The DX-5D is made of a tough corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy with a hard alumite coating for extra rigidity. It’s durable and ready to stand up to tough use. Its snug design keeps it compact and lightweight, and its leather-toned outer surface reflects the high quality of the camera it houses inside.

On the back, a newly designed pickup viewfinder brings every corner of the camera frame into clear view. You can easily sense when the shutter is pressed halfway to activate features without tripping the shutter. Inside, a leak sensor keeps watch for water inside the housing.

The DX-5D comes standard with two type-N strobe connectors (2-pin and 6-pin) that are compatible with the popular SEA&SEA Series-YS strobes. The 6-pin connector accepts the optional TTL converter for Canon cameras that enables TTL flash adjustment for accurately lit flash photography. The DX-5D is also compatible with SEA&SEA NX ports used by the NX housing series.

The Canon EOS 5D camera inside has a full-sized 35 mm/1.4 inch CMOS sensor that provides the same light-exposure surface size as 35-mm film. It eliminates the slight telephoto effect created by smaller standard digital camera sensors and brings back the spacious feel of 35-mm film photography.

The DX-5D: all the quality of film underwater with the flexibility and convenience of digital imaging.

The included type-N 6-pin connector accepts the optional TTL converter for Canon cameras. The converter works with a SEA&SEA strobe to provide automatic TTL flash adjustment.
* The converter requires the 5-pin Sync Cord/N for connecting to a strobe.

Customizing the housing offers additional functions. You can replace the 6-pin strobe connector on the top of the housing with a 2-pin strobe connector for an additional cost, 89034. This modification provides two 2-pin connectors so you can connect two SEA&SEA Series-YS strobes.

* This modification does not support automatic TTL flash adjustment. It requires the 5-pin Sync Cord/N.
* The DX-5D housing comes from the factory with these type-N connectors: one 2-pin connector and one 6-pin connector.
* To use two SEA&SEA Series-YS strobes with the factory-equipped type-N connectors, you must use the 5-pin Dual Sync Cord/N 03470.

* This housing accepts lens ports and other accessories in the NX housing series.
* Not all NX ports and accessories work with the DX-5D. Refer to the system chart for details.

[Accessories]

Housing body cap, grip stay, O-ring, silicon grease, camera quick shoe, hex wrench, CR2032 lithium battery
* The specifications and outer appearance of this product are current as of February 2006. Specifications subject to change without notice.

[Main features of the DX-5D housing]

* The optional TTL converter for Canon cameras enables automatic TTL flash adjustment.
* The tough aluminum body is compact, very close in size to the camera's dimensions, and is easy to hold stable underwater.
* The front and rear halves of the body are both made of a corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy improved and enhanced for better rigidity and handling.
* The pickup viewfinder a key element for digital SLR photography magnifies 0.66x for clearer framing.
* The new shutter lever is sensitive and provides clear feedback for the finger.
* Two type-N strobe connectors (2-pin and 6-pin) come standard with the housing.
* The housing is compatible with NX lens ports and other NX accessories.
* The housing controls provide most of the Canon EOS 5D features underwater.
* The quick shoe makes it easy to insert and remove the camera.
* The port lock mechanism prevents the port from coming free.
* The locking latches prevent accidental housing opening.
* The leak sensor tells you immediately if water gets into the housing.

[DX-5D housing specifications]

* Construction: Body is corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, grip is corrosion-resistant die-cast aluminum
* Depth rating: 60m / 200ft
* Body dimensions (WxHxD): 340x170x141mm / 13.6x6.8x5.6inch
* Weight: Approx. 2,500g / 87.5oz (housing only)
* Connectors: Two type-N (one 2-pin connector and one 6-pin connector)
* Controls: Power switch, Shutter, Main dial, AE lock/FE lock/Index/Reduce button, Erase button, Mode dial, LCD panel illumination button, AF-mode selection/White balance selection button, Drive mode selection/ISO speed button, Info/Trimming orientation button, Jump button, Playback button, Menu button, Setting button, AF point selection/Enlarge button, Multi-controller, Metering mode selection/Flash Exposure compensation button , Quick control dial