Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic's GF-1 get underwater case

Leonard Goh | Nov 27, 2009

German company 10bar has developed an underwater housing for Panasonic's latest Micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix DMC-GF1. Made of aluminum and acrylic, the 1.1kg case can dive to depths of 60m. As with most good housings, users can also employ zoom when underwater via a dedicated ring which clamps onto the lens of the shooter.

(Credit: Athena via unterwasserkamera)

As for the Olympus E-P1, Athena is offering the OM-P1. Similar to 10bar's case for the GF1, the OM-P1 is waterproof to depths of 60m and has clear ports for viewing the important parts of the snapper such as the mode dial and, of course, the rear LCD.

The Lumix underwater case retails at US$1,184 and will be available come December. The OM-P1's price is not confirmed but it is slated for a mid-December rollout.

Via 43rumors

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