Ikelite Underwater Housing and Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body Kit

Housing with 200' Depth Rating

Ikelite 5-Pin Bulkhead Strobe Connector

Mechanical Control of Camera Functions

24.5MP Camera with UHD 4K30 Video

Capture 24.5MP photos and UHD 4K30 video with this Ikelite Underwater Housing and Nikon D780 DSLR Camera Body Kit from B&H . The housing is depth-rated to 200' and offers mechanical control of the camera's functions. The Nikon D780 body delivers 24.5MP photos and 4K30 video, with an EXPEED 6 image-processing engine and a 51-point autofocus system. Grab your favorite lens, the appropriate port, and a strobe or video light, and you'll be ready to dive.

Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing for Nikon D780 DSLR Camera

Capture brilliant images at depths as great as 200' with your Nikon D780 DSLR in Ikelite's 200DL Underwater Housing , which features the Dry Lock Port Mount and a vacuum valve. An Ikelite bulkhead with a manual hot shoe connection enables reliable electrical triggering of optional external strobes via sync cords. The use of an optional TTL hot shoe and the Nikon TTL Converter will allow for TTL operation with compatible Ikelite DS strobes; non-Ikelite strobes will still work in manual mode only.

Ergonomic mechanical controls, including push buttons, dials, and levers, afford access to all essential camera functions. Built for durability, the enclosure is made in the USA from a corrosion-resistant polycarbonate and ABS plastic blend. It is white on the front, top, sides, and bottom, but clear in the back to allow you to monitor the O-ring seal and maintain your view of the camera's rear controls. The supplied aluminum tray with a left-hand quick release grip affords improved balance and handling while offering an attachment point for an optional lighting arm.

This housing ships without a required lens port and accepts various interchangeable dome and flat ports for a broad array of lenses. For full compatibility details, see the port chart. The DL port system accommodates lenses with large diameters and provides added security against leaks at the surface, thanks in large part to the included vacuum valve for checking watertight integrity before the dive. You'll need to pick up the required pump in order to remove excess air and create a vacuum.

Construction Details

• Depth rating of 200'
• Made by hand in the USA from a corrosion-resistant polycarbonate and ABS plastic blend
• White on the front, top, sides, and bottom to reflect sunlight and keep the camera cool when shooting on or above the water's surface
• Clear in the back to allow you to monitor the O-ring seal and maintain your view of the camera's rear controls
• Housing alone has nearly neutral buoyancy in fresh water, though your choice of lens and port may change the overall buoyancy of the system
• Open-groove design suspends the rear O-ring in the natural position, allowing for easier maintenance and preventing accidental twisting or stretching
• The front-loading mounting plate enables quick camera installation and does not need to be removed for you to gain battery or memory card access
• The mounting plate has a 1/4"-20 threaded hole on the bottom for connection to an optional tripod

Strobe Connection and Operation

• Ikelite ICS-5 bulkhead connector with a manual hot shoe connection enables reliable electrical triggering of strobes
• Optional #46056 DL1 DS Link Nikon TTL Converter and NT3 TTL Hot Shoe enable TTL operation with compatible Ikelite DS strobes
• Non-Ikelite strobes, such as those from Sea & Sea, INON, and Retra, will still work in manual mode only
• Older non-digital strobes can be used in manual mode
• The housing ships without a required sync cord for a strobe
• The bulkhead has been moved to the top of the enclosure to keep the cord out of your way and reduce strain on the ends
• Ikelite's #4405 Optical Slave Converter and Aquatica's Water Wizard system are available options that will allow you to trigger wireless slave strobes

Controls and Handling

• Sensitive shutter and AF-On levers are curved and extendable to increase comfort when using an optional right-hand grip
• Large, soft-touch zoom knob is located next to the grip handle
• Push buttons have been modified to reduce weight and salt buildup
• Ergonomic mechanical push buttons, dials, and levers afford access to all camera functions except for mode dial, lock release, diopter adjustment control, focus mode selector, focus selector lock, PV, and Fn
• Control symbols are laser-etched into the back of the housing, so they won't fade or fall off with time
• SuperEye Viewfinder enhances your view through the camera's OVF when you're wearing a mask
• You can remove the SuperEye quickly if you'd like to attach the optional Straight or 45° Magnified Viewfinder instead
• Hard-anodized aluminum tray with left-hand quick release grip improves balance and handling while offering an attachment point for an optional lighting arm
• Optional right-hand grip can be added easily
• 1/4"-20 mounts and other mounting points enable connection to a tripod and the addition of accessories
• The tray is lighter than Ikelite's previous model
• Another 1/4"-20 threaded mount is located front and center on the housing above the port mount, allowing for the attachment of a focus light, GoPro action camera, or other lightweight piece of equipment
• The optional Cable Grip or Aluminum Top Handle can be added for easier carrying if you're using two strobes

