Ikelite Canon EOS M6 Mark II Underwater Housing

Ikelite Canon EOS M6 Mark II Underwater Housing

The Ikelite Canon EOS M6 Mark II Underwater Housing brings affordability for your mirrorless camera. It boasts its well built, durable yet compact and lightweight design. It combines quality and budget-friendly cost. At Bluewater Photo, we are a huge fan of Ikelite housings and this one will surely not disappoint!

Ikelite Housing Key Features:

Controls

Ergonomics and ease of use is one of the most important aspect in an underwater housing that we need to consider. With a housing that has excellent ergonomics and controls, it would allow you to concentrate more on your composition, focus and exposure. The Ikelite Canon EOS M6 Mark II Underwater Housing provides superb erogonomics and operation is a breeze. Large and curved control levers are located exactly where you need them. 

The rotating controls are all operated intuitively via premium soft-touch knobs. An oversized, lobed knob puts the zoom/focus knob at your fingertips while your left hand stays on the handle. Stainless steel, direct-drive rotating controls are virtually fail-safe and user serviceable and adjustable in a pinch.

All rear camera buttons are accessible by smooth action, hard anodized aluminum push buttons for reliable performance and easy maintenance. These controls are clearly labeled by laser engraving on the back of the housing that never fades or falls off.

Set-Up

The camera mount is front-loading for easy installation and removal. A small mounting plate attaches to the bottom of the camera and secures in the front of the housing. The camera mounting plate does not need to be removed from the camera for surface use or when changing the battery or memory cards. The mounting plate features a 1/4-20 threaded mount on the bottom so that it can be attached to a tripod on the surface.

Confidence

The unique rear seal design prevents accidental twisting or stretching of the o-ring for simple and confident assembly. Ikelite has eliminated the need for an o-ring groove or channel which can trap sand, dirt, or debris. Two double-passivated stainless steel locking lid snaps are simple to use and virtually unbreakable. The clear back allows you to see the o-ring form a solid, watertight seal as it closes. 

Vacuum Testing

A spare 1/2-20 threaded accessory port is provided on the side of the housing for easily installation of the optional Vacuum Kit. A vacuum kit allows you to draw a vacuum on the housing to check for leaks prior to entering the water.

Strobe Compatibility

The housing can be connected withthe strobes via electronic sync cord or fiber optic cables. The camera's built-in flash is suitable for firing an external strobe, but not for lighting a photo underwater. Two fiber optic ports are built into the front of the housing provide an attachment point for fiber optic cords.

Viewfinders

The camera has a large, super-bright LCD screen that is viewable edge-to-edge through the back of the housing. The LCD may be tilted during installation for more comfortable viewing underwater.

Lens Ports

The Ikelite Canon EOS M6 Mark II Underwater Housing uses the new DLM Port System, which was designed to be robust and easy to assemble. It is built for reliable performance in the most remote of locations, meaning that their are no complex moving parts that may break and jeopardize your shoot. Most popular zoom lenses and select lens focus rings can be engaged using a simple yet effective gearing system that puts adjustment right at your fingertips. 

Recommended Strobes: 

• Sea & Sea YS-D2J Strobe
• Ikelite DS-51 Strobe
• Ikelite DS-160 Strobe
• Ikelite DS-161 Strobe
• Inon Z-330 Strobe

View our underwater strobe guide

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