SEA&SEA introduces the Rig System- a modular handle for the PT-059 housing (OM System TG) compatible with GoPro, DJI Osmo Action, and Insta360. Specs and usage details.
Yes, if you already own the PT-059 housing for the OM System/Olympus TOUGH TG-7 or TG-6. The Rig System is based around an RS Main Frame that is designed to integrate directly onto this housing, without replacing it.
Yes. In addition to the TG series, the system is announced to be compatible with the GoPro HERO13, the DJI Osmo Action 6, and the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, using the same modular accessories (handles, bayonet mount, attachment points).
SEA&SEA has not yet announced the price for the entire system. The PT-059 housing alone, which is the base required for the TG series cameras, is typically sold for around €350 at specialized retailers.
It allows you to attach conversion ports (wide-angle or macro) directly to the rig, with a dedicated storage support (RS Bayonet Lens Holder) to safely store them during the dive when they are not mounted.
For years, the PT-059 housing for OM System TOUGH TG cameras has been doing its job without much fanfare. It's the discreet companion of most dive clubs, the housing that's lent to beginners or brought along on trips to avoid risking more delicate equipment. However, its ergonomics have never really evolved. SEA&SEA has now changed that with its Rig System.
The heart of the system is the RS Main Frame, designed to integrate directly onto the existing PT-059 housing. You don't need to buy a complete new housing: the Rig System simply attaches to what you already have.
The RS Single Grip Set can be reversed to accommodate both right-handed and left-handed users, and a second handle can be added for greater stability when shooting wide-angle. This is the kind of detail that seems insignificant on paper, but it really changes the way you hold the camera once underwater, especially on long dives where arm fatigue becomes noticeable.
The RS Bayonet Mount Base allows you to attach conversion lenses, wide-angle converters, or macro lenses directly to the rig. And to prevent losing a detached lens hood during a dive, a dedicated holder (RS Bayonet Lens Holder) securely stores it until it's needed again.
This aligns with a trend we've already observed with AOI's Quick Release housings: the ecosystem of accessories for action cameras and waterproof compact cameras is maturing and increasingly resembles that of mirrorless and DSLR systems. The days of underwater action cameras being limited to a housing attached to a mask are over.
SEA&SEA has not yet announced a price for the entire Rig System. The basic PT-059 housing typically costs around €350 from specialized retailers, not including the additional accessories for the Rig System.
For those who already own a TG-6 or TG-7 in the PT-059 housing, this is a logical upgrade rather than an investment in a new system. For those who are still deciding between a smartphone, a GoPro, and a waterproof compact camera, the cross-compatibility of the Rig System further narrows the gap between these options.The best camera is the one you are most comfortable using, not necessarily the one with the most accessories. However, a system that adapts to your hand rather than the other way around always makes the technical aspects easier, allowing you to focus on what truly matters underwater: patience and natural light, which you will seek out. This is precisely what we focus on in the AquaExposure training program.