Rental Nauticam Sony A6500 Housing
Nauticam have designed an excellent housing for the Sony a6500.  Ergonomics of the housing is exceptional, key controls are placed at the photographer's fingertips.  The housing and accessories are easy to put together, camera drops in without any control presetting, and lens port changes is a breeze. Â
Key Features:
- Patented Port Locking System - The locking lever has become a signature of the Nauticam brand.  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.
- Rotary Locking Latch -Â An oversized rotary latch seals the housing, and securely locks in place without risk of accidental opening. Â No control functions need to be preset or aligned when installing the camera, it simply drops into the housing and is ready to use.
- Ergonomic Rubberized Grips - The rubberized grips have been used every Nauticam DSLR housing release as well as the NA-A6500 MIL Housing. Their ergonomic shape and soft rubberized coating prevents hand fatigue, even on long dives.
- HDMI Connectivity -Â To use an external monitor housing like the Nauticam NA-502H, add an accessory HDMI bulkhead to the M16 port on the front of the housing. (25028+25032+25046 are needed).
- Accessory Battery Pack -Â A new accessory battery pack has been released along with NA-A6500! Â This larger capacity battery provides 2.5x the power of a single Sony NP-F50 battery pack, and slides conveniently into the underwater housing below the camera mounting plate.
- Optional Angled LCD -Â The camera mounting tray allows the rear LCD screen to be positioned at a 15 deg angle. Â This small angle benefits low angle compositions where the camera is below the diver, and is also useful for snorkeling / surface imaging.
- Stainless Steel Brackets -Â Stiffening handle brakets are included with the housing, providing a solid "wobble free" attachment to the integrated tray and handle system. Multiple lanyard attachment points are included in the brackets.
- AE-L/AF-L Thumb Lever -Â A rear thumb lever can be assigned various focus related tasks, such as autofocus on, or autofocus lock. This lever is easily reached while the finger is on the shutter release, and the combination of half press and focus lock functionality puts the user in complete control of the advanced a6500 autofocus system.
- Accessory Mounts -Â The NA-A6500, in addition to the standard 1" ball mounts on the supple handles also features a cold shoe mount as well as an additional M10 threaded accessory mounting point for focus lights, monitors or additional lighting.
Sony a6500 Camera Specs:
- 24.2-megapixel APS-CÂ Exmor CMOS sensorÂ
- 425-point phase detection autofocus points
- 4D Focus picks up both space and time to capture moving subjects quickly with new clarity
- BIONZ Xâ„¢ image-processing engine delivers blazing speed and performance, combined with new front-end LSi
- ISO 100 - 25,600 (expandable to 51,200)
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization
- 2.95" wide-angle LCD monitor with brightness control for sharp vivid color in any light
- Touch screen focusing
- Electronic XGA OLED Tru-Finderâ„¢
- 4K video recording with no pixel binning (sampling from full sensor for increased detail)
- 11 FPS burst
- Built-in WiFi for easy sharing
- Battery life approximately 350 shots using LCD screen
Underwater Images:
Sony a6500, Sony 16-50mm lens, Fantasea UWL-09F wide-angle conversion lens, dual Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobes. @23mm, ISO 320, f/13, 1/100. Photo: Brent Durand
Anemone shrimp are commonly found with eggs. Sony a6500, Sony 16-50mm lens, Fantasea UCL-09LF diopter, dual Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobes. @41mm, ISO 100, f/29, 1/160. Photo: Brent Durand
Two clownfish swim the same path through their host. Sony a6500, Sony 16-50mm lens, dual Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobes. @25mm, ISO 125, f/16, 1/160. Photo: Brent Durand
A nudibranch perches on a rock as current rips by. Sony a6500, Sony 16-50mm lens, Fantasea UCL-09LF diopter, dual Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobes. @45mm, ISO 100, f/20, 1/160. Photo: Brent Durand
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Terms of Service:
Bluewater Photo has examined, tested and confirms the equipment rented is in good working order and condition. All port and lens surfaces have also been thoroughly inspected and their condition is noted. Upon pickup, the Customer acknowledges the equipment is in good working order and accepts the rental condition as is. In the event equipment is shipped to the Customer, Customer failure to notify Bluewater Photo of any defects or problems with the equipment within 24 hours of receipt shall be conclusively deemed as acknowledgment that all equipment has passed customer approval and is in good working order. The Customer agrees to keep and maintain all of the rental equipment in good condition and assumes full responsibility for all the equipment and supplies until the all rented items are returned. The Customer agrees not to remove, cover, alter or deface any tags, serial numbers or nameplates on the equipment. To prevent damage, Customer agrees to test the housing underwater prior to use with camera and lens equipment. If o-ring sealed compartments are opened, Customer agrees to take appropriate care to avoid water droplets from entering and further agrees to carefully inspect, clean, and service any o-ring involved, as well as the corresponding sealing surfaces. Upon completion of each dive, Customer agrees to rinse all equipment in fresh water, protect the equipment from any impact, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and/or high temperature, and take precaution of any other circumstance that could damage the rented equipment. In the event of any loss or damage to the rented equipment regardless of the reason, the Customer agrees to fully cover the cost of the repairs and/or the replacement value as determined by the manufacturer’s list price at the time of said loss. Bluewater Photo is not liable for the Customer's personal gear used inside any the rented equipment. Customer agrees to return all equipment to Bluewater Photo in the same condition as when it was received. Bluewater Photo will inspect the equipment immediately upon return. If the equipment's condition is damaged beyond the normal wear and tear – i.e. excessive scratches, nicks, cracks, etc. – Bluewater Photo reserves the right to assess additional fees to the Customer. These fees will be communicated and payment should be rendered within 48 hours to avoid additional penalties. Customer authorizes Bluewater Photo to place a security hold on their credit card for the full value of the rented items. This hold will be released upon return.