Sea&Sea announces housing for EOS 5D Mark IV

by adamhanlon Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

Previewed at DEMA, Sea&Sea has announced their MDX housing for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The new housing offers levers for important controls, dampers to ensure that the command dial controls do not slip and the shutter release tension is adjustable. The MDX-5D Mark IV is compatible with Sea&Sea’s Optical YS Converter (in manual mode only currently), ports and viewfinders.

Press release

U/W Housing for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV / EOS 5D Mark III

Housing satisfies even Professional needs with its superior ergonomic design and ruggedness.

MDX-5D Mark IV
MDX-5D Mark lV housing (black) (housing only) (Product No.06181)

Relevant Information

The MDX-5D Mark lll and the MDX-5D Mark lll ver. 2 housings can be converted to accommodate both the EOS 5D Mark lV and the EOS 5D Mark lll (fees apply).

Features

Important controls can be operated whilst holding the grips. Frequently-used buttons such as ISO, AF Point Selection and Multi-function Selection buttons are operated by external levers, allowing quick and accurate operation.

AF Start button is locked by pressing and turning the control.
AF Start Lever will remain pressed by pushing the lever forward.

The main command dial, the quick control dial and others have a damper (spring) to provide secure operation. (Controls on the camera will not slip because of the damper).

The tension on the Shutter Release lever can be adjusted in 3 steps

The tension on the Shutter Release lever can be adjusted in 3 steps, by changing the location of the spring inside the housing. The distance to half-depress the shutter release can be adjusted in 2 steps, by changing the location of the plastic piece behind the shutter lever, inside the housing.

Compatible with Optical YS Converter/C

Equipped with two fiber-optic cable sockets for optional Optical YS Converter/C.
*Manual option only at launch. New firmware being developing for Canon EOS 5D Mk lV

The Port Lock prevents the port from turning or loosening and the Port Lock lever is specifically located to avoid being unlocked accidentally.
The housing is equipped with a lens-lock release button which makes it possible to change lenses easily, without opening the housing.
The camera’s diopter adjustment dial can be operated from outside the housing. This feature is useful when two or more people with different eyesight use the housing.
Pulling out the Focus/Zoom Dial gives sufficient room inside the housing to easily accommodate larger diameter lenses.
All controls have luminescence stickers which glow in dark environment.
Equipped with the Optical Viewfinder 0.5x as standard. Other optional viewfinders such as the VF180 1.2x, VF45 1.2x and Optical Viewfinder 0.8x can be used.
Sync Cord 2-pin Connector enables use of conventional hardwired Sync cable (Manual mode only).
Accessory port enables use of Leak Sentinel (vacuum sensor).
Equipped with two sacrificial zinc diodes (one on the front case and the other on the rear) to prevent electrolysis damage.
Built-in leak sensor immediately alerts you to water ingress.
Tripod screw mount is located on the centre underside of the housing.

Specifications

MDX-5D Mark IV Housing

Construction: Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy (machined, anodized finish)
Grip: Corrosion-resistant die-cast aluminum alloy
Depth Rating: 100m/330ft
Dimensions (WxHxD): 341 x 198 x 141mm /13.4 x 7.8 x 5.5 inches
Weight (Approx.): 3,000g/106oz (Housing only)