Bluewater Marelux Nikon Z8 Underwater Photo Kit
The Bluewater Marelux Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing & Scubalamp Strobe Package comes with everything you need to capture stunning photos! This kit is geared up for wide angle, aimed at reefscapes, wrecks, sharks or similar, we have provided you with all the necessary items in this package to ensure you are ready to go. The package includes the latest in Mirrorless camera technology, together with the latest to market underwater strobes, and accessories to mount strobes and focus correctly underwater.
What is included in your package:
- Marelux Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing
- Marelux Zoom gear
- Marelux Extension Ring
- Marelux 180mm Optical Glass Dome Port
- Scubalamp D-Pro underwater Strobe (x2)
- Scubalamp Fiber Optic (x2)
- Ultralight 8" Double Ball Arm (x2)
- Ultralight 5" Double Ball Arm (x2)
- Stix Float Kit
- Ultralight new style clamp (x6)
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera
The Nikon Z8 features a 45.7MP full-frame CMOS sensor and a new Expeed 7 image processor. This gives the camera excellent image quality and performance, even in low light conditions. The Z8 also has a fast and accurate autofocus system, with 493 phase-detection points and 759 contrast-detection points.
The Z8 is capable of shooting 4K video at up to 120fps, and 8K video at up to 60fps. It also has a variety of other video features, such as 10-bit N-RAW video recording and ProRes 422 HQ video recording.
The Z8 is a well-built and feature-rich camera that is perfect for professional photographers and videographers. It is also a good choice for hobbyists who are looking for a high-performance camera.
Here are some of the key features of the Nikon Z8 camera:
- 45.7MP full-frame CMOS sensor
- Expeed 7 image processor
- Fast and accurate autofocus system with 493 phase-detection points and 759 contrast-detection points
- 4K video recording at up to 120fps
- 8K video recording at up to 60fps
- 10-bit N-RAW video recording
- ProRes 422 HQ video recording
- Dual CFexpress card slots
- Fully articulating touchscreen display
- Electronic viewfinder with 3.69 million dots of resolution
- Weather-sealed design
The Marelux Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing
The Marelux MX-Z8 underwater housing is a durable and affordable housing designed for the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera. It is depth rated to 100 meters (330 feet), making it suitable for both recreational and technical diving. The housing features a vacuum system and moisture alarm to ensure that your camera remains dry and protected.
The MX-Z8 is made from high-quality anodized aluminum for durability and buoyancy. It has a lightweight and ergonomic design, making it easy to handle underwater. The housing also has a variety of controls and buttons that are easily accessible, even while wearing gloves.
The MX-Z8 is compatible with a wide range of Nikon Z-mount lenses, as well as a variety of underwater ports and accessories. This makes it a versatile housing that can be used for a wide range of underwater photography and videography applications.
Here are some of the key features of the Marelux MX-Z8 underwater housing:
- Depth rated to 100 meters (330 feet)
- Vacuum system and moisture alarm to protect your camera
- Made from high-quality anodized aluminum
- Lightweight and ergonomic design
- Compatible with a wide range of Nikon Z-mount lenses and underwater ports and accessories
The Scubalamp D-Pro Underwater Strobe
The Scubalamp D-Pro underwater strobe is a powerful and versatile strobe that is ideal for a wide range of underwater photography and videography applications. It is known for its excellent color rendering, wide beam angle, and fast recycle time.
The D-Pro features a circular flash tube with a color temperature of 4800°K, which produces natural-looking colors and reduces backscatter. It has a beam angle of 150 degrees, which provides wide coverage for illuminating subjects. The D-Pro also has a fast recycle time of 0.1-1.1 seconds, depending on the power setting.
The D-Pro is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 500 flashes at full power. It is also equipped with a number of features that make it easy to use and reliable, including:
- Optical slave triggering: The D-Pro can be triggered optically by the camera's built-in flash or by an external slave trigger.
- TTL support: The D-Pro supports TTL metering with compatible cameras, which allows for automatic flash exposure control.
- Manual power control: The D-Pro also has manual power control, which gives you more control over the flash output.
- Durable construction: The D-Pro is constructed from high-quality aluminum and is depth rated to 100 meters (330 feet).
Some sample images taken underwater using the Nikon Z8 with SUPE Scubalamp underwater strobes
The Nikon Z8 might not be the smallest camera, but you can still sneak up on parrotfish! f/13, 1/160, ISO 200, Scubalamp D-Pro strobes
Reefs captured with the Nikon Z8. f/13, 1/160, ISO 200, Scubalamp D-Pro underwater strobes
Related Underwater Gear Categories:
- Marelux Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing
- Marelux Zoom gear
- Marelux Extension Ring
- Marelux 180mm Optical Glass Dome Port
- Scubalamp D-Pro underwater Strobe (x2)
- Scubalamp Fiber Optic (x2)
- Ultralight 8" Double Ball Arm (x2)
- Ultralight 5" Double Ball Arm (x2)
- Stix Float Kit
- Ultralight new style clamp (x6)
