Ikelite 200ft Underwater Housing with DL Port Mount for Nikon D500 DSLR Camera

 

Product Highlights

• 200' (60m) depth rating
• Supremely functional for maximum creative control access is provided for all important camera functions
• Extra-large, soft touch zoom knob next to the left handle
• The NEW Dry Lock (DL) Port System gives added security at the surface of the water and accommodates large diameter lenses
• Vacuum valve included (pump sold separately)
• Flash bulkhead connector for manual exposure with most popular underwater strobes
• ABS-PC and Lexan construction is fundamentally corrosion-resistant
• Made in the USA
• Each housing is individually inspected for fit and water pressure tested to depth
• Includes a balanced aluminum base with left-hand quick release handle
• 1 year limited warranty

Lenses

• Accepts any Ikelite DL-series port to accommodate most popular zoom, macro, and wide angle lenses
• Zoom is accessible for many lenses when the correct zoom gear is used
• Dome ports are recommended for wide angle and zoom lenses under water
• Flat ports are recommended for macro close-up lenses

Lighting

• Included Ikelite ICS-5 bulkhead connector with manual hotshoe for reliable electrical triggering of underwater strobes
• Optional TTL hotshoe and Nikon TTL Converter (Product number 4301.3) provide TTL operation with compatible Ikelite DS strobes

Ergonomics

• Signature open-groove design suspends the rear o-ring in a natural position that is easier to maintain and more reliable than forcing the o-ring into a channel
• Sensitive new trigger lever is extendable for comfortable use when holding the optional right-hand quick release handle
• The back is completely clear for an unobstructed view of the camera and o-ring seal
• Control symbols are laser etched into the back and will never fade or rub off
• Quick install camera mount plate does not need to be removed for battery or memory card access
• One spare 1/2-20 threaded accessory mount locations on the front of the housing for the addition of optional accessories

Controls Provided

• Shutter-release button
• Power switch
• Movie-record button
• Sub-command dial
• Exposure compensation (+/-) button
• ISO button
• MODE button
• WB button
• Metering button
• BKT button
• Lens release button
• AF-ON button
• Main command dial
• Multi selector
• Info button
• Live view selector
• Lv button
• Playback button
• MENU button
• OK button

What's Included

• Underwater Housing with 200ft Back
• Base with Left-Hand Quick Release Handle # 4077.67
• Port Hole Cap # 0200.91
• Waterproof Bulkhead Cap # 9104.5
• Silicone Lubricant 2cc Tube # 0184.2

Optional Accessories

• Right-Hand Quick Release Handle with Extension # 4077.02
• Straight Magnified Viewfinder # 6890
• 45° Magnified Viewfinder Type 1 # 6891.1

Camera Compatibility

This housing is only compatible with the Nikon D500 DSLR as shipped by the manufacturer. Unless otherwise noted, this housing does not accommodate the use of add-on grips, battery grips, eyepieces, LCD covers, or other accessories.

Differences in lens and control placement prevent other Nikon DSLR models from being used in this housing. Ikelite is not aware of any other models which may be used in or adapted to this particular housing.

Specifications

• 200' (60m) depth rating
• 1/4-20 thread base mounts with 3.5" spacing
• Near neutral buoyancy in fresh water
• Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens and port
• Weight 5.1 lb (2.3 kg) not including tray + handles
• Dimensions 9.2 x 7.1 x 6.6" (234 x 180 x 168 mm) including projections

Spare Parts

• 0132.61 - Main o-ring
• 0132.41 - Port o-ring
• 9104.5 - Waterproof bulkhead cap
• 0184.2 - Silicone lubricant resealable 2cc tube

 

Side-by-Side Comparison

Three housing versions are available to suit the Nikon D500 DSLR camera. All versions feature:

• Controls for Shutter-release button, Power switch, Movie-record button, Sub-command dial, Exposure compensation (+/-) button, ISO button, MODE button, WB button, Metering button, BKT button, Lens release button, AF-ON button, Main command dial, Multi selector, Info button, Live view selector, Lv button, i button, Playback button, Trash button, MENU button, Key/? button, Magnify + button, Magnify - button, OK button, Fn2 button
• Ikelite ICS-5 bulkhead and manual flash hot shoe
• Aluminum base with Left-Hand Quick Release Handle
• A completely clear back for an unobstructed view of the camera and o-ring seal
• Control symbols laser etched into the back for easy to read labeling that will never fade or rub off
• A quick install camera mount plate which does not need to be removed for battery or memory card access
• 1 year limited warranty