MADE IN THE USA
200DL Underwater Housing for Sony a7 IV, a7 V, a7R V, a7R VI Mirrorless Digital Cameras
A full featured and durable waterproof housing for Sony Alpha a7 IV, a7 V, a7R V, and a7R VI full frame mirrorless digital cameras. Suitable for scuba, snorkel, surf, pool, and any application in or around the water.
Set Up & Use
The housing provides full creative control over the camera. Our custom ABS-PC blend is lighter than aluminum yet strong enough for almost anything you want to throw at it.
Confidence is key when taking your camera to the depths of the ocean. Our clearly superior high visibility camera back gives you eyes on the camera and the o-ring seal at all times during your dive. An optional Vacuum Pump with Gauge (sold separately) allows you to check for leaks prior to entering the water.
DEEP DIVE :: SET UP
First Look 200DL Underwater Housing
Camera Settings for Use Underwater
USB-C Charging & Data Transfer
(OPTIONAL)
Super high resolution photos and video can take its toll on the camera's battery over a day of diving. The first-of-its-kind USB-C Charging & Data Transfer Bulkhead allows you to easily and safely charge the camera in between dives without opening the housing. When you get back to land you can use the USB-C to quickly offload photos to your laptop while grabbing a drink with your dive buddy at the bar.
USB-C Bulkhead sold separately. Get the USB-C Bulkhead pre-installed by choosing the Deluxe series housing.
DEEP DIVE :: USB-C
Strobe Triggering
Adding a waterproof flash is critical to enhance color and clarity in your underwater photos. Only a strobe flash will bring out the full vibrance and details of marine life, corals, and underwater models.
ELECTRICAL
A direct electrical connection to the camera is the fastest and most reliable triggering method for an underwater strobe. This housing comes pre-installed with the highly reliable Ikelite ICS-5 bulkhead and manual flash hotshoe for strobe triggering by single or dual electrical sync cord.
Add the DL2 Sony DS Link TTL Converter & Hotshoe for TTL automatic strobe exposure when paired with a compatible Ikelite DS strobe.
FIBER OPTIC
Add the optional Manual Fiber Optic Transmitter (Gen 2) for reliable fiber optic triggering of Ikelite or non-Ikelite strobes.
DEEP DIVE :: STROBES
5 Situations Where You Need a Strobe Underwater [VIDEO]
Lens Selection
The Dry Lock (DL) port system is robust enough to handle rough surf yet incredibly lightweight and easy to assemble. We accommodate the largest variety of wide angle, macro, and zoom lenses. Due to differences in the way light refracts underwater compared to in the air, it is recommended to use a dome port for wide angle and zoom lenses and a flat port for macro lenses.
A compatible lens port is required for waterproof operation. The lens port is sold separately as it is dependent on your choice of lens(es).
DEEP DIVE :: LENS PORTS
When to Use a Compact 8" Dome Port Underwater
The Results
We don't just waterproof it - we actually use the stuff. Our team of divers and photographers are traveling constantly to test equipment and provide the best advice for using these powerful cameras underwater. Here's a sample of what they're capable of underwater:
RESULTS :: SONY A7 IV
Sony a7 IV Underwater Housing Photos and Review
Sony a7 IV Underwater in Socorro [VIDEO]
RESULTS :: SONY A7 V
Sony a7 V Underwater in Dominican Republic 4K [VIDEO]
Sony a7 V Underwater Photography Results from the Pacific Northwest
Sony a7 V Underwater FIRST Footage & Photos from the Pacific Northwest // 200DL Housing [VIDEO]
RESULTS :: SONY A7R V
Sony a7R V Underwater Photos & Mini-Review
Sony a7R V Underwater Camera Review with Sample Footage [VIDEO]
Compatibility
This housing as it currently ships is compatible with the following cameras:
- Sony a7 IV
- Sony a7 V
- Sony a7R V
- Sony a7R VI
Housings produced before January 2023 (serial number 77880 and below) require an Update Kit for use with the newer Sony a7R V or a7R VI cameras
Differences in lens and control placement prevent other Sony models from being used in this housing.
READ MORE:
Sony a7 V Underwater Housing Compatibility Update
Sony a7R VI Underwater Housing Compatibility Update
"DL" LENS PORT REQUIRED (Sold Separately)
A compatible lens port is required for waterproof operation (sold separately). Choose the correct port components on the lens you will be shooting.
100% Clear Back
Made in USA
Sony's full frame system is more affordable than ever with this lightweight and durable housing
No other manufacturer makes professional functionality so accessible. Our housings are designed from the ground up to provide full camera control and connection for external strobe lighting out of the box. Advanced features including TTL lighting exposure and enhanced magnifying viewfinders are available as needed.
Our DL-series lens ports are optimized to be the lightest on the market with superb image quality. The materials chosen for our housings and lens ports are chosen to maximize durability and corrosion resistance while minimizing travel weight and cost.
Ikelite Bulkhead with Manual Hotshoe
DL (Dry Lock)
M16 Thread
200 feet (60 meters)
9 x 7.25 x 6" (229 x 184 x 152 mm) Not including handle
0132.59
0132.45
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Have questions?
We're here for you for every step along the way. Email ikelite@ikelite.com for help on gear selection, assembly, camera settings, and photo advice. We can even help you decide where to dive!
Instruction manualPre-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
Always Be Learning
From our Photo School...
The Right Lens for Every Situation Underwater
Do's and Don'ts of DL Housing Assembly [VIDEO]
How to Assemble Your Housing [VIDEO]
When to Use a Compact 8" Dome Port Underwater
My Must Have Underwater Housing Accessory [VIDEO]
Checking for Leaks Using a Vacuum Pump [VIDEO]
5 Situations Where You Need Strobes [VIDEO]
Large Bore M24 Port Modifications for HDMI Monitor Bulkheads
Straight vs 45 Degree Magnified Viewfinder for Underwater Shooting
The Myth of TTL Strobe Exposure Underwater