Aquatica Nikon D600 & Nikon D610 Underwater Housing
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Description
The Aquatica AD600 is a finely crafted housing made of carefully selected aluminum and Stainless Steel alloys, its raw material being identical to the ones commonly used in the aerospace industry. It is machined on the latest 5 axis computer assisted machines available. Anodizing to North American military specification is standard on all Aquatica housing. Still, While anodizing will protect the housing from the environment, it will fade and discolour if left exposed to the elements, to prevent this, and for further protection, Aquatica provides corrosion inhibiting zinc anodes as standard equipment and coats their housings with a baked on, tough as nails, powder coating. This extra level of protection makes a huge difference, as exemplified by Aquatica housings with over 1,500 dives on them that still look as fresh as the day they came out of the box.
No matter what the diving conditions are, you remain in control of the situation with the Aquatica AD600. The thickest of cold water gloves or the smallest of bare hands will not be hindered by the layout. All functions are clearly identified with permanent pad printed paint for quick visual identification and to eliminate the frustration of searching for relocated controls.
FEATURES
- Optical Fiber Strobe Connections: Options include optical ports for Sea & Sea® or INON® type connectors.
- Internal camera flash access: A flash up button on the housing is provided to release the flash and a lever to set it back down. This allows the user to quickly shutdown the internal flash for ambient light images and easily returns to flash photography with the push of a button.
- Classic electrical connections: Option includes the Nikonos ® or Ikelite ® standard connectors.
- In essence, as far as underwater strobe connectivity, this housing is the most flexible in the industry. It will accept the largest variety of strobe on the market and dedicated housing for flashes and radio transmitter such as the Water Wizard.
- Bayonet Port: A positive four point bayonet mounting and a locking mechanism leaves no doubt that your ports and extension rings are secured in place and are water tight on the housing. Larger dome port can benefit of the extra security provided by the #18469 Extension To Port Locking Collar. The bayonet system dome ports, macro ports, and extension rings offer a fast and efficient access to the lens for changing without having to remove the camera from the housing. This housing allows use of lenses from a 4.5mm/180 degrees fisheye lens to a 200mm macro lens. Accepting teleconverter and diopter is also possible due to our flexible Port Extension system.
- Controls & Menus: The housing provides access to all the camera menus and video controls including On-Off, Live View mode, Record On/Off, ISO lever, Exposure Mode, Bracketing, Meter positioning and focus control, and AF activation and lock. Access to all of the menu’s features include enlarge and delete, histogram and internal SLR preferences, and a quick access and conveniently angled review button. Buttons on the left hand side have been angled 20 degrees and are extended where necessary for better ergonomics. Knobs are grooved and knurled for optimum operation when wearing thick gloves and the multi controller pad of the camera has been reproduced for faster and easier handling.
- Hydrophone: The housing can be equipped with a unique hydrophone for recording ambient sound underwater when shooting in the video mode.
- Viewing Eye Piece: The most critical aspect of underwater SLR photography is the viewing system. In this aspect our housing uses a viewfinder that shows the biggest and the brightest image possible with full frame view. Two accessory Aqua View Finders are also available, giving the user unparalleled viewing of the camera's viewfinder for sharp focusing and exact composition.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Depth rating: 300 feet/90 meters (upgradeable on request to 425ft/130 meters)
- Precision machined from a single aluminum block. Fully anodized to military specifications and Powder coated with robust wear resistant coating.
- All function labels are clearly and permanently pad printed to prevent peeling off or fading.
- Accurate ergonomic design and excellent underwater balance - all controls including the video activating controls are within easy reach.
- The housing is supplied with replaceable sacrificial anodes to protect the housing from electrolysis.
- The Aquatica AD600 is a compact and lightweight housing:
Width: 345mm / 13.5” wide (with grip attached)
Height: 180mm / 7” (including optical bulkhead)
Depth: 152mm / 6”
Weight: 2.75 kg / 6lb
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
- Grips, (left and right hand)
- Hexagonal head bolts (quant.:2)
- Hexagonal (Allen) key
- Owner manual
- Spare main O-ring
- Container of O-ring lubricant
MAINTENANCE
The recommended servicing procedures of the products are outlined in the manuals supplied with the product. The outside of the housings and the accessories should be rinsed in fresh water after every dive. The handles should be removed after use otherwise if they remain attached to the housing for any length of time they may bind to the housing and be extremely difficult to remove. We suggest that the main O rings be lubricated regularly and all of the O rings be checked annually.
