Accessory for Panasonic DMW-MCFS5/MCFX35

INON INC. releases new accessories to support Panasonic "LUMIX DMC-FS3"/"LUMIX DMC-FS5"/"LUMIX DMC-FX35" (*1) + "DMW-MCFS5"/"DMW-MCFX35"(*1).

  • "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35"

    • --Release date : March 29, 2008
  • "Optical D Cable・Cap W35 Set with Clear Photo System Film"

    • --available in the market
  • "Grip Base DII with Rubber Grip D"

    • --available in the market


    "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35" installed on DMW-MCFX35 / LUMIX DMC-FX35
    (left *2)
    "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35" installed on DMW-MCFS5 / LUMIX DMC-FS3
    (center *5)
    "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35"
    (right)


    DMW-MCFS5 / LUMIX DMC-FS3 combination example (*5)
    • Panasonic "LUMIX DMC-FS3"+ Panasonic "DMW-MCFS5"
    • "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35"
    • "UWL-100 28AD" + "Lens Hood for UWL-100 28AD"
    • "D-2000"
    • "-0.5 White Diffuser (External Auto)"
    • "Optical D Cable・Cap W35 Set with Clear Photo System Film"
    • "Grip Base DII with Rubber Grip D"
    • "AD Lens Holder" + "UCL-165AD"
    • "Direct Arm Z Set・Multi D.B. Long"



    DMW-MCFX35 / LUMIX DMC-FX35 combination example (*2)
    • Panasonic "LUMIX DMC-FX35" + Panasonic "DMW-MCFX35"
    • "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35"
    • "UCL-165AD"
    • "D-2000"
    • "-0.5 White Diffuser (External Auto)"
    • "Optical D Cable・Cap W35 Set with Clear Photo System Film"
    • "Grip Base DII with Rubber Grip D"
    • "AD Lens Holder" + "UCL-165AD]"
    • "Direct Arm Z Set・Multi D.B. Long"


    "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35"(*2) enables to use wide conversion lens of INON "28AD Mount series" attachment lens or close-up lens of AD Mount series attachment lens(*3). Compatible attachment lenses are; "UCL-165AD Close-up Lens" to shorten minimum focus length to close to a subject, "UWL-100 28AD Wide Conversion Lens" to shoot wider area and its optional product "Dome Lens Unit for UWL-100" to further widen view angle of UWL-100 28AD.

    Optional "Grip Base DII with Rubber Grip D" and "Optical D Cable・Cap W35 Set with Clear Photo System Film" together with "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35" enables to install digital camera compatible "S-TTL" auto strobe "D-2000" series etc.
    "S-TTL" auto of "D-2000" series gives you correct and reliable exposure by simply pressing shutter release button.
    It is easy to step up to dual strobe configuration with additional "Grip Base DIII with Rubber Grip D" and "Optical D Cable".
    INON supports to shoot all different type of subject from "Fish-eye" to "Ultra Macro" with simple and reliable system.

    (*1)
    Contact Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. for detail of a camera/marine case.

    (*2)
    Vignetting at zoom wide end when using "DMC-FX35"(focal length:25mm at wide end) + "DMW-MCFX35"/"28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35" without attachment lens on land (No vignetting underwater). Use middle range of zoom or more to telephoto side on land to eliminate vignetting.

    (*3)
    When using "DMC-FX35" (focal length:25mm at wide end) + "DMW-MCFX35"/"28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35", compatible attachment lens is AD Mount series close-up lens "UCL-165AD"(*4) only and 28AD Mount series attachment lens "UWL-100 28AD Wide Conversion Lens" is not usable. When using "DMC-FS3"(focal length:33mm at wide end) or "DMC-FS5"(focal length:30mm at wide end) + "DMW-MCFS5"/"28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35", compatible attachment lens is AD Mount series close-up lens "UCL-165AD"(*4) and 28AD Mount series attachment lens "UWL-100 28AD Wide Conversion Lens" without any problem.

    (*4)
    When using "DMC-FX35"(focal length:25mm at wide end) + "DMW-MCFX35"/"28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35", compatible attachment lens is AD Mount series close-up lens "UCL-165AD" only underwater with zoom middle range or more towards to telephoto side. Vignetting is observed at wide side on land/underwater.

    (*5)
    Image uses "DMC-FS3" but "DMC-FS5" is also usable.


