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Welcome to our new E-Newsletter. I'll be sending it out from time-to-time with information you can use to improve your underwater photography and the latest equipment to do so. Please Email me any comments or suggestions about this newsletter, the store, or any products. For the latest store information join us on Facebook with lots more product photos, links to interesting articles and diving.

From the Optical Ocean BlogWolf Eels are friendly!
A Tale of Two Housings...
For those who want a smaller camera and housing to dive and travel with, the new Micro Four-Thirds format may be the answer. This format combines a smaller Four-Thirds DSLR sensor (same as in the E620) in a point & shoot-sized body with DSLR features like interchangeable lenses, HD video, fast response and more. Cameras are available from Olympus or Panasonic with housings from 10Bar and Olympus. 10Bar E-PL1 HousingAlthough much has been written about the Olympus housing, the aluminum 10Bar offers a great alternative. It's rated to 200' (tested to 300') and comes with a domed zoom port that acepts the 14-42 & 9-18 lenses for Olympus E-PL1. 10Bar supports most Four-Thirds lenses that are applicable for underwater use from both Panasonic and Olympus. Ports are available for the 14-42 (Panasonic 14-45), 9-18 (7-14), and the great Zeiss Panasonic 45mm macro and 8mm Fisheye lenses. The housings come with a two-year warranty and are complete with gears, extra o-rings, carry bag and cleaning and spares kit. The Olympus housing has a weight advantage and some controls are easier to access, so customers have been buying either depending on their application. Read more comparing them here...


Sony NEX5: Pocket DSLR?

Another standout platform for underwater photographers has emerged with the Sony NEX5 camera. One of the first of a new generation of digital cameras, commonly known as EVIL (Electronic Shooting the Nauticam NEX5Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens). These mirrorless cameras feature a DSLR (APS-C) sized sensor and interchangeable lenses in a body sized more like a point & shoot camera. The NEX-5 camera is half the size, half the weight, and much simpler to use than traditional DSLR cameras. Its interchangeable lenses allow exceptional flexibility in various shooting situations. Full HD Video (1080/60i), with on demand autofocus, is also included, making this one of the most fully featured and versatile compact systems available today.

Sensor size chartThe primary reason for NEX-5’s superior image quality is its larger image sensor. The APS-C sized sensor (approximately the same size as Nikon D300s and Canon 7D) has 9x the surface area of the Canon G11, and 15x the surface area of the Sealife DC1200. Larger sensors yield superior low light performance and greater dynamic range and detail (see chart - click to view larger image).

Nauticam NA-NEX5 Housing

Nauticam NEX 5 Housing & Dome PortNauticam engineers created an amazingly compact housing, with all of the NEX-5 camera controls available from the ergonomic grip sculpted into the side of the housing. The Nauticam patented locking port release system has been incorporated allowing easy and secure port changes. The compact form factor and outstanding low light performance make this a perfect system for technical divers exploring extended range environments.

A wide variety of lenses and ports are available to the NEX shooter, including the ultra wide fisheye perspective from Sony E 16mm /2.8 + VCL-ECF1 Fisheye Converter. Best of all, the Nauticam Housing starts at only $1550. Read more about it and other Nauticam products on the NauticamUSA blog.


Store News

There are many new products online at the store, and more to be added soon, especially after we meet with our suppliers at the upcoming DEMA dive equipment show.Sea & Sea RDX550D System You can contact us via email or call us at 800-359-1295 (or +1-206-284-1142), skype: jackconnick. We're located in Seattle, Washington and open 9-6 PST (-8 GMT).
Here's just a few:
10Bar: Panasonic LX5 Housing, Panasonic TZ710/ZS5/ZS7 Housing, Panasonic GH1 Housing, Revised GF-1 Housing, 8mm Fisheye Port, filters for focus lights.
Nauticam: Canon 550D Complete Package for Canon T2i 550D DSLR, NEX-5 Housing System.
i-Torch focus & video lightZen: 9-18 dome port for Olympus PT-EP01 Housing, new version of DP-100 100mm dome port (has integrated 20mm extension ring)
Ikelite: Many new housings for Canon (G12 & s95 in stock!), Nikon, Sony. New video housings for many popular cameras. Too many to list!
Sea & Sea: Complete RDX 550D for Canon T2i 550D DSLR system available for only $2599! Complete catalog of Sea & Sea DSLR gears are now online. New Waterproof GE5 point & shoot camera with housing, takes the place of the 1200H. Nice, small and well-integrated system.
i-Torch: i-Torch video/focus light; new smaller alternative to the Fix or Big Blue 500 lumin lights.Optical Ocean Sales at Tacoma Scuba

Coming Soon:
Fix Housings and Accessories for the Canon s95 and G12. High-quality, small, aluminum housings for these popular cameras.
i-Das: New high-end arm line shipment is on it's way! Very nice arms that will take the place of my present medium weight arms. Awesome quality - more info to come!

New Expanded Storefront
Our store within Tacoma Scuba Center at 1602 Center Street, Tacoma, WA features the largest display of underwater photo equipment in the Northwest! If you're in the neighborhood drop by! The store is open from 10-7 weekdays and 10-5 on Saturdays. If you want to meet with me to discuss a purchase, please call 800-359-1295 or email me to set up an appointment. I also try to post when I will be at the store on Facebook.
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