Press Release
Received from: SeaLife Cameras

SeaLife's New SportDiver S Underwater Smartphone Housing

The new compact housing dives to a depth of 100 feet (30 meters) and offers several updates over the original SportDiver model, the new “S” version offers compatibility with all iPhone models including Max sizes, as well as many Android smartphones.

Engineered for absolute reliability and ease of use, the SportDiver S allows divers and snorkelers to capture stunning photos and videos with their smartphones down to depths of 100 feet (30 meters).

Press Release
Received from: Oceanic

Oceanic+ Dive Housing Awarded the 2024 Red Dot Product Design Award

This esteemed recognition underscores Oceanic's commitment to innovation and excellence in product design.

The Red Dot Award is an internationally renowned accolade, celebrating exceptional design quality and innovation across various industries. 

Each year, thousands of products from around the globe undergo rigorous evaluation by an expert panel of judges, with only the most outstanding designs receiving this esteemed award.

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Isotta Housing for the Nikon Z9

Isotta has begun shipping its housing for the Z9, one of Nikon's most advanced full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The Z9 housing has all the same features as other Isotta housings, including dual integrated adjustable handles, one-handed opening and closing via a rotary knob, dual O-ring seals on all buttons and removable parts, and an integrated moisture alarm. It is made of anodised aluminium and is finished in the company's trademark red.

Ikelite USB Charging & Data Transfer Bulkhead

Now, you can charge your camera and download photographs quickly through USB, using Ikelite's newest invention—a USB charging and data download bulkhead—exactly like how you would when you are on dry land.

The new bulkhead is easy to install via the M16 port and is compatible with several Ikelite 200DL and 50DL underwater housings. It also comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable that links the port to your camera within the housing. All that is left to do after installation is to unscrew the bulkhead cap and plug in.

Nauticam Housing for the Nikon Z8

Nauticam has announced its underwater housing for the Nikon Z8 full-frame mirrorless camera.

The NA-Z8 housing from Nauticam appears to be quite similar to the housings for cameras with a smaller form factor, which compete with the Z8, such as the NA-A7RV for the Sony a7R V and the NA-R5 for the Canon EOS R5. The Z8 is substantially smaller than the Z9, just as the Z8 is smaller than the Z9.

Nauticam Housing for Panasonic Lumix S5II and S5IIX

Since 24 March, Nauticam’s NA-S5II housing for the new Panasonic Lumix S5II and S5IIX has been ready to order and ship.

Nauticam housing NAS5II for Panasonic Lumix S5II and S5IIX (image source: Nauticam)

According to the manufacturer, the new housing provides “unfettered access” to all camera controls and functions, which enable a photographer to fully use the capabilities of the camera on dives. With durable construction and user-friendly features, the housing is “an ideal choice for underwater storytellers seeking a dependable and efficient underwater housing option,” states Nauticam.

Ikelite Sony a7R V Update Kit for 7 IV Housing

Ikelite now has an update kit that allows you to convert its underwater housing for the Sony a7 Mark IV for use with the new a7R Mark V camera.

The kit includes a camera mount to fit the a7R V and a modifier for the lock on the camera’s mode dial.

The $40 update kit is aimed at existing owners of the Sony a7 IV housing who are upgrading to the a7R V. As of January 2023, if you purchase Ikelite’s a7 IV housing, the camera mount and control modification for the a7R V are included in the box.

Isotta Housing for Sony Alpha 1

Isotta has now a housing for the Sony Alpha 1.

The housing for the Sony a1 is built around Isotta's B120 port system with 120mm bayonet, and comes with Isotta's classic features: anodized aluminium construction, integrated adjustable handles, double O-ring seals on buttons and removable parts, Isotta’s signature one-handed open/close, and a built-in moisture detector.

There’s a large-bore M28 port for attaching recorders/monitors such as the Atomos Ninja V or Ninja V+. The housing has two fibre-optic ports as standard with Nikonos N5 or S6 bulkheads as extra options.

Ikelite Housing for the Sony a7 IV and a7R V

Ikelite's has announced its updated “200DL” series housing.

The housing is compatible with the a7 Mark IV and the new a7R Mark V. Originally
designed for the a7 IV, a upgrade kit could be added to allow compatibility with the a7R V. Camera mount and control modifications are included in the box.