Capture brilliant images of parrot fish, moray eels, and coral reefs with your Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless MFT Digital Camera in Aquatica's AE-M1 Mk II Underwater Housing. It has a depth rating of 295', which is upgradeable upon request to 426'. This version of the housing also includes a pre-installed vacuum check system, which allows you to confirm watertight integrity before the dive. A manual Nikonos connector enables the attachment of optional external strobes via sync cords.

The housing provides access to virtually all camera functions via mechanical controls. It also has an ergonomic design with 2 grips that offer improved handling and attachment points for optional lighting arms. Built for durability, especially resistance to corrosion, the housing is constructed from an anodized, machined aluminum alloy.

The AE-M1 Mk II ships without a required lens port, and accepts various interchangeable ports for different lenses. For complete compatibility details, see the port chart.

Vacuum Check System    Depth Rating: 295', Upgradeable to 426'    Manual Nikonos Strobe Connector    Mechanical Controls    Access to Virtually All Camera Functions    Ergonomic Design with Dual Handles    Made of Anodized Aluminum Alloy    Interchangeable Lens Port System    Ships Without Required Lens Port

• Depth rating: 295', upgradeable to 426'
• Surveyor moisture alarm alerts you in the unlikely event of a breach in the waterproof seal
• This version of housing includes pre-installed vacuum check system, which allows you to confirm watertight integrity before dive
• Known as Vacuum Circuitry and Alarm Kit, the atmospheric pressure-sensitive system consists of a vacuum valve, an extracting pump, and a moisture alarm/pressure sensor with an on/off switch
• Valve and extracting pump contribute by ensuring that a solid vacuum is created inside the housing
• Built for durability, the housing is constructed from a 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, which has been anodized to resist corrosion and powder-coated to protect against scratches and other damage

• Provides access to virtually all camera functions via mechanical push-buttons, dials, knobs, and levers
• AE-L/AE-L, shutter, and front dial are quickly accessible without removing your right hand from the grip
• Two levers afford easier access to video recording and Fn2 buttons
• At the rear, all menu navigation buttons have been placed closer to the side of the housing than those on previous enclosures, enabling you to reach them more easily
• AF and HDR buttons have been relocated from the top of the housing to the back, in order to facilitate access via your left thumb
• Dual ergonomic grips have been moved slightly farther away from the enclosure to give you a little more room to work when wearing gloves
• Introduced on this housing, self-positioning lever controls are designed to reset themselves back to their default positions when they're no longer in use
• Another feature making its debut on the AE-m1 II is the magnetic locking system, which automatically grabs the camera saddle with powerful Neodymium magnets once it is pushed inside the housing. To remove the saddle, just flip the lock release lever
• Standard, supplied Galileo-type eyepiece is coated and offers a full view of the camera's viewfinder
• Optional coated Aqua View Finder, available in 180° and 45° versions, offers an enlarged, enhanced view with 100% coverage, corner-to-corner sharpness, and internal dioptric adjustment

• Ships without a required lens port
• Accepts various interchangeable ports, extensions, and accessories for different lenses
• See port chart linked above for complete compatibility details

• A manual Nikonos connector enables attachment of optional external strobes via sync cords
• Strobes and video lights can be connected to optional support arms, such as Aquatica's Technical Lighting Control arms, which can be conveniently mounted on the housing's grip handles

• Two accessory ports enable the connection of optional accessories, such as video monitors or remote controls
• Eight 1/4"-20 threaded holes, including one on the top, three on the bottom, and four on the grips, allow for the mounting of lighting arms, brackets, tripods, and other accessories

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How well does this fit the Mk III?

A: This bracket will fit well with the EM-1 MK3.

Q: 2. Is there an L-bracket compatible with the manfrotto 290 dual tripod? If not, is there a plate that can be used with this L-bracket and the manfrotto tripod? Thank you!

A: The Manfrotto 290-dual uses Manfrotto's 200PL proprietary plate and there currently isn't an L-bracket designed to work with them. You are able to attach a 200PL to the bottom of the L-bracket but not the L-component. In both cases, this defeats the purposes of the RRS L-bracket set for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk II/III.

Q: 3. Will this plate fit the OMD EM-1 mark II?

A: It fits both the E-M1 Mark II and the E-M1 Mark III as well as the OM-1.

Q: 4. Does the HLD-7 include the battery, or is that a separate purchase?

A: That is a separate purchase since a battery does not come with the grip. In my case I opted for several of the third party batteries which included a nice wall charger too and after a couple of years of regular everyday use work quite well.

Q: 5. I am looking for a plate that is compatible with the OM-D EM5 MK III, including the non-rotating lip -- is this it?

A: No, the Acratech Quick Release Plate for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is for the Version II not III. This one will work on the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, Really Right Stuff L-Plate Set for Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III BH #RE25429 • MFR #BOEM5MKIII-L SET

Q: 6. Is the HLD-7 Battery Grip rechargeable

A: No.The grip is able to hold one extra battery inside it, but it is not possible to charge the battery in the grip. You would have to use your standard external charger to charge it. The grip does have an optional AC adapter to power it for studio type applications, but the AC power adapter will not charge the battery.

Q: 7. Anyone have issues with the magnets affecting the camera in anyway? Thanks, Ben

A: There have been no reports to our knowledge regarding the magnets in this plate causing issues.

Q: 8. Please can you tell me if the optional AC Adapter AC-3 actually charges the battery as well?

A: No, it does not charge the battery as well. It is only an external power source.

Q: 9. would this fit Olympus e-520. If not do you have one?

A: That will not fit on the Olympus e-520. There were some third party grips but those are no longer available.

Q: 10. I have the HLD-9 Battery Holder attached to my EM1 Mark II. Does this bracket still work with that accessory on the camera?

A: No - it does not. The RRS bracket is meant to be mounted directly under the camera body!