Seacam Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing
Recognizing the exceptional capabilities of the Nikon Z8, Seacam has developed a meticulously engineered underwater housing that allows photographers to fully unleash the camera's potential beneath the waves. Crafted with the brand's renowned attention to detail and commitment to quality, the Seacam Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing is a testament to the company's expertise in underwater imaging solutions.
Uncompromising Build Quality
The Seacam Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing is constructed with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring that it can withstand the demanding conditions of the underwater environment. Crafted from high-grade materials, including titanium and aircraft-grade aluminum, the housing boasts exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, making it a reliable companion for even the most extreme diving expeditions.
Comprehensive Controls and Functionality
Seacam's engineers have meticulously designed the housing to provide seamless access to the Nikon Z8's extensive array of controls and features. From the power switch and shutter release to the main and sub-command dials, every essential function is within easy reach, allowing photographers to maintain complete control over their camera's settings while submerged.
Knobs and control leversPower switch, shutter release, lens release button, main and sub-command dial, ISO, FORMAT, monitor mode, focus mode, delete, lock, FN3, photo video switch, AF-ON, enlarge image (+)
Push buttonsBKT, video start, +/- correction, MODE, shutter mode, DISP, i-button, OK, multi selector, MENU, play, zoom out (-)/index/help
The housing also features a clear LCD monitor window and a glare-free upper display, ensuring that critical information is always readily available.
Innovative Accessories and Customization
To further enhance the underwater experience, the Seacam Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing is compatible with a range of innovative accessories. These include dual flash sockets, flash arms, and a vacuum system that provides a reliable seal and monitors the housing's integrity. The housing features 2 flash sockets S6 or N5, 2 flash arm T-pieces 25mm, tripod thread 3/8 ″, M8 thread on the housing top, 2 removable handles and optical-acoustic leak detector.
Additionally, the housing's modular design allows for the integration of various viewfinder options, enabling precise focusing and optimal image composition beneath the waves.
Depth Rating and Versatility
Rated for depths up to 80 meters (260 feet), the Seacam Nikon Z8 Underwater Housing is a versatile solution that caters to the needs of both recreational and professional underwater photographers. For those who seek to venture even deeper, the housing can be customized to accommodate greater depth ratings, ensuring that users can safely explore the full range of the underwater realm.
Remote-, HDMI socket or vacuum test accessories are optional
Recommended Lenses & Ports:
1. Nikkor AF-S Fisheye 8-15 mm 1:3,5-4,5 E ED - Ultra-wide zoom for whales, mantas, whale sharks, reefscapes
Recommended Port/Gears:
1. Superdome + PVL20 (Zoom Gear II + Focus Gear I)
2. Fisheye Port + PVL20 (Zoom Gear II + Focus Gear I)
3. Compact Port + PVL20 (Zoom Gear II + Focus Gear I)
2. Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 lens - Wide-angle for sharks, pelagics, video
Recommended Port/Gears:
1. Superdome + PVL50 (Zoom Gear II + Focus Gear II)
2. Fisheye Port + PVL20 (Zoom Gear II + Focus Gear II)
3. Compact Port + PVL35 (Zoom Gear II + Focus Gear II)
2. Nikkor AF-S Zoom NIKKOR 16-35 mm 1:4 G ED VR - Wide-angle for sharks, pelagics, video
Recommended Port/Gears:
1. Superdome + PVL70 (Zoom Gear I + Focus Gear II)
2. Fisheye Port + PVL50 (Zoom Gear I + Focus Gear II)
3. Compact Port + PVL70 (Zoom Gear I + Focus Gear II)
1. Nikon Z 50mm f2.8 macro lens - For macro, fish
Recommended Port:
1. MIP 80 / P75 (Macro Focus Gear)
2. Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S macro lens - For fish portraits and larger macro subjects
Recommended Port:
1. MIP 80 + 25 / P105 (Macro Focus Gear)
3. Nikon Micro 105mm f2.8D VR S macro lens - For fish portraits and larger macro subjects
Recommended Port:
1. MIP 80 + 40 / P105 + PVL 25 (Macro Focus Gear)
Sample Nikon Z8 Underwater Images & Reviews
We took the Nikon Z8 for a trip to Cozumel where we gained some valuable insights, and based on this we have put together in in-depth review of the Nikon Z8 underwater, as well as the best underwater settings for the Nikon Z8.
Read more about our initial thoughts & review of the Nikon Z8
Some sample underwater images taken with the Nikon Z8 in Cozumel.
Nikon Z8 Sample underwater footage from the Caribbean
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Recommended Strobes:
- Dimension: 260 x 190 x 160mm
- Weight on Land: 2.6kg
- Remote-, HDMI socket or vacuum test optional
- Depth Rating: 80m
- Seacam Nikon Z8 Housing
- Spare O-ring set
- Grease and maintenance oil
- Allen key set
- Wrist strap in neoprene bag
- Protective caps
- Manual