You can capture the beauty of sea life at depths as great as 250', thanks to the Sea & Sea MDX-a6300 Underwater Housing for Sony's Alpha a6500, a6300, or a6000 Mirrorless Camera. This limited edition of the waterproof enclosure features an eye-catching orange finish, and is otherwise the same as the original black housing. Dual fiber-optic cable ports enable the connection of optional external strobes via cables. Mechanical controls afford access to virtually all camera functions.
Built for durability, the housing is constructed from a precision-machined, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy. It ships without a required lens port and accepts a series of interchangeable ports for different lenses, including the ML Flat Port 33 for Sony's 30mm f/3.5 Macro or 16-50mm and the ML Dome Port for the 10-18mm, 16mm f/2.8, or 16-50mm. For full, up-to-date compatibility details, see the System Chart. Additionally, an optional leak sensor can be installed to alert you in the unlikely event of a breach in the waterproof seal.
Construction Details
- Depth rating: 250'
- Optional leak sensor can be installed to alert you immediately in unlikely event of a breach in waterproof seal
- Optional Leak Sentinel vacuum system also available to confirm watertight integrity
- Weight is roughly same as that of MDX-a6000 housing, but redesigning of key components and greater precision in machining have allowed for adjustment in underwater buoyancy for better balance
- Made from corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy
- Equipped with front and rear sacrificial zinc anodes, which corrode in seawater to prevent sensitive parts of housing from doing so
- Three 1/4"-20 threaded mounts on bottom enable mounting onto optional tray, tripod, or monopod
- Cold shoe/accessory shoe mount on top for lighting arm connection
Strobe Connection and Use
- Dual fiber-optic cable ports enable connection of optional external strobes via cables
- Also accepts optional N-type, 2-pin sync connector for attaching strobes via sync cords
- Compatible with Sea & Sea YS series strobes, including YS-01, YS-02, YS-03, YS-110a, and YS-D1
Controls, Handling, and Operation
- Mechanical push-buttons, dials/knobs, and lever enable access to virtually all camera functions
- Control dial can be reached and operated easily with your thumb
- Large mode dial is easy to turn with thumb and forefinger, even when wearing gloves
- Movie recording button located right underneath right-hand dial, and surrounding area is hollowed out to avoid accidental pressing
- Camera's LCD monitor can be tilted up to 10° for easier viewing
- Luminescent buttons make it easy to view and distinguish controls in low-light conditions
- Attach optional SA8 Tray and Grips to improve balance and handling
- Grips also provide attachment points for optional lighting arms
- Optional SA8 Ball Base for Accessory Shoe gives you even more lighting options
- Optional ML Hand Strap is recommended when tray and grips are not used, in order to enable a secure grip on housing with one hand
- Two ergonomic thumb rests on rear help you maintain a good grip when not using tray and handles
Lens Port System
- Ships without a required lens port
- Accepts a series of interchangeable ports for different lenses
- Compatible with ML Flat Port 33 for Sony's 30mm f/3.5 Macro or 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6, as well as ML Dome Port for Sony 10-18mm, 16mm f/2.8, or 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6
- For full, up-to-date details, see System Chart linked above
- Port lock can be activated from outside housing
- Lens release button for quick, easy changes between dives