Lens Ports

• Ships without a required lens port
• Accepts all Ikelite Dry Lock (DL) dome and flat ports, allowing you to shoot with a wide variety of lenses
• Zoom gears are available for many lenses
• For complete compatibility details, see the port chart linked above
• DL port system accommodates lenses with large diameters
• Provides added security against leaks at the surface thanks to the included vacuum valve that helps you check watertight integrity before the dive
• Removal of excess air to create a vacuum requires #47011 Pump with Gauge
• DL mount can be removed and replaced by the older FL (Four Lock) port locks, though this change would be irreversible unless you send the housing back to Ikelite to have the DL mount installed again

Nikon D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only)

Mixing a contemporary imaging approach with traditional form and function, the Nikon D780 is a versatile DSLR excelling in both photography and video applications. Featuring a 24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, high-resolution stills and video recording are possible, and the sensor features a BSI design for heightened clarity and reduced noise levels to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. This sensor also enables a wide sensitivity range from ISO 100-51200, which can be expanded to ISO 50-204800, along with a quick 7 fps shooting rate with the viewfinder or 12 fps in live view. This sensor also permits UHD 4K video recording up to 30 fps using either full-frame or cropped areas. Full HD recording up to 120 fps is available, too, along with integrated N-Log Gamma and HLG settings for refined color control.

Complementing the imaging, when working with the viewfinder, a 51-point phase-detection autofocus system is available, which includes 15 cross-type points for greater accuracy in low-light conditions. When working in live view or recording video, a 273-point Hybrid AF system is used that blends on-sensor phase-detection points and a contrast-detection system for quick performance and excellent subject tracking, including support for Eye-Detection AF.

At its core, the D780 relies on the familiarity and tradition of a DSLR, including a 0.7x-magnification pentaprism optical viewfinder, along with a large 3.2" 2.36m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD. Dual UHS-II SD memory card slots offer flexible storage and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth also enable wireless file transferring along with remote camera control from a mobile device.

24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor and EXPEED 6 Processor Chosen for its versatility, the full-frame 24.5MP CMOS sensor provides apt resolution, fast readout speeds, and impressive low-light performance. Its BSI (back-illuminated) design, along with the EXPEED 6 image processor, help to achieve especially clear results with reduced noise levels to suit working with the full native sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200, which can be extended to ISO 50-204800. For working with moving subjects, a 7 fps continuous shooting rate is available when using the optical viewfinder, but when working in Silent Live View mode, up to 12 fps shooting is possible in raw or JPEG. 51-Point Multi-CAM 3500 II AF Sensor When working with the optical viewfinder, the Multi-CAM 3500 II AF sensor utilizes 51 phase-detection points to quickly and accurately acquire focus on subjects. This system is sensitive down to -3 EV and also features 15 cross-type points for even greater accuracy in low-contrast situations. Benefitting the use of telephoto lenses and teleconverters, 11 of the focus points are also sensitive down to an aperture value of f/8. 3D Tracking, a part of the intelligent Scene Recognition System, also works to benefit maintained focusing on moving subjects for greater accuracy when shooting at high continuous shooting speeds. UHD 4K Video Recording In addition to stills, the D780 utilizes the sensor and processor combination to also realize highly capable video performance. UHD 4K recording is possible using either the full-frame area or a DX crop area in 30p, 25, or 24p frame rates and Full HD 1080p video recording is also supported at up to 120p for slow motion playback. Files can be saved to the in-camera memory cards or as an uncompressed file to an optional external recorder via HDMI out.

