Nauticam Sony A6700 Underwater Housing

Nauticam Sony A6700 Underwater Housing

Read our Initial Thoughts and Review of the Sony A6700 for underwater photography

Bluewater Photo took the Sony A6700 underwater, read about the results.

*Please read if you need some advice on the best underwater settings for your Sony A6700

Discover the Nauticam NA-A6700 Sony A6700 underwater housing, for the Sony A6700 mirrorless camera, the pinnacle of underwater housing innovation, designed to elevate your underwater photography and videography experience like never before.

Unmatched User Experience: Nauticam has built a reputation for excellence in underwater housing design, and the NA-A6700 is a shining example of their commitment to perfection. With this housing, you'll enjoy the absolute best user experience when capturing mesmerizing underwater photos and videos. Say goodbye to complexity and hello to seamless shooting!

Premium Build Quality: Crafted from high-quality aluminum, the Nauticam Sony A6700 housing not only exudes elegance but also offers the durability needed for challenging underwater environments. Dive confidently as this robust housing protects your precious Sony A6700 camera from the elements.

Intuitive Ergonomics: The NA-A6700 housing boasts intuitively designed controls and dials, perfectly placed for ergonomic handling. Every essential control is just a finger's distance from the handles, allowing you to effortlessly adjust settings without interrupting your creative flow.

Dive Deeper: Take your photography to new depths! The Nauticam NA-A6700 is depth rated to an impressive 100 meters, ensuring you can explore the beauty of the underwater world without limitations.

Travel-Friendly: We know how important it is for underwater enthusiasts to have gear that's easy to carry. The NA-A6700's small and compact design makes it the ideal companion for your underwater adventures around the globe. No matter where your passion takes you, the NA-A6700 is ready to capture every moment.

Clarity at Your Fingertips: All buttons on the housing are clearly labeled, allowing for quick and intuitive access to camera functions. Never miss a shot again as you effortlessly navigate your camera's controls.

Stay Connected: The housing includes two fiber optic ports, ensuring seamless communication with your external strobes for stunning lighting effects in your underwater images. Additionally, a leak sensor provides you with peace of mind, alerting you to any potential issues and safeguarding your camera gear.

Secure and Simple: The rotating housing latch guarantees a secure seal, giving you the confidence to focus solely on your photography. Enjoy the convenience of effortless setup and disassembly, allowing you to spend more time capturing breathtaking moments beneath the waves.

Sony A6700 - Redefining Excellence: The Nauticam NA-A6700 is purpose-built for the Sony A6700, a true powerhouse in the Sony A6000 series. Revel in the marvels of the APS-C sensor image quality, and with in-body image stabilization (IBIS), every shot is sure to be sharp and steady, even in challenging conditions. Embrace the brilliance of HDR picture profiles for video, improved AF tracking, and extended battery life, outperforming its predecessors, including the Sony A6600 [1][2].

*The Nauticam Sony A6700 housing is not compatible with the N85 to N120 50mm adapter (36206). It needs the N85 to N120 50mm port adapter II (36207)

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 311mm(W)x 169mm(H) x 111mm(D)
• Weight in water: TBD
• Weight in Air: TBD
• Depth Rating: 100m
• Port Mount: N85
• Flash Trigger: 36315 Mini Flash Trigger for NA-A6600
• Accessory Ports: FRONT: M24 x 1, M10x 1 on top, 3x 1/4-20 UNC on the bottom; REAR: M14 x 1
• Vacuum Valve: 25624 M14 vacuum valve II
• HDMI Support: HDMI 1.4/2.0

NA-A6700 Features:

Port Locking System

Nauticam is known for their well designed port locking systems. Their port locking system uses a lever to lock their ports in place. Nauticam's port extensions can also lock with a lever.

Housing Lock System

Nauticam's housing lock system is even easier to use than their port lock system! It consists of a single rotary latch and a lock button. The housing can be open and closed with a single motion.

