IKELITE UNDERWATER HOUSING FOR OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-5, TG-6

You can capture sharp, detailed photos and brilliant 4K video at depths as great as 200' beneath the surface, thanks to IKELITE UNDERWATER HOUSING FOR OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-5, TG-6. Dual fiber-optic ports enable the connection of optional, external strobes for illumination and color correction. Ergonomic mechanical controls, including push-buttons, knurled knobs/dials, and levers, afford virtually all camera functions.

Construction Details

• Depth rating of 200'
• Made by hand in the USA from a corrosion-resistant polycarbonate and ABS plastic blend
• White/light gray on front, top, sides, and bottom to reflect sunlight and keep camera cool when shooting on or above water's surface
• Clear in back to allow you to monitor the O-ring seal and maintain a view of the camera's rear controls
• Controls are crafted from durable, hard-anodized aluminum and acetyl, which, like the ABS and PC of the body, are corrosion resistant

Controls and Handling

• Large, ergonomic mechanical controls, including push-buttons, knurled knobs/dials, and levers provide access to all camera functions except for the Log Switch
• A side-mounted shutter lever and a redesigned zoom control make shooting easy
• Optional tray with a quick-release grip provides comfort and improves overall balance and handling beneath the surface
• Housing has slightly positive buoyancy in freshwater

Lens Port

• Built-in, flat glass lens port with a 3" diameter
• Features 67mm threads designed to accept optional wide-angle and macro conversion lenses, a.k.a. "wet lenses"
• Wide-angles increase your field of view, allowing you to get closer to your subject while fitting more in the frame; macros allow for extreme close-ups with great clarity and detail
• Both types of lenses reduce the amount of water between you and your subjects to minimize distortion and improve color, exposure, and clarity
• Recommended Ikelite WD-3 Wide-Angle Dome provides a mid-range field of view and does not result in any vignetting
• Ikelite W-30 Wide-Angle Lens, INON UWL-H100, and other 67mm wide lenses offer greater coverage, but some vignetting and edge distortion will occur. However, these effects can be minimized or eliminated via smaller apertures, zooming in, and/or cropping in post-production
• Macro lenses with 67mm threads are available from INON, Epoque, and other brands
• External color-correction filters with 3.0" diameters can be pressed directly onto the port, while those with 3.6" diameters can be attached to many wide-angle wet lenses

Strobe Connection and Operation

• A built-in flash is not suitable for illuminating photos underwater but can trigger optional, external strobes via fiber-optic cables
• Use of an optional, external strobe will be extremely helpful once you descend farther than 15-20' underwater, except when shooting with color filters on very clear days with bright sunlight
• Strobe restores hues that get absorbed by the water, so your images are vibrant and accurate
• Try to stay no more than 3-4' away from the subject to preserve natural colors in images
• Housing is equipped with two fiber-optic ports
• Any Ikelite DS strobe can be connected via the #4401.1 Fiber-Optic Converter and #4501 Fiber Optic Cord
• O. Converter effectively turns the sync cord bulkhead of the DS strobe into a fiber-optic port and allows for manual exposure
• Compatible fiber-optic cords: Ikelite #4501 Fiber-Optic Coiled Cord, INON "Non-Wireless" L-Type Optical D Cable, Sea & Sea #50107 L-Type Fiber-Optic Cable, Sea & Sea #50128 Fiber Optic Cable II, Olympus PTCB-E02 UW Fiber-Optic Cable, Nauticam-to-INON #26211 Optical Fiber Cable, Nauticam-to-Sea & Sea #26212 Optical Fiber Cable