NA-BMCC, combined with a Blackmagic Cinema or Production Camera, delivers high resolution, high dynamic range, and raw video capture at a price point that every film maker can afford. Nauticam is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of NA-BMCC, the latest in its acclaimed line of precision crafted underwater camera housings. The
Nauticam NA-BMCC Blackmagic Cinema Camera Housing is the second release in the Nauticam Digital Cinema System, providing innovative ergonomic and reliable tools for video professionals worldwide. It deliver high resolution raw video capture at unprecedented price points.
The ergonomic soft touch, over molded rubber grips, that Nauticam has become famous for, provide a firm base for steady shooting, and they are angled forward 15 degrees providing a more natural grip for video shooting.
Controls for record, iris open (skip forward), iris close (skip back), playback, and stop are brought out to the grips with easy to access levers. Oversized control dials for mechanical zoom and focus are placed underneath the left handle for fingertip control. The "focus" and "iris" commands are conveniently placed for thumb access at each handle. Touch screen controls provide menu access to key camera and exposure settings, and retract out of the way to avoid obscuring the camera's large 5 In. LCD. All exposure related settings are available with this touch screen system, and the mechanical controls don't interfere with viewing the large 5 In. LCD monitor.
Two 16mm threaded accessory holes are available for customizing the system's capability for professional needs. Applications include HD-SDI out for director monitoring, HDMI out to external operator monitors, audio in from communications gear or hydrophone, and external LANC controls. Supporting the 2.5K Blackmagic Cinema Camera and upcoming Blackmagic Production Camera 4K, NA-BMCC provides the underwater videographer with two excellent image capture options that pop into the same housing. Blackmagic Cinema Camera is the tool of choice for high dynamic range and low light work, and Production Camera for high resolution.
The NA-BMCC provides the most affordable "better than HD" 2.5K raw video capture, and the most affordable 4K Ultra HD video available at this time. The system is 1/4 the size of competing professional video rigs, and can provide extended run and record times required for documenting the ocean's unexplored frontiers. NA-BMCC is the most innovative, best engineered, and most ergonomic camera housing available for the Blackmagic underwater cinematographer.
Nauticam pioneered numerous engineering breakthroughs in previous housings that now come standard on the NA-BMCC. The ergonomic, soft touch, over molded rubber grips that Nauticam has become famous for, provide a firm base for steady shooting, and they are angled forward 15 degrees providing a more natural grip for video shooting. Controls for record, iris open (skip forward), iris close (skip back), playback, and stop are brought out to the grips with easy to access levers. Oversized control dials for mechanical zoom and focus are placed underneath the left handle for fingertip control. The "focus" and "iris" commands are conveniently placed for thumb access at each handle.
Nauticam's Digital Cinema Gear System provides access to manual zoom and focus with several popular Canon EF Mount zoom lenses. The complete line of Nauticam DSLR gears is also supported by this housing. A lever to disengage the gear drive is included to ease camera installation in the housing.
An optional accessory power pack mounts on top of the camera and accepts four protected 18650 lithium ion batteries. The power pack provides up to 3 1/2 hours total run time. Mounting to the camera, not the housing, allows this accessory to be used for extended topside shooting as well as underwater! HDMI monitoring is supported via a bracket for the Atomos Connect HD-SDI to HDMI converter feeding either SmallHD DP4 or Atomos Ninja monitors in external Nauticam housings. An accessory LCD Shade allows the camera's 5" LCD monitor to be used in bright light.
Peace of mind before, during, and after the dive. Nauticam's new integrated electronic vacuum and leak detection monitoring system is included with NA-BMCC as standard equipment. When used with an accessory or third party vacuum valve, the operator can instantly see the vacuum/watertight status of the housing. A simple green led confirms that a vacuum is present, and the housing is water tight. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur. Two 16mm threaded accessory holes are available for customizing the system's capability for professional needs. Applications include HD-SDI out for director monitoring, HDMI out to external operator monitors, audio in from communications gear or hydrophone, and external LANC controls.
The patented Locking Latch System is used to close and securely lock the housing. These recessed latches are equipped with safety locks, reduce bulk and require minimal physical effort to engage and release. Port changes have never been simpler than utilizing the Patented Nauticam Locking Port Release. No wrestling, no twisting, no misalignment - just seat and lock. Lens changes are also easily accomplished without removing the camera from the housing using the lens release button logically accessed on the housing front. Multiple accessory mounting positions. Two handle mounts, two threaded mounts on the top corners of the housings, an accessory cold shoe, and an integrated top cheese plate provide multiple mounting locations for accessories.
Features:
- Rugged housing body milled from solid aluminum
- Easy and safe port mounting, solidly locks port in place
- Rubberized handle grips
- 100m depth rating and built to last
- Easy changeout of lenses without removing camera from housing
- No need to preset controls, just drop in and it is ready to go
- 2 accessory ports For optional HDMI, HD SDI, and remote control
- Laser cut stainless steel handle brackets For extra stability when using heavy lighting. Now even lighter weight!
- Light mounting balls 2 handle mounted balls standard, mounting balls for housing optional
- Tripod mounting points Important for macro video shooters
- Integrated Electronic Vacuum/Leak Detection System Status of the watertight security of the housing at a glance