The Aquatica 7D housing, introduced
in November 2009, is a testament to our ongoing commitment
to get quality products available not only fast to
the users, but at a reasonable pricing as well, Aquatica
is proud to announce its latest addition, a housing
for the new Canon 7D. With an 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
and 1080p HD video recording with manual controls,
this camera/housing combination is the ultimate refinement
of underwater imaging at the moment. Being introduced
on Aquatica housings for Canon is the options of Optical
Fiber and/or regular Nikonos and Ikelite
bulkhead connectors to take full advantage of the
newer technologies available in underwater strobes
on the market today. This light weight housing is
machined from solid aluminum, now with our new 5
axis machining center we are able to reduce weight
like never before. It is then treated and anodized
to military specification, then painted and baked
with a robust weather and wear resistant powder coating
, this housings maybe light but will still benefit
from the same 300 ft. + depth rating that has set
us apart from our competitors for so long.
The 7D housing is designed for
hands on the grips operation when shooting in either
photography or video recording mode.
The Aquatica 7D housing features
easy access to the vital video function controls
while retaining its ease of operation for still
imaging, it has the same mounting bayonet that
will accept our existing accessories as well as
ports, including our tack sharp Megadome, Aqua
View finder and remote control cord, we have now
a tool for fulfilling the needs of the most exigent
underwater imaging individual.
The Aquatica A7D housing features
a retractable lens release lever that pulls out
of the way so that the entire camera with lens
and zoom/focus gear attached can be pulled out
for battery or memory card replacement, no need
to remove the dome port, remove the lens and then
remove the camera. If you only need to change lens
and port, then use the intended lens release. There
is no need to completely open the housing and remove
the camera in order to change your lens.
FEATURES
Optical Fiber Strobe Connectors (NEW):
This Aquatica housing introduces the optical fiber
connection to our line up of housings. Options include
Optical ports for both Sea & Sea tm or INON tm
type connectors, as well, traditional methods of connecting
strobes via the Nikonos tm or Ikelite tm standard connectors
are retained, it in essence, make this housing the
most flexible in the industry as far as connectivity
to underwater strobes
Bayonet Port: Positive
four point bayonet mounting and a locking mechanism
leaves no doubt that your ports are secure in place
and water tight. The bayonet system dome, macro ports
and extension rings, offers the fastest and most comprehensive
access to the lenses for rapid changing without having
to remove the camera from the housing. This housing
allows use of lenses from a 10mm/180 degrees fisheye
lens to a 200mm macro lens. Tele-converter port extensions
are also available.
Menus: Buttons
have been angled 20 degrees and extended when needed
for better ergonomic, knob are now grooved and knurled
for optimum operation when wearing thick gloves
Hydrophone : available
as an accessory and easily mounted via one of the provided
accessories bulkhead mounting holes
Controls: Fingertip
access to all camera menus and video controls includes On-Off,
Live View mode, Record On/Off, Exposure Mode, bracketing,
Meter positioning and focus control, AF activation
and lock access via a single easy access lever. Access
to all menu features include review, enlarge and delete,
histogram and internal SLR preferences.
Lens Release: A
lever is provided for easy lens changing through the
front port with camera installed.
Remote Control Grip:available
as an accessory and easily mounted via one of the provided
accessories bulkhead mounting holes
Viewing Eye Piece: The
most critical aspect of underwater SLR photography
is the viewing system. In this aspect
our housing uses a viewfinder that show the biggest
and the brightest image possible in full frame viewing
to your eye. An accessory Aqua View Finder is also
available giving the user unparallel viewing of the
camera's viewfinder for sharp focusing and exact composition.
SPECIFICATIONS
Depth rating: 300
feet/90 meters (upgradeable on request to 425ft/130
meters)
Precision machined from a single
aluminum block. This light weight housing is fully
anodized to military specifications and coated with
robust wear resistant coating. All function labels
are pad printing so they will not peel off or fade.
Accurately balanced ergonomic design
- all controls including the video activating controls
are within easy reach.
Excellent underwater balance.
Replaceable sacrificial anodes protect
the housing from electrolysis.
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
Grips, (left and right hand)
Hexagonal head bolts (quant.:2)
Hexagonal (Allen) key
Owner manual
Spare main O-ring
Container of O-ring lubricant
MAINTENANCE
The recommended
servicing procedures of the products are outlined in
the manuals supplied with the product. The outside
of the housings and the accessories should be rinsed
in fresh water after every dive. The handles should
be removed after use otherwise if they remain attached
to the housing for any length of time they may bind
to the housing and be extremely difficult to remove.
We suggest that the main O rings be lubricated regularly
and all of the O rings be checked annually.
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Extension Ring with focusing knob for the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 (NEW)