Underwater housing NA-Z5II Nauticam for Nikon Z5 II

Underwater housing NA-Z5II Nauticam for Nikon Z5 II

Nikon has significantly upgraded the capabilities of the Z5II with improved processing speed, subject recognition autofocus, and enhanced low-light performance. Equipped with a 24.5-megapixel sensor, dual SD card slots, and comprehensive video recording features, the Nikon Z5II empowers users to elevate their underwater creativity. When combined with the NA-Z5II underwater housing, it offers a comprehensive solution for capturing exceptional underwater content. The ergonomic housing design optimizes the placement of essential controls, positioning them on the left and right handles for intuitive and efficient on-the-fly adjustments

Technical specifications

• Dimensions 340mm(W) x 200mm(H) x 127mm(D)
• Weight in air TBA
• Buoyancy in Water TBA (Includes camera and battery)
• Depth Rating 100m
• Port Mount N120
  
  

INTRODUCING THE NA-Z5II

Nikon Z5II Camera

The Nikon Z5II, a refinement of its predecessor, boasts enhanced processing speed, subject recognition autofocus, and exceptional low-light performance. Equipped with a full-frame FX-format 24.5MP BSI CMOS sensor and an EXPEED 7 image processor, the Z5II delivers remarkable image quality.

The AI-driven autofocus, derived from the Z9 and enhanced by deep learning technology, now employs sophisticated Subject Detection for nine distinct subject types. This ensures precise focus and tracking, even in challenging lighting conditions.

The EXPEED 7 processor also enables Pre-Release Capture, a feature that captures up to one second prior to shutter release at an impressive 30 frames per second. This allows photographers to capture the precise moment and avoid missed shots.

In addition to its impressive imaging capabilities, the Z5II has been enhanced to deliver exceptional video recording performance. It supports UHD 4K video recording at up to 60 fps and Full HD recording at up to 120 fps, enabling videographers to capture dynamic and immersive footage.

The Nauticam NA-Z5II Housing

The NA-Z5II underwater housing upholds Nauticam’s dedication to innovation. Essential controls are conveniently accessible via ergonomic handles, facilitating an efficient setup that optimizes time spent in the water and minimizes time spent on rig maintenance. The N120 port system accommodates both Nikon Z Mount and legacy F Mount lenses via the FTZ/FTZ II adapter. Nauticam’s extensive range of ports and in-house corrective optics complement the NA-Z5II’s capabilities.

When equipped with an accessory vacuum valve, the integrated vacuum check and leak detection system provides continuous updates on the housing’s watertight integrity. A vacuum system reset switch, located beneath the tray, eliminates the necessity to open the back of the housing during lens or port changes. The optional NA-Z5II LCD window for Full Frame viewfinders enables the utilization of Nauticam Full Frame viewfinders for enhanced viewing.

The NA-Z5II is capable of supporting additional mounting with 1/4-20, M10, and M5 holes on the top for monitors and lighting, while the bottom accepts the 25218 Tripod Mounting Ball set. The NA-Z5II is ready for customization to meet your specific shooting requirements.

Lens ports & wet lenses

When you know what lens you want to use then you check Nauticam's updated port charts to find the recommended lens port or wet lens solution (sold separately).

There are different port charts depending on your underwater housing's port size (N120, N100, N85 or N50), and which camera brand. You will probably find more than one port combination, or wetlens solution.

If you want our expertise to support when you choose we are here to help, contact us. Reminder - Add a manual zoom gear or focus gear if you need that (also stated in the port chart.

F and Z Mount Compatible

The Nauticam NA-Z5II is designed to accomodate both Z-Mount and F-Mount lenses. With the new compact design of the NA-Z5II housing, there are newly released zoom and focus gears that will drive off the main zoom/focus knob on the housing.

Mission Control

As with other Nauticam housings, the essential controls are placed as close to the handles as possible to make these the most intuitive and user friendly housings available. Our engineers place controls where they are needed most, not just simply close to where the button is on the camera. Dials feature rubberized finger grooves and levers are shaped for smooth operation. In addition to the dedicated dual thumb-levers near each handle, 'PLAYBACK' & 'DISP' on the left and 'REC' & 'AF-ON' on the right, there is a dual action lever near the front left handle for the user assignable 'Fn1' & 'Fn2' buttons. Near the right handle is also a nested 'ISO' lever. To make image review even easier, especially when using the EVF, the 'ZOOM IN' and 'ZOOM OUT' buttons are mapped to the right hand side near the handle.

Enhanced Viewfinders

Electronic viewfinders are constantly achieving higher resolution and better dynamic range and the Z8 features a 3690k-dot OLED 0.5" viewfinder. Pair the Z8's EVF with Nauticam's Full Frame Enhanced Viewfinders for unrestricted viewing of the entire EVF in either a straight or angled configuration. The added working distance from the back of the housing makes for a more comfortable and natural position underwater. Edge to edge visibility and a dioptric adjustment make for easier composition and tack-sharp focus.

Cooling Fins

Nauticam’s drive for innovation doesn't stop at elevated ergonomic camera control but continues onto the sometimes overlooked aspects of a camera housing. The NA-Z8 camera tray was uniquely designed with heat dissipation in mind. With the Z8’s unprecedented video specs they foresaw heat being something that may be encountered. Take a closer look at the NA-Z8s camera tray and you'll see baffles that distribute the heat from the Z8 across a larger surface area allowing your camera to cool while in use.

Flash Triggering

Flash triggering on the Nikon Z5Il in the NA-Z5II is available via either optical or electrical trigging.

