Sea & Sea MDX-5D Mark IV Underwater Housing for Canon 5D Mark IV/III with Vacuum Pump Leak Alarm

Sea & Sea MDX-5D Mark IV Underwater Housing for Canon 5D Mark IV/III with Vacuum Pump Leak Alarm

Capture the beauty and variety of sea life at depths as great as 328 with your Canon EOS 5D Mark IV or III DSLR camera, thanks to the MDX-5D Mark IV Underwater Housing from Sea & Sea. Dual fiber-optic ports enable the attachment of external strobes using optional cables. As an alternative, the Optical YS Converter/C can be added on as an option, allowing for the hardwired connection and triggering of YS strobes in manual mode. The MDX-5D Mark IV also accepts an optional 2-pin sync cord connector as another means of hardwired manual strobe triggering.

The vacuum pump leak alarm unit, which was previously available as an option, is now included as standard equipment. It is effective not only for the early detection of underwater flooding accidents but also for the protection of equipment by checking its waterproof performance before entry. The convenient quick shoe makes it easy to install and remove the camera. Mechanical controls provide access to virtually all camera functions. With both hands on the ergonomic grips, you can easily reach important controls like the ISO, AF point selection, and Multi-function selection levers. The housing includes an optical viewfinder offering 0.5x magnification, and it is also compatible with two optional 1.2x OVFs and a 0.8x OVF.

Built for durability, the MDX-5D Mark IV is made from an aluminum alloy that s been treated with an anodized finish to resist corrosion. A supplied moisture alarm senses when a breach occurs in the housing s waterproof seal and notifies you immediately. The housing ships without a required lens port, and accepts a system of interchangeable ports for a broad array of different lenses.

Construction Details

• Depth rating: 328
• Built to be durable, the housing is made from machined aluminum alloy that s been anodized to resist corrosion
• Vacuum pump leak alarm unit is effective not only for early detection of underwater flooding accidents, but also for protection of equipment by checking its waterproof performance before entry
• Grips are made from a die-cast aluminum alloy, which is also corrosion-resistant
• Equipped with two sacrificial zinc anodes that will corrode to protect sensitive parts of the housing one is on the front and one is on the rear
• Locking latches for security
• Cold shoe mount for connecting lighting arms and other accessories
• Threaded mounting holes on the bottom for an optional tripod, tray, or bracket

Strobe Connection and Use

• Configured with dual ports for optional fiber-optic cables, which allow for attachment of external strobes
• Optical YS Converter/C can be added on as an option, providing two sync cord bulkheads for a hardwired connection and triggering of optional, external YS series strobes manual mode only for now and firmware is currently in development
• Housing also accepts optional 2-pin sync cord connector as alternate method of manual hardwired strobe attachment

Controls, Handling, and Operation

• Mechanical controls, such as push buttons, dials/knobs, and levers, provide access to virtually all camera functions
• Important controls are operable while holding onto grips
• Frequently used functions, such as ISO, AF point selection, and multi-function selection, are activated by external levers for speed and accuracy
• AF Start button is locked by pressing and turning control
• AF Start Lever will remain activated when pushed forward
• Main command dial, quick control dial, and others have springs that enable secure operation by preventing controls from slipping
• Tension on shutter release lever can be adjusted in three steps by changing location of spring inside housing
• Distance to half-press shutter can be adjusted in two steps by changing location of plastic piece behind shutter lever
• Diopter adjustment dial can be operated from outside housing
• Focus/zoom dial can be pulled out to make room inside housing for lenses with larger diameters
• Luminescent stickers on all controls will glow in dark for easy identification
• Ergonomically designed with dual grooved handles for comfort, ease of use, and connection points for lighting arms

Optical Viewfinders

• Equipped with 0.5x Optical Viewfinder
• Optional OVFs with greater magnifications of 0.8x and 1.2x are available
• VF180 1.2x straight prism finder can be attached by replacing the original VF and will not sacrifice field of view. Contains 8 elements in 6 groups, which help reproduce natural colors
• Optional VF45 angled 1.2x prism finder also offers a full field of view, and it rotates 360° in increments of 90°
• The VF45 is especially designed for situations where the subject is below you, such as in macro work

Lens Port System

• Ships without required lens port
• Accepts a system of interchangeable bayonet-mount ports for a broad array of different lenses. For compatibility, see System Chart linked above
• Port lock prevents the port from turning or loosening, and the port lock lever is strategically located to avoid being unlocked accidentally
• Housing s lens-lock release button makes it possible to change lenses easily, without opening the housing