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THE FUJIFILM GFX 100 II CAMERA
The GFX100 II introduces a revolutionary 102-megapixel large-format sensor. With the GFX100 II, you will experience precise subject detection and tracking AF and unparalleled video capabilities never seen in any previous GFX system or X Series camera. Enhanced by upgraded AI-developed autofocus algorithms and a cutting-edge 9.44-million dot EVF, photographers gain unparalleled accuracy. Filmmakers will benefit from full-width 4k/60, 4:2:2 ProRes Video.
Key Camera Specifications
New 102mp CMOS II HS and X-processor 5
9.44 million dot EVF
Full width 4k60 4:2:2 ProRes
Multiple Cinema Formats: FUJINON, PREMISTA,35mm, and 35mm Anamorphic
Worlds first: Natively enabled for Frame.io Camera-to-cloud integration with no accessory requirements
The GF-mount lens lineup continues to grow, with more and more lenses meeting the criteria underwater image-makers are after. Paired with the camera's medium-format 102MP sensor, which is 68% larger than a full-frame sensor, the resulting images have lower noise and greater dynamic range for a given exposure value.
The GFX100 II features the latest X-Processor 5 chip which powers the improved autofocus system that covers virtually 100% of the image area. The camera's large built-in OLED viewfinder has a 9.44M-dot resolution and features variable refresh rates and resolution to enhance battery life.
Video from the GFX100 II uses the full sensor width, preserving the original field-of-view of the lens, and can be recorded internally as 4K 60p video. Over HDMI the GFX100 II can output either an uncompressed 16-bit raw or 10-bit 4:2:2 4K video signal, excellent news for those using external monitors/recorders such as the Atomos Ninja V.
With dedicated settings for both still or video modes, switching between shooting modes is quick and easy via a lever atop the camera. The camera's "Q" menu can be customized to provide the most valuable information as either an overlay on the live-view representation or as the entire LCD area.
The NA-GFX100II Underwater Housing by Nauticam
The NA-GFX100 II is built with the singular focus of creating an underwater housing that blends ergonomic design, intuitive control placement, and rugged field-tested durability. The resulting machined aluminum housing can be further refined with the addition of accessories from magnifying viewfinders to external monitors/recorders. Achieving the full benefit of the stunning 102MP resolution requires the use of underwater optics that are designed with high-resolution lenses in mind to deliver the highest optical quality possible.
Mission controll design
The NA-GFX100 II is designed with our Mission Control philosophy which dictates placing controls where they are needed most, meaning no more missed shots fumbling for a control or dial. The majority of exposure and focus controls are within easy reach of the ergonomic handles that feature stainless steel stiffening brackets to reduce any unwanted movement even when using large strobes or video lights. A multi-direction pad on the upper right of the rear panel gives access to the camera's joystick. A double lever near the right handle activates the 'AF-ON' and 'Q' controls. Also on the right side are levers for Focus and View modes. Also, a new front lever to quickly switch between aperture and ISO sensitivity. The left side has a double lever for 'PLAYBACK' and 'DISP' as levers for turning the EF-X20 TTL flash on or off and a front double lever to access Fn5 & Fn6. On top of the housing is a lever for switching between 'STILL' and 'VIDEO' modes.
Premium proffesional Optics
Built around the N120 Port System, the NA-GFX100 II supports a variety of GF-mount lenses with a selection of optical-quality glass and acrylic ports as well as access to Nauticam's lineup of premium professional optics. These optics are designed using industrial lens design software to provide unparalleled optical quality and impressive fields of view. The Wide-Angle Conversion Port 2 or WACP2, when used with the Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D lens can achieve an impressive 140º FOV with an almost 0" minimum focus distance and incredible corner sharpness even at wider-open apertures such as f/5.6.
Flash Triggering
Flash triggering is via the optional 26351 Flash Trigger for Fujifilm and built-in fiber-optic bulkheads. An option for electronic strobe connection without TTL is also possible using the optional M14 Nikonos bulkhead with a universal hot shoe.
HDMI Output
The GFX100 II can output high-quality uncompressed 4K video over HDMI and the NA-GFX100 II is compatible with the Nauticam HDMI 2.0 system via the front M24 bulkhead. Even when recording video internally, the use of an external monitor over either HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 is a great tool to help with composition or image review.
Vacuum Check and Leak detection system
The NA-GFX100 II comes with the Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system as standard equipment. Combined with an optional accessory vacuum valve this monitoring system provides constant updates on the water-tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple color-coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur. The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action-packed dive.
