Nauticam Nikon D7500 Underwater Housing

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Part #: Nau-17221

Product Overview:

Nauticam has been well known to produce top quality underwater housings with great ergonomics.  This is their new addition to their DSLR line.  Nauticam has further improved the ergonomics of this housing.

D7500 Camera Review

Learn more about the camera features and why we love it for underwater photography in our full Nikon D7500 review.

Improved Ergonomics:

The right grip is mission control for the D7500 camera, accessing many of the frequently used camera functions.  Oversized levers are identifiable by feel, allowing tactile operation while framing with the optical viewfinder.  The most frequently accessed fingertip controls (Shutter Release, Main Command Dial, and Sub Command Dial, Video Record, and AE-L/AF-L) are located here. ISO, the primary exposure control used by DSLR video shooters, is accessed by a convenient thumb lever under the right grip.  INFO, useful for calling up the camera settings on the 3.2" rear color LCD, is placed at the left thumb.

A "pinky lever", placed just under the front sub-command dial, accesses the Fn1 button.  This can be linked to a number of assignable functions.

The new AF-Mode Lever is a significant improvement, and one based on feedback from Nauticam customers in the field.  Nikon AF Area modes have become so powerful that shooters are regularly switching between 3D Tracking, Auto Area AF, and Single Area modes.  The AF-Mode lever is now easily located by feel from the left handle!  A separate AF-M lever is positioned above this lever, and identifiable by feel.

A double thumb lever accesses playback and the INFO Button. 

• The Nikon D7500 camera in a Nauticam NA-D7500 housing offers two assignable pushbuttons (AE-L/AF-L, and FN1) that can all be accessed from the housing handles
• My Menu, a customized panel with frequently accessed menus settings
• Quickly access another metering mode, toggling between the selected metering pattern and an alternate that more appropriately evaluates the current scene.
• Flash disable / enable, this is a big one!  Toggles external flashes on and off, allowing a switch between artificial light shooting (continuous shooting speed limited by flash recycle, and shutter speed limited by the strobe max sync speed at 1/250) to silhouette mode using only ambient light (full 8 fps continuous shooting speed, unrestricted flash sync speed). 

Recommended Lenses & Ports

• Tokina 10-17mm fisheye lens for most wide-angle, including coral reefs and close-focus wide-angle in the Zen 4-inch glass dome
• Nikon 10-24mm or Sigma 10-20mm for sharks, pelagics, pool shoots behind a Nauticam 8-inch dome
• Sigma 17-70mm HSM OS for a mid-range option
• Zen 8-inch glass dome or Zen 9-inch glass dome for over/under or split shots
• Nikon 60mm macro behind Nauticam macro port 60 for general macro
• Nikon 105mm VR behind Nauticam macro port 87 for small fish, supermacro

Recommended Accessories for the Nauticam D500:

• 180º Enhancing Viewfinder
• 45º Enhanching Viewfinder
• Complete line of ports for all major lenses
• Nauticam Super Macro Converter SMC-1
• Locking port extension rings from 10mm to 70mm
• Monitor Housing for SmallHD 502 Monitor
• Fiber optic cables for Inon and Sea&Sea
• Full line of mounting accessories for lighting, including mount balls, strobe adapters, arms, clamps, and specialty items
• Multiple styles of lanyards
• Lens holders, including flip-up 
• Focus and Zoom gears for many Nikon, Tokina, and Sigma lenses
• Port Adapters for Aquatica, Ikelite, Inon, Nexus M5 & M6, Sea & Sea NX, Seacam, Subal Version 3 & 4, and Zillion
• Nauticam Hand Strap
• Nauticam O-Ring for DSLR Port (N120)

Housing Key Features:

Patented Port Locking System

No twisting or threading action is required to mount a port, and even the largest dome locks securely in place with this lever.  Nauticam also offers locking port extension rings, meaning a dome will never twist.

Housing Locking Latches

The industry's easiest to use housing closure system, requiring very little hand strength to close, secures the housing back in place. The latches are safely locked, but easy to open for a quick battery or memory card change.

Multi Controller Pad

Located within easy reach of the right thumb, virtually recreates the Nikon D850 multi selector allowing full multidirectional use of this powerful tool. No other manufacturer has it, and with 55 user selectable focus points to choose from, photographers need it.

Integrated Vacuum Monitoring & Leak Detection System

Circuitry included as standard equipment provides constant monitoring of water tight integrity when combined with an optional Nauticam M16 Vacuum Valve II (PN 25625).

Vacuum Reset Button in Port Mount

A simple vacuum reset pushbutton placed in the port mount allows the vacuum system to be calibrated and initialized from the housing front.  Ideal for quick lens swaps!

Stainless Steel Handle Brackets

Stiffening handle brackets are included with the housing.  These brackets eliminate any flex or wobble when using big strobes, and provide multiple attachment points for lanyards, a hand strap, and other accessories.

Ergonomic Rubberized Grips

Another excellent Nauticam feature, these rubberized grips have been used with every Nauticam DSLR housing release.  Their ergonomic shape and soft rubberized coating prevents hand fatigue, even on long dives.

Clear Control Labeling

All camera controls are clearly labled, allowing for easy identification while shooting.

Nikon D7500 Key Features:

• 20.9 MP APS-C (DX Format) sensor
• 51 point AF module with 15 cross-type points
• 180,000 pixel RGB sensor for metering and subject recognition
• EXPEED 5 Processor
• AF point joystick
• 8 fps shooting for up to 50 shots (lossless compressed 14-bit Raw)
• 4K (UHD) video from 1.5x crop of sensor
• 100% coverage viewfinder with 0.94x magnification
• 3.2" tilt up/down touchscreen
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Mic and headphone sockets
• USB 3.0 connector