{"id":20249,"date":"2024-11-01T06:57:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T06:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwphoto.onpressidium.com\/news\/seacam-announces-the-seacam-canon-r5-markii-underwater-housing\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:36:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:36:03","slug":"seacam-announces-the-seacam-canon-r5-markii-underwater-housing","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com\/news\/seacam-announces-the-seacam-canon-r5-markii-underwater-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Bluewater announces their release of the Seacam Canon R5 Mark II Underwater Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since the release of Canon&#8217;s much anticipated upgrade to the hugely popular Canon R5, namely the Canon R5 Mark II, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterphotostore.com\/canon-r5-mark-ii-underwater-housing\/\" title=\"r5 mark ii underwater housing\">underwater housing<\/a> manufacturers have been hard at work getting out there versions to accomodate the camera underwater.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterphotostore.com\/brand\/seacam\/\" title=\"seacam underwater housings\">Seacam<\/a> is the latest manufacturer to release their housing. Since 1989 Seacam has been crafting elegant housing, with their signature Silver finishes. Their latest housing for the R5 Mark II is no different. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterphotostore.com\/seacam-canon-r5-mark-ii-underwater-housing\/\" title=\"seacam r5 mark ii underwater housing\">Seacam Canon R5 Mark II housing<\/a> is made of strong, precisely-engineered aluminum that is made to work best and last the longest in underwater settings. Its ergonomic form and full set of controls make it easier than ever to use the camera&#8217;s features.<\/p>\n<p> Because the housing is modular, it can be changed to fit a variety of underwater camera needs by adding different ports and accessories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features and Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Robust Construction:<\/strong> Built from seawater-resistant aluminum, the housing guarantees durability and longevity, capable of withstanding the harshest underwater conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ergonomic Design:<\/strong> Controls are strategically positioned for intuitive access, facilitating seamless operation even while wearing thick gloves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision Optics:<\/strong> The housing accommodates a wide range of lenses via interchangeable ports, ensuring optimal image quality and versatility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vacuum System:<\/strong> An optional vacuum system and pump, which allows for pre-dive leak detection, is avaialble, providing peace of mind and safeguarding your valuable equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Functionality:<\/strong> Features like a magnified viewfinder and clear LCD monitor window provide an improved user experience for framing and reviewing shots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following are standard on all Housings:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knobs &amp; Control Levers<br \/><\/strong>Power switch, shutter release, \/ depth of field preview, main- and&nbsp; quick control dial, manual focus, zoom, lens release button, quick control dial 2, RATE, MENU, AE-lock \/ AF-point, AF_ON \/ Movie start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUSH Buttons<br \/><\/strong>M-Fn, INFO \/ LCD, MODE, LOCK, Multicontroller, delete, play, SET, INFO, Q-quick control, +\/- magnifier<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data<br \/><\/strong>Clear LCD monitor window<br \/>2 flash sockets S6 or N5<br \/>2 flash arm T-pieces 25mm<br \/>tripod thread 3\/8&#8243;<br \/>M8 thread on the housing top<br \/>2 removable handles<br \/>optical-acoustic leak detector<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The latest Seacam Canon R5 Mark II underwater housing is available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterphotostore.com\/\">Bluewaterphoto Store<\/a> for $5999. 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