AOI Underwater Housing UH-R50 (for Canon R50 with 18-45mm Kit Lens)
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AOI UH-R50 Underwater Housing for Canon EOS R50
The AOI UH-R50 is a compact and lightweight underwater housing for the Canon EOS R50. It is designed for photographers and content creators who want to move beyond smartphones, action cameras or compact cameras and step into a high-quality mirrorless APS-C system – without sacrificing ease of use, low weight or travel convenience.
With a 60 m depth rating, integrated Vacuum Analyzation & Wet Detection System, M67 port thread and support for the Canon RF-S 18-45mm kit lens, the AOI UH-R50 is a smart, safe and attractive solution for high-quality underwater photos and 4K video.
An Easy Step into High-Quality Underwater Imaging
The Canon EOS R50 features a large APS-C sensor that offers a clear image quality advantage over typical action cameras or smartphones. Colours, dynamic range, detail, low-light performance and creative depth of field all benefit from the larger sensor. The AOI UH-R50 makes this quality available underwater in a compact, lightweight and easy-to-use system.
Ideal for Photo, Video and Social Media Content
The Canon EOS R50 automatically recognises whether footage is being captured horizontally or vertically and tags the content accordingly. This makes the system especially suitable for modern formats such as Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts and other vertical video workflows. Combined with the lightweight AOI UH-R50, it creates a mobile underwater setup that is easy to handle while delivering far higher image quality than typical action camera solutions.
Fixed M67 Port for Security and Versatility
The AOI UH-R50 uses a fixed integrated port with a standard M67 thread. This design reduces potential user-serviceable seals and makes the system especially simple and reliable. At the same time, the housing remains flexible: compatible wide-angle or macro wet lenses can be mounted directly onto the M67 thread.
This allows the camera to remain safely sealed inside the housing throughout the dive, while optical accessories can be added or changed depending on the subject.
Integrated Vacuum and Wet Detection System
For additional safety, the AOI UH-R50 is equipped as standard with the AOI VWS. This Vacuum Analyzation & Wet Detection System monitors the internal vacuum pressure and detects moisture. It allows the user to check whether the housing is properly sealed before entering the water.
Benefits of the AOI UH-R50
- Designed for Canon EOS R50: purpose-built for the Canon EOS R50 camera.
- Compact APS-C system: significantly higher image quality than smartphone or action camera solutions.
- 60 m depth rating: suitable for recreational divers and ambitious underwater creators.
- Fixed M67 port: simple, secure and compatible with many M67 wet lenses.
- Vacuum and wet detection: integrated AOI VWS for additional confidence before and during dives.
- Lightweight travel setup: ideal for travel, dive holidays and mobile content production.
- Vertical video workflow: ideal for Reels, Shorts and social media content.
- Optical flash triggering: uses the camera’s built-in flash to trigger external strobes.
- Compatible with AOI MDS: expandable with AOI tray, handle and arm systems.
- Perfect match for AOI UCS-Q1: ideal in combination with the compact AOI Q1 strobe system.
Technical Specifications
| Model number | AOI UH-R50-BLK / AOI UH-R50-WHT |
| Description | Underwater housing for Canon EOS R50 camera, black or white |
| Compatible camera | Canon EOS R50 |
| Main material | Polycarbonate + glass fibre |
| Depth rating | 60 m |
| Port thread | M67 |
| Flash trigger method | By using the camera’s built-in flash |
| Water leakage protection | Built-in Vacuum Analyzation & Wet Detection System VWS |
| VWS battery power | Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.7 V |
| Battery charging | USB charger DC 5 V, 0.5 A; approx. 1.5 hours for a full charge |
| Battery operation time | Approx. 100 hours |
| Dimensions | 172 × 160 × 145 mm |
| Weight on land | Approx. 950 g, including housing body, LCD monitor hood, zoom gear and port front cap |
| Weight underwater | Approx. -280 g with Canon EOS R50, camera battery, RF-S 18-45mm lens, zoom gear and LCD monitor hood |
Compatible Lens
The AOI UH-R50 is designed for the Canon EOS R50 in combination with the Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM kit lens. The matching zoom gear for this lens is included as standard.
Standard Accessories
- AOI UH-R50 underwater housing
- USB Type-C charging cable AOI USBC-02
- LCD Monitor Hood AOI LCDH-01
- Spare O-ring for Vacuum Valve Protection Cap AOI SRVV-02-GRY
- Silicone grease AOI SIGR-5
- Silica gel AOI SIGE-3
- Lanyard AOI LYD-01
- 2× Fiber Optic Cable Port Plug
- Port Front Cap for M67 thread AOI LFC-01
- Vacuum hand pump AOI VP-03
- Zoom Gear for Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM AOI LG-CRF-S1845
- Extended shutter release lever
- Spare main seal O-ring AOI SOR-07
- Spare secondary seal ring AOI SSR-07
- O-ring remover AOI ORR-02
- AOI logo sticker
- Microfiber cleaning cloth AOI MC-01
Perfectly Matched with the AOI UCS-Q1 Strobe
The UH-R50 pairs perfectly with the new AOI UCS-Q1 Ultra Compact Strobe 2027 Edition. The strobe can optically emulate the built-in flash of the Canon EOS R50, enabling simple automatic exposure. This creates a lightweight, compact and powerful underwater setup for both photography and video.
Who is the AOI UH-R50 for?
The AOI UH-R50 is ideal for divers, travellers, content creators and underwater photographers who want a high-quality yet uncomplicated mirrorless system. It offers an attractive entry into APS-C underwater imaging, combining excellent image quality with simple operation, low weight and a high level of safety.
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
