Overview & Features
Sea Frogs SF-GH5 Housing for Panasonic GH5/GH5s/GH5 II
Explore a whole new world of underwater photography with the new SF-GH5 underwater housing for the Panasonic GH5/GH5s/GH5 II, this case provides water resistance to depths of 40 metres, as well as protecting the camera from dust, dirt and damage – making it perfect for snorkelling or scuba diving.
Sea Frogs underwater camera housings are designed for those who are
into underwater photography/videography. Just insert your digital camera
in Sea Frogs UW case and you will be able to take beautiful pictures at
depth up to 40 meters/130 feet. Sea Frogs products are reliable, as they
are made out of high quality materials. Each housing is tested
individually to prevent any accidents. Sea Frogs provides excellent quality
for a reasonable price.
The primary application of this underwater housing is underwater
photography/videography. However it can do a lot more by protecting your
camera from weather hazards such as rain, dust, snow etc. Because of
its compact size and near all functionality, it is an ideal item to have
while traveling.
The FP-M67x85-B80 flat port is compatible with the following lenses:
- Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS (only at 12mm)
- Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. (only at 12mm)
- Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (only at 45mm)
- Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER OIS
- Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
- Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS
- M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm F2.8 PRO (only at 12 mm)
The WA005-E (polycarbonate dome)/WA005-E-GL (optical glass dome) Ø150 mm dome ports or the WA006-D (polycarbonate dome)/WA006-D-GL (optical glass dome) Ø180 mm dome port are compatible with the following lenses:
- Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH
- M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
- Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH
- Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH
- Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH. POWER OIS
- M.Zuiko Digital ED 12‑40mm F2.8 PRO
- Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
- Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
- Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
- Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
- Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER OIS
- Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.
MAIN FEATURES
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Housing molded of corrosion free clear polycarbonate, durable and resistance to corrosion
- The housing is rated to 40m/130ft depth, and is rugged and ready for use!
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Ergonomic design
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Clear view the camera information and control function
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Ensures that camera stays clean and dry
- Interchangeable lens port system
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Perfect in humid and wet conditions, salt spray, dust or snow,
ideal for diving, surfing, snorkeling, skiing, yacht or other activities
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Provides mechanical controls for the main camera functions
- Its easily-operated shutter lever is excellent for taking quick
snapshots, there's a smooth halfway press for adjusting the autofocus, so
you need not worry about any missed chances.
- Zoom function is not available.
- Manual focus is not available (set lens to autofocus).
- Focal length must set prior of inserting the camera inside the case and focus mode must be set to auto.
- Dedicated video control button for easy video filming in any shooting mode
- Each control on the housing is clearly labeled, making it easy to learn the system
- Large, easy to see buttons allow camera operation underwater, even with diving gloves
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Dual Fiber optical direct plug-in, when you connect the fiber-optic cable to the connector, the light of the flash trigger is detected and connected to an external strobe to improve
lighting quality.
- The included flash trigger plugs into the camera hotshoe and provides an
optical signal for fast, continuous strobe firing.
- Nikonos 3 pin bulkhead connector for external flash
- The housing is also equipped
with an optical viewfinder, which offers 1.5x magnification
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Special mount for lighting accessories
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Easy and secure installation of camera
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O-ring sealed with spring-loaded
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Easy open latch and drop in camera loading make set-up a breeze.
- For tripod use, the housing features three
standard 1/4" 20 tripod holes.
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The Sea Frogs housing is offered as standard equipment with a built-in leak detector that will
immediately activate a loud buzzer and a LED located at the rear of the
housing in the event water should find its way past the o-ring seals,
the water detector is located next to O-ring sealing and at the lowest
point (in usual operating position) of the case
- Port for vacuum test system: A threaded accessory port on the side of the housing is the
perfect location for the installation of the optional vacuum leak check circuitry
and valve. The
Vacuum system allows you to pull a vacuum on the housing to
simulate pressure at depth and check for leaks prior to entering the
water.
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Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories
FLASH TRIGGER
Flash triggers allow motor drive shooting sequences, perfect for fast
moving action. Since the popup flash is not used, the camera does not
have to wait for the popup flash to recycle, meaning faster shooting,
less heat buildup, and longer camera battery life. Shoot as fast as
your external strobes can handle! This flash trigger is manual only;
automatic flash exposure (TTL) is not currently enabled – a tool for
reliable, fast external flash firing. Supported strobes include the
Inon Z330, Z-240 Type 4, D-2000 Type 4, S-2000, Sea & Sea YS-250*, YS-01,
and YS-D1.
