In the Box
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 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 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′
- Leak Sentinel moisture alarm and vacuum sensor connects to the housing by way of an accessory port and immediately alerts you in the unlikely event of a breach in the waterproof seal. Lights up when it detects a leak
- Built to be durable, housing is made from a machined aluminum alloy that’s been anodized to resist corrosion
- 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 front and one is on 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 2 sync cord bulkheads for a hardwired connection and triggering of optional, external YS series strobes. Manual mode only for now; firmware currently in development
- Housing also accepts optional 2-pin sync cord connector as an 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. See Specs for a full list
- 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 3 steps by changing the location of spring inside the housing
- Distance to half-press shutter can be adjusted in 2 steps by changing the location of the 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 the 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 available
- VF180 1.2x straight prism finder can be attached by replacing 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 rotates 360° in increments of 90°. VF45 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 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
Sea & Sea SS-06181 Specs
| Depth Rating | 328′ / 100 m |
| Control Type | Mechanical grooved knobs/dials, levers, and push-buttons |
| Controls | Main command dial, shutter lever, lens release button, port lock lever, focus/zoom dial, playback lever, mode dial, power, viewfinder adjustment dial, main switch for Optical YS Converter, info button, menu, creative photo/comparative playback/direct print, rating, index/magnify/reduce, erase, live view/movie shooting switch, multi-controller, sub-command dial, setting, quick control, AF start lever, lock release lever, AF point selection lever, multi-function lever, ISO speed setting/flash exposure compensation/AE lock lever, AF start lever lock button, video recording start/stop, AF mode selection/drive mode selection, metering mode selection/white balance selection |
| Material of Construction | Housing: Machined, anodized aluminum alloy Grips: Die-cast, anodized aluminum alloy |
| Lens Port | Ships without a required lens port Accepts system of interchangeable bayonet-mount ports for various lenses For compatibility, see System Chart linked in Overview |
| Buoyancy | May vary based on the selected port |
| External Flash Connector | 2x fiber-optic cable ports Optical YS Converter/C (optional) 2-pin sync cord connector (optional) |
| Other Connectors | Accessory port |
| Viewfinder | Optical finder with 0.5x magnification supplied Optical VF180 and VF45 finders with 1.2x magnification (not included) |
| Moisture Alarm | Leak and vacuum sensor included |
| Mounting | Cold shoe mount for connecting optional lighting arms and other accessories Threaded holes on the bottom for connection to optional tray or tripod |
| Dimensions | 13.4 x 7.8 x 5.6″ / 34.1 x 19.8 x 14.1 cm |
| Weight | 6.6 lb / 3.0 kg |
| Package Weight | 8.745 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 17.55 x 11.1 x 10.1″ |
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Before shipping, we will examine thoroughly the items you've ordered. Today, most orders will be delivered within 48 hours. The delivery time varies between 3-7 days.
Returns
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