The WACP-1 and WACP-2 have raised the bar on what is possible in underwater optics. They offer the maximum in image quality with the widest angle of view available in a rectilinear lens. Nauticam is now excited to release the next iteration of WACP, the WACP-C. The Wide Angle Conversion Port Compact (WACP-C) is a fraction of the weight and size when compared to the WACP-1 and WACP-2. When looking at volume, the WACP-C is approximately 37% smaller than WACP-1 and 75% smaller than WACP-2.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Depth Rating | 100m |
| Outer Diameter x Length | DIA 170mm x 145.5mm |
| Weight (in air) | 2.24 kg |
| Buoyancy (in water) | Negative 0.1 kg |
| Body Construction | Hard-anodized Aluminum Alloy |
| Lens Construction | 6 Elements in 5 Groups |
| Lens Coating | Anti-reflective on both sides |
| Port Mount | N100 |
| Depth Rating | 100m |
| Focus Range | Front element to infinity |
COMPARISON CHARTS:
IN THE BOX:
- WACP-C with integrated Float Collar
- Hard lens cap
- Rear lens cap
- Padded carrying bag
- 90141 Spare O-ring
- Cleaning cloth
- Lubricant
INTRODUCING N100 0.36X COMPACT WIDE ANGLE CONVERSION PORT (WACP-C)
NAUTICAM WIDE ANGLE CONVERSION PORT COMPACT (WACP-C)
Like the WACP-1 and WACP-2, the WACP-C is a dry mount lens design, functioning as both a port and optical lens. It is optimized to work with professional camera lenses up to a full-frame equivalent focal length of 28mm and offers an amazing 130° angle of view. The WACP-C can focus as close as the front element and captures images with minimal distortion.
A wide variety of lenses are supported, both primes and zooms for a variety of cameras. Please check the WACP-C PORT CHART for supported lenses and suggested configurations as some lenses will require extension rings or adapters.
This image from Alex Mustard was shot with the Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5D and WACP-C.
Similar to WACP-1, the WACP-C greatly improves the overall image sharpness. The WACP-C will provide approximately 3 f-stops of increased corner sharpness when compared to traditional wide rectilinear lenses with a similar field of view behind a dome port. This means being able to achieve about the same corner sharpness with WACP-C at f/5.6 that you could achieve with your rectilinear lens behind a dome port a f/16. As a point of comparison, WACP-1 provides approximately 4 f-stops of increased corner sharpness.
This image from Alex Mustard was shot with the Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5D and WACP-C
The WACP-C's zoom-through capability means the underwater filmmaker or photographer can capture astonishing wide, medium and close-up shots all with one lens while maintaining optimum optical and close-focus performance. Take for instance the Sony 28-60mm f/4-5.6 lens which receives a field-of-view range of 69º to 130º with the WACP-C. This lens allows for acquisition of more dynamic content on each and every dive without the need for a second camera.
This image from Alex Mustard was shot with the Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5D and WACP-C
