10 Bar Panasonic Lumix GH-3 Housing

Specs and Photos of 10 Bar's New Housing for the Panasonic Lumix GH-3

By Brent Durand, October 2, 2013

10 Bar has announced their new housing for the Panasonic Lumix GH-3 camera. The Lumix GH-3 is an excellent mirrorless camera that is well-known in video circles. It features a very high bit rate that rivals many prosumer DSLRs and also takes great still photos. Being mirrorless, the camera is compact and easy to travel with, especially when paired with 10 Bar's new underater housing.

PRESS RELEASE:

September 25, 2013 (Hong Kong) - 10 Bar is pleased to announce the launch of Panasonic GH-3 housing. The housings are machined from a solid block of aluminum with clear acrylic back cover, which allows easy checking of the rear LCD monitor of the camera. It employs double o-ring system and stainless steel locking latches for enhanced security.

• It has levers and buttons accessing all controls on the Lumix GH-3 camera.
   
• The fiber optic port provides TTL flash exposure with Inon/Sea & Sea strobes.
   
• The housings are individually pressure tested to 90m.
   
• Overall size is 192 x 186 x 162 mm (L x W x H) with a weight of 12.3 kg with 12-35 zoom lens port.

There is also an extension ring and dome port for 8mm lens for this housing. The package includes:

• Padded housing carrying bag
• 2 x spare o-rings
• Opening Key
• Silicone o-ring grease
• Nylon landyard

Visit the 10 Bar website for more information: 

www.10bar.com

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Further Reading

• Introduction to Mirrorless Cameras

• Panasonic GX-1 Review & Nauticam Housing Review

• Best Micro 4/3 Lenses for Underwater Photography

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