Housings
Setting Up Your Housing
This collection of videos walks you through installing your camera in the related underwater housing and making any necessary settings changes.
Accessories
Adding Accessories to Your Housing
These items will make your underwater photography experience more enjoyable and allow you to customize your experience.
Adding a USB-C Charging & Data Transfer Bulkhead
Set it and forget it! Charge and offload data without removing your camera from the housing.
Adding a GoPro To Your Housing
Don't leave your GoPro behind just because you upgraded your camera rig. Catch some extra video on the fly by using one of our GoPro mounts.
Installing a Trigger Extension
If you're using a tray with dual handles, you'll want to extend your shutter and back button focus levers to be easily reached with your hand on the handle.
Adding a Trim Weight System for Balance and Stability
Our 8" Diameter Dome is made out of the lightest materials available to reduce travel weight. Use a Trim Weight to balance it out.
Installing a Magnifying Viewfinder
Get a bigger, brighter view of your camera's optical or electronic viewfinder.
Installing a Vacuum Leak Detection System
A vacuum system allows you to check your housing for leaks BEFORE you get in the water.
Adding an M24 Port for HDMI 2.0 Monitor Bulkheads
Select housings support the addition of this large-bore port for Nauticam HDMI 2.0 accessories.
Strobes
Lighting is an important element to your underwater photography. Find out everything you need to know about adding strobes to your system.
Have more questions?
DS50, DS51 Strobes
DS160, DS161 Strobes
DS230, DS232 Strobes
Sync Cords & TTL Operation
TTL for Canon Cameras
TTL for OM System, Olympus & Panasonic Cameras
Maintenance
Your Ikelite products are designed to operate in the harshest conditions on Earth. Keep up with a good maintenance regime for many years of trouble-free operation.
DL Housings DO's and DON'Ts
Avoid these these expensive mistakes when setting up your 50DL or 200DL underwater housing.
Using a Vacuum Leak Detection System
Why wait until you get in the water to look for a leak? Use a vacuum system to check your housing.
Lubricating an ULTRAcompact Housing O-Ring
Have a TG-series camera or other compact digital still? If your housing has a hinged back door, this is the video for you.
Removing Scratches from a Dome Port
With a careful hand you can use NOVUS polish to remove light scratches from your acrylic dome.
Maintaining Sync Cord Plug O-Rings
Electrical sync cords can provide more reliable strobe triggering than fiber optic when maintained properly.
Replacing Control Gland Seals
Most users return their housing for annual service. If you need an emergency field fix, here's how to do it.
Replacing Push Button O-Rings
If your push buttons are getting sticky, it's best to send the housing to us. Or DIY-types can use or push button o-ring kit.
David Fleetham's DL Housing Assembly Tips
The most published underwater photographer of all time shows you how he keeps his housing in tip top shape.
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Switching between EVF and LCD in Your Underwater Housing for Canon Cameras [VIDEO]
Learn how to set up a custom button function to quickly and easily toggle between the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD screen while underwater.
![Sony a7R V & a7 IV // Setting it Up Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]](http://www.ikelite.com/cdn/shop/articles/Sony-a7R-V-a7-IV-Housing-Assembly_copy.jpg?v=1718805682&width=2000)
Sony a7R V & a7 IV // Setting it Up Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]
John shows you exactly how to set up your 200DL Underwater Housing for Sony a7R V and a7 IV mirrorless digital cameras with the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G lens and DL 8” Dome with Extension.
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Sony a6600 // Ikelite Underwater Housing Assembly [VIDEO]
Follow along as John Brigham walks you through installing the Sony a6600 camera and Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens.
![Sony a6600 // Start/Stop Movie Recording with C1 Custom Button in Ikelite Underwater Housing [VIDEO]](http://www.ikelite.com/cdn/shop/articles/sony-a6600-cover.jpg?v=1717613231&width=2000)
Sony a6600 // Start/Stop Movie Recording with C1 Custom Button in Ikelite Underwater Housing [VIDEO]
Logan Wood walks you through setting up the Sony a6600 to ergonomically start and stop recording using the camera's C1 button.
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Sony 10-20mm PZ // Setting It Up in Ikelite 200DLM Underwater Housing [VIDEO]
The Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G lens is a great option if you're looking for an ultra-wide rectilinear lens. John walks you through your dome port options and how to set it up inside of your Ikelite 20...
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POWER ZOOM Your Sony PZ Lens Underwater [VIDEO]
Streamline your underwater housing by ditching the zoom gear. Logan shows you how to set up the rear directional buttons to zoom in and out on your Sony camera with compatible PZ lenses.
![Sony a6700 Setting it Up // 200DLM/E Underwater Housing [VIDEO]](http://www.ikelite.com/cdn/shop/articles/Sony_a6700_Assembly_copy_1.jpg?v=1714080189&width=2000)
Sony a6700 Setting it Up // 200DLM/E Underwater Housing [VIDEO]
Learn about how you're going to hold onto it underwater, how to install your camera, and how to check for leaks before entering the water.
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Sony a9 III // Setting It Up 200DL Underwater Housing [VIDEO]
Are you ready to take global shutter underwater for the first time in a mirrorless camera? John shows you how to set up a full featured underwater housing designed and built for the Sony a9 III.