Ikelite Canon R8 Underwater Housing

5 (575) · € 605.99 · En stock

Ikelite is an affordable underwater housing option for the Canon R8 Camera but they didn't compromise with the quality! Contact us for our expert advice for your underwater camera rig.
Ikelite%20Canon%20EOS%20R8%20Underwater%20Housing%0AIkelite%20has%20a%20reputation%20to%20produce%20high%20quality%26nbsp%3Bunderwater%20camera%20housings%2C%20and%20the%20Ikelite%20Ikelite%20Canon%20EOS%20R8%20Underwater%20Housing%20lives%20up%20to%20the%20name.%20The%20housing%20is%20small%2C%20compact%20and%20lightweight%20which%20makes%20it%20great%20to%20bring%20when%20going%20on%20dive%20trips.%20It%20is%20also%20built%20from%20ABS-PC%20material%20which%20provides%20strength%20and%20requires%20minimal%20maintenance.%20The%20housing%20also%20has%20great%20ergonomics.%20Button%20and%20lever%20location%20has%20been%20well%20thought%20off%20to%20make%20your%20shooting%20experience%20wonderful%20even%20when%20wearing%20thick%20gloves.%0AThe%20Ikelite%20Canon%20EOS%20R8%20underwater%20housing%20during%20field%20tests%20in%20the%20Galapogos%20with%20Bluewater%20Travel%3A%0A%0A%0A%26nbsp%3B%0AKey%20Features%3A%0A%0AErgonomics%20-%20The%20Ikelite%20R8%20Housing%20has%20excellent%20ergonomics.%20Buttons%2C%20levers%20and%20dials%20are%20located%20at%20your%20fingertips.%20The%20curved%20trigger%20levers%20for%20shutter%20and%20back%20button%20focus%20can%20hug%20the%20side%20of%20the%20housing%20if%20shooting%20without%20a%20grip%20or%20be%20extended%20for%20easy%20reach%20from%20an%20optional%20handle.%20AF-ON%20is%20accessible%20with%20your%20thumb%20by%20a%20lever%20control%20at%20the%20side%20of%20the%20housing.%20When%20combined%20with%20back%20button%20focus%2C%20this%20provides%20a%20shooting%20method%20far%20easier%20than%20attempting%20to%20half-press%20the%20camera's%20shutter%20button.%20Soft-touch%20control%20knobs%20add%20comfort%20and%20extra%20grip%20to%20the%20main%20dial%2C%20quick%20control%20dial%2C%20power%20switch%2C%20and%20lens%20release.%20Stainless%20steel%2C%20direct-drive%20rotating%20controls%20are%26nbsp%3Bvirtually%20fail-safe%20and%20user%20serviceable%20and%20adjustable%20in%20a%20pinch.%0ASetup%20-%20Installation%20and%20removal%20of%20the%20camera%20is%20very%20easy.%20%26nbsp%3BA%20small%20mounting%20plate%20attaches%20to%20the%20bottom%20of%20the%20camera%20and%20secures%20in%20the%20front%20of%20the%20housing.%20The%20camera%20mounting%20plate%20does%20not%20need%20to%20be%20removed%20from%20the%20camera%20for%20surface%20use%20or%20when%20changing%20the%20battery%20or%20memory%20cards.%20The%20mounting%20plate%20features%20a%201%2F4-20%20threaded%20mount%20on%20the%20bottom%20so%20that%20it%20can%20be%20attached%20to%20a%20tripod%20on%20the%20surface.%0AVacuum%20Testing%20-%20The%20optional%20Ikelite%20Vacuum%20Kit%20allows%20you%20to%20draw%20a%20vacuum%20on%20the%20housing%20to%20check%20for%20proper%20assembly%20prior%20to%20entering%20the%20water%20and%20provides%20peace%20of%20mind.%0ATTL%20Strobe%20Exposure%20-%20Ikelite%20offers%20a%20fast%20and%20accurate%20TTL%20converter%20-%20Ikelite%20DL5%20DS%20Link%20Canon%20TTL%20Converter%20and%20CT1%20TTL%20Hotshoe%20Kit%20which%20can%20be%20programmed%20to%20the%20camera's%20specific%20TTL%20protocol%26nbsp%3Band%20supports%20both%20first%20curtain%20and%20rear%20curtain%20sync%20up%20to%20the%20camera's%20maximum%26nbsp%3Bflash%20sync%20speed.%26nbsp%3B%20Exposure%20compensation%20can%20be%20used%20added%20or%20subtracted%20in%20the%20camera.%20A%20push%20button%20and%20indicator%20light%20on%20the%20side%20of%20the%20converter%20make%20it%20simple%20to%20switch%20back%20and%20forth%20between%20TTL%20and%20manual%20exposure%20underwater.