Nauticam NA-R6V Housing for Canon EOS R6V Camera (without port)

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Nauticam NA-R6V Housing for Canon EOS R6V (without port)

The Canon EOS R6 V is a compact, video-first full-frame hybrid built around a newly developed 32.5MP CMOS sensor.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions: 358mm(W) x 201mm(H) x 134mm(D)
Weight in air: 2.96kg
Buoyancy in Water: Neutral (includes camera and battery)
Depth Rating: 100m
Port Mount: N120 RF Mount II Port Chart (C50 / R6III / R6V)

The Canon EOS R6 V Camera

The Canon EOS R6 V is a compact, video-first full-frame hybrid built around a newly developed 32.5MP CMOS sensor. It records 7K 60p 12-bit RAW internally, 7K 30p Open Gate for full-sensor reframing, oversampled 4K up to 60p, and uncropped 4K 120p for slow motion, all backed by an internal cooling fan that keeps long clips rolling. There is no built-in viewfinder: the R6 V is designed to be shot on its rear LCD screen or an external monitor, which makes the way it is housed and monitored underwater central to getting the shot.

That video-first design is exactly why the R6 V belongs in a purpose-built underwater system. A 32.5MP sensor feeding 7K RAW and oversampled 4K resolves every imperfection in the water column and in the glass in front of it, and shooting without an eye-level finder means the operator depends on a bright, well-placed monitor and controls that fall to hand on a moving reef. The NA-R6V is engineered to deliver both.

Canon EOS R6 V Specifications

32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor
7K 60p internal 12-bit RAW recording
7K 30p Open Gate capture
Oversampled 4K up to 60p and uncropped 4K 120p
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with video-optimized subject tracking
In-body image stabilization with internal cooling fan for extended record times
Full-size HDMI output, dual card slots (CFexpress Type B + SD)

Resolution and dynamic range of this order demand optics designed for the job. Water is an unforgiving optical element, and a sensor recording 7K RAW will show softness, chromatic aberration, or a curved field that a lesser workflow would hide. The NA-R6V opens the R6 V to Nauticam's N120 port system and its family of premium water-contact optics, so the picture stays sharp corner to corner and the field of view is the one the scene actually needs.

The Nauticam NA-R6V Underwater Housing for the Canon EOS R6 V Camera

The NA-R6V is machined from solid aluminium, hard anodized, and depth rated to 100m. It arrives set up to dive: handles, stabilizing brackets, and the moisture alarm battery are pre-installed out of the box. The housing is designed as compact as possible, hugging the R6 V body closely, and is engineered to sit neutrally buoyant in the water with the camera and battery inside. Neutral trim minimizes fatigue over a long dive and maximizes stability for smooth handheld shots.

Mission Control Design

Every control the R6 V shooter reaches for on a dive is placed within a finger's travel of the ergonomic MIL handles. Record falls under the fingertip, so a take starts and stops without shifting grip. An AF-ON lever sits under the right thumb and a Playback lever under the left, so pulling focus and reviewing a take never means hunting for a button. The standout is a patent-pending dual-function lens control knob that handles both zoom and focus from a single wheel, switched between the two by a lever directly below it, which keeps power-zoom and manual-focus RF lenses fully controllable without cluttering the housing with duplicate gears.

Premium Professional Optics

The NA-R6V uses the N120 Auto Lock Port System II (international patent pending), which seats and locks the port with a positive, tool-free action and drives RF lenses through the RF Lens Gear System II. Canon builds excellent wide glass, and lenses like the RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L perform well behind a Nauticam glass dome port. Some loss of edge sharpness and contrast is an unavoidable limitation of any dome. Nauticam water contact optics maximize sharpness corner to corner while improving contrast and autofocus performance, which matters most on the large frame area the R6 V uses in 7K and Open Gate capture.

Standout Configurations

Canon RF 20-50mm f/2.8 power zoom with the WACP-1B — the best image quality available on this system. A constant f/2.8 power zoom driven through the housing's lens control knob, in front of water contact optics that hold the corners wide open.
Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 with the WWL-C — the most compact water-corrected system possible, and the choice when travel weight and packed volume drive the decision.
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro with the MFO-1, MFO-3 and SMC-3 — one macro lens and port covering an enormous range of subjects. The MFO-1 improves overall image quality with a slight increase in magnification and meaningfully improves autofocus speed and accuracy, the MFO-3 widens the field of view for fish portraits and larger critters, and the SMC-3 delivers the highest magnification in the range for the smallest subjects. All three mount in the water on a flip holder.

The N120 system also opens the door to the rest of Nauticam's water contact optics, including the WACP-2 at a 140 degree field of view with compatible 14mm lenses and the FCP reaching 170 degrees with compatible 28mm lenses. Refer to the N120 RF Mount II Port Chart (C50 / R6III / R6V) for the full lens, gear, and port combinations.

