Nauticam NA-R50 housing for Canon EOS R50 with RF-S 18-45

The NA-R50 underwater housing dimensions are small enough to hand hold without a tray for ultimate freedom if it is required. Measuring just 238mm (9.3in) wide, 150mm (5.9in) in height and 115mm (4.5) in depth. The NA-R50 has an incredibly small footprint compared to previous APS-C camera housings, making it extremely apealing and travel-friendly.

WHICH WET LENSES SHOULD I PAIR WITH THE NA-R50?

Nauticam has become justifiably famous for their groundbreaking optical designs for underwater. These optics have been a particular passion of Nauticam founder and Managing Director Edward Lai, and several options offer exceptional performance with the NA-R50 underwater system. The magic of the wet lenses is their tremendous versatility, paired with outstanding in-water performance. Both macro and super wide angle interchangeable optics can be available to the underwater photographer on the same dive. A sampling of recommended options are below.

The WWL-1B is a wide angle conversion lens that is an excellent match with the Canon  RF-S 18-45 F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens. The WWL-1B provides a crispy 130 degree diagonal field of view with the lens at 18mm and allows for full zoom through to about 60 degrees at 45mm. Focus down-to-the-glass performance is available at all focal lengths for amazing close focus wide angle capability. The all glass WWL-1B lens provides sharper over-all performance then any wide angle lens behind a dome on a typical system.

For those wishing for an even smaller wide angle option without any loss of quality, Nauticam's WWL-C provides a compact all glass optic every bit as sharp as the WWL-1B, but with a zoom range offering 116 degrees at 18mm zooming to about 52 degrees at 45mm. Of course, it also focuses to the front optic.

 Macro aficionados have options as well. Nauticam strongly recommends the lightweight CMC-1 & CMC-2 lenses for ultimate image quality and better auto-focus performance. Maximum magnification is achieved at a focal length of 45mm. The CMC-1 offers more magnification but is a bit more challenging. CMC-2 still offers a hefty 0.6X magnification but is a bit more forgiving.

FLASH TRIGGERING

With the NA-R50 underwater housing, flash triggering is accomplished by utilizing the Canon EOS R50’s pop-up flash making adding strobes that employ fiber optic connections a seamless integration. Strobes that provide STTL capability with fiber optics will provide the option of full TTL compatibility with the R50.

INTEGRATED VACUUM CHECK AND LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM

The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection electronics are shipped with the NA-R50 as standard equipment. Combined with an accessory M16 vacuum valve (25625) 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.

COMPATIBLE WET LENSES

• 81301 CMC-1, Max. Magnification: 0.8X, Working Distance: 44-81mm
• 81302 CMC-2, Max. Magnification: 0.6X, Working Distance: 68-140mm
• *83214 Bayonet mount Adaptor for SMC/CMC is required for use with CMC-1/2.
• 83202 WWL-1B, Lens FOV 75-35º, Converted FOV 130-60º, Zoom Range 18-45mm *Most recommended
• 83203 WWL-C, Lens FOV 75-35º, Converted FOV 116-52º, Zoom Range 18-45mm
• 86201 MWL-1, Lens FOV 40-35º, Converted FOV 150-130º, Zoom Range 38-45mm

Specifications:

Dimensions: 238mm x 150mm x 115mm. (W x H x D)
Depth Rating: 100m
Weight in air: 1.3kg
Weight in water: Negative 0.1kg (Including camera, battery and lens)
Port Opening: Fixed Flat Port with Bayonet Mount
Lens Support: RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• NA-R50 Underwater Housing with integrated flat port (bayonet mount)
• Spare silicone rubber O-ring for housing (#90131)
• O-ring remover and lubricant
• 2x plugs for Optical fiber cable mount 
• CR-2450 Battery (for moisture alarm and leak detector)
• Padded housing bag
• Set of Allen Keys
• Manual instruction card