Olympus PT-EP13 Underwater Housing for OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Capture images and video beneath the surface with your OM-D E-M5 Mark II Micro Four Thirds camera in this Olympus PT-EP13 Underwater Housing, which has a depth rating of 147'. Dual fiber-optic cable ports enable the connection of optional external flash units. The housing allows you to use the shoe-mount flash bundled with the camera to trigger these external units. It is also equipped with a shoe mount of its own for connecting accessories such as flashes and lighting arms. Mechanical controls afford access to all camera functions except the DOF preview on the front.

Built for durability, the PT-EP13 is constructed from corrosion-resistant polycarbonate. Its integrated flat lens port fits the M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6, 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 I / II / IIR, 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ, 45mm f/1.8, 60mm f/2.8 Macro, and 75mm f/1.8 lenses. The port is meant to stay attached to the housing, but can be removed if you loosen the screws holding it in place. An optional port from AOI could then be mounted to allow for the use of different lenses. See System Chart.

The housing's clear back lets you monitor the O-ring seal and gives you a full view of the camera's display screen. Additionally, the waterproof enclosure features an optical viewfinder as another method of shot composition.

Construction Details

Has a depth rating of 147'
Configured with an accessory shoe mount for connecting accessories such as flashes and lighting arms
Made from corrosion-resistant polycarbonate
Clear back lets you monitor O-ring seal and gives you full view of camera's display screen
Integrated lens port body also constructed from polycarbonate
Port has a flat glass front element, which is multi-coated to reduce reflections

Strobe Connection and Operation

Dual fiber-optic cable ports enable connection of optional external strobes, such as Olympus UFL-3 with guide number of 72' at ISO 100 and color temperature of 5400K
Allows you to use shoe-mount flash bundled with camera to trigger external units
Supplied flash window cover blocks camera's flash when you're using an external strobe, in order to prevent backscatter, glare, and hard shadows. Two holes preserve access to fiber-optic cable ports
If you don't want to block flash but still want to soften it, included PTDP-EP13 diffuser fits over flash window as an alternative to the cover
Strobes can also be triggered wirelessly by on-camera flash

Controls, Handling, and Operation

Mechanical controls, including push-buttons, grooved dials, and a lever, afford access to all camera functions except DOF preview on the front
Buttons are large for ease of operation, even when wearing diving gloves
Features a removable, magnifying optical viewfinder that allows you to take full advantage of the E-M5 Mark II's electronic viewfinder while wearing a diving mask
Supplied monitor hood blocks stray light to improve visibility
Optional bracket for carrying housing and attaching accessories via mounting holes

Lens Port

Integrated flat port accommodates M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6, 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 I / II / IIR, 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ, 45mm f/1.8, 60mm f/2.8 Macro, and 75mm f/1.8 lenses
Built-in port features multi-coated glass to reduce inner reflections
Port is meant to stay attached to housing, but can be removed if you loosen screws holding it in place
Optional port from AOI could be mounted to allow for use of different lenses
Optional Macro Lens Adapter PMLA-EP01 enables use of Underwater Macro Conversion Lens PTMC-01, which has a 67mm filter thread diameter
Optional anti-reflection/shading rings available
See System Chart linked above for full compatibility info

Depth Rating	147' / 45 m
Control Type	Mechanical push-buttons, grooved dials, and lever
Controls	Provide access to all camera functions except DOF preview button on the front
Material of Construction	Housing and Lens Port Body: Polycarbonate Lens Port Front Element: Multi-coated glass
Lens Port	Integrated flat port with multi-coated glass accommodates M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6, 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 I / II / IIR, 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ, 45mm f/1.8, 60mm f/2.8 Macro, and 75mm f/1.8 lenses Port is meant to stay attached to housing, but can be removed and replaced by optional AOI port Optional Macro Lens Adapter PMLA-EP01 enables use of Underwater Macro Conversion Lens PTMC-01 with 67mm filter thread See System Chart linked in Overview
External Flash Connector	Dual fiber-optic cable ports for optional external strobes Shoe-mount flash bundled with camera triggers strobes
Viewfinder	Magnifying optic
Mounting	Cold shoe mount Optional bracket
Dimensions	Approx. 6.9 x 6.8 x 6.9" / 17.5 x 17.3 x 17.5 cm
Weight	2.7 lb / 1.2 kg