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Oh! Thanks for replying. I have just found one.

See this thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/olympus-outlet/439554-e-pl5-olympus-e-pl3-housing.html

My Oly E-PL3 housing (PT-EP05L) came with the flat port that has the little focus lights and the 67mm threads for wet lenses. Alas, my 60mm macro lens does not quite fit inside this port; the lens is a few mm too long. Does anyone have a spare, standard flat port they are willing to sell me...

I use the 8mm fisheye with a single YS-01 strobe (example below from my most recent dive). It isn't ideal with the one strobe but it is possible. The other scenario is ambient light photography where you have no such issue. The 8mm works great for this.

They're looking good. I think this lens has its place for fish portraits.

I used my strobe for both fish portraits, but on a low power setting. The surface shot was taken in ambient.

Rhincodon: I found it quick, certainly quick enough for fugitive fish: LJ - Ricketts Point | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Also here: Cowfish - Point Franklin | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Here's another sample shot at the local beach: Reflections - Ricketts Point | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Thanks Phil, very useful. Do you notice any difference in image quality between optical glass & acrylic domes? Phil

I'm just not fond of the kit lens so it is good to know this one works. But you're right, W-A & macro lenses have more utility underwater.

I tried out the Sigma 19mm lens on my E-PL5 today. It was behind the Precision fisheye dome, which is just what I happened to have on the camera. Conditions were very ordinary but here are some test shots (the most recent 6): Flickr: watsonphil35's Photostream Phil

Now that is a wonderful UW lens. You might not want to dive with anything else!

I was diving with the camera on manual mode. I was able to change exposure, F/stop, ISO & white balance. I was also able to change modes & go to the review screen (but not magnify the image as noted).

Thanks Rich, this is very helpful. Do you happen to know approx price?

Here you go Nir. I dunno if I like the camera being white, but it was the only colour in stock.

It worked but I wasn't amazed by the results. I will give it another go & post a few sample shots if you like.

1) I have just confirmed Rich's suspicion that the video button doesn't work. Neither does the one next to it (the review button with the magnifying glass). 2) In terms of the snugness of fit: my E-PL3 fits in the housing with a bit of clearance on the sides, maybe the width of a credit card...

Aha, that's the only one I didn't try! I will try it today for you. From the look of the cameras it could be a problem.

I have done my last four dives with my new E-PL5 in my old Olympus E-PL3 housing (the PT-EP05L). The camera is a slightly snug fit, but it went in without any housing modification & all the buttons work, at least for still photography. Sample shots here: Flickr: watsonphil35's Photostream...

I've tried it out just the once Jak & got it working behind the flat port. I have a feeling the 19mm would be better because it focuses much closer (20 vs 30cm). I can give it another try in the next few weeks.

I have just acquired the Oly 60mm macro lens, as a change from my normal wide-angle photography. It doesn't fit in my port but Bruce T (Terson) has VERY kindly lent me the right port so I could have a first go at UW macro. I shot these at my local beach today: Flickr: watsonphil35's Photostream...