The Nauticam NA-FX5 is a professional underwater housing designed specifically for the Sony FX5 cinema camera. Built around Nauticam's proven FX-series control layout and port system, the housing combines ergonomic camera operation, professional optical compatibility and robust construction for demanding underwater cinematography.
Machined from a solid aluminum block and hard anodized, the NA-FX5 is depth rated to 100m (328ft). Its N100 port system provides access to Nauticam's professional range of glass and acrylic dome ports, macro ports and water-contact optics, including the WACP, WWL, MFO, SMC and CMC systems.
Key Features
- Designed for Sony FX5 — Purpose-built housing for the Sony FX5 full-frame cinema camera.
- 100m depth rating — Solid aluminum construction with a hard-anodized finish for professional underwater use.
- N100 Port System — Compatible with Nauticam's professional glass and acrylic dome ports, macro ports and water-contact optics.
- Patented port locking lever — Securely mounts ports without requiring a twisting or threading action.
- Ergonomic Mission Control design — Frequently used controls are positioned within easy reach of the handles.
- Direct access to key controls — Record, ISO, iris, white balance and menu navigation can be operated without breaking grip.
- Stainless steel handle brackets — Designed to reduce unwanted movement when the housing is equipped with large video lights.
- HDMI output option — Optional HDMI bulkhead and internal cable routing allow the camera's HDMI signal to be sent to an external monitor housing.
- Built-in moisture alarm — Provides integrated moisture detection for additional protection.
- Optional vacuum monitoring — The optional vacuum valve allows the housing to be pressure checked and monitored before dives.
- Temperature-compensated leak detection — Designed to minimize false alarms caused by temperature changes between air and water.
- Professional optical compatibility — Supports Nauticam water-contact optics designed to maintain wide fields of view, corner-to-corner sharpness and close-focus performance.
Specifications
- Compatible camera: Sony FX5
- Housing: Nauticam NA-FX5
- Construction: Machined from solid aluminum block
- Finish: Hard anodized
- Maximum depth: 100m
- Port system: Nauticam N100
- Port locking: Nauticam patented port locking lever
- Monitoring: Optional HDMI output to external monitor housing
- Leak detection: Built-in moisture alarm
- Vacuum system: Optional vacuum valve
- Control access: Record, ISO, iris, white balance and menu navigation
- Compatible optics: Nauticam glass and acrylic dome ports, macro ports, WACP series, WWL wide-angle wet lenses, MFO, SMC and CMC macro converters
- Recommended Optical Combinations
- Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G + WACP-1 — Recommended for maximum image quality and resolution.
- Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 + WACP-C — A more compact and lightweight water-corrected setup.
- Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 + WWL-1B — Compact water-corrected solution that can be removed underwater.
- Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM — Compatible with Nauticam MFO-1, MFO-3 and SMC-3 accessory optics for different macro and close-focus applications.