Handles and Controls

The Nauticam A6700 underwater housing has two ergonomic handles that are supported with brackets and equipped with 1" ball mounts. These mounts are standard in the underwater photographic industry and should work with most arms.

All of the housings buttons and dials are clearly labled and within reach from the handles. 

HDMI 1.4 Output

The Sony A6700 is an awesome camera for underwater video - one of the best APS-C cameras on the market. The NA-A6600 housing can be paired with external monitors that can be used as recorders and large screens to aid in focus and exposure underwater.

Fast & Reliable Flash Triggering

Achieve dependable and swift manual flash triggering with the NA-A6700, compatible with a range of optically fired flashes and sharing the identical flash trigger as the NA-A6600, the 36315 Mini Flash Trigger for NA-A6600. The NA-A6700 is fully prepared for fiber optic connections, seamlessly integrating with the Universal Fiber Optic Cable.

For added versatility, you can effortlessly attach strobes and arms to the housing using the provided 1" accessory mounting balls.

If you prefer electrical strobe triggering and have existing legacy lighting equipment, you can still opt for it by acquiring the accessory electrical bulkhead (25056). This ensures compatibility with your investment in older gear while benefiting from the NA-A6700's advanced features.

Integrated Vacuum Check & Leak Detection System

The Nauticam NA-A6700 housing comes equipped with the innovative vacuum check and leak detection system, setting it apart as a standard feature. When paired with an optional vacuum valve, this cutting-edge monitoring mechanism ensures continuous real-time updates regarding the watertight integrity and readiness for diving of the housing. An intuitive LED indicator system, utilizing unique codes, offers users clear feedback on the vacuum status, indicating its stability or any potential vacuum loss. Moreover, the system seamlessly integrates leak detection functionality within the same circuit, immediately sounding an audible alert and providing a visual signal in the event of water intrusion.

Recommended Accessories: 

• Must have (if you're shooting fiber optic cables): LED Flash Trigger (36315)
• Nauticam Universal Fiber Optic Cable
• Nauticam Vacuum Check and Leak Detection System
• Nauticam 180 Degree Viewfinder for Mirrorless Housings
• Nauticam 45 Degree Viewfinder for Mirrorless Housings

Nauticam A6700 Recommended Lenses for Underwater

• Sony 16mm F2.8 pancake lens + Sony fisheye conversion lens for reefs, mantas, whale sharks, whales
• Zeiss 12mm prime for pool work, video, sharks
• Sony 10-18mm F4 wide-angle lens for sharks
• Sony 30mm macro lens - not the best lens for macro, but it is small, sharp, light and at a good price point
• Sony 16-50mm for fish, marine life portraits, macro
• Sony 90mm macro lens for great macro, small fish, supermacro

See our recommended Sony Lenses for underwater

Some examples of underwater images taken with the Sony A6700

Sony A6700 Mirrorless Camera

With its innovative BIONZ XR processor and state-of-the-art 26.0MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, the a6700 outperforms its predecessor without sacrificing build weight. Because of this, multimedia producers may now relish the freedom of using a portable workhorse that can easily shoot still images at an amazing 11 frames per second. Furthermore, the camera produces breathtaking UHD 4K footage that is oversampled from an amazing 6K resolution, guaranteeing unmatched visual integrity.

Sony A6700 Key Features

• 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS Sensor
• 0.02 second autofocus acquisition – contrast-phase detect hybrid AF system
• 425 phase detection AF points and 425 contrast detect AF points
• Real-time autofocus tracking, including Real-time AF 
• Animal Eye AF
• Native ISO range of 100-32000
• 1/160 sec sync speed with flash
• 810 shot battery life with the new NP-FZ100 battery
• 1.0 cm electronic viewfinder (limited underwater application)
• 4K @30fps video, 1080p @ 60fps
• HDR picture profiles for video
• 5 axis in-body image-stabilization
• Supports E-Mount lenses
• 2.75” X 4.75” X 2.75”
• Weight: 503 grams

No more built-in flash – this will be a drawback for those using sync cords as you will now need to use a flash trigger to trigger fiber optic cables

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