This high quality and coated optical finder gives a bright and full view of the view finder. For those seeking the ultimate in viewing for still image, the optional Aqua View Finder, available in straight and 45 degrees version, are among the best of the industry, they can easily be installed in a matter of a few minutes by the user. The enlarged and enhanced image provided by the Aqua View Finder (#20054 & 20059) is second to none in clarity; it provides the photographer with tack sharp corner to corner viewing of the camera view finder for composing and critical focusing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number:
- 20099-NK-VC: with double Nikonos bulkheads & complete Surveyor vacuum circuitry
- 20099-KM-VC: with single Ikelite bulkhead & complete Surveyor vacuum circuitry
- 20099-OPT-VC: with dual optical bulkheads, LED trigger & complete Surveyor vacuum circuitry
- 20099-KTTL-VC: with Ikelite TTL capability & complete Surveyor vacccum circuitry
*Ikelite DL5 External converter required #46074. Purchased separately from Ikelite.
Composition: Aerospace grade 6061 T6 Aluminum with MIL-A-8625 Anodized Coating then finished with a baked on, super tough, abrasion resistant powder coat paint. Control shafts and all push buttons are T304 Stainless Steel
HDMI: Large 23.75mm (.950 inch) HDMI Bulkhead Opening
Depth Rating: 90m ~ 300 ft. Can be upgraded to 130m, ~ 450 ft with our deep spring kit
Weight: 6.5 lb (2.94kg)
Dimensions: 9.50” x 7.10” x 5.96” (W x H x D) (241mm x 180mm x 151mm)
Port System: Compatible with all Aquatica DSLR sized Bayonet Mount Ports
SUPPORTED ACCESSORIES
- Aqua View and Aqua View 45 & 180 viewfinders
- Full line of the Delta 3 Arm System
- 5HD Monitor
- Aquatica Close Up Kit
- Aquatica Housing Lanyard K
RETAIL PRICE AT ONLY $3,399.00
For more information, please contact: info@aquatica.ca or call 514-737-9481