The X-T5, Fujifilm's latest APS-C mirrorless hybrid camera, adds a list of significant upgrades when compared to its predecessors. Some of the most noticeable improvements are a new 40.2MP sensor with a processor 2x as fast as the X-T4. As still/video hybrids become more popular, Fuji is offering a high-resolution camera that can record internal 6.2K 10 bit 4:2:2 video or 12 bit ProRes RAW externally over HDMI in addition to shooting an impressive 20fps of continuous stills.
FUJIFILM X-T5 Camera
The Fujifilm X-T5 features an APS-C CMOS 4 X-Trans 5 HR BSI 40MP Sensor. The X-T5 is powered by a new X Processor 5 which provides extremely fast performance and improved responsiveness. Improved in-body stabilization delivers up to a 7EV benefit which is a significant benefit for video shooters. The intelligent 425 point hybrid autofocus tracking system is now sensitive down to -7EV allowing it accurately focus in extreme low light conditions.
The X-T5 allows you to record oversampled 6.2K 30p or 4K 30p with a 1.23x crop factor or subsampled 4K 60p with the full width of the sensor. When combined with the Atomos Ninja V, the X-T5 can output up to 6.2K 12 bit ProRes RAW. Like the X-T4, the X-T5 also features HLG and F-Log capture to increase dynamic range, protecting highlights and shadows for editing. New to the X-T5 is F-Log2 which provides you with 13+ stops of dynamic range instead of just 12 stops with F-Log.
Key Camera Specifications
40MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI sensor
In-body image stabilization up to 7 EV benefit
20 fps shooting with AF (15 fps with mechanical shutter)
3.69M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
4K 60p, 6.2K 30p 4:2:2 10-Bit Videor
Internal F-Log and F-Log2 capture
Dual UHS-II SD card slots
Two-axis tilt rear screen
THE NAUTICAM NA-XT5 UNDERWATER 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.
PREMIUM PROFESSIONAL OPTICS
Nauticam's wide range of ports and in-house corrective optics are the perfect compliment to the NA-XT5's inherent flexibility. Built around the N100 Port System, the NA-XT5 supports a wide variety of X-mount lenses. In addition, there are several options available to use the groundbreaking WACP-1 and WACP-C wide-angle corrective lenses as well as the more compact and in-water removable WWL-1B and WWL-C.
For example, with the Fuji XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens, the WACP-1 brings the original 75º field-of-view to an impressive 130º with sharper corners, an ~0" minimum focus distance and a more natural looking image than would be provided by a standard glass dome port. For complete water contact lens compatibility, you can view the port chart here.
HDMI 2.0
A large bore M24 bulkhead is located at the front of the housing for use with HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 1.4 (with a step-down adapter to M16) external monitors and recorders. The X-T5 can output up to 6.2K 12 bit ProRes RAW over HDMI 2.0. See the resources sidebar for additional details and recommended setups.
FLASH TRIGGERING
Reliable automatic flash exposure is available with the NA-XT5 and a variety of optically fired flashes, precisely reproducing the Fujifilm EF-X8 flash at a proportionally greater intensity. This system yields accurate automatic TTL flash performance – even in manual exposure mode – with no electrical sync cables to flood!
The NA-XT5 is also compatible with the Nauticam Mini Flash Trigger for Panasonic/Fujifilm (PN 26305). The Flash Trigger allows for rapid fire manual flash firing via fiber optic, with no camera battery drain.
The NA-XT5 comes fiber optic ready and accepts standard Sea & Sea style bushing connections. Nauticam Universal fiber optic cable system (PN 26216) for Inon, Sea&Sea strobes, provide exceptional light transmission for accurate TTL performance.
External Battery Pack
The NA-XT5 housing supports the use of an USB-C battery pack in order to greatly extend the time between battery swaps, and allowing the housing to remain sealed between dives. The battery compartment at the bottom of the housing supports batteries up to 150mm(W) x 18mm (H) x 72mm (D). Here is a known compatible battery with more to come:
Anker USB-C Portable Charger 10000mAh with 20W Power Delivery, 523 Power Bank (PowerCore 10K). (180min of additional run time)
25303 USB-C to USB-C Right Angled Cable (in 0.5m length) is recommended for use with USB-C battery packs.
INTEGRATED VACUUM CHECK AND LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is pre-installed in the NA-XT5 as standard equipment. Combined with an optional M14 Vacuum Valve II (PN 25624), this monitoring system provides constant updates throughout the dive as to watertight integrity of the housing via a multi-color LED on the rear of the housing.
