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Nimar Underwater Housing for Nikon COOLPIX AW130

BH #NIUHNCAW130 • MFR #NIAW130Q
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Nimar Underwater Housing for Nikon COOLPIX AW130
Key Features
  • Depth Rating: 262'
  • Accepts Optional Fiber-Optic Flash Cable
  • Mechanical Controls
  • Access to All Camera Functions
This Underwater Housing from Nimar is a compact waterproof enclosure enabling you to shoot beneath the surface with your Nikon COOLPIX AW130 Waterproof Digital Camera. It has a depth rating of 262', greatly improving upon the camera's own 59' rating. Mechanical push-button controls enable access to all camera functions. The Nikon COOLPIX AW AW130's built-in flash is usable, as well. An optional fiber-optic cable connects to an optional external strobe, such as the Nano Flash, which is triggered as a slave unit by the camera's flash.
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Nimar NIAW130Q Overview

This Underwater Housing from Nimar is a compact waterproof enclosure enabling you to shoot beneath the surface with your Nikon COOLPIX AW130 Waterproof Digital Camera. It has a depth rating of 262', greatly improving upon the camera's own 59' rating. Mechanical push-button controls enable access to all camera functions. The Nikon COOLPIX AW AW130's built-in flash is usable, as well. An optional fiber-optic cable connects to an optional external strobe, such as the Nano Flash, which is triggered as a slave unit by the camera's flash.

An integrated flat port made of polycarbonate accommodates and protects the lens. Built for durability, the housing is made from black Delrin acetal resin with a transparent polycarbonate back for viewing controls and the monitor while keeping an eye on the waterproof o-ring seal. You can attach the housing to an optional bracket or tripod for extra stability and balance.

Construction Details
  • Has a depth rating of 262'
  • Side latches and rear O-ring made of durable 40-shore silicone for waterproof seal
  • Front constructed from black Delrin acetal resin
  • Back made of corrosion-resistant polycarbonate, which is clear to allow you to monitor the waterproof seal and maintain a full view of the rear of the camera
  • Controls made of nickel and brass
  • Anodized aluminum bottom mount for connection to optional tripod or optional bracket / tray with grip handle, which would allow for lighting arm attachment
Lighting Connection and Operation
  • Camera's built-in flash is usable in housing for subject illumination or external strobe triggering
  • Optional fiber-optic cable and external flash units allow you to increase brightness and capture images with richer, more vibrant colors
  • Compatible with many different flash units that accept fiber-optic cables allowing them to be triggered by firing of camera's flash
  • Optional Nano Flash in its own protective submersible housing features a guide number of 39.4' at ISO 100, and offers 3 pre-flash modes
  • Optional kit bundles the Nano Flash with a fiber-optic cable
  • Optional i-Torch continuous LED light sources for focusing and video are also available
Controls, Handling, and Operation
  • Access to all camera functions and menu via mechanical push-button controls
  • On / off button and shutter release button are located on top of housing, while remaining controls are on the rear
  • Clear back makes it easy to view monitor and perform menu navigation and selection of settings/modes, such as ISO sensitivity, focus, shooting modes, and underwater mode
Lens Port
  • Built-in port with flat polycarbonate front element fits and protects camera's lens
  • Accepts optional color-correction filters to restore hues absorbed by blue and green water
  • Mount optional macro close-up filters for greater clarity and detail

Nimar NIAW130QSpecs

Depth Rating
262' / 80 m
Control Type
Mechanical push-buttons
Controls
Enable access to all camera functions
Material of Construction
Delrin acetal resin body
Polycarbonate back
Nickel, brass, and rubber controls
40 shore silicone o-ring
Lens Port
Built-in port with flat polycarbonate front element
Buoyancy
Slightly negative
Internal Flash Usable
Yes, camera's built-in flash
External Flash Connector
Accepts optional fiber-optic cable for various optional external strobes, such as Nano Flash
Strobes are triggered as slaves by camera's flash
Mounting
Anodized insert/connector for optional accessory bracket or tripod
Dimensions
5.7 x 3.5 x 2.2" / 14.5 x 9.0 x 5.5 cm
Weight
1.3 lb / 0.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.5 x 4.5 x 3.5"

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