Nauticam Sony FX5 Underwater Housing
A purpose-built Sony FX5 underwater housing with the Nauticam N100 port system, HDMI monitor support, cinema-focused controls, and a 100m depth rating.
Designed for underwater cinematographers looking to capture cinema-grade footage, the Nauticam NA-FX5 Housing unlocks the full capabilities of Sony’s compact Cinema Line camera beneath the surface. Building on the ergonomic design and success of the Sony fx3 underwater housing, this precision-machined aluminum underwater housing allows you to record internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW and 3:2 Open Gate 5K video depth-rated down to 100 meters without external recorders.
Key Features & Highlights
- Mission Control Ergonomics: Critical exposure controls, white balance, and menu dials are directly accessible from the integrated handles without taking your hands off the rig, including a rear REC lever placed under your right thumb.
- N100 Port System Integration: Seamlessly pairs with Nauticam’s premium water-contact optics like the WACP-1B, WACP-C, and WWL-1B for corner-to-corner clarity. You can easily reference the nauticam port chart to select compatible port extensions and adapters for your specific Sony E-mount lenses.
- Advanced Connectivity: Features front M24 and M16 accessory ports along with a rear M16 port. Supports HDMI 2.0/1.4 external monitor housings and surface power delivery via a USB-C Bulkhead simultaneously.
- Vacuum Check & Leak Detection System: Ships with built-in electronics providing temperature-compensated real-time optical and acoustic monitoring to ensure seal integrity before and during your dive.
- Extensible Mounting Points: Includes twenty 1/4"-20 threaded mounts and one M10 mount across the body for mounting video lights, monitors, and tripod plates directly.
Constructed with Nauticam's signature patented port locking lever and rotary enclosure locks, this nauticam housing delivers maximum durability and reliability for demanding production environments. Whether you need a standalone setup or a complete nauticam underwater housing rig with external monitoring, the NA-FX5 provides full control over Sony's latest full-frame sensor technology underwater.
- Best for:
Professional and advanced Sony FX5 underwater video systems. - Main advantage:
Excellent access to cinema controls plus a mature N100 port and optics ecosystem. - Compatibility:
Built specifically for the Sony FX5. It is not an FX3/FX30 housing. - Monitor support:
HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 1.4 accessory routes are supported. - System advantage:
Existing Nauticam Sony N100 users may be able to reuse compatible ports and optics. - Tradeoff:
Ports, gears, monitor hardware, lights, and the vacuum valve are separate system components.
Nauticam NA-FX5 Quick Specs
Features That Matter Underwater
Cinema Controls Without Rebuilding Your Grip
Underwater video becomes frustrating when exposure or record controls force you to let go of the handles every time conditions change. Nauticam positions the major shooting controls around the grips, including a rear REC lever and access to the FX5's multifunction dial.
- Fast access to record, exposure and menu functions
- Useful when following moving animals or shooting in current
- Stiffened handles help support heavier monitor and lighting builds
- Most camera controls are accessible externally
N100 Optics Give the FX5 Room to Grow
A cinema housing is only as useful as the lenses and ports you can put in front of it. The NA-FX5 uses Nauticam's N100 port system, giving Sony shooters access to dome ports, macro ports, port adapters, and compatible water-contact optics.
- Supports both wide-angle and macro system builds
- Useful for existing Nauticam Sony N100 owners
- N100-to-N120 adapters expand selected port options
- Lens-specific port chart prevents guesswork
Built for External Monitoring
A large external monitor makes a major difference when judging composition, exposure and focus through a mask. The NA-FX5 provides an M24 accessory port for Nauticam HDMI systems and supports both HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 1.4 configurations.
- HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 1.4 support
- Compatible monitor-housing routes are available
- Separate accessory ports leave room for additional system functions
- USB-C surface-power bulkhead can be added in supported configurations
Buy Your FX5 Housing From Underwater Imaging Specialists
A cinema housing purchase usually involves more than choosing a box for the camera. Bluewater Photo can help verify lenses, ports, extension rings, zoom gears, monitor components, video lights, arms and buoyancy before the order ships.
