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While the Z8 has become the darling of advanced Nikon shooters—with the camera enjoying the support of every major housing manufacturer—pro-level Canon shooters have been flocking to the EOS R5 Mark II, which has proven to be just as impressive a tool as the Z8. Equally, when it comes to finding a housing for the R5 Mark II, underwater shooters have been spoiled for choice.

Those who want a classy silver home for their R5 Mark II need look no further than Seacam’s latest housing, which offers the familiar combination of top-notch engineering and elegant functionality we’ve come to expect from the Austrian company. As with all Seacam housings, the R5 Mark II housing is milled from a saltwater-proof light metal alloy that is twice hardened and anodized, and the two housing shells are secured with Seacam’s titanium Safety Lock fastening system. The highest quality materials are used throughout, including stainless steel and anodized aluminum buttons and dials.

Depth-rated to 260 feet (80 meters), the housing features removeable integrated handles and a window for viewing the camera’s LCD. As well as making use of the latest RF-mount lenses, you also have the option of using your legacy EF-mount lenses via a Canon adapter. The housing ships with S6 or N5 bulkheads for reliable electrical strobe triggering, and there’s the option of fitting fiber-optic bulkheads and/or an HDMI bulkhead. Seacam’s optical-acoustic leak detector comes as standard, with the vacuum valve and pump purchased separately.

The Seacam housing for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is available from retailers such as Backscatter, where it is priced at $6,000.
 

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

CANON shooters have waited a long time for this update – and now it’s finally here. The R5 II is as compact as the R5 and combines incredible speed with highest image quality, ideal for all kinds of adventures, be it video or photo.

The SEACAM silver underwater housing for the EOS R5 allows for a simple and ergonomic handling of all important functions underwater – the perfect partner for the long-awaited upgrade.

Discover the Canon R5 II model in detail here.
 

Knobs and control levers

• Power switch, shutter release / depth of field preview, main- and quick control dial, manual focus, zoom, lens release button, quick control dial 2, RATE, MENU, AE-lock/AF-point, AF-ON/Movie start, Film/Foto.

Push buttons

• M-Fn, INFO/LCD, MODE, Multicontroller, delete, play, SET, INFO, Q- quick control, +/– magnifier.

Data

• Clear LCD monitor window

• 2 flash sockets S6 or N5

• 2 flash arm T-pieces 25mm, M8 thread on both sides underneath the T-pieces

• Tripod thread 3/8" M8 thread on the housing top and 2 removable handles

• Optical-acoustic leak detector

Optional

• Vacuum system incl. socket and pump

• Socket for Remote, Fiber Optic or Power

• HDMI socket

• Depth rating –200m

Included in delivery

• Spare O-ring set, grease and maintenance oil, allen key set and wrist strap in neoprene bag, protective caps and manual

Dimensions: 260 x 190 x 140mm (without port, viewfinder and handles)

Weight: 2150g (without port, viewfinder and handles, neutral under water depending on port and viewfinder)

Operation Depth: –80m (deeper operation depth upon request)

Price: from EUR 5250 (excl. shipping, taxes and custom duties)