The Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing for Panasonic GH6is a full-featured and durable waterproof housing. Suitable for scuba, snorkel, surf, pool, and any application in or around the water, the 200' depth-rated housing features a manual hot shoe connection for triggering optional external strobes via sync cords. The use of an optional TTL hot shoe and converter will allow for TTL operation with compatible Ikelite DS strobes.

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Depth Rating: 200'    Manual Flash Exposure, TTL Optional    Ikelite 5-Pin Bulkhead Strobe Connector    Mechanical Controls

This housing features Ikelite's robust Dry Lock (DL) port system. "Dry Lock" refers to the placement of the O-ring on the outside of the port mount. This improves visibility and reduces the chances of water dropping onto your precious camera sensor. DL ports are the lightest on the market, yet robust and capable of standing up to rough surf. Attachment is quick and secure. A system of extensions can accommodate a huge variety of lenses with ease. Most popular zoom lenses and select lens focus rings can be engaged using simple gearing that puts adjustment right at your fingertips. A large, soft-touch knob on the side of the housing makes fine-tuned adjustments a breeze. Zoom and focus gears differ depending on which lens you are using. Zoom gears are sold separately.

The unique rear seal design prevents accidental twisting or stretching of the O-ring for simple and confident assembly. We have eliminated the need for an O-ring groove or channel which can trap sand, dirt, or debris. Three double-passivated stainless steel locking lid snaps are simple to use and virtually unbreakable. The clear back allows you to see the O-ring form a solid, watertight seal as it closes.

A vacuum valve is installed standard on the side of the housing. The vacuum valve is designed to be low profile to avoid interference with controls. The optional Vacuum Pump with Gauge #47011 allows you to draw a vacuum on the housing to check for leaks before entering the water. Drawing a vacuum on the system also provides extra security at the surface of the water, especially important when using the housing in rough surf.

The spare M16 threaded accessory port provides an attachment point for third-party accessories including HDMI bulkheads.

This housing supports your choice of shooting with manual strobe exposure or adding a TTL converter depending on your application. The flash bulkhead is located on the top of the case to alleviate strain on the sync cord. You can enjoy the fastest and most accurate TTL exposure on the market by adding the DL3 DS Link Panasonic/Olympus TTL Converter Ikelite PT1 Hotshoe Kit #46032 and a compatible Ikelite DS strobe. Exposure compensation can be used added or subtracted in the camera. Reliable locking connectors between the hot shoe and bulkhead make it easy to install the TTL hot shoe or carry backup parts when traveling to remote locations.

Large, curved control levers put the most important controls right where you need them: shutter and autofocus (via the AF-ON button). This combination allows you to shoot with or without back button focus, an advanced technique that is useful for tack sharp focus of super macro and fast-moving subjects. Each lever can be extended using the optional Trigger Extension #4077.95 for perfect spacing when using a right-hand handle.

The rotating controls are all operated intuitively via premium soft-touch knobs. An oversized, lobed knob puts the zoom/focus knob at your fingertips while your left hand stays on the handle. Stainless steel, direct-drive rotating controls are virtually fail-safe, user-serviceable, and adjustable in a pinch. All rear camera buttons are accessible by smooth action, hard-anodized aluminum push buttons for reliable performance and easy maintenance. These controls are clearly labeled by laser engraving on the back of the housing that never fades or falls off.

The camera mount is front-loading for easy installation and removal. A small mounting plate attaches to the bottom of the camera and 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.

The included SuperEye Viewfinder provides an enhanced view of the camera's electronic viewfinder when viewed through a dive mask. The viewfinder removes quickly and easily for the attachment of an optional Straight Magnified Viewfinder #6890.2 or 45° Magnified Viewfinder (Type 1) #6891.1.

The housing, tray, and handles have been optimized to reduce weight while maintaining strength and durability. The Right-Hand Quick Release Handle #4077.02 (sold separately) can be added or removed depending on your needs. The precision-machined aluminum base features 1/4"-20 tripod mounting sockets and additional mounting locations for future accessories. The base and handle can be quickly removed when breaking down your system for travel. A 1/4"-20 threaded mounting point is located front and 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 two strobe or lighting arms, then a top handle can be added to carry to and 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 and accessories.

Ikelite's white ABS-PC blend housing provides strength and corrosion-free performance year with minimal maintenance. ABS-PC is lighter than aluminum for convenience during travel and less drag underwater. The specially formulated color deflects the sun to keep your camera running cooler and longer. Compared to black or clear housings, the light color provides superior contrast for an enhanced view of the camera, LCD screen, and O-ring seal.