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Recommended Accessories:
- Nauticam Vacuum Valve M14
- Nauticam 45 Degree Viewfinder
- Nauticam 180 Viewfinder
- Nauticam Compact Macro Converter CMC-2
- Nauticam Wet Wide Lens WWL-1 130°
- Nauticam Flash Trigger (26302)
- Nauticam Flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Port
- Nauticam Double Flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Port
- Nauticam Universal Fiber Optic Cable
- Nauticam Universal Sync Cord Bulkhead
- Nauticam Standard HDMI Bulkhead with M16 Thread
- Snap-clip lanyard for easy carrying of the housing
- Spare Housing O-Ring
- Nauticam O-Ring for N100 Ports
- Nauticam M16 USB-C bulkhead
Guides & Articles
Recommended Lenses & Ports:
1. Sony 28mm + Sony 16mm fisheye conversion lens - Ultra-wide angle for wrecks, reefscapes, close-focus wide angle.
Recommended Port:
N100 to N120 adapter + N120 Extension Ring 30 II + 140mm Optical Glass Wide Angle Port
2. Sony 12-24mm f2.8 lens - Ultra-wide zoom for whales, mantas, whale sharks, reefscapes
Recommended Port:
Zoom Gear + N100 to N120 adapter + N120 Extension Ring 55 II + 230mm Optical Glass Wide Angle Port
3. Sony 16-35mm F4 lens - Wide-angle for sharks, pelagics, video
Recommended Port:
Zoom Gear + N100 to N120 adapter + N120 Extension Ring 70 II + 230mm Optical Glass Wide Angle Port)
1. Sony 90mm f2.8 macro lens - For macro, supermacro, fish
Recommended Port:
Focus Gear + N100 Flat Port 105
2. Sony 50mm f2.8 macro lens - For fish portraits and larger macro subjects
Recommended Port:
N100 Extension ring 40 + N100 Flat Port 32)
Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 - Combined with the below Wet Lenses:
Option A: Zoom Gear + N100 to N120 adapter + N120 Extension Ring 30 II + WACP-1 (or WACP-C)
Option B: Zoom Gear + N100 to N120 adapter + N120 Extension Ring 30 II + 180mm Optical Glass Wide Angle Port
Other Recommended Wet Lenses:
WWL-1B Wide Angle Conversion Lens - Wide-angle for sharks, pelagics, video
WACP-C - Smaller & more compact, ultra-wide 130º fields-of-view for whales, mantas, whale sharks, reefscapes
WACP-1 - Ultra-wide 130º fields-of-view for whales, mantas, whale sharks, reefscapes
CMC-1 - For fish portraits and larger macro subjects
CMC-2 - For macro, smaller critters, fish
For more Comprehensive details with regards lens and port combinations for the Sony A7R V, please reference our Nauticam Sony E-Mount N100 port chart.
