Ikelite 6841.38 TTL Underwater Housing f/ Sony a230, a330 & a380
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Discontinued
The Ikelite Underwater Housing for Sony a230, a330 and a380 allows you to take underwater stills with your Sony digital camera. The housing supports TTL strobe control with Ikelite DS digital SubStrobes. In TTL mode you can fine-tune your strobe exposure using two push buttons on the back of the housing. This allows flash compensation of four f/stops, in half stop increments, both over and under the base exposure. You also have eight manual power settings in half-stop increments. Settings are clearly indicated even at night by a series of LED lights. Other manufacturers' strobes can be used, but they cannot provide TTL exposure or be adjusted manually through the housing.
Controls are provided for every camera function except the Diopter Adjustment Dial. Live View can be accessed through the housing and there is a oversized zoom knob can be comfortably reached with the fingertips of your left hand. The Ikelite Super-Eye magnifier provided with the housing offers enhanced viewing while wearing a diving mask.
The auto focus system on the camera is very good, but does require a certain amount of light and contrast. When shooting under ledges, on night dives, or inside caves and wrecks a focus light will allow the camera to focus faster. The housing features a 1/4-20 threaded mounting socket in the center of the housing above the lens port. This is the perfect place to attach a focus light or other accessories.
The housing size and weight provides neutral buoyancy and superb handling underwater. Camera installation is quick and simple. The dependable controls are conveniently placed at your fingertips, and kept watertight with Ikelite pioneered Quad-Ring seal glands, proven to be the most reliable method for sealing controls.
An assortment of interchangeable lens ports allows use of most macro, wide-angle, and zoom lenses. Ikelite uses a simple and reliable 4-point locking system to attach lens ports to the housing. This fail-safe assembly consists of one sliding lock in each corner around the opening that accepts the port.
A lens port is required to match specific lens on SLR camera. Please also note that some zoom lenses might require addition of a Close-Up #4 diopter filter on the lens.
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- External Flash Ready
- TTL compatible with DS digital strobes
- Clear Polycarbonate Construction
- Strong and corrosion-free, unobstructed view of the camera's information and control functions with visual confirmation of O-ring seal
- Camera Functions
- All camera controls except Diopter Adjustment Dial are provided
- Enhanced Viewing
- The Ikelite Super-Eye magnifier provided with the housing secures to the camera eyepiece and offers enhanced viewing while wearing a diving mask
- Mechanical Controls
- The dependable controls are conveniently placed at fingertip and kept water tight with Ikelite's pioneered Quad-Ring seal glands, one of the most reliable methods for sealing controls
- Port Locking System
- The 4-point locking system to attach lens ports to the housing is simple and reliable
- Accessory Placement
- Housing features a 1/4-20 threaded mounting point in the center of the housing above the lens port. This is the perfect place to attach a focus light or other accessories.
- Release Handle
- Easy attachment and removal of SubStrobe mounting arms and other accessories at the touch of a button
| Construction | Clear polycarbonate |
| Control Type | Mechanical |
| Controls | All except Diopter Adjustment Dial |
| Depth Rating | 200' (60m) |
| Buoyancy | Near neutral |
| Port | Not included, required accessory |
| Internal Flash Usable | No, blocked by housing |
| External Strobe Connector | Yes |
| TTL Compatible | Yes, with Ikelite DS series strobes |
| Moisture Alarm | None |
| Color | Clear, black |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
9.5 x 6.75 x 6.5" (241.3 x 171.45 x 165.1mm) 13.25 x 8 x 6.5" (336.55 x 203.2 x 165.1mm) with handle attached |
| Weight (without Camera) | 7.15 lbs (3.24kg) |
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This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 2-4 weeks (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- Double Release Handle
- Port Hole Cap
- Standard Zoom Clamp & Sleeve Set
- Large Diameter Zoom Clamp & Sleeve Set
- 1/16" Hex Head Wrench for Gears
- 1/8" Hex Head Wrench for Knobs
- Lens Cleaning Cloth
- Spare Pushbutton E-Clips
- Silicone O-Ring Lubricant
- 1-Year Warranty
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