Nauticam · PRODUCT GUIDENauticam NA-R3 Housing for Canon EOS R3 Camera Review
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Review
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Nauticam’s NA-R3 accommodates Canon’s large EOS R3 body with a two-handle layout and N120 optics. It is aimed at photographers who already want the R3’s controls and viewfinder underwater, rather than buyers seeking the smallest travel rig. The supplied electrical bulkheads and available optical-trigger options allow different strobe arrangements.
Consider before buying
The housing weighs 3.6 kg in air before completing the optical system. Nauticam lists it as made to order with extended lead times and a non-returnable order policy. The optional variable-ND adapter control kit has a serial-number restriction: A482725 onward. A vacuum valve and upgraded viewfinder are separate choices.
Our take
The Digital Shootout’s Thomas Anderson described the NA-R3 controls as comfortable during an R3 test, while acknowledging travel heft. That sales-linked, unscored report is useful context but not an independent numeric housing grade. Consider the NA-R3 if you are keeping an R3 and can justify the ports and travel load; upgrading from a different camera means replacing more than the enclosure.
Specifications at a glance
- Equipment type
- Underwater camera housing
- Camera fit
- Canon EOS R3
- Depth rating
- 100 m
- Weight in air
- 3.6 kg
- Dimensions
- 363 × 236 × 161 mm
- Ordering
- Made to order; confirm lead time and return terms
- ND control-kit compatibility
- From S/N A482725
A closer look at NA-R3 Housing for Canon EOS R3 Camera
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Questions to settle before buying
Based on the equipment type in the researched profile.
- Which exact camera or lens does the item support?
- Are ports, trays, handles and electrical connections included?
- What sealing, inspection and servicing instructions apply to this model?
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Review evidence and source documents
Published findings and supporting documents, with each source identified below. We have not personally tested this product.
Canon R3 review — Nauticam NA-R3 handling ↗
Thomas Anderson praises the exact housing’s handling in an R3 field report while noting the travel heft of the camera system. No overall housing score is supplied.
Source and scoring details
NA-R3 is explicitly identified; camera image-quality comments not treated as housing performance.
Author identified as Sales; article links to Backscatter. Other contributors are Nauticam ambassadors.
Original review: The Digital Shootout
