Aquatica AZ6/7 Underwater Housing for Nikon Z 6 & Z 7 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Dual Ikelite Manual Strobe Connectors)

Aquatica AZ6/7 Underwater Housing for Nikon Z 6& Z 7 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Dual Ikelite Manual Strobe Connectors)

Use your Nikon Z 6 or Z 7 mirrorless digital camera to capture brilliant photos and 4K video of the undersea world with the AZ6/7 Housing for Nikon Z 6& Z 7 Mirrorless Digital Camera. It features a depth rating of 295 , which can be upgraded to 426 for free upon request, and is equipped with a Surveyor moisture alarm and pressure sensor. Dual Ikelite manual connectors enable the attachment of optional external strobes via sync cords.

The standard eyepiece offers a full view of the camera s viewfinder. The housing provides access to virtually all camera functions via mechanical controls. It also has an ergonomic design with two grips that offer improved handling and attachment points for optional lighting arms. Built for durability, especially resistance to corrosion, the housing is constructed from anodized, machined aluminum and stainless steel.

The housing supports both the Z lens mount and the FTZ adapter, so you can use Z series lenses as well as your favorite compatible F-Mount NIKKORs. Lens releases for Z mount and FTZ adapter are provided. The AZ6/7 housing ships without a required lens port, though various interchangeable ports are available for different lenses. For full compatibility, see the and .

Waterproofing

• Depth rating of 295 , which is upgradeable to 426 for free upon request
• Surveyor moisture alarm (audible and visual) and vacuum sensor lets you confirm watertight integrity before dive, and alerts you in unlikely event of a breach in waterproof seal
• Surveyor uses LED indicators

Controls, Handling, and Operation

• Provides easy access to virtually all camera functions via mechanical controls, including push buttons, levers, and grooved dials/knobs
• Ergonomic design with 2 comfortable, grooved grips, which offer improved handling and attachment points for optional lighting arms
• Knobs are large for ease of use when wearing diving gloves
• Extended mechanical shutter release lever
• Sub Selector center press and AF-ON control s accessible to shooter s right thumb to lock exposure or focus
• + and - buttons are near playback to zoom in and check focus
• Oversized knurled knob for focus/zoom with lens
• Standard eyepiece offers view of the camera s viewfinder
• Optional, separately sold 45° and 180° Aqua View Finders

Construction Details

• Precision-machined from 6061 T6 aluminum alloy, which has been anodized to MIL-A-8625 Type 2, Class 2 specifications for resistance to corrosion
• Black powder coating baked on at high temperature for extra protection
• HDMI bulkhead
• Control shafts and push buttons made of T304 stainless steel
• Sacrificial zinc anodes protect sensitive parts of the housing bottom to prevent them from corroding

Lens Port System

• Ships without a required lens port
• For full compatibility, see lens charts linked above
• Housing is equipped with a port locking mechanism to prevent accidental rotation of port or extension

External Strobe and Light Use

• Ikelite manual strobe connectors

Mounting

• Top 1/4 -20 accessory hole
• Dual 1/4 -20 threaded holes on top of grips for attaching optional lighting arms
• Three 1/4 -20 threaded holes on bottom for optional bracket, tray, or tripod