Read our guide to the best Sony full frame lenses for underwater
Nauticam NA-FX5 Specifications
Build & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 320mm W × 184mm H × 124mm D
- Weight in air: 2.1 kg
- Weight in water: -0.3 kg with camera and battery
- Depth rating: 100m
- Construction: Machined aluminum, hard anodized
Compatibility
- Compatible camera: Sony FX5
- Port mount: Nauticam N100
- Lens support: Per current Nauticam Sony E-mount port chart
- N120 options: Selected configurations via compatible adapter
Connectivity
- Front: 1 × M24 and 1 × M16
- Rear: 1 × M16
- HDMI: HDMI 2.0 / HDMI 1.4
- Surface power: Optional USB-C bulkhead system
Mounting
- 20 × 1/4"-20 threaded mounting points
- 1 × M10 threaded mounting point
- Dual handles with mounting balls included
- Compatible with optional monitor and tripod mounting hardware
Leak Protection
- Integrated moisture alarm
- Integrated vacuum monitoring electronics
- Optional 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II required to pull a vacuum
- Temperature-compensated monitoring system
What's Included
- NA-FX5 housing
- Housing cap
- 2 handles with mounting balls
- O-ring remover and lubricant
- CR2032 battery for alarm/vacuum electronics
- Allen key set
- Padded housing bag and shoulder strap
Port System and Adaptors
N100 Port System for Sony E-Mount Camera System
- 37305 N100 to N120 35.5mm Port Adaptor II
- 37306 N100 to N120 25mm Port Adaptor
- 37202 Nikonos Adaptor for NA-A7II/A9/A7RIII
Recommended Accessories
Housing Mounting
- 16701 Top Handle for E2/F/C70/BGH1/BMPCC
- 17959 Housing Mounting Ball with 1/4'' Screws
- 17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings
- 17961 Swivel and Tilt Adjustable Monitor Mount System
- 25218 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod (for NA-A9/A7RIII/BMPCC/XT3)
- 25221 M10 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing
- 25224 M10 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing (with hole for use with lanyard)
- 15201 Insta360 X5 Housing (housing mount for action camera)
- 72605 1/4" Male to M10 Male Screw Adapter
- 72609 Ø37x350 Float Stick Package
- 72610 Swivel Adaptor with 1/4'' Screws
- 72612 1/4" Male to 1/4'' Male Disc Adapter
Vacuum Valve
Lanyards
Hand Strap
- 36337 Hand Strap for NA-FX5
Surface USB-PD Power Bank
- 26325 USB-C Bulkhead with USB-C Connector
- 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325 (optional, for use with the M24 port)
*Both 26325 and an HDMI output can be used at the same time.
HDMI Output
Required accessories for HDMI 2.0 Cable System
- 25086 M24 adaptor for HDMI 2.0 cable (incl. tightening tool)
- 25703 M24A2R225-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable (for NA-FX5 to use with Ninja V housing)
Monitor Housing Options
- 16613 Nauticam Atomos Ninja TX Housing for Atomos Ninja TX / TX GO / RAW Monitor
- 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5" 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit Recorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
- 17922S Nauticam Atomos Ninja V-S Housing with Atomos AtomX SDI Module (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
- 17925 Nauticam NA-Ultra5 Housing for SmallHD Ultra 5 Camera Monitor
Required accessories for HDMI 1.4 Cable System*
- 25033 Standard HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread (included in the 17927 monitor housing)
- 26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325 (in place of the existing 25081)
- 25100 HDMI (D-A) 1.4 Cable in 200mm length (for connection from HDMI bulkhead to camera) (TBD)
- *95848 M16 Extension Ring (NA252-01-076-0-C) is required in this setup.
Monitor Options
- 16611 Nauticam 7'' G7 UW UltraHD Monitor (4K HDMI, 2K SDI input, excl. cables)
- 16612 Nauticam 7'' T7 UW UltraHD Monitor (HDMI 1.4 input, excl. cables)
- 25047 HDMI (D-D) cable in 800mm length (for connection between HDMI bulkheads, required for use with 16612)
- 17927 NA-Shinobi II Housing for Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" Monitor with HDMI 1.4 input (includes 25033, 25038 and 25100)
Monitor / Tripod Mounting System
- 17951 Nauticam Atomos Shogun Housing Mounting System
- 17952 Nauticam Monitor Housing Mounting Adaptor
- 17954 Tripod Plate for NA-A7S and NA-GH4
- 17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings
- 17961 Swivel and Tilt Adjustable Monitor Mount System (compatible with 16612/16613/17927/17922 etc.)