HDMI Output and External Monitoring

Because the R6 V has no built-in viewfinder, monitoring is not an accessory on this system, it is the primary interface. The NA-R6V routes the camera's full-size HDMI signal through a bulkhead to an external monitor housing, supporting both HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 cable systems. That opens up Nauticam's monitor and recorder housings, from the Atomos Ninja V and Ninja TX housings for 4Kp60 10-bit recording, to the Shinobi II housing for a lightweight bright monitor, to the 7-inch G7 and T7 UltraHD monitors for a large, gradable image on the reef. Purpose-built cables and M24 or M16 bulkhead options are available for each configuration.

USB-C Charging Between Dives

Sustained 7K RAW capture is demanding on the camera's battery. The NA-R6V accepts an optional USB-C bulkhead so a USB-PD power bank can top off the camera on the boat during a surface interval, without opening the housing. The bulkhead is fully sealed, so the housing holds its vacuum through charging and there is no need to pump down and re-check the seal before the next dive.

Lighting and Rigging

The NA-R6V is a video-focused housing: flash triggering and X-sync for still shooting are not supported. Underwater cinematographers light with continuous video lights, and the housing is built to carry them. An extensive set of mounting points supports lights, monitors, and support hardware, including sixteen 1/4-20 UNC points and an M10 thread on the front top for mounting balls, plus three 1/4-20 UNC points and six M5 points on the base for tripod plates, skids, and mounting balls.

Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System

The NA-R6V ships with a built-in moisture alarm and leak detector, powered by a pre-installed CR-2032 battery, that warns of water intrusion before it reaches the camera. Paired with the optional 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II, the housing also monitors the vacuum seal, confirming a watertight assembly on the boat and holding that assurance through the dive. The electronics are temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms from a warming camera or changing water temperature.

Resources

N120 RF Mount II Port Chart (C50 / R6III / R6V)

Specifications

Product code: 17346
Compatible camera: Canon EOS R6 V
Dimensions (housing only): 358mm(W) x 201mm(H) x 134mm(D)
Weight in air: 2.96kg
Buoyancy in water: Neutral (includes camera and battery)
Depth rating: 100m
Accessory ports: Front M24 x 1 and M16 x 1; rear M16 x 1
Handles and stabilizing brackets: Pre-installed
HDMI support: HDMI 1.4 / 2.0
Port system: N120 RF Mount II (for C50 / R6III / R6V)
Compatible lenses: RF lenses with RF Lens Gear System II (PN 19630–19648)
Main O-ring: 90137 Housing O-ring (I.D. 170mm, C.S. 2.5mm)

Main Features

N120 Auto Lock Port System II (International Patent Pending)
Dual-function lens control knob for zoom and focus, switched by the lever below (Patent Pending)
MIL handles with Rotary Housing Lock
AF-ON lever on the rear right side, Playback lever on the rear left side
Flash trigger or X-sync for still shooting is unsupported
Moisture alarm and leak detector system

Mounting Points

Front top: 16x 1/4-20 UNC (for 17959 mounting ball), 1x M10 thread hole
Bottom: 3x 1/4-20 UNC (for tripod plate or skids), 6x M5 mounting points (#25218 mounting ball set)

What's in the box

NA-R6V Housing
Housing Cap
2x Handles with mounting balls and 2x handle brackets
Panasonic CR-2032 Battery (pre-installed for moisture alarm)
Spare main O-ring, O-ring remover and lubricant
Set of Allen Keys
Padded housing bag and shoulder strap

Optional Accessories — Housing Mount

17959 Housing Mounting Ball with 1/4" Screws
25221 M10 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing
25224 M10 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing (with hole for use with lanyard)
25218 Mounting Ball Set for Tripod
25228 M5 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing

Optional Accessories — Vacuum Valve and Lanyard

25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pushbutton Release)
25413 27cm Lanyard with 2 Snap Hooks

Optional Accessories — USB-C Charging

26325 USB-C Bulkhead with USB-C Connector
26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325 (not necessary)

HDMI Output

1) Required accessories for HDMI 2.0 Cable System

25086 M24 Adaptor for HDMI 2.0 Cable (incl. tightening tool)

25099 M24A2R200-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable (for NA-a1/GH6/A9III to use with Ninja V housing) — not supported for use with 26325 USB-C together

Compatible Monitor Options

16613 Nauticam Atomos Ninja TX Housing for Atomos Ninja TX / TX O / RAW Monitor
17922 Nauticam Atomos Ninja V Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5" 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit Recorder/Monitor/Player (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)
17922S Nauticam Atomos Ninja V-S Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5" 4Kp60 4:2:2 10-bit Recorder/Monitor/Player with Atomos AtomX SDI Module (excl. HDMI 2.0 cable)

