Nauticam Panasonic GH5,GH5s,GH5II Underwater Housing

This housing is available to be ordered "On Demand" which will extend delivery times. Please contact us for an estimated delivery date at sales@bluewaterphotostore.com.

The Nauticam NA-GH5SV Underwater housing is compatible for both Panasonic GH5, GH5S, and GH5II cameras. Similar to its previous versions of the housings, it is built from solid aircraft aluminum which ensures its durability and can take a beating. Nauticam is also popular to produce underwater housings that has excellent ergonomics. The sculpted shutter release lever, thumb lever for AE-L / AF-L, and well placed control dials provide the same operational feel as any Nauticam DSLR housing. Buttons, levers and dials are always readily available at your fingertips. Operation is always a breeze even while wearing thick gloves. 

The NA-GH5SV has an updated the bulkhead which now supports HDMI 2.0 for external monitors such as Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing with Ninja V Recorder. With the update, this allows for 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 output and recording

At Bluewater Photo, we are a big fan of the Nauticam GH5S & GH5 housing setup. The underwater housing is quite small compared to a dSLR setup, the handles are built into the housing, and the shutter works very well. Its small size makes it very easy to travel with. It is also very easy to handle underwater. If you are planning on taking video, the 7-14mm and 12-35mm lenses are very popular for video, and some focus gears are available for manual focus. 

Nauticam GH5SV Housing Key Features:

HDMI 2.0 Output

The NA-GH5SV Housing features a M28 bulkhead which supports HDMI 2.0 connection for external monitor.

Mission Control

Nauticam housings has been designed to have top-notch ergonomics. Essential shooting controls are very accessible even while holding the housing grips.

Patented Port Locking System

The locking lever has been a signature of Nauticam. No twisting or threading action is required to mount a port, and it locks securely in place with this lever.  

Housing Locking Latches

Easy use housing closure system, requiring very little hand strength to operate, secures the housing back in place. The latches are safely locked to prevent accidental opening, but are easy to open when needed for a quick battery or memory card change.

Integrated Tripod Mounts

The housing has integrated mounting points on the bottom for industry standard 1" ball-mounts that can be used to attach tripod legs.

Panasonic GH5 Camera Review

Learn more about the GH5 features and why we love it for underwater photography in our full Panasonic GH5 review.

Recommended Lenses for using the Panasonic GH5 underwater:

Read about the best micro-four thirds lenses for underwater

• Fisheye -  Panasonic 8mm fisheye lens (widest option, best price)
  • Best for Close Focus Wide Angle and sweeping reefscapes, mantas, whales, whale sharks
  • Use the Zen Glass 4" dome for best optical quality
  • Olympus 8mm Pro fisheye costs more, but has exceptional image quality
• Rectilinear Wide Angle - Panasonic 7-14mm F4 lens (high quality recilinear wide angle)
  • Best for overall wide angle, sharks, pelagics, large subjects and over / under shots
  • Olympus 7-14mm F2.8 lens costs more, and needs an additional port adapter, but is one stop brighter and has exceptional image quality.
• Great Wide Angle - Olympus 9-18mm lens, behind a small semi-dome port
  • Less expensive than the Panasonic 7-14mm, great for wide angle, large pelagics
• For video - Panasonic 7-14mm, Olympus 7-14mm F2.8 or Panasonic 12-35mm lens
• Mid-range - Olympus 12-40mm or Olympus 12-50mm lenses
  • Use Nauticam's specialized zoom gear with the 12-50mm for a multipurpose zoom + macro lens.
• Macro - Olympus 60mm macro lens, (our choice, best for super macro)
  • Choose the Panasonic 45mm macro lens for larger macro subjects and great fish portraist.

Nauticam Ports for the GH5 Lenses:

• Panasonic 8mm Fisheye: 4" Dome, available both in Nauticam Acrylic (less expensive) or Zen Glass (more expensive) - Also available 6" port with focus knob.
  • For the Olympus 8mm Pro, choose the same dome as above and add an extension ring. Nauticam Acrylic + 20mm Extension or Zen Glass + 30mm Extension
• Panasonic 7-14mm Wide Angle: for less expensive, the Nauticam 6" Acrylic Dome, or the more expensive Zen 6" Glass Dome.
  • The Olympus 7-14mm Pro, since it is oh reala larger diameter lens physically, it requires the use of an adapter, and larger N120 Nauticam 7" Glass dome port.
• Olympus 9-18mm Wide Angle Lens: behind the 4" Semi Dome
• Olympus 60mm Macro Lens: with dedicated flat port
  • Add a flip dipopter holder for hands free super macro!
• Panasonic 45mm Macro Lens: dedicated flat port
• Olympus 12-50mm: Uses a specialized zoom gear for full electronic zoom control. Available as a kit with the dedicated flat port.

Don't forget the zoom gear for any zoom lens!

Underwater Strobe Firing:

In order to trigger the strobes to fire, the Panasonic DMW-FL70 Flash can be used for reliable, accurate triggering of optical TTL compatible strobes. In addition, the Nauticam Mini Flash Trigger for Panasonic GH5, G9 Housing can also be used for rapid firing via manual mode.

Round Out Your Panasonic GH5 Housing Set Up:

Use the drop down options at the top of the page to craft your own underwater housing package. Check out our recommended accessories at the bottom of the page to easily access useful accessories for your underwater housing!

Key Accessories:

• Tripod Mounting Ball - Gives stability when shooting
• Nauticam M14 Vacuum Valve - Add a little security to your underwater housing set up
• Lanyard - Carry the underwater housing safely and securely
• Cooler Bag - Padded bag for transport, rinsing and storage
• Travel Bags - Camera specific padded bags perfect for air travel and carryon
• Strobes - Use external strobes to gain color and clarity to your underwater photos
• Focus & Video Lights - Aid in better shooting underwater and better colors when shooting video

Related Underwater Gear Categories:

• Nauticam Housings, Ports and Optics
• Panasonic GH5 Housing
• Underwater Strobes and Flash
• Underwater Photo Gear
• Underwater Camera Rental