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Nauticam ready to ship two new housings

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Nauticam have announced the release of two new housings for the Fujifilm X-T5 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II cameras

The Nauticam NA-XT5 Housing

Nauticam has supported all the previous X-T cameras and continues to create innovative and ultra-functional housings for this line with the NA-XT5 underwater housing.  The NA-XT5 features DSLR-style housing and port lock mechanisms as well as integrated ergonomic handles. The housing is designed with our Mission Control concept of placing the most important camera controls as close to the handles as possible to facilitate effortless and quick camera operation to ensure you don’t miss the shot.

The NA-XT5 features thumb levers near both handles, with the left thumb lever actuating the playback function and the right thumb lever the AF-ON control. The housing includes two M14 and one M24 bulkhead openings to accommodate a variety of accessories.

The NA-XT5 uses the N100 Port System shared with the Fujifilm XH1, XT3 and XT4 system. A selection of port options are available for a variety of lenses.

NA-XT5 Details:

  • Model Number: 17159
  • USD Retail Price: $3163
  • Euro Retail Price: €3,014 (inc. VAT)
  • GPB Retail Price: £2,605 (inc. VAT)
  • AUD Retail Price: $4,588 (inc. GST)
  • HKD Retail Price: $20,499
  • Port Opening: N100
  • Depth Rating: 100m

The Nauticam NA-R6II Housing

The NA-R6II underwater housing follows suit with Nauticam’s drive for innovation and it supports both the Canon EOS R6 and R6 Mark II.  A conversion kit is required for the original R6 and will be provided upon request.  Like its predecessors, the NA-R6II presents shooters with the ability to use both the available legacy EF lenses via an adapter in addition to their native RF optics.  To support both the legacy and native lenses, Nauticam has integrated the NA-R6II into the N120 port system. Canon’s EF to RF mount adapters can be affixed to the camera before insertion into the housing. When using the EOS R6 Mark II inside the housing with the adapter and a supported EF lens, the port and extension ring arrangement will be identical to the same setup on a Nauticam Canon N120 DSLR.  With the ever growing RF lens lineup, you can also follow the dedicated N120 Canon RF port chart that is being updated and expanded with each new lens release.  Please note that the Canon Control Ring and Drop-in Filter EF to EOS R adapters are not accessible within the housing.

NA-R6II Details:

  • Model Number: 17339
  • AUD Retail Price: $5,593 (inc. GST)
  • CNY Retail Price: ¥23,003
  • Euro Retail Price: €3,813 (inc. VAT)
  • GPB Retail Price: £3,324 (inc. VAT)
  • HKD Retail Price: $26,196
  • USD Retail Price: $4,042
  • Port Opening: N120
  • Depth Rating: 100m

For more visit Nauticam (Worldwide) or Nauticam (UK)

Nick and Caroline (Frogfish Photography) are a married couple of conservation driven underwater photo-journalists and authors. Both have honours degrees from Manchester University, in Environmental Biology and Biology respectively, with Nick being a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, a former high school science teacher with a DipEd in Teaching Studies. Caroline has an MSc in Animal Behaviour specializing in Caribbean Ecology. They are multiple award-winning photographers and along with 4 published books, feature regularly in the diving, wildlife and international press They are the Underwater Photography and Deputy Editors at Scubaverse and Dive Travel Adventures. Winners of the Caribbean Tourism Organization Photo-journalist of the Year for a feature on Shark Diving in The Bahamas, and they have been placed in every year they have entered.Nick and Caroline regularly use their free time to visit schools, both in the UK and on their travels, to discuss the important issues of marine conservation, sharks and plastic pollution. They are ambassadors for Sharks4Kids and founders of SeaStraw. They are Dive Ambassadors for The Islands of The Bahamas and are supported by Mares, Paralenz, Nauticam and Olympus. To find out more visit www.frogfishphotography.com

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Gear Review: Hollis ST Elite System (Watch Video)

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In a video produced exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the Hollis ST Elite System.

For more information about Hollis products, visit hollis.com.

Sea & Sea is the home of Hollis and other leading diving brands in the UK.

 

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Relive the Red Sea’s Golden Age: New Paperback Edition of Treasures, Shipwrecks, and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving

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by Howard Rosenstein

With Forewords by Sylvia Earle and David Doubilet

red seaExperience the Red Sea’s golden age of diving through the eyes of its pioneering figure, Howard Rosenstein. The new paperback edition of his acclaimed memoir, Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, is a visual feast, showcasing over 200 stunning images above and below water by legendary photographer David Doubilet, the author and others.

Journey from a makeshift diving school in a train carriage to the forefront of global dive tourism. Rosenstein’s narrative weaves together thrilling underwater adventures, historical discoveries (from Roman coins to unmapped reefs), and encounters with a fascinating cast of characters, including underwater legends and world leaders.

This enhanced paperback release offers a deeper dive into Rosenstein’s story, featuring additional images, refined text, and minor corrections. Witness how his passion for the underwater world not only shaped a generation of divers but also subtly influenced the delicate peace process of the region. This is a story of adventure, discovery, and the enduring allure of the Red Sea.

You don’t need to be a diver to get lost in these pages—there’s something here for anyone who loves a good adventure, a slice of history, or a peek into someone else’s amazing life.

‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true.’
Sylvia Earle

‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’
SCUBA magazine

About the author

Howard Rosenstein is a one-off who was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2009. In this memoir, he shares the more surprising as well as his favorite stories from the early part of his long diving career.

The book

Review copies on request – please contact Alex Gibson: alex@divedup.com

Release date 11 March 2025
RRP GBP £25 | Paperback | ISBN 978-1-909455-54-2
216 pages | Revised 1st Edition | 234 x 156 mm
Available from Divedup.com, online and from retailers.
Dive Trade: Nautilus UK
Book Trade: Gardners Books.

Praise for Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving

‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true’ – Sylvia Earle

‘A page-turning memoir filled with stories of finding treasures, shipwrecks, and discovering exotic coral reefs teeming with marine life.’ – Explorers Journal, Explorers Club of America

‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’ – SCUBA magazine

‘A very satisfying read.’ – DIVE magazine

‘A rollicking fun tale.’ – Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer

‘This is a fascinating story and one well told.’ – Divernet

‘Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality – he built, and they came.’ – David Doubilet

‘A fascinating story that, if it was not the real-life of Howard Rosenstein, it would make a first-class adventure novel.’ – Dan Orr, Diving Industry Consultant

‘A gripping tale.’ – Undercurrent

‘An upbeat tale of success with surprising twists along the way… will enlighten and entertain.’ – Jewish Book Council

‘A captivating voyage… I urge you to pick up a copy and embark on this thrilling journey’ – Amos Nachoum, award-winning nature photographer and diving travel pioneer

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