Ikelite has unveiled its housing for the Nikon Z6 III—the first housing for the Japanese comany’s third-generation midrange full-frame mirrorless camera. The Z6 III breaks new ground with a “partially stacked CMOS sensor,” offering most of the benefits of the “fully” stacked sensors in the Z8 and Z9. Compared to its predecessor, the Z6 III has better AF, new AI-powered subject detection, and the ability to record 6K/60p 12-bit N-RAW, 6K/30p ProRes RAW, 5.4K/60p ProRes in 10-bit 4:2:2, and 4K/60p N-RAW—all with no crop.
Ikelite’s housing for the Z6 III features an ABS-PC body with transparent back, the company’s Dry Lock (DL) port system, oversized control levers for shutter release and autofocus, and manual triggering of strobes via an Ikelite bulkhead. You have the option of adding the DL1 DS Link TTL Converter for TTL automatic strobe exposure with on-the-fly manual/TTL switching and the USB Charging and Data Transfer Bulkhead—so you never have to take the camera out of the housing.
Available from retailers such as Backscatter, the Ikelite Z6 III housing is priced at $1,895.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
SKU: 71071
200DL Underwater Housing for Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Digital Camera
Take full control of this powerful full frame mirrorless cameras underwater with a lightweight and travel friendly housing
$ 1,895.00
A full featured and durable waterproof housing for Nikon Z6 III mirrorless digital cameras. Suitable for scuba, snorkel, surf, pool, and any application in or around the water.
A compatible lens port is required for waterproof operation (sold separately). Choose the correct port components on the lens you will be shooting.
- Controls: Controls are provided for everything except Joystick up/down/left/right, Fn1, Fn2, Diopter adjustment dial, or DOF button
- Strobe Connector: Ikelite Bulkhead with Manual Hotshoe
- Port Mount: DL (Dry Lock)
- Accessory Port: M16 Thread
- Depth Rating: 200 feet (60 meters)
- Weight: 4.7 lb
- Dimensions: 8.75 x 6.875 x 6.5″ (220 x 175 x 165 mm)
- Rear O-Ring: 0132.59
- Front O-Ring: 0132.45
Pre-Dive Checks
There is no greater assurance than being able to see your camera and o-ring seal through the back of the housing. Our signature open-groove design suspends the rear o-ring in a natural position that is easier to maintain and more reliable than forcing the o-ring into a channel. Once the housing is closed you can see the o-ring form a solid, waterproof seal.
We recommend using a pump with gauge to pull a vacuum on the housing and check for leaks prior to entering the water.
Construction
Our specially formulated ABS-PC blend housing is highly durable yet significantly lighter than aluminum. The light color keeps your camera cooler when shooting in warm, sunny environments.
Lens Support
Ikelite lens ports are the lightest on the market, yet robust and capable of standing up to rough surf.
We support a wide variety of lenses. Most popular zoom lenses and select focus rings can be engaged using simple gearing that puts adjustment right at your fingertips. Zoom and focus gears differ depending on which lens you are using.
Lens ports and zoom gears sold separately. Refer to the appropriate port chart for compatibility information.
Wi-Fi Transfer
Use the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi feature to download photos to another device without removing the camera from the housing. The Wi-Fi feature is only usable above water within close proximity to the connected device.
Compatibility
Unless otherwise noted, this housing does not accommodate the use of add-on grips, battery grips, eyepieces, LCD covers, or other accessories.
Differences in lens and control placement prevent other camera models from being used in or adapted to this housing. We are not aware of any other models which may be used in or adapted to this housing.
In the Box
- Housing
- Rear O-ring # 0132.59 (installed)
- Front O-ring # 0132.45 (installed)
- Zoom Gear Retainer # 75900 (installed)
- Port Hole Cover # 0200.92 (installed)
- Waterproof Bulkhead Cap # 9104.7 (installed)
- Base with Left-Hand Quick Release Handle # 4077.67 (installed)
- Tool for Zoom Gear Retainer # 0945.06
- .050″ Hex Key # 0945.11
- 1/16″ Hex Key # 0945.16
- Silicone Lubricant 1cc tube
