Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing for Nikon D7500 DSLR

Trust your camera to the originators. Ikelite pioneered many of the most common sealing mechanisms used in underwater housings today. They continue to drive new technologies with Their line of Dry Lock housings. These housings offer the best performance-to-dollar ratio in the industry. Full featured & durable waterproof housing for the powerful Nikon D7500 DSLR camera. Suitable for scuba, snorkel, surf, pool, & any application in or around the water. This popular model has been designed from the ground up to include all Ikelite's latest improvements.

Lens Ports: Ikelite's Dry Lock (DL) port system. This system is substantially more robust & easier to assemble than Ikelite's Four Lock (FL) system. DL system ports are lightweight, versatile, & can accommodate extremely large diameter lenses with ease. If you're considering shooting professional quality lenses like the Nikon 14-24mm or Sigma 10-20mm HSM, then the DL system is essential. Most popular zoom lenses & select lens focus rings can be engaged using a simple yet effective gearing system that puts adjustment right at your fingertips. A large, soft-touch lobed knob on the side of the housing makes fine-tuned adjustments a breeze. Zoom & focus gears differ depending on which lets you are using. All are lightweight & affordabl. Zoom gears, ports & camera sold separately. Due to differences in mount diameter & zoom engagement, DL & FL system ports cannot be used interchangeably. There are significant advantages to upgrading your lens ports to the DL system. For example, if you're shooting an 8" (203mm) diameter dome, you'll also save almost 2 lbs. (900 g) by using the DL version instead.

Vacuum System: The included vacuum valve allows you to vacuum test the housing to check for leaks prior to putting your expensive equipment in the water. Combined with a full view of the camera & O-ring seal through the back of the housing, there is no greater assurance that your gear will be safe. Ikelite's signature open-groove design suspends the rear O-ring in a natural position that is easier to maintain & more reliable than forcing the O-ring into a channel. Use of the vacuum valve requires a compatible Vacuum Pump with Gauge # 47011 (see SKU: IK47011), sold separately.

TTL Exposure: This housing supports your choice of shooting all manual or adding a TTL converter depending on your application. The flash bulkhead has been moved to the top of the case for improved cord routing & reduced strain. Reliable locking connectors between the hot shoe & bulkhead make it easy to install the optional TTL hot shoe or carry back up parts when traveling to remote locations. You can enjoy the fastest & most accurate TTL exposure on the market by adding the DL1 DS Link TTL Converter # 46054 & a compatible Ikelite DS strobe. Flash exposure compensation can be added or subtracted using the camera's menu settings. Manual strobe exposure is supported by the housing as is with no additional accessories required. The housing ships equipped with a manual flash hot shoe & Ikelite ICS-5 bulkhead. Use an appropriate sync cord to attach Ikelite, SEA&SEA, INON, Retra, or other compatible strobes.

Controls & Set-Up: Ikelite upgraded the shutter & AE-L/AF-L levers to a more natural feeling curved design. Both controls can be extended using the Shutter Trigger Extension # 4077.93 (see SKU: IK407795) for more comfortable use when using a Right Hand Quick Release Handle # 4077.02 (sold separately, see SKU: IK407702). If you're not already using back button focus, Ikelite recommend learning this valuable trick. Ikelite's push buttons have been redesigned to reduce weight & salt build-up. The back of the housing features laser engraved control symbols which will never fade or fall off. The camera mount is front-loading for easy installation/removal. A small mounting plate attaches to the bottom of the camera & secures in the front of the housing. The camera mounting plate does not need to be removed from the camera for surface use or when changing the battery or memory cards. The mounting plate features a 1/4-20 threaded mount on the bottom so that it can be attached to a tripod on the surface.

Viewfinders: The included Supereye Viewfinder provides an enhanced view of the camera's optical viewfinder when viewed through a dive mask.

Handling & Travel: Overall the housing is over 8 oz. (227 g) lighter than a typical FL counterpart. Ikelite's new hard anodized aluminum base with quick release handle has also been streamlined for travel & is over 12 oz. (340 g) lighter than Ikelite's previous DSLR tray & handle system. The Right-Hand Quick Release Handle # 4077.02 (sold separately) can be added or removed depending on how you want to shoot. The machined aluminum base features 1/4-20 tripod mounting sockets & additional mounting locations for future accessories. The base & handle can be quickly removed when breaking down system for travel. A 1/4-20 threaded mounting point is located front & center on the housing above the lens port mount. This mount can be used to attach lightweight accessories like a focus light or GoPro camera. If you're shooting with 2-strobe or lighting arms, then a top handle can be added to make the system easier to carry to & from the dive site. Top handles are available in a Cable Grip # 4080.07 or Aluminum Top Handle # 4080.08. The rigid aluminum version provides additional mounting points for lighting & accessories.

Construction: Ikelite's white ABS-Polycarbonate blend front is durable & provides improved contrast & visibility. The light color keeps your camera running cooler in the sun compared to black or clear housings. This product is made in the USA, individually inspected for fit, & water pressure tested to 200' (60m).

Non-Ikelite Strobes:SEA&SEA, INON, & Nikonos strobes with an electrical connection can be triggered in manual exposure modes using an electrical sync cord. Strobes without an electrical sync cord connection cannot be attached to this system unless slaved off a hard-wired strobe.

Ikelite Non-Digital Strobes: Older non-digital strobes featuring an ICS-5 electrical sync cord bulkhead can be used with this system in manual exposure modes.

Fiber Optic: Fiber optic only strobes are not compatible with this installation. An external strobe must be connected by electrical sync cord.

Remote Triggering: Strobes with remote slave capabilities may be triggered off a flash attached to the housing by electrical sync cord. Ikelite DS strobes support remote triggering using the Optical Slave Converter # 4405 or the Water Wizard system (made & sold by Aquatica).

The housing measures 9.2" x 7.2" x 6.6" (234mm x 183mm x 168mm), weighs 5.8 lbs. (2.6 kg), has near neutral buoyancy in fresh water. Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens & port. Controls are provided for all important camera controls except release mode dial, release mode dial lock release, Diopter adjustment control, focus mode selector, focus selector lock, BKT button, Fn1 button, Fn2 button. Housing has two 1/4-20 thread tray mounting with 3.5" (8.89cm) spacing. Included in the box with the housing and pre-installed are rear O-ring, front O-ring, zoom gear retainer, port hole cover, waterproof bulkhead cap, base with left-hand quick release handle. Other items in the box are tool for zoom gear retainer, .050" and 1/16" hex keys, silicone lubricant 1cc tube and instruction manual.