This Olympus PT-EP01 Underwater Housing is for the Olympus E-PL1 digital camera. It is a stylish and durable polycarbonate housing for anyone looking to pursue underwater digital photography with the flexibility and quality of a Micro Four Thirds camera. This compact lightweight housing allows you to use your digital camera as you explore your underwater surroundings at depths down to 131' (40m).

The o-ring main seal along with the secure rotary buckle closure will keep your camera dry. The housing allows you to use the Olympus E-PL1's LCD screen to view and compose your images, but the housing also allows use of the optional electronic viewfinder VF-2. The durable o-ring sealed controls give you access to everything the Olympus E-PL1 has to offer.

Using an external flash will bring back the natural color that is lost underwater. Built-in dual fiber optic cable ports allow you to fire 2 Olympus UFL-2 or Sea & Sea underwater strobes with fiber optic cables when the on-camera flash fires. The Olympus UFL-2 power can be controlled remotely from the back of the camera.

The PT-EP01 has a fix lens port that supports the use of the Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and the Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/5.6 lenses. The PT-EP01 offers the use of a macro lens adapter PMLA-EP01 to attach the macro lens PTMC-01 for close-up photography.

Polycarbonate Construction

Durable and resistant to corrosion, clear view of the camera information and control functions

Camera Functions

Housing accesses all camera functions with large buttons

Viewing Options

Use the Olympus E-PL1's LCD screen to view and compose your images, but the housing also allows use of the optional electronic viewfinder VF-2

Keeping Your Camera Safe

The O-ring main seal along with the secure rotary buckle closure will keep your camera dry

Lens Port

An assortment of interchangeable lens ports (required accessory) allows use of Zuiko macro, wide angle, and zoom lenses best suited for underwater photography

Slaved Strobes

Built-in dual fiber optic cable ports allow you to fire 2 Olympus UFL-2 or Sea & Sea underwater strobes with fiber optic cables when the on-camera flash fires

Remote control

The Olympus UFL-2 strobes can be controlled remotely from the back of the camera

Specifications

Construction

Polycarbonate

Control Type

Mechanical

Controls

All

Depth Rating

131' (40m)

Buoyancy

Positive

Port

Fixed, flat

Internal Flash Usable

Yes, to fire external strobes

External Strobe Connector

Yes, dual fiber optic cable ports for slaved strobes

TTL Compatible

Yes

Moisture Alarm

None

Color

Front: Black
Back: Clear

Dimensions (WxHxD)

10.08 x 8.54 x 7.36" (256 x 217 x 187mm)

Weight (without Camera)

3.68 lbs (1.67kg)