Optical Triggering
26350 Flash Trigger for Nikon (Compatible with NA-D5/D500/D850)
26352 Manual Flash trigger for Nikon II (for Z6III)
26601 HSS TTL Converter for Nikon (NA-Z8/Z9/Z6III)

Electrical Triggering
25013 M14 Nikonos 5-Pin bulkhead with hotshoe connection and
26326 M24-M16 Adaptor

Premium Professional Optics

Nauticam’s professional water-contact optics deliver the highest underwater image quality. The FCP, WACP, and WWL lines enhance wide-angle, while the MFO and SMC offer exceptional macro and super macro capabilities. The EMWL allows you to shoot macro, wide-angle, or combine the styles for unique images.

Integrated Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System

The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is shipped with NA-Z8 as standard equipment. Combined with an accessory vacuum valve (PN 25624), 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-Z5II Housing
• N120 Port Cap
• 2x Optical Bulkhead Caps
• 2x Handles with mounting balls and 2x handle brackets
• Pre-installed Leak Detection & Moisture Alarm with CR-2032 Battery
• Spare Main Houisng O-ring, O-ring remover and Nauticam Lubricant
• Set of Allen Keys
• Manual Instruction Card
• Padded Housing Bag and Shoulder Strap

PDF Instruction Manual Download

Recommended Accessories

• 25218 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod (for NA-A9/A7RIII/BMPCC/XT3)
• 25221 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25224 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing (with hole for using lanyard)
• 25228 M5 strobe mounting ball for housing
• 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release)
• 28130 Hand Strap for 28113
• 28123 Pair of handles - size S (10mm closer to housing)
• 25413 27cm lanyard with 2 snap hooks
• NA-Z5II LCD window for Nauticam Full Frame 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
  
  

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)
  
  

Monitor housings

• 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5” 4Kp60 4:2:2 1 0-bit Reorder/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 Reorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable) with Atomos AtomX SDI Module
  
  

2) Required accessories for HDMI 1.4 Cable System

• 25033 Standard HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread*
• 25081 M24-M16 Step Down Adaptor
• 25100 HDMI (D-A) 1.4 Cable in 200mm length for NA-a1 (for connection from HDMI bulkhead to camera)
• *25033 included in below monitor housings.

Monitor housing

• 17925 NA-503-H Housing for SmallHD 503 UltraBright On-Camera Monitor

Required Monitor Mounting system

• 17951 Nauticam Atomos Shogun housing mounting system
• 17954 Tripod plate for NA-A7S and NA-GH4
• 17957 Nauticam Atomos Shogun Housing Mounting Adaptor for NA-S1R/S1H/BMPCC/E2F/R3/Z9(SN from A439736)
• 17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings

Wet Lenses

• 81201 Super Macro Convertor 1 (2.3x Magnification)
• 81202 Super Macro Convertor 2 (4x Magnification)
• 86201 Macro to Wide Angle Lens 1 (MWL-1) 150 deg. FOV with full frame 60mm macro lens
• 85201 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port with Aluminium Float Collar (incl. N120 to
• N100 port adaptor)
• 85203 Wet Wide Lens Compact (WWL-C) 130 Deg. FOV with Compatible 24mm Lenses (incl. float collar)
• 85204 0.57x Wide Angle Conversion Port - 2 (WACP-2) 140 Deg. FOV with Compatible
• 14mm Lenes (incl. float collar)
• 85205 N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port Compact (WACP-C)
• 87301 EMWL Set #1 (incl. focusing unit #2, 150mm relay lens and 3 objective lenses)
• 87302 EMWL Set #2 (incl. focusing unit #2, 150mm relay lens and 3 objective lenses)
• 87201 EMWL Focusing Unit #1 (for Nikon FF 105mm & M4/3 60mm)
• 87202 EMWL Focusing Unit #2 (for Canon FF 100mm & APS-C 60mm)
• 87211 EMWL 150mm Relay Lens
• 87221 EMWL 60° Objective Lens
• 87222 EMWL 100° Objective Lens
• 87223 EMWL 130° Objective Lens
• 87226 EMWL 160° Objective Lens

Optional Accessories for using with Wet Lenses

• 25101 M67 flip diopter holder for M67 macro ports
• 25108 M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports
• 83214 Bayonet Mount Adaptor for SMC/CMC
• 83250 M67 to Bayonet Mount Converter II
• 83251 M77 to Bayonet Mount Converter II
• 86221 M67 Flip holder for MWL-1
• 86222 Double Flip Holder for MWL-1
• 87501 Flip Holder for EMWL
• 87512 Shade for 130° Objective Lens
• 87513 Shade for 100° Objective Lens
• 87515 M67 Mount to EMWL Focusing Unit
• 87516 EMWL Bayonet Holder for Ø70 Float Arm
• 87517 EMWL Bayonet Holder for Ø90 Float Arm
• 87518 Strobe Mounting Brackets for EMWL Relay Lens
• 87519 Shade for 160° Objective Lens

Buoyancy Recommendation for Housing Setups: (depending on port and lens choices)

• 72216 Ø70x200mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 370g)
• 72217 Ø70x250mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 520g)
• 72218 Ø70x300mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 670g)
• 72219 Ø90x170mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 450g)
• 72220 Ø90x220mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 720g)
• 72233 Single Bayonet Holder II for Ø70 Float Arm
• 72234 Double Bayonet Holder II for Ø70 Float Arm
• 72243 Single Bayonet Holder II for Ø90 Float Arm
• 72244 Double Bayonet Holder II for Ø90 Float Arm
• 83252 Bayonet Holder for Arms
• 83253 Double Bayonet Holder for Arms
• 83254 Bayonet Lens Holder for Inon Float Arms
• 87516 EMWL Bayonet Holder for Ø70 Float Arm
• 87517 EMWL Bayonet Holder for Ø90 Float Arm