    "DMC-FS3" sample images (*5)

    --Equipments：
    • Panasonic "LUMIX DMC-FS3" + Panasonic "DMW-MCFS5"
    • "28AD Mount Base・MCFS5/MCFX35"
    • "UWL-100 28AD" + "Dome Lens Unit for UWL-100" + "Dome Spacer for UWL-100 28AD"
    • "D-2000"×2 +"-0.5 White Diffuser (External Auto)"×2
    • "Optical D Cable・Cap W35 Set with Clear Photo System Film"
    • "Optical D Cable"
    • "Arm L Set Z"×2 + "Arm Float S"×4
    • "D-2000"×2 + "-0.5 White Diffuser (TTL/Manual)"×2
    • "Optical D Slave CableII"×2
    • "Arm M Set Z・Multi D.B Long"×2 + "Arm Float S"×2
    • "Grip Base DII with Rubber Grip D"
    • "Grip Base DIII with Rubber Grip D"
    • "AD Lens Holder" + "UCL-165AD"×2
    • "AD Lens Holder" + "UWL-100 28AD"



    --Subject/shooting distance：Soft coral/approx.1m (3.3ft)
    --Equipments：Panasonic DMC-FS3/DMW-MCFS5, D-2000×4,UWL-100 28AD + Dome Lens Unit for UWL-100
    --Shooting parameter：Zoom wide end (5.5mm), 1/160, F2.8, ISO100, ±0EV,color mode VIVID, strobe S-TTL MODE 　
    --Photo by：Ryo.Hattori@INON/at Wreck point, Atami (Japan)


    --Subject/shooting distance：Longnose hawkfish (10cm/4inch)/approx. 15cm(5.9inch)
    --Equipments：Panasonic DMC-FS3/DMW-MCFS5, D-2000×4, UCL-165AD×1
    --Shooting parameter：Zoom telephoto side (15.3mm), 1/60, F4.8, ISO100, ±0EV,color mode VIVID, strobe S-TTL MODE
    --Photo by：Ryo.Hattori@INON/at Wreck point, Atami (Japan)


    --Subject/shooting distance:Soft coral (approx. 1m/3.3ft in length)/approx. 30cm(11.8inch)
    --Equipments:Panasonic DMC-FS3/DMW-MCFS5, D-2000×4,UWL-100 28AD + Dome Lens Unit for UWL-100
    --Shooting parameter：Zoom wide end (5.5mm), 1/30, F2.8, ISO100, ±0EV,color mode VIVID, strobe S-TTL MODE
    --Photo by:Ryo.Hattori@INON/at “Sodaine” Atami (Japan)


    --Subject/shooting distance:Soft coral (approx. 1m/3.3ft in length)/approx. 30cm(11.8inch)
    --Equipments:Panasonic DMC-FS3/DMW-MCFS5, D-2000×4, UWL-100 28AD
    --Shooting parameter：Zoom wide end (5.5mm), 1/30, F2.8, ISO100, ±0EV,color mode VIVID, strobe S-TTL MODE
    --Photo by:Ryo. Hattori @INON/at "Sodaine" Atami (Japan)


    --Subject/shooting distance:Soft coral (approx. 1m/3.3ft in length)/approx. 30cm(11.8inch)
    --Equipments:Panasonic DMC-FS3/DMW-MCFS5, D-2000×4, (No conversion lens)
    --Shooting parameter：Zoom wide end (5.5mm), 1/30, F2.8, ISO100, ±0EV,color mode VIVID, strobe S-TTL MODE
    --Photo by:Ryo.Hattori @INON/at "Sodaine" Atami (Japan)

    "DMC-FX35" sample images

    --Subject/shooting distance：Scorpionfish (approx 30cm/11.8inch in length)/approx. 20cm (7.9inch)
    --Equipments：Panasonic DMC-FX35/DMW-MCFX35, D-2000×2,(No conversion lens)
    --Shooting parameter：Zoom wide end (4.4mm), 1/250, F4, ISO100, ±0EV,color mode VIVID, strobe S-TTL MODE
    --Photo by：R. Hattori@INON/at Wreck point, Atami (Japan)


    --Subject/shooting distance：Japanese dragonet (approx. 5cm/2inch in length)/approx.15cm (5.9inch)
    --Equipments：Panasonic DMC-FX35/DMW-MCFX35, D-2000×2, UCL-165AD×1
    --Shooting parameter：Zoom telephoto end (17.6mm), 1/250, F5.6, ISO100, ±0EV,color mode VIVID, strobe S-TTL MODE
    --Photo by:Ryo. Hattori@INON／at Wreck point, Atami (Japan)


    --Subject/shooting distance:Diver (1.75m/5.7ft tall)/approx. 2m (6.6ft)
    --Equipments:Panasonic DMC-FX35/DMW-MCFX35, D-2000×2,(No conversion lens)
    --Shooting parameter：Zoom wide end(4.4mm), 1/50, F2.8, ISO100, ±0EV,color mode VIVID, strobe no-flash
    --Photo by:Ryo. Hattori @INON/at Wreck point, Atami (Japan)



March 20, 2007
INON Inc.

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