Rounding out the video capabilities, the D780 also integrates the N-Log gamma for capturing flat-looking footage that maximizes dynamic range and color grading control during post-production. HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) can also be used to produce HDR content. Other additions are the ability to output high-quality 10-bit data over HDMI and an Electronic VR function for smooth handheld shooting. Focus Peaking can be used to benefit manual focus control and a Zebra Stripes option is also available to help detect over-exposed areas within the frame. Audio recording can be handled using the built-in stereo microphone or an optional external mic can be added via the 3.5mm stereo jack for greater control over quality, and live monitoring is possible via the headphone jack.

Additionally, beyond video recording, in-camera time lapse recording is also possible, with the ability to record sequential 2MP stills at 120 fps. 273-Point Hybrid AF System When working in live view or when recording video, a Hybrid AF system is used that features 273 phase-detection points on the sensor, which cover approximately 90% of the imaging area. This helps to achieve fast and accurate focusing performance for both stills and video and also avails sophisticated subject tracking technologies, including Eye-Detection AF. This focusing system works in low-light down to -4 EV, or down to -6 EV in the dedicated Low-Light AF mode for stills. Body Design

• A bright pentaprism optical viewfinder covers 100% of the frame with a 0.7x magnification.
• Large 3.2" 2.36m-dot rear LCD screen features a tilting design to suit working from high and low angles. It is also a touchscreen, and affords intuitive control over playback, menu navigation, and touch AF and touch shutter functions.
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable wireless transferring of files and remote camera control from linked mobile devices via the Nikon SnapBridge app.
• Dual SD memory card slots both support the UHS-II standard for fast read/write speeds and enable more flexible file storage, such as overflow recording and in-camera file duplication.
• EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery provides approximately 2260 shots per charge.

Scene Recognition System and Exposure Metering The intelligent Scene Recognition System with 3D Color Matrix Metering III utilizes a 180,000-pixel RGB sensor to evaluate and analyze all aspects within a scene, including brightness, contrast, subject distance, and the scene colors, to quickly determine an accurate exposure and white balance setting to best render the scene at hand. The information gathered is also checked against onboard reference images to ensure consistency from image to image in regard to exposure, white balance, i-TTL flash settings, and subject-tracking AF performance. UPC: 018208016181

Depth Rating	200' / 60 m
Controls	Access to All Camera Functions Except Mode Dial, Lock Release, Diopter Adjustment, Focus Mode, Focus Selector Lock, PV, and Fn
Material of Construction	Polycarbonate and ABS Plastic
Buoyancy	Slightly Positive in Fresh Water, Depending on Port & Lens
External Flash Connector	Ikelite ICS-5 Bulkhead with Manual Hot Shoe
Mounting	1/4"-20 Mounts with 3.5" / 8.9 cm on Tray
Dimensions	9.0 x 7.0 x 6.3" / 22.9 x 17.8 x 15.9 cm
Weight	Housing: 4.7 lb / 2.1 kg Tray with Grip: 11 oz / 312 g

Lens Mount	Nikon F
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 24.92 Megapixel Effective: 24.5 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution	6048 x 4024
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Image File Format	JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Image Stabilization	None

ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800)
Shutter Speed	Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds 1/8000 to 900 Seconds Bulb Mode Time Mode
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-3 to 20 EV
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Continuous Shooting	Up to 12 fps at 24.5 MP Up to 7 fps at 24.5 MP
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Mirror Lock-Up	Yes

Recording Modes	MOV/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p
External Recording Modes	10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Recording Limit	Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds
Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo)
Audio File Format	AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo)

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Full-Time Servo (F), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type) Phase Detection: 273
Autofocus Sensitivity	-3 to +19 EV

Viewfinder Type	Optical (Pentaprism)
Viewfinder Eye Point	21 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.7x
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1
Size	3.2"
Resolution	2,359,000 Dot
Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Built-In Flash	No
Flash Modes	First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed	1/200 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	iTTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity	USB Type-C (USB 3.1) , HDMI C (Mini) , 3.5mm Headphone , 3.5mm Microphone
Wireless	Bluetooth Wi-Fi
GPS	No

Operating Temperature

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Battery	1 x EN-EL15b Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 2260 Shots)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.65 x 4.55 x 2.99" / 143.5 x 115.5 x 76 mm
Weight	1.85 lb / 840 g

Package Weight	3.59 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.75 x 7.15 x 5.4"

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