Olympus PT-EP03 Underwater Housing for E-PL2 Camera
This PT-EP03 Underwater Housing for E-PL2 Camera from Olympus allows you to take your E-PL2 Olympus camera underwater (as deep as 131'/40 m) to create spectacular stills and movies. This lightweight (2.42 lbs/1.1 kg) housing is custom designed for the E-PL2, so the camera fits perfectly and controls are easily accessible. You can use Live View or the optional electronic viewfinder VF-2 (not included) to compose your photos and videos. A wide range of optional accessories make this a versatile addition to your photographic kit: underwater strobe lights and arms, macro lens adapters, hand straps, LCD hood, zoom rings and shading rings.
- Custom Underwater Housing for EPL-2
- Custom-designed underwater housing for the EPL-2 camera--depth-rated to 131' (40 m)
- Lightweight Housing
- This housing weighs just 2.42 lbs (1.1 kg)
- Viewing Options
- Allows use of Live View or the optional VF-2 electronic viewfinder
- Full Range of Optional Accessories Available
- Optional accessories include underwater strobe lights, macro lens adapters, hand straps, LCD hood, zoom rings, and shading rings
- Compatible Lenses
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Supports the:
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6
| Construction | Polycarbonate |
| Control Type | Mechanical |
| Controls | All |
| Depth Rating | 131' (40 m) |
| Buoyancy | Slightly positive |
| Port | Non-removable |
| Internal Flash Usable | No (usable to trigger external flash using included fiber optic connector) |
| External Strobe Connector | Yes, dual fiber optic |
| TTL Compatible | Yes |
| Moisture Alarm | No |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight (without Camera) | 2.42 lbs (1.09 kg) |
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Comments about Olympus PT-EP03 Underwater Housing for E-PL2 Camera:
Have not dove with it yet. Works well with the camera.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
- Not Versatile
Best Uses
- Diving
Comments about Olympus PT-EP03 Underwater Housing for E-PL2 Camera:
This is a totally adequate low cost housing for the epl2. I like the housing better than the camera itself.
There are lots of optional ports, such as the zen domes, to make this take better wide angle pix, underwater.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great value
Cons
- Fixed Port
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Olympus PT-EP03 Underwater Housing for E-PL2 Camera:
The E-PL2 / PT-EP03 combo is by far the cheapest way of getting a large sensor camera underwater. That said, moving from a compact to an ILC or a DSLR means a) a lot of money spent and b) learning new techniques. As the zoom ring is ON THE LENS, it should be obvious that you can't operate it one handed, and since the housing offers a knob for zoom / MF, you'll need a zoom gear (for zoom lenses) or a focus gear (for fixed focal length lenses). This is true for all such housings and not a deficiency of the housing. To rate it lower based on this is ridiculous. This is a solid 4 star housing, taking price vs performance into account. Only drawback is faux fixed port system, but there's plenty of ports out there as well as information on how to remove the stock port.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Not Versatile
- Too Heavy
Best Uses
- Diving
Comments about Olympus PT-EP03 Underwater Housing for E-PL2 Camera:
I have not used the housing yet while diving, however while testing the fit and function with my new E-PL2 it was obvious that the zoom wasn't working. [...] I need to buy an expensive zoom ring. There was nothing mentioned about this extra ridiculous expense. Honestly, I see no reason that an additional part should be required, rather than the function designed into the housing. Also, having traded 'up' from an Olympus SP-350 dive setup, the zoom feature itself is very clumsy, compared to the simplicity of the SP-350. It required both hands to zoom rather than a quick and simple single-handed operation. I'm sure I'll get used to it but there are many times that a single-handed zoom is the only way to get a shot. The camera takes beautiful shots so I won't get rid of it for this deficiency but I'm also not sure why they hid the dive settings deep in a menu rather than leaving them easily assessable in 'scene' mode as with the E-PL1 and others.
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What's in the Box
- O-Ring
- Silicone Grease
- 2 x Moisture Evaporation Packet
- Instruction Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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