Overview & Features
Nimar housing NID5100 for Nikon D5100
The Nimar housing NID5100 for Nikon D5100, is compact,
lightweight, and made of durable injection molded polycarbonate. This
compact digital housing is molded of corrosion free ABS-polycarbonate,
it is virtually indestructible with heavy duty walls that allow it to
operate safely to 60m (200 feet).
A compact, full-featured
waterproof housing for scuba diving, surf, pool, and creative photo
opportunities anywhere there's water. This housing requires the addition
of a compatible lens port for waterproof operation. The lens port is
not included.
Key Features
- Depth Rating: 197ft (60m)
- Made from corrosion-resistant Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate, which is clear to allow you to monitor camera and waterproof seal
- Mechanical controls provide access to main camera functions
- 4x tension latches with secondary lock: Aisi 316 stainless steel
- Accepts optional, interchangeable bayonet-mount ports (NIM-108) for a broad array of wide-angle, fisheye, macro, and zoom lenses
- Built-in LED flash trigger
- Fiber optical direct plug-in
- Included vacuum leak check circuitry and valve, the vacuum system
allows you to pull a vacuum on the housing to simulate pressure at depth
and check for leaks prior to entering the water.
- Removable optical viewfinder with 1.5x magnification
- Buoyancy: Slightly positive, Actual buoyancy may vary depending on choice of lens and port
- The housing comes standard with the left handle, the right handle can be ordered as an optional accessory
- New designed ergonomic handles that offers improved balance and 25mm mounts for connecting optional lighting arms
Overview
This compact digital housing is molded of corrosion free
ABS-polycarbonate, it has a depth rating of 60m/197'. The ergonomic side
handles (the right handle is optional), the practical mechanical
controls, the viewfinder with 1.5x magnification and the complete range
of accessories provided, complete the product.
A clear view of the camera and O-ring seals facilitates easy
assembly and operation. Heavy-duty polycarbonate construction is durable
and corrosion-free to ensure performance in even demanding conditions.
Lens ports can be removed and replaced quickly with a simple positive
locking system which provides visible assurance when the housing is
assembled properly.
Construction
Built for durability, the housing is constructed from
corrosion-resistant Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate, the back of the
housing is transparent allowing you to monitor the O-ring seal and
maintain a full view of the camera. It also features stainless steel
latches with safety clips.
This housing requires the addition of a compatible lens port for
waterproof operation. Interchangeable ports are available for an array
of wide-angle, macro, zoom and fisheye lenses. For full compatibility,
see Port Chart and scroll down to "Nikon."
Handling
Removable, ergonomic ABS side handles (the right handle is
optional), provide a comfortable grip and improved handling underwater,
both handles feature a 25mm ball mount for optional lighting arm
attachment.
NIM-108 Lens Port System
Required and sold separately. An array of interchangeable ports is
available for various wide-angle, macro, zoom and fisheye lenses. For
full compatibility, see the port chart linked above
Vacuum Test System
The vacuum system is designed to ensure that the housing is fully
sealed and prevent leaks which can damage the camera. This is a
particularly useful accessory to give the photographer peace of mind
that the camera is protected. It features a calibrated pressure sensor
and processor.
The complete electronic circuit and the battery are located in the
robust anodized aluminum one-way valve body for even more convenient
operation and ease of installation. The green/red LEDs are visible
through the transparent acrylic circular window.
The included hand vacuum pump is lightweight and requires no batteries, so no nasty surprises when you are far from coast.
Flash Trigger
The Nimar mini flash trigger (manual exposure) is a self-powered
device that use a very high energy efficient LED. The flash trigger
plugs into the camera hotshoe and provides an optical signal for fast,
continuous strobe firing. The Flash Trigger works with Canon, Nikon,
Sony, Panasonic and Olympus cameras providing dependable, rapid-fire
flash triggering over fiber.
Flash triggers allow motor drive shooting sequences, perfect for
fast moving action. Since the popup flash is not used, the camera does
not have to wait for the popup flash to recycle, meaning faster
shooting, less heat buildup, and longer camera battery life. Shoot as
fast as your external strobes can handle! This flash trigger is manual
only; automatic flash exposure (TTL) is not currently enabled – a tool
for reliable, fast external flash firing. Supported strobes include the
Inon and the Sea & Sea.
Shooting with Fiber Optic cables means shooting with confidence.
There are no sync cables to flood or corrode, meaning much higher
reliability, and the strobe can even be removed from the rig, while
underwater, for off-board lighting opportunities.
The Nimar Flash Trigger weighs under 13 grams, including battery,
and mounts on the camera hotshoe. It uses 1x CR2032 battery, which
combined with the highly efficient LED trigger light, provide for
thousands of flashes (10000 estimated).
External Flash Bulkhead PL0290 (optional)
A TTL 5-pin external flash bulkhead connector enables the attachment of optional strobes for TTL exposure control.