With the GFX100S, Fujifilm has transferred the power of the larger medium-format GFX100 into a smaller camera body that is more in line with a standard mirrorless full-frame cameras while also making various performance improvements. The GFX100S maintains the 102MP BSI CMOS sensor yet features a smaller and lighter in-body image stabilization system, autofocus points that cover virtually 100% of the image frame and is powered by the X-Processor 4 chip.
THE FUJIFILM GFX100S CAMERA
Fujifilm's mirrorless medium-format (44mm x33mm sensor size) GFX100S camera packs the expected large 102MP pixel count into a camera body more in-line with a full-frame mirrorless system. Even while reducing overall camera size, the GFX100S receives a more capable in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system as well as supercharged autofocus driven by the latest X-Processor 4 chip.
Key Camera Specs
102MP BSI CMOS Sensor (44mm x 33mm)
IBIS rated at 6EV
4K 30p video at up to 400Mbps with full-width readout
Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 or 16-but raw video output over HDMI
Dual-gain ISO
Up to 16-bit uncompressed raw files
The GF-mount lens lineup continues to grow, with more and more lenses meeting the criteria underwater image-makers are after. Paired with the camera's medium-format 102MP sensor, which is 68% larger than a full-frame sensor, the resulting images have lower noise and greater dynamic range for a given exposure value. Users can choose to record up to 16-bit uncompressed raw image files, preserving the maximum amount of sensor data for post-processing.
The GFX100S features the latest X-Processor 4 chip which powers the improved autofocus system that covers virtually 100% of the image area. The camera's large built-in OLED viewfinder has 3.69M-dot resolution at 0.77x magnifications and features variable refresh rates and resolution to enhance battery life.
Video from the GFX100S uses the full sensor width, preserving the original field-of-view of the lens and can be recorded internally as 4K 30p video with a bit-rate of up to 400Mbps. Over HDMI the GFX100S can output either an uncompressed 16-bit raw or 10-bit 4:2:2 4K video signal, excellent news for those using external monitors/recorders such as the Atomos Ninja V.
With dedicated settings for both still or video modes, switching between shooting modes is quick and easy via a lever atop the camera. The camera's "Q" menu can be customized to provide the most valuable information as either an overlay on the live-view representation or as the entire LCD area.
Example-Setup
The Nauticam NA-GFX100S Underwater Housing
The NA-GFX100S is built with the singular focus of creating an underwater housing that blends ergonomic design, intuitive control placement and rugged field-tested durability. The resulting machined aluminum housing can be further refined with the addition of accessories from magnifying viewfinders to external monitors/recorders. To achieve the full benefit of the stunning 102MP resolution requires the use of underwater optics that are designed with high-resolution lenses in mind to deliver the highest optical quality possible.
Mission Control Design
The NA-GFX100S is designed with our Mission Control philosophy which dictates placing controls where they are needed most, meaning no more missed shots fumbling for a control or dial. The majority of exposure and focus controls are within easy reach of the ergonomic handles that feature stainless steel stiffening brackets to reduce any unwanted movement even when using large strobes or video lights. A multi-direction pad on the upper right of the rear panel gives access to the camera's joystick. A double lever near the right handle activates the 'AF-ON' and 'Q' controls. Also on the right side are levers for Focus and View modes. The left side has a double lever for 'PLAYBACK' and 'DISP' as as levers for turning the EF-X20 TTL flash on or off and one for the cameras 'V-Fn4' control. On top of the housing is a lever for switching between 'STILL' and 'VIDEO' modes.
Premium Professional Optics
Built around the N120 Port System, the NA-GFX100S supports a variety of GF-mount lenses with a selection of optical-quality glass and acrylic ports as well as access to Nauticam's lineup of premium professional optics. These optics are designed suing industrial lens design software to provide unparalleled optical quality and impressive fields-of-view. The Wide-Angle Conversion Port 2 or WACP2, when used with the Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D lens can achieve an impressive 140º FOV with an almost 0" minimum focus distance and incredible corner sharpness even at wider-open apertures such as f/5.6.
Flash Triggering
Flash triggering is via the optional Fujifilm EF-X20 TTL flash and built-in fiber-optic bulkheads. An option for electronic strobe connection without TTL is also possible using the optional M14 Nikonos bulkhead with universal hot-shoe.
HDMI Output
The GFX100S can output high-quality uncompressed 4K video over HDMI and the NA-GFX100S is compatible the Nauticam HDMI 2.0 system via the front M24 bulkhead. Even when recording video internally, the use of an external monitor over either HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 is a great tool to help with composition or image review.
Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System
The NA-GFX100S comes with the Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system as standard equipment. This monitoring system, working in tandem with the pre-installed vacuum valve, provides constant updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple color coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur. The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action packed dive.