The housing provides access to virtually all camera functions via mechanical controls. The AD800 housing is the first of its kind from Aquatica to offer access to the Fn and DOF preview buttons. This is accomplished via a unique toggle lever. Various custom functions can be assigned to each of these buttons.
The AD800 has dual ergonomic hand grips for easy underwater handling.
The housing is constructed from aircraft grade aluminum and stainless steel for durability. It is machined on advanced 5-axis computer-assisted machines, then protected by anodizing to North American military specifications for further protection. The housing features corrosion-resistant zinc anodes and a durable powder coating.
Comes with a 9.25″ Megadome port and the standard viewfinder which is a coated Galileo-type eye piece that gives a bright and full view.
The Aqua View 45 Finder is available for an extra $40/day.
Per the Aquatica lens chart (link below), the following lenses can be used with our housing:
Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR (supplied with extender and zoom gear)
Nikon AF 10.5mm f/2.8 G ED DX
Nikon AF 16mm f/2.8 D
Nikon AF 20mm f/2.8
Nikon AF 24mm f/2.8 D
Nikon AF 28mm f/2.8 D
Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye DX
Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG FISHEYE
Depth Rating
- 295′ (90 m)
Control Type
- Mechanical
Controls
- 2x grip handles
- Shutter Release lever, Sub-Command Dial knob, Main Command Dial knob, Movie Record button actuating lever, DoF (Depth of Field)) & Fn (Function) toggle lever
- Power Switch/Illuminator lever, Top Bulkhead access hole, Internal Flash lowering lever, Flash Mode and Compensation lever
- Internal Flash up button, Focus/Zoom pinion gear release disk, Focus/Zoom Control knob, Focus/Zoom Control pinion gear, Lens Release knob, Lens Release knob lever
- AF/MF selector, Focus Mode Selector fork, AF mode selector button, AF mode selector actuator, Port Release mechanism Lever, Metering Pattern Selector button
- AE-L/AF-L & AF-ON lever Rotating collar, AE-L/AF-L & AF-ON lever, Exposure Compensation button access lever, Multi Selector center button, Multi selector array, Live View actuating button
- INFO activation button, Live View mode selector lever, OK button, Thumbnails/Playback Zoom out button
- Playback Zoom in button, Protect/Picture Control/Help Button, Menu button, Playback button, Delete button/Format button, Release mode dial selector knob
- ISO button access lever, BKT Exposure Bracketing button, QUAL Image Quality access button, WB White Balance access button
- Release mode selector unlock button, Exposure mode selector
Construction
- Aircraft grade aluminum with Type 304 stainless steel controls
- Quick release tray
- Rear LCD window
- Rubber Anti Skid pad
- 1x sacrificial anode (anti-corrosive)
- 2x locking latches with safety locking tabs
External Strobe Connector
- 2x optical strobe connectors
- Adapters for attaching 2 optional Sea & Sea or Inon type strobes via optional sync cords
- S-TTL exposure available with proper strobes
Viewfinder
- Yes, 1 (removable)
Moisture Alarm
- Yes, LED
Mounting
- Camera mounting screw
- 1x 1/4″-20 top accessory mounting hole
- 3x bottom mounting points for brackets, tripods, other support systems
- 4x 1/4″-20 grips’ accessory mounting holes
Accessories
- Underwater Cinematographer
- Aqua View 45 Finder – $40/day
- Big Blue VL8300P Dive Lights
- VL1800 Dive Light
- Diver recall/Underwater speaker system for voice comm or music
- OTS MK7 Buddyline System
- OTS MK2-DC1 underwater comm system
