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Bet you didn’t see this coming! That’s right—a Nauticam housing for the Insta360 X5 has landed! Yes, the X5 was already waterproof to 15 meters (~50 feet) out of the box and even able to properly dive using the Invisible Dive Case (which extends the depth rating to 60 meters or ~200 feet). But now, courtesy of Nauticam, you can go all the way down to 100 meters (~330 feet), and the Hong Kong-based company even says a “150-meter version will also be available.”

Deep diving skills aside, Nauticam’s housing features a rotary housing lock, a red button for the power and a blue one for “Quick” (for quickly switching between custom shooting modes and preset parameters), and a pair of three-element lenses offering a 190-degree angle of view and a working distance of zero to infinity. (Installation involves removing the camera’s original outer lenses using the included tool.) As well as a 1/4’’-20 threaded hole, the housing provides two M5 threaded mounting points.

Priced at $1,100, the Nauticam Insta360 X5 housing is available from retailers such as Backscatter. Spherical video, here we come!
 

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

INTRODUCING NAUTICAM HOUSING FOR INSTA360 X5

Insta360 X5 Camera

The Insta360 X5 refines the 360-degree formula, addressing creators’ concerns. It features a robust, IP68-certified body with enhanced waterproofing, providing a rugged feel. The dual 1/1.28” sensors and new triple-AI chip pipeline significantly improve low-light performance. PureVideo mode offers cleaner footage with better noise reduction and highlight protection compared to the X4 in dark conditions. The 8K/30fps 360 capture remains reliable, delivering richer colors and cleaner footage in high-contrast daylight. The user-replaceable lens design, combined with the advanced optics in the Nauticam housing, ensures superior results. The “shoot first, frame later” workflow is powerful, supported by a new InstaFrame mode that captures 360 and a 1080p flat, auto-tracked video for instant sharing. The Invisible Selfie Stick and FlowState stabilization make third-person follow shots look like drone footage. With a battery life boost to 2400mAh, the X5 offers over 3 hours of shooting in 5.7K and 80% charge in just 20 minutes. The X5 is the most refined and user-friendly 360 camera to date.

Key Features

• 8K30/5.7K30 360° PureVideo Recording
• 360° Post Reframing, Even Longer Runtime
• Gesture Control, Dual/Single Lens Modes
• Bullet Time, Time-Lapse, InstaFrame
• Active HDR, Loop Recording, Me Mode
• 49' Waterproof, 72MP Photos
• App with Edit Suite and Effects
• Invisible Selfie Stick Feature

Nauticam Housing for Insta360 X5

The Nauticam housing for the Insta360 X5 is crafted with premium optics housed in a robust metal body. It’s constructed from a hard-anodized aluminum alloy, boasting a depth rating of 100 meters. A 150-meter version will also be available. Like all Nauticam housings, it features user-friendly ergonomic controls, including a rotary housing lock, a red push button for the power button, and a blue push button for the quick button. Each lens has a 190-degree angle of view and is made up of three elements in two groups. These lenses are coated with anti-reflection material and have a working distance of 0 to infinity. To use the housing, you’ll need to remove the original outer lenses (one from each side) of the Insta360 X5 camera using the included tool. Once the back door is closed, the camera automatically activates dive mode within the housing. The housing provides 1x 1/4’’-20 threaded hole and 2x M5 threaded holes for mounting points.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Nauticam Housing for X5 camera
• Spare main O-ring, O-ring remover and lubricant
• Lens removal tool, plastic suction cup
• Neoprene bag
• Clean cloth

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

• 72601 Ø37x350 Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Stick   (Buoyancy 190g)*
• 72602 Magic Auto Filter Set x 2pcs
• 72603 1/4" Male to M5 Male Screw Adapter (2PCs)
• 72604 1/4" Male to 1/4'' Male Screw Adapter (2PCs)
• 25111 Strobe mounting ball for handle with screws

*One side is 1/4''-20 male thread, the opposite side is 1/4''-20 female threaded hole.