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Nauticam NA-C400 Underwater Housing for Canon C400 Camera

SKU # 16125

$10,367.00

The Canon EOS C400 is a versatile 6K full-frame digital cinema camera designed for filmmakers seeking high-quality imagery and adaptability across various production environments. The 6K Full-Frame Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor delivers exceptional low-light performance and a wide dynamic range, capturing intricate details in both highlights and shadows.

A first ever Triple Base ISO feature offers base ISOs of 800, 3200, and 12,800, providing flexibility to shoot in diverse lighting conditions without compromising image quality.  The camera supports up to 6K60 Cinema RAW Light 12-bit recording, with oversampled 4K available in 10-bit 4:2:2 at frame rates up to 120p. 

The camera utilizes Canon's RF lens mount to take advantage of their lenses advanced features like image stabilization and enhanced autofocus capabilities. Using Canons latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, the cinema camera is capable of eye and face detection for both humans and animals, ensuring precise focus tracking during shoots.  Dual media slots for CFexpress Type-B and SD cards provide simultaneous recording and proxy capture to streamline production workflows. 


Technical Specifications

Dimensions 232mm(W) x 194mm(H) x 298mm(D)
Weight In Air 6.64kg (incl. handles and housing skids)
Weight In Water Negative 1kg (with camera, LCD monitor and BP-A60 battery)
Depth Rating 80m
Port System N120
Accessory Ports Front 2x M10, Middle 1x M16 and 1x M28, Rear 4x M16

Introducing Nauticam NA-C400 Underwater Housing for Canon C400 Camera

The Nauticam NA-C400 Underwater Housing

The Nauticam NA-C400 is a professional-grade aluminum underwater housing designed for the Canon C400. With a robust design, ergonomic controls, and versatile connectivity options, the Nauticam NA-C400 is a powerful underwater cinema tool for professionals seeking high-quality results in demanding conditions.

Lens Support & Advanced Optics

Built on Nauticam’s renowned cinema housing lineup, the NA-C400 features Nauticam's patented N120 port mounting system. This offers an extensive range of dome ports and flat ports for the entire Canon RF and EF mount line of lenses.  In addition, you can take full advantage of Nauticam entire lineup of water contact optics. These optics offer superior image quality for underwater imaging and can be configured for wide angle imaging, macro imaging, and everything in between.

In addition, this same N120 port mount system is found on other models such as the NA-R5C, Raptor, and Komodo underwater housings. This allows filmmakers to use the same lens, lens gearing, and port combinations across multiple underwater cinema systems, ensuring seamless integration on any underwater production with Nauticam housings.

Ergonomic Control Placement

The housing is designed for efficient underwater operation, placing key controls along the left and right side of the housing for easy, ergonomic access to all of your essential camera controls. 

You'll find large cinema-style knobs along each side of the housing for precise manual control over focus and zoom, along with exposure, white balance, AF, and record trigger controls positioned directly at your fingertips from the handles.

The NA-C400 features both mechanical and electronic controls for a seamless user experience. The mechanical controls include Power, Zoom, Focus, and Lens Release. The Electronic controls are integrated from the camera's remote functionality and include from the left side - ‘Up’, ‘Down’, ‘ISO+’, ‘ISO-’ - the right side - ‘Rec’, ‘Fn3’, ‘Fn4’, ‘IRIS+’, ‘IRIS-’ and the main control board ‘Left’, ‘Right’, ‘Up’, ‘Down’, ‘Set’, ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘MENU/REC Review’

Integrated LCD Monitor Support

The NA-C400 is designed to accommodate the Canon C400’s detachable LCD monitor, mounting it at the rear of the camera using a supplied bracket. The shaded rear window provides optimal underwater visibility, offering a streamlined and minimalist monitoring option for those that don't want to use an external monitor.

HDMI/SDI Output for External Monitoring

The full lineup of Nauticam's monitor housings are supported with the NA-C400 using their SDI, HDMI 2.0, and HDMI 1.4 for cabling.  Surface monitoring via their 45m SDI cables is also fully supported.  Access to all of these connection types is provided by several M28 and M16 bulkhead slots available along the top and rear of the housing.

Versatile Camera Power Options

The NA-C400 housing accommodates the standard  BP-A30N and BP-A60N batteries.  For those looking to maximize runtimes and save time during the production on battery swaps, the housing can also combine accommodate one BP-A30N along with the FXLION NANO THREE 150Wh Micro V-Mount battery.  

Mounting Accessories

The housing offer multiple features multiple 1/4”-20 and M10 mounting locations all along the top and bottom of the housing.  These can be used for securely attaching components such as top handles, additional ball mounts, and other accessories.

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What's In The Box:

  • NA-C400 Housing with vacuum valve pre-installed
  • Housing Cap
  • 2x Handles with mounting balls and 2x handle brackets
  • Panasonic CR-2450 Battery (pre-installed for moisture alarm)
  • Spare main O-ring, O-ring remover and lubricant  
  • Set of Allen Keys
  • Housing skids
  • Monitor Shade
  • Safety box

Recommended Accessories:

Housing Mount

  • 25221 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing
  • 25224 M10 strobe mounting ball for housing (with hole for using with lanyard)
  • 25228 M5 strobe mounting ball for housing
  • 16226 Mounting Bracket for Monitor Housing to use with Cinema Housings
  • 16701 Top Handle for E2/F/C70/BGH1/BMPCC
  • 17961 Swivel and Tilt Adjustable Monitor Mount System (To be release)

Trim Weights

  • 16232 0.25kg Trim Weights for 16227 (4pcs)
  • 16233 0.5kg Trim Weights for 16227 (4pcs)

Vacuum Valve

  • 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release)

Handles

  • 28123 Pair of handles - size S (10mm closer to housing)

HDMI OUTPUT:

Required accessories for HDMI 2.0 Cable System

  • 25089 M28 HDMI 2.0 Adapter
  • 25078 M28A1R225-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable (for NA-BMPCCII/S1R/S1H to use with 17922/17909N)

Compatible Monitor Options

  • 17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5” 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit 
    Reorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
  • 17926 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 (Mounted on the right side M16 of middle housing)
  • 25100 HDMI (D-A) 1.4 Cable in 200mm length for NA-a1 (for connection from HDMI bulkhead to camera)

*25033 and 25100 is included in 17927 monitor housing

Compatible Monitor Options

  • 17927 NA-Shinobi II Housing for Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" Monitor with HDMI 1.4 input

SDI OUTPUT:

Required accessories for SDI Cable System

  • 17926S SDI Cable Set for use with NA-Ultra5/17922S  

Compatible Monitor Options

  • 17922S Nauticam Atomos Ninja V-S Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5” 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit 
    Reorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable) with Atomos AtomX SDI Module
  • 17926 Nauticam NA-Ultra5 Housing for SmallHD Ultra 5 Camera Monitor

Required accessories Surface Monitor

  • 25058 M16 SDI Bulkhead   *Only support to be installed on the back door.
  • 25060 SDI cable in 0.4m length (for connection from camera to underside of SDI Bulkhead)
  • 25064 SDI surface monitor cable in 15m length 
    (for connection from SDI Bulkhead to Surface Monitor on land)
  • 25065 SDI surface monitor cable in 45m length 
    (for connection from SDI Bulkhead to Surface Monitor on land)