Ikelite 6211.05 Ultra Compact Housing for Sony DSC-HX5V & H55 Cameras
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This Ikelite 6211.05 Ultra Compact Housing is designed for the Sony DSC-HX5V and H55 digital cameras. It is an injection-molded clear polycarbonate case, known for its strength and corrosion-free properties. The housing offers an unobstructed view of the camera's information and control functions and operates safely to a depth of 200'. An easy-open latch along with drop-in camera loading make set-up a breeze. The housing is sized and weighted for near-neutral buoyancy and superb handling underwater. You can access all camera controls through the housing except the HX5V camera's "Burst" feature.
A flash diffuser is included to improve lighting quality when the camera's built-in flash is used underwater. For optimum lighting underwater an optional external strobe is recommended. Two 12/24 threaded mounts on the bottom of the housing allow for the secure attachment of optional trays and lighting accessories. Ikelite strobes are brighter, recycle faster and offer wider coverage than the camera's flash. Being farther from the camera lens, the strobe reduces the illumination of particles in the water, which helps eliminate backscatter.
Wide angle conversion lenses are not compatible with this housing, but by using the optional Ikelite WD-4 Wide Angle Conversion Dome you will correct for the size distortion that occurs underwater. Since the cameras feature a 25mm wide angle lens this is wide enough to capture large subjects. By getting close and eliminating as much water as possible between you and your subject, you will get increased contrast and better color. The dome can be attached and removed when underwater. For close up work, you can use the Ikelite adapter 9306.82 to attach macro lenses by Epoque and Inon.
- Clear Polycarbonate Construction
- Strong and corrosion-free, ultra compact, high performance and very durable housing
- Camera Functions
- Housing accesses all camera functions, except the HX5V camera's "Burst" feature
- Mechanical Controls
- The dependable controls are conveniently placed at your fingertips and kept water tight with Ikelite's pioneered Quad-Ring seal glands, one of the most reliable methods for sealing controls
- Wide-Angle Options
- Use the optional Ikelite WD-4 Wide Angle Conversion Dome to correct the size distortion that occurs underwater to get full benefit of the camera's 25mm wide angle lens
| Construction | Clear injection-molded polycarbonate |
| Control Type | Mechanical |
| Controls | All, except the HX5V camera's "Burst" feature |
| Depth Rating | 200' (60m) |
| Buoyancy | Neutral |
| Port | Fixed, flat |
| Internal Flash Usable | Yes |
| External Strobe Connector | No |
| TTL Compatible | No |
| Moisture Alarm | None |
| Color | Clear, black |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7 x 5 x 5" (180 x 130 x 130mm) |
| Weight (without Camera) | 1.6 lbs (0.73kg) |
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good depth range (4)
- Easy to use (3)
- Functional (3)
- Weather proof (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Diving (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Depth Range
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
Best Uses
- Diving
- Lake
- Snorkeling
- Swimming Pool
Comments about Ikelite 6211.05 Ultra Compact Housing f/ Sony DSC-HX5V & H55 Cameras:
I used it for the first time last WE for a dive in Marseille (France) and it was so good!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Depth Range
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ikelite 6211.05 Ultra Compact Housing f/ Sony DSC-HX5V & H55 Cameras:
I got to use this housing on four dives last week.
What can I say ..... the camera drops in and all you have to do is shut the lid and.... ta da underwater video and camera. how easy can it be. I will say the zoom feature for the camera takes some getting used to. It is not spring loaded so you must return the zoom to center to stop zooming in or out. a small spring could have easily solved this problem and made this a perfect housing for this camera. despite this it works great and mine has been retrofitted to spring back. this is a great housing with an amazing latch that that locks and is simple to use
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Depth Range
- Water-tight Seals
Cons
Best Uses
- Diving
Comments about Ikelite 6211.05 Ultra Compact Housing f/ Sony DSC-HX5V & H55 Cameras:
Case was great, did what it is suppose to, kept the camera dry. More important was B&H's service. I called at 5 PM Wednesday December 29th. I did not want to order from a NY store as the airports there we just getting back up after a snow storm. However, no one else in the country (FL & CHG) had the housing or cared to make an effort to ship it overnight. You see moments before I had broke my old Olympus housing while preping it for a Honduras departure at 6AM on the 31st. The B&H salesperson rushed my order and made sure it went out that night. I don't know how he did it as it was nealy 6PM when I got off the phone with him. The next morning at 10AM it was on my doorstep and the following morning I was on my way with camera and housing in hand.
After eight years I finally got a great picture of a Seahorse to boot. Thanx!!!
Brian
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Depth Range
- Price
Cons
- Flash diffuser
Best Uses
- Diving
Comments about Ikelite 6211.05 Ultra Compact Housing f/ Sony DSC-HX5V & H55 Cameras:
overall, for the price it is very good housing. Camera zoom control could be better, same applies to the mode control knob.
Although I had no problem operating all the controls.
All seems to operate flawlessly(no stuck keys/controls under pressure) at 110 ft (F4U Corsair wreck in Ohau, HI)
Cons: flash diffuser keeps falling off. I don't understand why the port is so big on this housing. But attaching the diffuser to the port grove does not work.
I worry about the latch on the housing, it feels like it could open up easily under water. But it didn't.
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- Flash Diffuser
- Flash Deflector
- Wrist Lanyard
- O-Ring
- Silicone O-Ring Lubricant
- 1-Year Warranty
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