Any Ikelite DS strobe may be used in manual exposure modes by attaching one or two with a compatible electrical sync cord. Current model DS strobes may be used in TTL exposure mode by adding the optional DL2 DS Link TTL Converter and an electrical sync cord. SEA&SEA, INON, and Retra 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 of a hard-wired strobe. Older non-digital strobes featuring an ICS-5 electrical sync cord bulkhead can be used with this system in manual exposure modes. Strobes with remote slave capabilities may be triggered off of a flash attached to the housing by an electrical sync cord. Ikelite DS strobes support remote triggering using the Optical Slave Converter #4405 or the Water Wizard system (manufactured and sold by Aquatica).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you do wide angle shots at 24mm without vignetting?

A: The Ikelite Underwater Housing for Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Mark VI is made for that camera. It has a 1" sensor with a 9 to 72mm lens and the housing is designed to accommodate that lens even a 9mm. (The Full Frame sensor Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 200mm)

Q: 2. Will this fit the gea 360 (2017 version) also, why is the case more expensive than the camera?

A: It's not for the Samsung Gear 360, it's for the Ricoh Theta versions V, S or C. The case has buttons on the outside that line up with the camera buttons & the Gear's buttons are in different places. It's a fair price for an underwater housing; the question should be: why is the camera so inexpensive? Answer: competition. You can reduce the case cost by buying the camera/case package: https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1377528-REG/ricoh_theta_v_kit_with.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1377528-REG/ricoh_theta_v_kit_with.html/a

Q: 3. Do you have to buy an additional cover for longer lenses?

A: Thank you for the inquiry. See the Port Recommendation column of this chart to see supported lenses and their corresponding ports. a href= http://www.ikelite.com/images/products/housings/general/dl-port-charts.pdf target= _blank http://www.ikelite.com/images/products/housings/general/dl-port-charts.pdf/a

Q: 4. I have a 5-D mark 3. I want to buy the 200-200 foot housing. I need strobes and accessories that are user friendly. I want to do mostly macro and wide angle pictures. What do you recommend for lenses and strobes for a new underwater DLSR user. I have only had point and shoot cameras prior? Thanks Ken

A: The Ikelite DS-51 Underwater Substrobe Head is a good user friendly strobe. You will need an arm, sync cord and Ikelite CT1K TTL Circuitry and the Hot Shoe Kit to use the strobe with the Ikelite 71702 Underwater Housing. Here is what you will need: Ikelite CT1K TTL Circuitry and Hot Shoe Kit https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1299520-REG/ikelite_46070_ct1k_canon_ttl_kit.html Ikelite Wide-Angle 1" Ball Arm https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1276816-REG/ikelite_4080_06_wide_angle_ball_arm.html Ikelite Sync Cord Ikelite Strobe to Ikelite Bulkhead for one strobe https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1437635-REG/ikelite_45151_sync_cord_ikelite_strobe.html If using two strobes get the Ikelite Sync Cord Two Ikelite Strobes to Ikelite Bulkhead https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1437427-REG/ikelite_45152_sync_cord_two_ikelite.html If you have more underwater questions send an email to uw@bhphoto.com. For more underwater imaging information you could see our presentation on getting started in underwater photography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwnP7PYEpUM&feature=youtu.be

Q: 5. Is this housing also compatible with the Sony A6000 camera. You mention the series but not this specific model of the series.

A: The Ikelite 200DLM/A Underwater Housing for Sony Alpha A6300, A6400, A6500 Mirrorless Camera, BH #IK6911.64. is incompatible with the Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera. Instead, get the Ikelite 200DLM/A Underwater Housing for Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera, BH #IKUWHSAA600.

Q: 6. Does this work with the canon t7?

A: No, the Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing for Canon EOS Rebel T7i with Dry Lock Port Mount (200') is not compatible for use with the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T7 DSLR Camera. According to Ikelite's website, they do not plan to offer a housing for this camera model.

Q: 7. what is the effective usable range of the zoom with the included port ?

A: Included port accommodates the camera's full 24-200mm zoom range underwater.

Q: 8. How is this new version different than the prior version which is light gray?

A: Ikelite states their new white ABS-PC blend housing provides strength and corrosion free performance year with minimal maintenance. The specially formulated color deflects the sun to keep your camera running cooler, longer. Compared to black or clear housings, the light color provides superior contrast for enhanced view of the camera, LCD screen, and O-ring seal. (The older (now discontinued) Ikelite Underwater Housing for Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III Digital Camera, B&H # IK6116.12, the Ikelite Underwater Housing for Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV Digital Camera, B&H # IK6116.14, and the Ikelite Underwater Housing for Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V Digital Camera, MFR # 6116.16, were the previous versions of the new 6116.15 housing. The previous versions were clear, not gray, in color. I did not find a gray Ikelite housing designed for use with the RX100 III, IV, and V cameras).

Q: 9. will this cage support the use of the Panasonic DMW-XLR1?

A: Yes, The 8Sinn Camera Cage for Panasonic Lumix GH6 in this configuration will support and work with the Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR microphone adapter.

Q: 10. Does this unit allow the RX100 V built in flash to be used directly?

A: No, the Ikelite Underwater Housing for Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Mark III, IV, or V offers Controls for all camera functions except Flash switch and Viewfinder switch.