Super Macro with Olympus 60mm and PT-EP05L

I have an Olympus E-PL3, PT-EP05L, 60mm Macro, Zen WA-100-EP and Olympus 9-18 &14 -42 mm and wet diopters.

I love the idea that I did not have to change ports to switch between the 60mm and the 9-18.

However in Lembeh I did suffer when the dive guides would find tiny creatures where a wet diopter would have been great.

Unfortunately the 60mm will not fit behind the standard port on the EP05L.

Is there a port option for that will allow me to use the 60mm with a wet diopter.

It would be great if it also allowed me to use the 9-18 without changing ports (less to carry).

Hi. The only option I am aware of is the Zen flat port for the pannasonic 45mm macro and the Zen 25mm extension. I bought the zen flat port and then decided I wanted the Oly 60mm. Just haven't for round to buying the lens yet. Haha

I contacted Alex at UW vision and he was very helpful. I'm ordering and dispatching the extension.

http://reefphoto.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6584

* in not I'm.

Here are the two ports. Zen flat port also had a 67mm thread. Which will allow a wet lens.

I looked at this a few years ago.

What you can do is order the original port from the EPL1 housing - Part Number: VG657900 (This you will need to order as a 'spare part' from a service centre, its not something you can buy over the counter.

The only problem is that port does not have a threaded front - so you will need the clip-on 67mm adapter Part Number: PMLA-EP01

*** I see you are in the UK - you need to speak with Luton Cameras, these are the official Olympus service centre.

I love my swing away macro holder for the port you mention (at least I assume its the same, it's the one that comes with the E-PT10 for the E-PL5). http://www.reefwreckandcritter.com/reef-images---uw-photo-accessories.html

The ZEN port plus extension

Not ectastic about the extra joint and O rings but I suppose it should not be an issue as I would not have to disturb it. The port is £325 plus the extension ??

Olympus solution

I have a quote of £150 plus postage for the port then I would need the adapter.

Decisions Decisions,

Maybe I should start looking at camera upgrades !!!!

Madness leads down this route

 

 

Madness leads down this route

I thought madness lead down every route with underwater photography?

Madness -Yup I agree!

I ended up swapping the Olympus housing and going all out Nauticam route with swappable ports etc

NOT the cheapest solution for sure...