The Nauticam KOMODO-X housing is based on the existing RED KOMODO housing. Nauticam’s am was to come up with a compact and travel-friendly system.
The housing provides a user-friendly setup and intuitive operation including tool-less setup and tear down in a matter of minutes. Batteries can be swapped without ever removing the camera from the housing.
The Nauticam KOMODO-X housing uses the N120 Cinema port system, shared with Nauticam’s other N120 platform cameras which allows for an easy transition to the Nauticam Komodo-X from other N120 Nauticam systems. The N120 system also provides access to Nauticam’s line of premium optics such as the WACP-1/2 and SMC-1/2.
The housing also features adjustable handles with easy access to the cinema-style zoom and focus knobs. On top of the housing is a 1/4″-20 cheese plate which allows for a wide variety of accessory mounting points.
The Nauticam KOMODO-X is also backed by Nauticam’s 2-year warranty.
LENS SUPPORT
The RED KOMODO-X is compatible with RED RF-PL adaptors and includes a locking RF mount. The Nauticam KOMODO-X housing offers full support of the Canon EF to EOS R Adaptor along with the Canon EF to EOS R Adaptor with Variable ND Filter. The left side of the housing features an easily accessible command wheel for making ND changes. Regardless of EF or RF lens selection, changing lenses is quick, easy, and doesn’t require any tools. Note that when changing between RF and EF lenses, the camera must be removed from the housing to remove or install the RF to EF adapter. Nauticam is constantly testing new lenses to provide optimized port and extension combinations.
There arelLarge cinema-styled control wheels on the housing, located within easy reach of the handles, allowing you to manually focus and zoom with supported lenses when used with the corresponding lens gear set.
Not being limited to using DSLR lenses is crucial for cinema systems and the Nauticam KOMODO-X housing, when used with the 16410 N120 to N200 Port Adapter can support the use of Cinema Lenses and the associated N200 Port System. Installation is quick, easy and requires no tools allowing seamless lens switching in the field – even when changing between DSLR and Cinema lenses.
EXTERNAL MONITOR SUPPORT
The Atomos Shinobi SDI monitor or the Ninja V monitor can also be mounted in the external Nauticam NA-Shinobi-S housing or Nauticam Atomos Ninja V-S housing and be connected via SDI bulkheads and cables allowing greater flexibility when positioning the monitor on the Nauticam Komodo housing.
SDI OUTPUT
Required accessories for SDI Cable System
Recommended monitor housing
- 17922S Nauticam Ninja V-S Housing for Atomos Ninja V 5” with AtomX SDI Module. With the below items or 17926S SDI Cable Set
- 25060 SDI Cable in 0.4m length (SDI cable in 0.4m length for connection from camera to underside of SDI Bulkhead
- 25058 M16 SDI Bulkhead
- 25061 SDI Cable in 0.75m length (for connection between SDI Bulkheads)
- 17926 Nauticam NA-Ultra5 Housing for SmallHD Ultra 5 camera monitor
- 17926S SDI Cable Set for use with NA-Ultra5
Camera Control over Ultra 5 Monitor
- 17926 Nauticam NA-Ultra5 Housing for SmallHD Ultra 5 Camera Monitor
- 16265R UW Camera Control Cable Bundle for NA
ETHERNET REMOTE CONTROL
While the Nauticam KOMODO housing is engineered to allow for full control by the operator, it also supports an ethernet surface feed in 5m (pole cam) and 45m (studio) lengths. Within the housing, there is space to install a small ethernet router which would allow for full control of the camera at the surface through the RedControl App.
Recommended Ethernet Cables
- 16261Ethernet Surface Cable Set in 45m length (Incl. housing lemo bulkhead with integrated internal cable and external Duracell cables)
- 16262 Replacement of Housing Lemo Bulkhead with Integrated Ethernet Cable
- 16263 Ethernet Surface Cable Set in 5-meter length (Incl. housing lemo bulkhead with integrated internal cable and external Duracell cables)
*USB-C to Ethernet adapter is required for use with 16261/3
VACUUM CHECK & LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
The Nauticam KOMODO housing features Nauticam’s field-tested Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System that provides constant updates on the water-tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. By drawing a slight vacuum inside the housing using a reliable and compact manual hand pump, the system is able to ensure water-tightness before entering the water as well as throughout the dive. A simple color-coded LED lighting system, easily visible at the rear of the housing lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur. The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action-packed dive.
What’s In The Box:
- Komodo-X Housing
- 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (Pre-installed)
- 90120 Housing O-ring, lubricant, O-ring remover
- 2x Handles with mounting balls
- Monitor Shade (only included with Shinobi/Ninja V monitor back)
- CR2032 Battery (for moisture alarm and vacuum system)
- Allen Wrench Set
- Housing Skids
- Wheeled Case with Custom foam insert
- 2x 0.25Kg Trim Weights
- 2x 0.5Kg Trim Weights
Recommended Accessories:
- 17959 Housing Mounting Ball with 1/4” Screws
- 16701 Top Handle for E2/F/C70/BMPCC/KOMODO
- 25221 M10 Strobe Mounting Ball for Housing
- 16232 0.25kg Trim Weights for 16227
- 16233 0.5kg Trim Weights for 16227
- 25060 Spare/Replacement SDI Cable in 0.4m Length (for connection from camera to Shinobi SDI monitor or Ninja V with AtomX SDI Module
Compatible Batteries:
- REDVOLT NANO 45Wh
- REDVOLT Micro-V 98Wh
- Anton Bauer Titon Micro 90 V-Mount 45Wh/98Wh
- Bebob V-MICRO 45Wh/98Wh
- Core SWX NANO Micro 98Wh Lithium-Ion Battery (V-Mount)
- Fxlion NANO ONE/TWO Ultracompart 50Wh/98Wh
- Hawk-Woods Mini V-Lok 14.4V 98Wh Li-Ion Battery
- IDX System Technology Imicro-150 14.5V 97Wh Li-Ion Vmount Battery
- SWIT PB-M98S 14.4V 98Wh Pocket Battery with D-Tap and USB Output (V-Mount)
- SmallRig VB50/99 Mini V-Mount Battery
Price & Availability
The Nauticam KOMODO-X Underwater Housing is now available to purchase for $9,665.00 USD.
