Marelux Sony A7C II and A7CR Underwater Housing
*The above housing base price includes one Standard Viewfinder and two Light Mounting Balls
**The base price doesn't include a Manual Flash Trigger and M16 Vacuum Valve.
The Marelux Sony A7C II and A7CR underwater housing is crafted from high-grade aluminum alloy, ensuring exceptional durability and the ability to withstand even the most demanding underwater conditions. One of the standout features of the Marelux underwater housing is its innovative dual locking system. This ingenious design provides an extra layer of security, ensuring that your Sony underwater camera remains securely locked within the polycarbonate construction housing, even in the event of accidental unlocking. The system is not only highly effective but also remarkably easy to operate, allowing you to quickly access your full-frame mirrorless camera for battery or memory card changes without compromising the overall protection. Together with the dual locking system of the housing, the Marelux housing features a built-in port system locking mechanism, which ensures a tight and secure fit for your ports, preventing any unwanted movement or displacement during your diving adventures.
Key Features:
Housing Dual Locking System
The dual locking sytem design provides security and minimal effort to lock your housing. In addition, it has a special feature which prevents accidental unlocking but still very easy to open if you need to change your battery or memory card.
Port Locking Design
Secures your port and port extensions in place with one simple click with its built-in locking system.
Flash Trigger (Optional)
The flash trigger converts the electronic signal from your camera into a light signal which triggers your strobe. The flash trigger also has a very long battery life - 10,000 triggers with the (2) CR2032 batteries. This camera housing requires the use of the Marelux FlashFuel FF2100 to trigger external strobes underwater
Camera Plate
The housing comes with a quick release camera plate which makes camera installation a breeze. Also, the plate locks in place to the housing and can be easily be installed and removed. Once in place, the camera is secure to the housing.
Seamless Camera Control
One of the key advantages of the Marelux housingis its exceptional ergonomics. All of the camera's controls are readily accessible, including customizable buttons, ensuring that you can make adjustments and settings with ease, even while submerged. This level of control and responsiveness iscrucialforcapturingthosefleeting, once-in-a-lifetime moments that often occur underwater.
Versatile Accessory Integration
To further expand your underwater imaging capabilities, the Marelux housing is designed to seamlessly integrate with a wide range of accessories (see all the Marelux accessories here) . From external strobes (Marelux Apollo III 2.0 / Marelux Apollo S) and video lights (Marelux Artemis Video light) to wet lenses and viewfinders, you can customize your setup to suit your specific needs and creative vision.
Recommended Lenses & Ports
1. Sony 16-35mm f/2.8L GMII - Wide-angle for sharks, pelagics, video
Recommended Port:
Zoom Gear + Marelux Extension Ring 70 with Lock + Marelux 180mm Optical Fisheye Dome Port (or Marelux 230mm Optical Fisheye Dome Port II)
Macro
1. Sony 90 mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Macro - For macro, supermacro, fish
Recommended Port:
Focus Gear + Marelux Macro Port 97
Recommended Port:
Focus Gear + Marelux Extension Ring 50 with Lock + Marelux Macro Port 32
For more Lens and Port Combinations, please visit our Marelux port charts
The Sony A7CR and A7C II Mirrorless Cameras
The Sony A7C II is an impressive camera that builds upon the strengths of its predecessor. With its sleek, compact design and 33 megapixel sensor, it offers improved resolution, autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and video capabilities. The advanced imaging system, powered by a 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR processor, delivers high-quality imagery with low-light performance and wide dynamic range.
The camera's video recording features are also noteworthy, allowing for 10-bit 4K video recording, slow-motion capabilities, and the flexibility to create specific moods through Creative Looks like S-Log and S-Cinetone. The AI-powered autofocus and image stabilization systems ensure smooth handling and clarity, while the AI Processing Unit enhances subject recognition, tracking, and exposure accuracy.
Vlog-friendly AI Auto Framing and pixel-level 5-axis optical image stabilization further contribute to the camera's usability. Additionally, the a7C II provides advanced rendering options for stills, including a wide range of color renderings, compressions, and the HEIF format.
Camera Features Sony A7C II:
- Image Processor: BIONZ XR
- Resolution 33.0 MP
- Pixel Dimensions: 7008×4672
- Sensor Dimensions: 35.9 x 23.9 mm
- Sensor Size: Full Frame
- Sensor Pixel Size: 5.12 microns
- Low Pass Filter: No
- IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization): Yes
- ISO range: 100-51,200
- Extended ISOs: 50-204,800
- High-Resolution Sensor Shift: No
- Focus Stack Bracketing: Yes
- Shutter Speed Range: 1/8000 to 30 seconds
- Continuous Shooting: 10 FPS
- Buffer Size (Raw): 44 frames at 10 FPS
- Autofocus System: Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition
- Autofocus Points: 759
- Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100): -4 EV
- Standard Flash Sync Speed: 1/160 second
- Card Slots: 1x (SD, UHS-II compatible)
- Maximum Video Resolution/framerate: 4K60p
Related Underwater Gear Categories:
- Marelux Housings
- Sony Alpha 7CR Underwater Housing
- Underwater Photography Equipment
- Best Underwater Strobes
Recommended Strobes:
- Sea & Sea YS-D3 II
- Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo
- Ikelite DS-230
- Ikelite DS-162
- Ikelite DS-232
- Scubalamp D-Pro
- Marelux Apollo 28
- Marelux Apollo 33
- Marelux Apollo 44
Recommended Accessories:
- Marelux Macroview M-15 Wet lens
- Marelux 45 degree Viewfinder
- M67 flip Diopter Holder for M67 Macro Ports
- M67 Double Flip Holder for M67 Macro Ports
- Marelux Automatic Vacuum Pump
- Marelux Minibatt MB1500
- Marelux Flashfuel FF2100