NAUTICAM NA-A7 UNDERWATER HOUSING
The new housing for the A7 delivers on the promise of the A7: Full frame camera - small package. A new port system was designed for this camera... the SLR port opening was too large, meaning that the housing would be too large, and the existing mirrorless system port opening is too small for some of the lenses expected in the new Sony FE lens lineup. So, a new line of intermediate size ports is required and is being delivered with this housing.
The housing and new port line would not be complete with the patented Locking Port Release system, which, like it does on other Nauticam housings, utilizes a unique internal bayonet system that locks the port securely without twisting or misalignment. The iconic red lever is easy to operate and lets the shooter know immediately that the port is securely locked in place. The user friendly housing latches are here as well, making this housing exceptionally easy to put together.
The patent pending EVF/LCD switch allows a quick way to alternate between using the large bright LCD display or the high resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF). The housing ships with a standard .66x viewfinder for the EVF, which is easily swapped out for either of the two Nauticam enhanced viewfinders.
The NA-A7 includes a pre-installed Nikonos style 5-pin bulkhead with universal hotshoe connection (x and ground connection only) installed, enabling manual control of the most commonly available strobes, such as the Inon Z-240 or Sea&Sea YS-D1. Strobe firing can also be achieved optically with the Nauticam flash trigger.
Despite the small size, this is a very easy housing to operate, even with gloves on. Every control is placed where a underwater shooter wants it - after all, the design team are underwater photographers themselves and strive to make every Nauticam housing the most ergonomic available. Each control, whether it is to change aperture or shutter speed, access the autofocus lock, change ISO, or even play back, is given consideration to minimize movement and make shooting easier.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- NA-A5000 Housing
- Spare Main O-ring, o-ring remover and lubricant
- CR-2450 Battery (for Moisture Alarm)
- Set of Allen Keys
- M10 Plastic plug removal tool
- M16 Plug*
- Universal hotshoe plug*
- Instruction Manual
* = not included for 17410NB version
FEATURES
PATENTED PORT LOCKING SYSTEM
Unveiled on the very first Nauticam DSLR housing in 2009, this locking lever has become a signature of the Nauticam brand. No twisting or threading action is required to mount a port, and it locks securely in place with this lever. Nauticam also offers locking port extensions, meaning a dome will never twist, even when used with a long extension ring.
HOUSING LOCKING LATCHES
The industry's easiest to use housing closure system, requiring very little hand strength to operate, secures the housing back in place. The latches are safely locked to prevent accidental opening, but are easy to open when needed for a quick battery or memory card change.
NIKONOS 15MM SUPPORT
The NA-A7, when equipped with the Nikonos adapter will allow for the use of the iconic Nikonos 15mm or Sea and Sea 12mm Fisheye.
FIBER OPTIC FLASH TRIGGER
The A7/A7R do not come equipped with a built-in flash. The housing ships with an electronic bulkhead pre-installed but a Fiber Optic Flash Trigger is available to trigger strobes via LEDs through the integrated fiber-optic bulkheads.
