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Ikelite Announces Housing for the Nikon Z50 II
By Ian Bongso-Seldrup, February 3, 2025 @ 09:00 PM (EST)

Ikelite has unveiled its housing for the Nikon Z50 II—the first housing for the Japanese comany’s second-generation APS-C mirrorless camera. The new model is equipped with Nikon’s latest image processing engine—EXPEED 7—which promises improved AF performance similar to that of the flagship Z9. The Z50 II also supports the recording of 10-bit and N-Log video, which is a first for a DX-format camera.

Aiming to get the most out of the Z50 II, Ikelite’s housing features the company’s signature ABS-PC body with transparent back, Dry Lock (DL) port system, and oversized control levers for shutter release and autofocus. In addition to the usual Ikelite bulkhead, allowing you to trigger strobes electrically out of the box, the housing also sports a pair of fiber-optic ports, allowing you to trigger your flashguns fiber-optically. If you’re using Ikelite DS strobes, you also have the option of adding the DL1 DS Link TTL Converter for TTL automatic strobe exposure with on-the-fly manual/TTL switching. 

Available from retailers such as Backscatter, Ikelite’s Nikon Z50 II housing is priced at $1,895.
 



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PRODUCT INFORMATION

SKU: 71073

200DL Underwater Housing for Nikon Z50 II Mirrorless Digital Cameras
A full featured and durable waterproof housing for Nikon Z50 II mirrorless digital cameras. Suitable for scuba, snorkel, surf, pool, and any application in or around the water.

$ 1,895.00

View Port Chart (PDF)

  • Controls: Controls are provided for all camera functions except: Fn1, Fn2, Flash pop-up, Diopter adjustment dial, and Touchscreen
  • Strobe Connector: Ikelite Bulkhead with Manual Hotshoe and Fiber Optic Ports
  • Port Mount: DL (Dry Lock)
  • Accessory Port: M16 Thread
  • Depth Rating: 200 feet (60 meters)
  • Weight: 5.45 lb
  • Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 6.25" (229 x 178 x 159 mm)
  • Rear O-Ring: 0132.59
  • Front O-Ring: 0132.45

Pre-Dive Checks

There is no greater assurance than being able to see your camera and o-ring seal through the back of the housing. Our signature open-groove design suspends the rear o-ring in a natural position that is easier to maintain and more reliable than forcing the o-ring into a channel. Once the housing is closed you can see the o-ring form a solid, waterproof seal.

We recommend using a pump with gauge to pull a vacuum on the housing and check for leaks prior to entering the water.

Construction

Our specially formulated ABS-PC blend housing is highly durable yet significantly lighter than aluminum. The light color keeps your camera cooler when shooting in warm, sunny environments.

Lens Support

Ikelite lens ports are the lightest on the market, yet robust and capable of standing up to rough surf.

We support a wide variety of lenses. Most popular zoom lenses and select focus rings can be engaged using simple gearing that puts adjustment right at your fingertips. Zoom and focus gears differ depending on which lens you are using.

Lens ports and zoom gears sold separately. Refer to the appropriate port chart for compatibility information.

Wi-Fi Transfer

Use the camera's built-in Wi-Fi feature to download photos to another device without removing the camera from the housing. The Wi-Fi feature is only usable above water within close proximity to the connected device.

Compatibility

Unless otherwise noted, this housing does not accommodate the use of add-on grips, battery grips, eyepieces, LCD covers, or other accessories.

Differences in lens and control placement prevent other camera models from being used in or adapted to this housing. We are not aware of any other models which may be used in or adapted to this housing.

In the Box

  • Housing
  • Rear O-ring # 0132.59 (installed)
  • Front O-ring # 0132.45 (installed)
  • Zoom Gear Retainer # 75900 (installed)
  • Port Hole Cover # 0200.92 (installed)
  • Waterproof Bulkhead Cap # 9104.7 (installed)
  • Base with Left-Hand Quick Release Handle # 4077.67 (installed)
  • Tool for Zoom Gear Retainer # 0945.06
  • .050" Hex Key # 0945.11
  • 1/16" Hex Key # 0945.16
  • Silicone Lubricant 1cc Tube

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