PT-ep01/ep03 WA Dome ports

[pmenear]

I have been using the Olympus 9-18 and 14/42 behind the standard port on my PT-ep01, resisting the urge to buy a Zen dome so far.
The weight restrictions on flying when going on dive trips combined with the inconvenience of swapping domes for every lens change and extra expense has put me off buying another port.

I would now like to start using the Panasonic 8mm fish eye lens and ideally find a dome port that will work with both the 9-18 and the 8mm fish eye.

Are there any domes that do both, and has anyone used one?

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

The ZEN Underwater dome, (attached link) works with both the 14-42 & 9-18 and works very well. See the photos at the bottom of the ZEN page to se the difference between the ZEN dome and the Olympus flat port. The only downside is that you will need to go back to the flat port for the best use of close-up adapter lenses.

No port is made for the housing which is designed to work with both the 8 fisheye and the 9-18 on the Olympus housing.

Welcome to zenunderwater.com!

Phil Rudin

 

[Sail Rock Diver]

or have a look here

Unterwasserfotografie, Fantic UW-Foto AG - Fantic PEN Dome-System fr Olympus PEN Unterwassergehuse

 

[nudibranco]

interesting! a 5" dome from Fantic to cover most lenses... BTW you can adapt the macro lens adapter to the Zen Dome and use it for the 14-42mm Zuiko lens to get decent macro capability without using the original flat port...

 

[pmenear]

Thanks for fast replies all.
The Fantic Pen Dome-System looks to be the most versatile and may be just what I'm looking for, thanks Sail Rock Diver.
I have e-mailed Fantic for a bit more technical info and will post there reply.

 

[jetlife2]

interesting! a 5" dome from Fantic to cover most lenses... BTW you can adapt the macro lens adapter to the Zen Dome and use it for the 14-42mm Zuiko lens to get decent macro capability without using the original flat port...

I have the Zen dome and the 14-42 II. I was thinking I would have to go back to the flat port for macro. Can you explain this adapter more and provide a reference? Thanks

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

If you are willing to spend more than the Zen port for a system that allows a range of port and extension options you may also want to look at this site, ƒŠƒ“ƒOƒtƒ‰ƒbƒVƒ…

Phil Rudin

 

[nudibranco]

check these pics! http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ol...-pl1-first-pictures-review-3.html#post5881796