Marelux Sony A9 III Underwater Housing
Read our Initial Thoughts and Review of the Sony A9 III for underwater photography
The Marelux Sony A9 III underwater housing is built from high grade aluminum alloy which provides durabily and can withstand even the toughest beating. Ergonomics is also top-notch, all camera controls are readily available at your fingertips and maintain a small footprint which makes it great to travel with. Buttons are clearly labeled. It is very easy as well to assemble and installing the camera to the housing is a breeze with its quick release plate. It also has a depth rating of 100m. Find out what we think of Marelux Underwater Housings.
Key Features:
Housing 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 (not included)
The optional 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
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.
Recommended Lenses & Ports:
1. Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens - Ultra-wide zoom for whales, mantas, whale sharks, reefscapes
Recommended Port/Gears:
Zoom Gear + Extension Ring 80 + 180mm Optical Glass Dome Port; or
Zoom Gear + Extension Ring 90 + 230mm Optical Glass Dome Port.
2. Sony 16-35mm F4 FE ZA OSS lens - Wide-angle for sharks, pelagics, video
Recommended Port/Gears:
Zoom Gear + Extension Ring 70 + 180mm Optical Glass Dome Port; or
Zoom Gear + Extension Ring 80 + 230mm Optical Glass Dome Port.
Other Wide Angle Lens & Port options, please consult the Port Charts
1. Sony FE 90 f2.8 OSS Macro lens - For fish portraits and smaller macro subjects
Recommended Port:
focus gear + Macro Port 97
Please see Port Charts for other Macro lens options.
2. Sony FE 100 f2.8 STF GM OSS macro lens - For fish portraits and smaller macro subjects
Recommended Port:
focus gear + Extension Port 50 + Macro Port 32
Please see Port Charts for other Macro lens options.
Sample Underwater Images taken with the Sony A9 III
Underwater Review Video for the Sony A9 III Mirrorless Camera
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