Tag Archives: Underwater housing for Nikon

Ikelite announced underwater housing for the Nikon D800/D800E

After Hugyfot and Nauticam, Ikelite also announced their underwater housing for Nikon D800/D800E DSLR cameras. The MSRP is $1600 which makes it the cheapest solution compared to other manufacturers. The depth rating is 200ft (60m).

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Nauticam releases NA-D800 underwater housing for Nikon D800

Nauticam officially announced the NA-D800 underwater housing for Nikon D800. With a depth rating of 100m and retail price of $3600, the NA-D800 will start shipping on May 11, 2012.

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Underwater housings for Nikon D800 and D4 cameras in the making

The first underwater housing prototypes for Nikon D800 and D4 cameras are already out and they look slick. I was told that the Hugyfot housing for D800 will cost “only” €2,850 including VAT (around $3,700). Hugyfot showed also those 3D rendering for the D4 housing at the London Dive Show:

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Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.0 ZF.2 lens, Fantasea FP7100 now shipping

B&H is now shipping the new Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.0 ZF.2 lens (F mount) and the Fantasea Line FP7100 underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix P7100.

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Nauticam announces NA-V1 underwater housing for Nikon V1 camera

Nauticam announced underwater housing for the Nikon 1 V1 camera that can incorporate the external SB-N5 flash unit. The price is $1650, shipping will start at the end of January, 2012. More sample images can be found here.

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Nauticam NA-D7000V – updated underwater housing for Nikon D7000

Nauticam released an updated version NA-D7000V of their NA-D7000 underwater housing for Nikon D7000. The new version (model Number: 17206) features enhanced control access and HDMI connection compatibility. The depth rating is 100m, the retail price will be $3300, shipping will start on January 1, 2012.

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The first underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix P7100 (Fantasea FP7100)

Fantasea announced the FP7100 underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix P7100 camera with a depth rating of 60m/200 feet. The estimated release date is the beginning of 2012. The new housing will be compatible with the accessories from the previous FP7000 model.

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Nikon’s solution to prevent condensation in underwater camera housings

Nikon currently doesn’t have any underwater housings in their product line. Here a is a patent* (2010-197939) for an underwater housing that can connect to an external tank of compressed air in order to prevent condensation inside the camera housing:

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