%0AStrobe%20Connections%20-%20Ikelite%20Bulkhead%20with%20Manual%20Hotshoe%0A%0A%26nbsp%3B%0AFor%20a%20more%20in-depth%20review%20of%20the%20Canon%20EOS%20R8%20underwater%2C%20view%20the%20article%20on%20the%20UW%20Photography%20Guide.%20Watch%20the%20R8%20review%20video%20here.%0A%0ACanon%20EOS%20R8%20Camera%0A%0AThe%20Canon%20EOS%20R8%20is%20a%20lightweight%2C%20travel-friendly%2C%20full-frame%20camera%20body%2C%20the%20Canon%20EOS%20R8%20Mirrorless%20Camera%20delivers%20outstanding%20picture%20and%20video%20capabilities%20for%20both%20photographers%20and%20multimedia%20content%20developers.%20Utilizing%20a%20newly%20developed%20sensor%20also%20found%20in%20the%20EOS%20R6%20Mark%20II%2C%20the%20R8%20features%20a%2024.2MP%20CMOS%20sensor%20paired%20with%20a%20DIGIC%20X%20processor.%20Together%2C%20this%20combination%20gives%20great%20stills%20performance%2C%20amazing%204K%2060p%2010-bit%20video%2C%20and%20rapid%20focusing.%20That%20said%2C%20being%20an%20entry-level%20full-frame%20camera%2C%20there%20are%20some%20limits%20to%20the%20R8%20including%20a%20lack%20of%20in-body%20image%20stabilization.%20The%20question%20is%20-%20will%20these%20limitations%20be%20a%20hinderance%20for%20underwater%20shooters%3F%0AThe%20following%20images%20were%20taken%20on%20a%20recent%20trip%20to%20the%20Galapagos.%0A%0A%0A%0ACanon%20EOS%20R8%20Specs%0A%0A24.2%20megapixel%20full-frame%20CMOS%20sensor%0ADual%20pixel%20autofocus%20with%20animal%20eye%20autofocus%20tracking%0ALow%20light%20autofocus%20down%20to%20-6.5%20EV%0AUncropped%204K%2F60p%20video%20with%20C-Log3%20recording%0A10-bit%204%3A2%3A2%20internal%20recording%26nbsp%3B%0A1%2F200s%20flash%20sync%20speed%0A370%20shot%20battery%20life%20using%20LCD%0AElectronic%20first%20curtain%20shutter%20(only%20one%20mechanical%20shutter)%0A6fps%20burst%20shooting%0ANo%20in-body%20image%20stabilization%0ASize%3A%20132.5%20x%2086.1%20x%2070mm%0AWeight%3A%20461%20grams%0A%0ARecommended%20Strobes%3A%0A%0ASea%20%26amp%3B%20Sea%20YS-D3%0AIkelite%20DS230%20Strobe%0AIkelite%20DS162%20Strobe%0AInon%20Z-330%20Type%202%20Strobe%0A%0AFor%20other%20options%2C%20see%20our%20other%20recommended%20strobes%20see%20our%26nbsp%3BBuyer's%20Guide%20for%20Best%20Underwater%20Strobes%0ARecommended%20Video%20Lights%3A%0A%0ALight%20%26amp%3B%20Motion%20Sola%202500F%20Video%20Light%20-%20Bluewater%20Exclusive!%0AFisheye%20Fix%20Neo%20Premium%204030%20EF%20II%20Video%20Light%0ABig%20Blue%20VTL3500P%20Video%20Light%0A%0AFor%20other%20options%2C%20see%20our%20other%20recommended%20strobes%20see%20our%26nbsp%3Blist%20of%20best%20underwater%20video%20lights.%0A%26nbsp%3B%0ARelated%20Underwater%20Gear%20Categories%3A%0A%0AIkelite%20Housings%0AUnderwater%20Photography%20Equipment%0ABest%20Underwater%20Strobes%0A%0A%26nbsp%3B%0A%0A%0A%0AExcellent%20ergonomics%0AFull%20access%20to%20all%20essential%20buttons%20and%20controls%0ADLM%20Micro%20Port%20System%0AVacuum%20System%20Ready%0AIkelite%20TTL%20Compatible%0A%0A%0A%0A%26nbsp%3B%0A%0A%0A%0AIkelite%20Canon%20EOS%20R8%20Housing%0ARear%20O-Ring%20(Installed)%0AFront%20O-Ring%20(Installed)%0AWaterproof%20Bulked%20Cap%20(Installed)%0ASilicone%20lubricant%201cc%20tube%0A%0A%0A%0A%26nbsp%3B%0A%0A%0A%0AControls%3A%20Controls%20are%20provided%20for%20everything%20except%20Diopter%20Adjustment%20Dial%0AStrobe%20Connector%3A%20Ikelite%20Bulkhead%20with%20Manual%20Hotshoe%0APort%20Mount%3A%20DLM%20(Dry%20Lock%20Micro)%0AAccessory%20Port%3A%201%2F2-20%20Thread%0ADepth%20Rating%3A%20200%20feet%20(60%20meters)%0AWeight%3A%203%20lb%20%2F%201.4kg%0ADimensions%3A%207.5%20x%205.9%20x%206%20in%20(191%20x%20150%20x%20152%20mm)%0A%0A%26nbsp%3B%0A%26nbsp%3B%0A%0A%0AWe%20offer%20lifetime%20support%20with%20all%20purchases.Please%20call%20or%20email%20us%20with%20any%20questions%2C%20our%20knowledgable%20staff%20would%20love%20to%20assist%20you.%0A%0A%0A%0A%26nbsp%3B%0A%26nbsp%3B%0A%26nbsp%3B