Wet Lenses
Macro
- 81202 Super Macro Convertor 2 (SMC-2, 4x Magnification)
- 81203 Super Macro Convertor 3 (SMC-3, 2.3x Magnification)
- 81301 Compact Macro Convertor 1 (CMC-1, 4.5x Magnification)
- 81302 Compact Macro Convertor 2 (CMC-2, 2.8x Magnification)
- 81501 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 1 (MFO-1)
- 81503 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 3 (MFO-3)
Wide Angle
- 83202 Wet Wide Lens 1B (WWL-1B) 130 deg. FOV with compatible 28mm lenses (incl. float collar)
- 83203 Wet Wide Lens Compact (WWL-C) 130 deg. FOV with compatible 24mm lenses
- 85204 0.57x Wide Angle Conversion Port 2 (WACP-2) 140 deg. FOV with compatible 14mm lenses (incl. float collar)
- 85205 N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port Compact (WACP-C)
- 85206 N120/N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port with Integrated Float Collar and Interchangeable Port Mounting Ring (WACP-1B)
- 85207 N120/N100 Fisheye Conversion Port with Integrated Float Collar (FCP) 170 deg. FOV with compatible 28mm lenses
Macro to Wide Angle
- 86201 Macro to Wide Angle Lens 1 (MWL-1) 150 deg. FOV with full frame 60mm macro lens
- 87303 EMWL Set #3 (incl. focusing unit #3, 150mm relay lens and 3 objective lenses)
- 87203 EMWL Focusing Unit #3 (for Sony FF 90mm)
- 87211 EMWL 150mm Relay Lens
- 87212 EMWL Angled Relay Lens
- 87221 EMWL 60° Objective Lens
- 87222 EMWL 100° Objective Lens
- 87223 EMWL 130° Objective Lens
- 87226 EMWL 160° Objective Lens
Wet Lens Accessories
- 25101 M67 Flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Ports
- 25108 M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports
- 25115 M67 Triple Flip Holder for M67 Ports
- 83250 M67 to Bayonet Converter II
- 83251 M77 to Bayonet Converter II
- 83214 Bayonet Mount Adaptor for SMC/CMC
- 86222 Double Flip Holder for MWL-1
- 87501 Flip Holder for EMWL
- 87512 Shade for 130° Objective Lens
- 87513 Shade for 100° Objective Lens
- 87518 Strobe Mounting Brackets for EMWL Relay Lens
- NA-FX5 Housing
- Housing Cap
- O-ring remover and lubricant
- 2x Handles with mounting balls
- Panasonic CR-2032 Battery (for moisture alarm and vacuum system)
- Set of Allen Keys
- Padded housing bag and shoulder strap
Nauticam Sony FX5 Housing FAQ
Does the Nauticam NA-FX5 fit the Sony FX5?
Yes. The NA-FX5 is designed specifically for the Sony FX5 camera. The correct lens port still needs to be selected separately.
Will a Sony FX3 underwater housing fit the Sony FX5?
No. The Sony FX5 requires its dedicated NA-FX5 housing. An existing Nauticam FX3 owner may still be able to reuse compatible N100 ports and accessories.
What port system does the Nauticam Sony FX5 housing use?
The NA-FX5 uses the Nauticam N100 port system. The exact port, extension ring and gear depend on the Sony E-mount lens you plan to use.
Does the NA-FX5 include a vacuum system?
Vacuum monitoring and moisture-detection electronics are built into the housing. The optional Nauticam 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II is required to pull and maintain a test vacuum.
Can I use an external monitor with the Sony FX5 underwater?
Yes. The NA-FX5 supports HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 1.4 accessory configurations for compatible Nauticam monitor housings and cables.
How deep can the Nauticam FX5 housing go?
Nauticam rates the NA-FX5 to 100 meters, or approximately 328 feet.
How do I know which Nauticam port I need for my FX5 lens?
Match the exact lens to the current Nauticam Sony E-mount port chart rather than selecting by lens size alone. Bluewater Photo can confirm the complete port, extension and gear combination before you order.
Is the NA-FX5 negatively buoyant underwater?
Nauticam lists the housing at approximately 0.3kg negative in water with the camera and battery. Your finished rig will change once a lens, port, monitor, arms and lights are installed.
