Underwater creatives have been anticipating the release of the powerful new Sony a7 V hybrid camera. Nirupam Nigam of Bluewater Photo Store took it underwater with the 200DL Underwater Housing in the Pacific Northwest to shoot some of the very first underwater photos and video.
Check out Nirupam's photo results below and if you're interested in video performance, scroll down to see the video results.
READ MORE: Nirupam's Review of the Sony a7 V Camera Underwater
Sony a7 V with the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/22 • ISO 200 © Nirupam Nigam
"Overall, I do think the Sony A7 V is worth the upgrade over the A7 IV. The autofocus improvements are noticeable for underwater photography as well as the improvements in stabilization and battery life. Most importantly, video shooters are getting a cinema grade camera capable of filming in 4K/120p." - Nirupam Nigam, Bluewater Photo
Sony a7 V with Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens at 16.5mm • 1/40 • f/13 • ISO 500 © Nirupam Nigam
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/18 • ISO 200 © Nirupam Nigam
Sony a7 V Camera Features
- 33 megapixel full frame 'partially stacked' sensor
- New Bionz XR2 processor for the latest AI-driven AF technology
- Up to 7.5 stops in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Up to 30fps "blackout free" continuous burst shooting
- Fully articulating 3.2" LCD screen
- 4K video up to 60p (or up to 120p with 1.5x crop)
- Great battery life up to 630 shots with EVF or 750 shots with LCD (actual results will vary and can be much more depending on settings)
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/16 • ISO 160 © Nirupam Nigam
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/22 • ISO 200 © Nirupam Nigam
Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing Features
- Unleash your creativity with ergonomic, field serviceable push buttons and direct-drive controls
- Highly durable and fundamentally corrosion-free ABS-PC construction
- Lighter than aluminum
- Dry Lock port systems keeps water away from your camera's sensor for quick lens changes
- Charge the camera and off-load images without removing the camera from the housing with the USB-C bulkhead (optional)
- Check for leaks before entering the water with our reliable vacuum leak detection system
- Depth rated to 60 meters (200 feet)
- Designed and made in the USA
- Readily available advice and support from our team of divers and photographers
Sony a7 V with Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens at 16mm • 1/100 • f/13 • ISO 500 © Nirupam Nigam
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/22 • ISO 200 © Nirupam Nigam
Compatibility
We love it when a camera manufacturer produces multiple bodies with the same lens and control placement. This is great for the traveling underwater photographer because it increases the number of options for a back-up camera body (which is always a good idea). The Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing for the Sony a7 V can also be used with Sony a7 IV (different camera mount) and Sony a7R V (same camera mount) cameras with two camera mounts and minor control adjustments that can be made on the fly.
SEE MORE: Housing Compatibility for the Sony a7 V
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/16 • ISO 200 © Nirupam Nigam
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/16 • ISO 100 © Nirupam Nigam
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/7.1 • ISO 125 © Nirupam Nigam
Favorite Sony Lenses
Wide Angle
Macro
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/11 • ISO 200 © Nirupam Nigam
Sony a7 V with Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G Lens at 16mm • 1/40 • f/13 • ISO 500 © Nirupam Nigam
Sony a7 V with Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens • 1/200 • f/22 • ISO 200 © Nirupam Nigam
Video Results
Equipment Used
Sony a7 V Full Frame Mirrorless Camera
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS Lens
200DL Underwater Housing for Sony a7 V Mirrorless Digital Cameras # 71479-DLX
Dual RC232 Strobes + Video Light [Fiber Optic] # 40123
Manual Fiber Optic Transmitter # 44700-G2
Additional Viewing
Sony a7 V Underwater FIRST Footage & Photos from the Pacific Northwest // 200DL Housing [VIDEO]
Housing Compatibility for the Sony a7 V
Sony Underwater Hybrid Shooters Herald the New a7 V!
Top 3 Best Lenses for Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Underwater [VIDEO]
Sony Mirrorless Lineup Explained for Underwater [VIDEO]
Nirupam Nigam is a dedicated underwater photographer and fisheries scientist. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. He received degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, at the University of Washington. Nirupam is the editor-in-chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and Bluewater Photo. He also works as a fisheries observer on boats in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. When he is not at sea, he is traveling with his fiancee and taking photos. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!
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