The 6171.05 Underwater Housing with Panasonic Lumix LX-5 Camera B&H Kit from Ikelite enables you to shoot underwater with your DMC-LX-5 digital camera. The underwater housing offers an unobstructed view of the camera's information and control functions and operates safely to a depth of 200'. Every camera function is accessible in this housing except the Flash Open Switch. Camera installation is quick and simple, and the O-ring seal can be checked visually through the clear housing. Two 12-24 threaded mounts on the bottom of the housing allow for the secure attachment of optional trays and lighting accessories.
An included flash diffuser improves lighting quality when the camera's built-in flash is used. Included circuitry allows two-way communication between the camera and Ikelite Substrobes providing true Panasonic TTL exposure; this ensures a faster recycling time and longer camera battery life as compared to fiber optic TTL systems. The housing also comes standard with a flat port which allows full use of the camera's zoom without vignetting. The optional W-20 wide-angle conversion lens will add approximately 15-20% to the angle of view.
The Panasonic DMC-LX-5 10.1 Megapixel digital camera features a wide angle f/2.0 aperture Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens with 3.8x wide-angle optical zoom and the MEGA O.I.S. / Optical Image Stabilizer system. The camera's large 3.0-inch LCD is outstanding for both shooting and viewing. With a 3:2 aspect ratio and high 460,000-dot resolution, the LCD panel provides bright, easy-to-see images over a wider viewing angle. HD output capability allows you to view your images, slideshows and video clips in beautiful HD quality with an optional HDMI cable, which is required.
Thanks to intelligent resolution technology, the intelligent zoom is available with the DMC-LX5. This feature extends the zoom ratio by about 1.3x, while maintaining the same picture quality when using the digital zoom. The extra optical zoom function extends zoom power to 6.7x. The energy-saving Venus Engine FHD provides higher-speed, higher-performance image processing while compiling the intelligent resolution technology. This enables the recording of beautiful photos and high-definition movies with higher quality signal processing. The engine also works together with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery to give the camera extended battery life, allowing you to take up to 400 shots on a single battery charge. The Sonic Speed AF / Auto Focus system includes a higher-speed actuator, optimized algorithms and parallel software processing. The result is fast and accurate AF performance, allowing you to quickly get moving subjects in focus.