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Panasonic may have only just announced the arrival of their flagship photo-centric full-frame mirrorless camera, the S1RII, but Nauticam has wasted no time engineering their matching housing, the NA-S1RII. Much smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the S1RII—arriving five years after its predecessor—boasts a new 44.3MP BSI CMOS image sensor and L² image processing engine, which combine to produce some impressive numbers: 10fps burst shooting with continuous AF using the manual shutter (and 40fps with the electronic shutter) plus 8K/30p 10-bit video recording with 14 stops of dynamic range.

The new NA-S1RII housing offers all of the features we’ve come to expect from Nauticam: a full complement of dials, levers and buttons ergonomically placed around integrated handles; an M24 bulkhead for attaching external monitors or recorders via HDMI 2.0; full compatibility with the company’s water-contact optics (such as the FCP and EMWL); and vacuum check and leak detection electronics as standard. Built-in fiber optic bulkheads mean it’s a breeze to add a Mini Flash Trigger for rapid-fire manual flash triggering.

Available now from retailers such as Backscatter, the NA-S1RII is priced at $5,184.
 

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PRESS RELEASE

INTRODUCING NA-S1RII

The Panasonic S1RII

The Panasonic S1RII seems more of a redesign than an evolution, both in terms of capabilities as well as form factor. The new S1RII is built around a 44MP 8.1K sensor that allows for both high resolution stills capture as well as 8K video at up to 30p with low rolling shutter effect. The S1RII can also record ProRes RAW or 422 at selected resolutions and frame rates. Promising improved autofocus, more in-line with its peers, the S1RII features phase-detection and enhanced subject tracking.

In addition to an overall smaller footprint, the S1RII also has relocated 'Movie" mode from the exposure mode dial to a dedicated switch below the drive mode dial. This frees up the exposure dial to have 5 custom mode positions which have discrete settings for stills and video mode.

In addition to the high-resolution video capture specs, the S1RII also features Panasonic's dual-gain ISO. A new Dynamic Range Expansion mode can be enabled when shooting in V-Log to gain an additional stop of highlight information.The S1RII also adds a false-color overlay of pixel brightness to help both still and video shooters prevent clipping. Support for real-time LUTs and Open Gate Capture show the S1RII is really a full-featured hybrid camera.

The Nauticam NA-S1RII Underwater Housing

The Nauticam NA-S1RII is a professional aluminum underwater housing that delivers fast and intuitive access to all the essential controls of the Panasonic S1RII camera underwater. Pairing the NA-S1RII with Nauticam's extensive line of Water Contact Optics and accessories further enhances the camera's already impressive still and video capabilities.

Premium Professional Optics

As with the NA-S1R, the NA-S1RII is built around the N120 port system and allows for those moving from the NA-S1R to carry over their port and lens configurations unchanged. This large port opening also allows for a wide range of lenses to be used as well as extensive integration with Nauticam's Water Contact Optics that offer the best possible underwater image quality.

Mission Control

The NA-S1RII allows for efficient camera control underwater with most essential functions placed within easy reach of the ergonomic handles. The S1RII moves the video/still mode selection to a dedicated switch which is now easily accessed with a lever located atop the NA-S1RII allowing for rapid switching underwater.

Thumb levers near the left and right side handles actuate the image review and AF-ON buttons while levers for Af-mode and switching between the EVF and LCD are also within easy reach.

HDMI Output

The NA-S1RII is equipped with the large M24 bulkhead that allows for the use of Nauticam's HDMI system to attached optional external monitors or recorders. The 8 1/4"-20 holes atop the housing provide a solid base for mounting these or other larger accessories.

Flash Triggering

For rapid-fire manual flash triggering, the NA-S1RII is compatible with the Mini Flash Trigger (26305) which uses small LED units to trigger external flashes via Nauticam Universal Fiber Optic Cables (26216).

Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System

The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection electronics are shipped with the NA-S1RII as standard equipment. Combined with an optional accessory vacuum valve (PN 25625) this monitoring system provides constant updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple color coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur.

The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action packed dive.

What's in the box

• NA-S1RII Housing
• 90137 Spare main housing o-ring
• 2x Plugs for Optical fiber cable mount
• 2x Handles with mounting balls
• Panasonic CR-2032 Battery (for moisture alarm)
• Set of Allen Keys
• Padded housing bag and shoulder strap

Recommended Accessories

Vacuum Valve

• 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release)

Viewfinder

• 32212 Nauticam Full Frame Straight Viewfinder (40°/0.8:1)
• 32214 Nauticam Full Frame Angle Viewfinder (40°/0.8:1)
• 87213 Reverse Angled Viewfinder for EMWL (40°/0.8:1)
• 87214 Reverse Straight Viewfinder for EMWL (40°/0.8:1)
  *32212/32214, 87213/87214 are preferred

Hand Strap

• 28130 Hand Strap for 28113

Optical Trigger

• 26305 mini Flash trigger Fujifilm/Canon/Panasonic

Housing Mount

• 25221 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25224 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing (with hole for using with lanyard)
• 17959 Housing Mounting ball with 1/4'' screws
• 17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings
• 25218 mounting ball set for tripod

Surface USB-PD Power Bank

•  26325 USB-C Bulkhead with USB-C Connector *Can be installed on either M24 or M16.
•  26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325
  *for use with M24 only

HDMI Output

1) Required accessories for HDMI 2.0 Cable System

• 25086 M24 adaptor for HDMI 2.0 cable (incl. tightening tool)
• 25099 M24A2R200-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable (for NA-a1 to use with Ninja V housing)

Compatible HDMI 2.0 Monitor Options

• 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 for Atomos Ninja V 5'' 4kp60 4:2:2 10-bit recorder/monitor/player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable) with Atomos AtomX SDI Module
• 17926 Nauticam NA-Ultra5 Housing for SmallHD Ultra 5 Camera Monitor

2) Required accessories for HDMI 1.4 Cable System (can be installed on either the M24 or the M16 accessory port)

• 25033 Standard HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread (included in 17927)
• 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325
• 25075 HDMI (D-A) Cable in 190mm Length for NA-GH5/G9 (for internal connection from HDMI bulkhead to camera)

Compatible HDMI 1.4 Monitor Options

• 17927 NA-Shinobi II Housing for Atomos Shinobi II 5.2'' HDMI 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)
• 25082 HDMI1.4 Cable for Ninja V Housing in 0.75m Length (for connection from Ninja V Housing to HDMI bulkhead) Required for use with 17922

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 330mm(W) x 200mm (H) x 165mm (D)
• Weight in air: 2.25kg
• Buoyance in water: Positive 0.5kg (includes camera and battery)
• Depth Rating: 100m
• Port Opening: N120