Ikelite Underwater Housing for Panasonic LUMIX LX10 or LX15

Ikelite Underwater Housing for Panasonic LUMIX LX10 or LX15

EAN: 883711054698

You can capture brilliant images of coral reefs, whale sharks, and more at depths as great as 200`, thanks to Ikelite`s Underwater Housing for the Panasonic LUMIX LX10 or LX15 Digital Camera. Dual fiber-optic ports enable the attachment of optional external strobes via cables. Mechanical push-buttons, dials, and a lever afford access to all camera functions except for the flash-open lever; however, the flash may be used inside the housing to trigger external strobes via the fiber-optic connection.

A flat glass port with a 3.0` diameter accommodates and protects the camera`s lens, and features 67mm threads for attaching external wide-angle and macro wet lenses or color-correction filters. Built for durability, the enclosure is constructed from a corrosion-resistant polycarbonate and acrylic blend, which is white on the front, top, sides, and bottom, but clear in the back to allow you to monitor the O-ring seal and camera. An optional aluminum tray with a quick-release grip or two will afford improved balance and handling, while offering a way to attach optional lighting arms.

Construction Details

• Depth rating: 200`
• Made from a durable, corrosion-resistant polycarbonate and acrylic blend
• White on the front, top, sides, and bottom to reflect sunlight and keep camera cool when shooting on or above water`s surface
• Clear in the back to allow you to monitor the O-ring seal and camera
• Two double-passivated, stainless steel locking latches are virtually unbreakable and make it easy to open and close the housing
• Rear O-ring seal design and placement prevent accidental twisting or stretching, and eliminate the need for a groove that can trap sand, dirt, or debris
• 1/2-20 threaded accessory port on the side of the housing allows for the easy installation of an optional Vacuum Kit (#47012), which will allow you to confirm the integrity of the watertight seal before diving
• Camera is installed and removed through the front of the housing
• Mounting plate allows for secure camera placement, and does not need to be removed for you to access the battery compartment or memory card slot
• Mounting plate has a 1/4`-20 threaded hole for connection to a tripod

Controls and Handling

• Mechanical push-buttons, dials, and a lever afford access to all camera functions except for the flash-open lever
• Camera`s flash may be used inside the housing to trigger external strobes via fiber-optic cables
• Shutter lever features Ikelite`s updated design, which has made it more sensitive and ergonomic than the levers on many previous housings
• Optional Shutter Trigger Extension (#4077.93) can be added on to allow for easy shutter activation without removing your hand from a grip
• Redesigned push-buttons are even lighter in weight than the previously existing ones, and are also less prone to salt buildup
• Laser-engraved control symbols on the back of the housing won`t come off or fade with time

Lens Port

• Built-in glass port with a flat front element and 3.0` diameter accommodates and protects the camera`s lens
• Features 67mm threads for attaching external wide-angle and macro wet lenses or color-correction filters
• Wide-angle lenses increase your angle of coverage, allowing you to get close to your subject while fitting more in the frame
• Macro lenses enable extreme close-ups with great clarity and detail, so you can fill the whole frame with a tiny sea creature
• Both types of accessory conversion lenses cut down on distortion caused by the water, resulting in better image quality
• Ikelite WD-3 Wide-Angle Dome provides mid-range coverage with no vignetting
• Ikelite W-30, INON UWL-H100, and other 67mm wide-angle options offer wider coverage, but not without a little vignetting and edge distortion
• By using a smaller aperture, zooming in slightly, and/or cropping in post-production, vignetting and distortion can be reduced or eliminated
• Available macro lenses include those from INON, Epoque, and other brands
• When not using an external strobe, attach an optional, external color-correction filter for blue or green water to your port, in order to restore hues that are absorbed beneath the surface
• 3.0` filters can be pressed directly onto the port; larger 3.6` size may be required when fitting filters onto wide-angle wet lenses

Strobe Connection and Operation

• Camera`s built-in flash is not suitable for illuminating shots underwater, but can be used to trigger optional external strobes that have greater range, coverage, power, and color-correcting capability
• Dual fiber-optic ports enable direct connection to many strobes, and will allow for the use of Ikelite DS strobes via the Fiber-Optic Converter (#4401.1) and Fiber-Optic Cord (#4501)
• Compatible with the following additional cables: INON Optical D Cable with `non-wireless type` L-connector, Sea & Sea L-type F.O. cable (#50107), Sea & Sea F.O. Cable II (#50128), Olympus UW F.O. Cable (PTCB-E02), Nauticam-to-INON Optical Fiber Cable (#26211), Nauticam-to-Sea & Sea Optical Fiber Cable (#26212)