Shooting with Fiber Optic cables means shooting with confidence.
There are no sync cables to flood or corrode, meaning much higher
reliability, and the strobe can even be removed from the rig, while
underwater, for off-board lighting opportunities. Mangrove fiber optic
cables have the highest light throughput of any optical cables on the
market, making the Sea Frogs Flash Trigger even that much more reliable.
The Flash Trigger for Panasonic weighs under 60 grams, including
batteries, and mounts on the camera hotshoe, locking in place with a
locking lever. It uses 2x AAA batteries, which combined with the
highly efficient LED trigger lights, provide for thousands of flashes
(10000 estimated). An LED status indicator informs the user that the
unit is on and functional.
Technical Specifications
- Materials:
- Polycarbonate
- ABS plastic
- Optical glass
- Stainless steel
- EPDM rubber
- O-ring sealed buttons with spring loaded mechanism to protect your camera properly
- All function labels are pad printed to prevent peeling off or fading.
- Interchangeable lens port system
- Accurate ergonomic design and excellent
underwater balance
- Dimensions:
- Width: 200 mm
- Height: 160 mm
- Length: 180 mm
- Weight: Approx. 1420 g (without camera)
- Depth rating: 130 feet/40 meters
What´s Included
- Waterproof Case SF-GH5
- Leak detector
- Wrist landyard
- Neck strap
- Spare O-Ring seal (back door)
- Silicone grease
- Lens cleanning tissue
- 12x anti fog pads
- User manual
Warranty
Meikon provides a limited warranty to the original
purchaser against all defects in original workmanship and material
under normal SCUBA use and service as outlined in the owner's manual
for 1 year from the date of purchase, with the following exceptions and conditions:
- This warranty does not cover commercial or rental use.
- Should your housing prove to be defective for any reason
(other than those listed in the limitations section below) it will be
repaired or replaced at Advanced Diving Technologies´ discretion, free
of charge, excluding shipping and handling charges.
- Repairs made under this warranty will not extend the warranty period
- This warranty is non-transferable and applies to the original purchaser only.
- All correspondence concerning this warranty must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt.
- Any flood or damage, for any reason, that is caused from
flooding an O-ring sealed or water tight area will not be covered under
warranty. All O-ring sealed products undergo extensive factory pressure
testing before being shipped and delivered and are therefore guaranteed
to be sealed and functioning when shipped from the factory.
- Meikon/ADITECH will not be liable for any loss, damages, or expenses
including incidental or consequential damages directly or indirectly
arising from the sale or use of the product.
- Meikon/ADITECH accepts no liability for any loss of captured images or the
inability to capture images even if it is due to the malfunctioning or
leakage of the housing.
- All paint finishing, cosmetic discoloration of surfaces, powder
coating, or material stitching that is chipped, damaged, or unthreaded
through customer use is not covered in the warranty.
- Meikon/ADITECH does not warranty any product for aesthetic finishes.
Issues with surface finish that do not affect function of the product
are not covered under warranty.
- This warranty does not apply and may be rendered completely void
in the event of accidental damage, abuse, overcharging of battery,
flooding due to neglect, tampering, lack of care and maintenance,
improper storage, or unauthorized service.
- This warranty specifically excludes bulbs, lenses, cords, wet
connectors, O-rings, fuses or other conditions resulting from misuse and
negligence.
- This warranty becomes void if the Video Housing components are damaged by anything other than normal recreational diving use.
- Modifications or repair by anyone other than an authorized Meikon Dealer or ADITECH Service Department will void the warranty.
- Each
product is carefully examined and checked before it is shipped. It should
therefore be visually and operationally checked as soon as it is received. If
it is damaged in anyway, a claim should be filed with the courier and
ADITECH notified of the damage.
- By purchasing this product you agree and understand that in no
event will Meikon/ADITECH, its distributors or retailers, be held liable for
any personal injuries resulting from its operation, or any other damage
whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, even if ADITECH
is advised of such damages.
NOTE: If the equipment is not covered by warranty, or if it is determined that the fault is
caused by misuse, repair will be billed to the customer, and an estimate
submitted for customer approval before the commencement of repairs