2) Required accessories for HDMI 1.4 Cable System

25033 Standard HDMI Bulkhead with M16 Thread
26326 M24-M16 Adaptor for use with 26325
25100 HDMI (D-A) 1.4 Cable in 200mm Length for NA-a1/FX3/GH6 (bulkhead to camera) — not supported for use with 26325 USB-C together
25075 HDMI (D-A) Cable in 190mm Length for NA-GH5/G9 (internal bulkhead to camera) — supported for use with 26325 USB-C together

Compatible Monitor Options

16611 Nauticam 7" G7 UW UltraHD Monitor (4K HDMI, 2K SDI input, excl. cables)
16612 Nauticam 7" T7 UW UltraHD Monitor (HDMI 1.4 input, excl. cables)
25047 HDMI (D-D) Cable in 800mm Length (between HDMI bulkheads) — required for use with 16611/16612
17927 NA-Shinobi II Housing for Atomos Shinobi II 5.2" Monitor with HDMI 1.4 input (includes 25033, 25038 and 25100)

Required Monitor Mounting Options

17951 Nauticam Atomos Shogun Housing Mounting System
17954 Tripod Plate for NA-A7S and NA-GH4
17957 Nauticam Monitor Housing Mounting Adaptor
17960 Universal Quadra-Pod Plate for Nauticam Housings
17961 Swivel and Tilt Adjustable Monitor Mount System (compatible with 16612/16613/17927/17922 etc.)

Wet Lenses — Macro

81202 Super Macro Converter 2 (4x Magnification)
81203 Super Macro Converter 3 (2.3x Magnification)
81301 Compact Macro Converter 1 (CMC-1, 4.5x Magnification)
81302 Compact Macro Converter 2 (CMC-2, 2.8x Magnification)
81501 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 1
81503 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 3

Wet Lenses — Wide Angle

83202 Wet Wide Lens 1B (WWL-1B) 130° FOV with compatible 28mm lenses (incl. float collar)
83203 Wet Wide Lens Compact (WWL-C) 130° FOV with compatible 24mm lenses
85204 Wide Angle Conversion Port 2 (WACP-2) 140° FOV with compatible 14mm lenses (incl. float collar)
85205 N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port Compact (WACP-C)
85206 N120/N100 0.36x Wide Angle Conversion Port with Integrated Float Collar and Interchangeable Port Mounting Ring (WACP-1B)
85207 N120/N100 Fisheye Conversion Port with Integrated Float Collar (FCP) 170° FOV with compatible 28mm lenses

Wet Lenses — Macro to Wide Angle

86201 Macro to Wideangle Lens 1 (MWL-1) 150° FOV with full-frame 60mm macro lens
87303 EMWL Set #3 (incl. focusing unit #3, 150mm relay lens and 3 objective lenses)
87203 EMWL Focusing Unit #3 (for Canon RF 100mm f2.8 Macro)
87211 EMWL 150mm Relay Lens
87212 EMWL Angled Relay Lens
87221 EMWL 60° Objective Lens
87222 EMWL 100° Objective Lens
87223 EMWL 130° Objective Lens
87226 EMWL 160° Objective Lens

Optional Accessories for Wet Lenses

25101 M67 Flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Ports
25108 M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports
83250 M67 to Bayonet Converter II
83251 M77 to Bayonet Converter II
83214 Bayonet Mount Adaptor for SMC/CMC
86221 M67 Flip Holder for MWL-1
86222 Double Flip Holder for MWL-1
87501 Flip Holder for EMWL
87512 Shade for 130° Objective Lens
87513 Shade for 100° Objective Lens
87516 EMWL Bayonet Holder for Ø70 Float Arm
87517 EMWL Bayonet Holder for Ø90 Float Arm
87518 Strobe Mounting Brackets for EMWL Relay Lens

Buoyancy Recommendation for Housing Setups (depending on port and lens choices)

72261 Ø70x200mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 370g)
72262 Ø70x250mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 520g)
72263 Ø70x300mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 670g)
72264 Ø90x170mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 450g)
72265 Ø90x220mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 720g)
72266 Ø50x200mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 160g)
72267 Ø50x250mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 240g)
72268 Ø50x300mm Carbon Fibre Aluminium Float Arm (Buoyancy 320g)
72233 Single Bayonet Holder II for Ø70 Float Arm
72234 Double Bayonet Holder II for Ø70 Float Arm
72243 Single Bayonet Holder II for Ø90 Float Arm
72244 Double Bayonet Holder II for Ø90 Float Arm
83252 Bayonet Holder for Arms
83253 Double Bayonet Holder for Arms
83254 Bayonet Lens Holder for Inon Float Arms