Nauticam NA-ZVE1 Housing for Sony ZV-E1 Camera

The Sony ZV-E1 Camera redefines the possibilities of compact and lightweight filmmaking, delivering outstanding video capabilities. It boasts a 12MP Quad Bayer BSI full frame sensor, offering remarkable image quality and flexibility. With an impressive ISO range of 80-102,400 (expandable to 40-409,600), the ZV-E1 ensures exceptional low-light performance. It supports 4K 60p recording without sensor crop and 4K 120p with a minimal 1.1x crop, enabling smooth slow-motion footage. Furthermore, it provides 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording with S-Log2, S-Log3, and S-Cinetone profiles, granting greater control over the color and dynamic range of your videos.

Equipped with a single card slot compatible with SD UHS-II, the ZV-E1 offers reliable storage for your footage. While it lacks a viewfinder, it compensates with a rear LCD monitor featuring advanced touch screen capabilities for intuitive control and framing. A dedicated AI processing unit enhances subject recognition, allowing for more precise tracking and focus, empowering videographers with enhanced creative possibilities.

The ZV-E1 introduces new image stabilization options, including features like Breathing Compensation and CineVlog mode, enabling smoother and more stable footage. The release of the Sony ZV-E1 camera is an exciting advancement in the world of filmmaking, offering exceptional video capabilities in a compact and budget-friendly package.

Key Camera Specs

• 12MP full-frame CMOS sensor with no mechanical shutter
• UHD 4K video at up to 60p without crop
• Full HD (1080) footage at up to 120p
• 10-bit 4:2:2 capture (All-I or LongGOP)
• 4K/120p and 1080/240 will be added later (a paid upgrade in some regions)
• 5-axis image stabilization
• UVC 4K/30p video stream when plugged in as USB device
• Unlimited 4K/30p, 30 minutes 4K/60p (at 25°C)
• Single UHS-II SD slot
• Micro HDMI slot
• 483g including batteryNauticam 

THE NAUTICAM NA-ZVE1 HOUSING FOR SONY ZV-E1 CAMERA 

Nauticam, the industry leader in underwater camera support for mirrorless interchangeable lens systems, presents the NA-ZVE1 Underwater Housing. With an extensive history of housing mirrorless and Sony E Mount cameras, Nauticam has perfected their offerings to provide the most advanced and comprehensive range of accessories available today.

Setting new benchmarks in optical accessories, Nauticam delivers unrivaled performance. From magnifying viewfinders to the sharpest super macro lenses ever made, and now the highest quality water contact wide-angle lenses (WWL and WACP family), the NA-ZVE1 housing combines seamlessly with these accessories to form a complete imaging system.

Ergonomics and user experience are at the forefront of Nauticam's design philosophy. Key controls are intuitively placed at the photographer's fingertips, allowing for effortless operation even while wearing thick gloves. The housing and accessories are lightweight and easy to assemble, ensuring a hassle-free setup. The camera can be inserted into the housing without any presetting of controls, and changing lens ports is a breeze

The NA-ZVE1 features an integrated handle system, providing exceptional control access and comfortable handling, even with gloves on. The shutter release and AF-ON button can be easily accessed with the right handle's thumb lever, enhancing shooting efficiency.

Renowned for their build quality, Nauticam housings are machined from solid blocks of aluminum and then hard anodized, rendering them impervious to corrosion caused by saltwater. Marine-grade stainless steel and plastic components complete the housing, all backed by a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

HDMI Connectivity

HDMI connectivity is seamlessly integrated into the NA-ZVE1 with its M24 bulkhead, supporting the Nauticam HDMI 2.0/1.4 cable system. This allows for a convenient connection to compatible external monitors/recorders such as the popular Atomos Ninja V and the newly released SmallHD Ultra 5.

Premium Professional Optics

Optical performance is of paramount importance, particularly when filming underwater. The NA-ZVE1 utilizes the N100 Port System, which is shared with other Sony full-frame mirrorless housings, ensuring a smooth transition for photographers upgrading or expanding their camera lineup. Nauticam's Water Contact Optics take optical excellence to new heights, offering dry and wet lenses designed with commercial lens-design software for unparalleled image quality in macro and wide-angle scenarios. Among the options, the compact and versatile setup for the ZV-E1 includes the WWL-1B wide-angle conversion lens, delivering a 130-degree diagonal field of view with full zoom-through capabilities. For macro enthusiasts, the CMC-1 and CMC-2 lenses provide exceptional macro performance, with varying magnification strengths to suit a wide range of subjects.

For those seeking an ultra-wide perspective, the WACP-C and WACP-1 lenses offer an impressive 130-degree field-of-view with reduced distortion compared to conventional optics. These lenses feature a minimum focus distance close to zero inches, zoom-through capabilities, and unbeatable corner sharpness even at wider apertures like F5.6.

Integrated Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System

The NA-ZVE1 comes equipped with Nauticam's vacuum check and leak detection system as standard equipment. By adding the optional M14 Vacuum Valve, this system provides real-time updates on the housing's water-tight integrity and safety for diving. The color-coded LED lighting system indicates a solid vacuum or alerts the user to any loss of vacuum. In the event of water intrusion, both audible and visual indicators will notify the diver. The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by changes in outside temperature or camera heat during an action-packed dive.