Ikelite Sony a1 II Underwater Housing

Ikelite Sony a1 II Underwater Housing

Ikelite has a reputation to produce high-quality underwater camera housings, and the Ikelite Sony A1 II Housing lives up to the name. The Ikelite Sony a1 II Underwater Housing, an affordable underwater camera housing for the Sony A1 II camera, is specifically engineered to meet the demands of professional photographers. Built with high-quality polycarbonate, the housing is both lightweight and incredibly durable, being able to withstand the pressures of all recreational dive depths. The Ikelite housing provides access to all essential controls, from shutter speed to aperture settings; you can adjust everything without compromising your shot. At the moment, Ikelite offers the best underwater housing option for the Sony a1 II camera.

Ikelite Sony A1 II Underwater Housing Features:

• Precision Engineering for the Sony a1 II: The Ikelite Sony a1 II Underwater Housing is meticulously crafted to match the exact dimensions and controls of the Sony a1 II. This precision ensures that every button, dial, and port is easily accessible, allowing you to operate your camera seamlessly underwater. Controls are provided for all camera functions except: Diopter adjustment, Focus mode dial; Joystick up/down/left/right (Joystick can be depressed), Control wheel; Control wheel functions may be accessed using the Front and Rear Dials.
• Port System: The housing uses Ikelite's Dry Lock Port System which is designed that the o-ring is located outside of the port mount. With this, it improves visibility when installing and reduces the chances of water dropping on the camera. Ports for the system is very lightweight yet can stand a beating. Lots of lens options are also compatible with this port system.
• Vacuum Testing: The housing includes a vacuum valve, along with the optional Ikelite Pump with Gauge (sold seperately) allows you to draw out air and check if your housing is completely sealed before diving. This provides you the peace of mind and assurance that your camera is safe inside the housing while underwater.
• M16 Port: A M16 accessory threaded port is available to third party accessories. 
• TTL Exposure: The Ikelite Sony A7S III Housing supports both shooting with manual exposure or TTL using the Ikelite DL2  DS Link Sony TTL Converter with ST1 Hotshoe Kit.
• Ergonomics: excellent button, lever and dial placement. Controls are readily available at your fingertips.
• Setup: Setting up your system is a breeze.
• Depth Rating of 200 Feet (60 Meters): With a depth rating of 200 feet, this housing is perfect for both shallow dives and deeper explorations.

Strobe Compatibility:

• Ikelite DS Strobe - Any Ikelite DS Strobes can be used in manual exposure. Current DS strobe models can be used in TTL mode with Ikelite DL2  DS Link Sony TTL Converter with ST1 Hotshoe Kit.
• Sea & Sea, Inon, Retra, Other Brands - Other brand strobes can be triggered using electronic sync cord. Older non-digital strobes featuring an ICS-5 electrical sync cord bulkhead can be used with this system in manual exposure modes

* Not compatible with Fiber Optic Connection

Sony A1 II Recommended Lenses:

• Sony 28mm + fisheye conversion lens - Ultra-wide angle for wrecks, reefscapes, close-focus wide angle. You can also use the Nauticam WWL lens with the 28mm prime lens and a flat port.
• Sony 12-24mm lens - Ultra-wide zoom for whales, mantas, whale sharks, reefscapes
• Sony 16-35mm F4 lens - Wide-angle for sharks, pelagics, video
• Sony 24-70mm lens - For fish, marine life portraits, video
• Sony 28-70mm lens - For fish, marine life portraits, some macro
• Sony 90mm macro lens - For macro, supermacro, fish

Read our guide to the best Sony full frame lenses for underwater

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• Sony A1 Underwater Housings
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• Ikelite Housings
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• Best Underwater Strobes