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SAR reader Seppo (Thanks) found a cheap alterative of the certainly higher quality but also ten times more expensive Nauticam A7 camera underwater hosuing ($2,850 here at Samys). The Meikon Waterproof housing for the A7/r/s cameras is for sale for less than $180 on [shoplink 29636 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. It works up to 130ft and with the 28-70mm FE lens.
10 times less epxnaive…maybe some SAR reader can finally buy a waterproof housing without having to pay for it than the camera he carries 🙂
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I guess if you’re OK with putting a $2000+ camera in a cheap “water proof” housing. Me, not so much.
Cheap doesn’t mean bad. The only way to find out is to test it without the camera.
Cheap doesn’t mean good.
Good doesn’t mean getting $2850 WP housing
Cheap infers poor quality, inexpensive doesn’t mean bad.
I’d just used this housing with my A7s last week for shooting a short film, the build quality is just OK, but it did the job!! I’m happy with the result.
btw, a tip I learned from my test: do not attach any filter on 28-70mm lens, or it will not fit the housing when you zoom out at 28mm.
I assume you can’t use the lens shade with that lens, is that correct?
no, you can not.
Great shot.
What was the light condition when you took this shot?
I put a ARRIMAX 1.8K above.
Description:
This waterproof case for Sony A7 A7R is suitable for taking photos or videos underwater up to about 40 -50 meters, With proper size,you could operate it easily. Freely capture the underwater world when you are diving at holidays. Have fun! Meanwhile,this case could protect your camera well in the water. Worthy having,just buy it directly!
Feature:
Brand New,High quality
Quantity : 1
Compatible Model: Sony A7 A7R
Pattern: Waterproof case
Waterproof distance: About 40-50 meters
Material: Polycarbonate, ABS plastic,clear plate glass,stainless steel, EPDM rubber and etc
‘O’ ring seaed with spring loaded
1/4″ tripod screw on the bottom.
Protect your digital camera from scratches,dirts,water and etc.
Ideal for diving at sea,surfing,snorkeling,skiing,yacht or other actuvities.
Also suitable for rainy,snowy and etc environment.
Custom made to fit your digital camera perfectly.
Third Party Products,not made by Sony.
Before using the camera waterproof shell, please check whether the performance of the waterproof shell is good, if no sand and dust. In good waterproof and oil
Have assemble the camera case, close the waterproof shell, infiltration of at least 200 mm deep water at least 5 minutes, make sure the waterproof shell don’t ooze water
Cases. Will be equipped with camera waterproof shell into the water again.
“water proof distance; about 40-50 meters. Not a very reassuring statement.
In practice it would be safe to assume 25 meters as a safe depth, the fact that no maximum depth is listed means that no statistical sample product testing (quality assurance) is being performed. The real capability is likely to change from batch to batch.
Still adequate for most hobby SCUBA/snorkel divers, definitely not for commercial use.
An appropriate quality assurance including individual validation as Nauticam does wouldn’t allow this amazing low price.
Just what I need… Something to make my fragile toy a7R bigger, quieter… Maybe this keep Elpha afloat a lil’ while longer.
Clever phrasing but as we all know E mount will be around a long time, deal with it.
i am guessing this would be ok for surf photography ?
Anyone knows a underwater housing for the A77II? There’s not much choice…
A77MK2 – Try http://bskinetics.com/?lang=en – even if it’s not listed they’ll make it!
They are also building a housing for the A6000:
http://hk-meikon.en.alibaba.com/product/60035229262-213513480/high_temperature_camera_housing_For_Sony_A6000_Buy_wholesale_waterproof_housing_from_Manufacturer.html
Unfortunately, it is built to only fit the SEL1650PZ, and for some reason they decided to texture out the EVF relief so that it can’t be used to sight.
They seem to think that the only application of a waterproof casing is diving. *shakeshead*
If there’s one thing I think every manufacturer should concentrate on when building an underwater housing, it’s the product “being cheap”.
“10 times less epxnaive…maybe some SAR reader can finally buy a waterproof housing without having to pay for it than the camera he carries”
Dude, do you ever take a second to check your spelling/grammar before posting?
Andrea is a women and English is her 3rd language. If grammar is more important to you than information about Sony cameras then stop following this website.
(Actually, Andrea is a guy. It is only in the US that Andrea is a name for females only.)
You mean, a womAn, right? By the way, there’s no such thing as “third language”.
seriously go troll elsewhere mr spell check, obviously the guy was rushed and his ideas come through, take your hater paradigm elsewhere
Nobody is trolling or hating brother, calm down, it was just a simple observation done respectfully. English is my second language too, but I like to write (and read) things the right way. You don’t have a problem with that, right?
My gear is insured, I wouldn’t mind giving the case a shot.
why these have to be so complicated? why not make something like a zip lock bag that seals shut on one end.
That’s like asking why a spacesuit has to be so complicated. We can just tape you up in a garbage bag and send you off to space, right?
haha that’s hilarious 🙂 I see you’re point, but the only thing I would worry about is the water pressure exerting enough force somehow to damage the camera body or lens. If you’re not going so deep I don’t see why a flexible bag type solution would not work. The camera and lens should be rigid enough to withstand the forces. If you are scuba diving really deep with heavy water pressure around you then, yeah this would make more sense.
1) There’re bags like this (eg. Dicapac). They’re for holding your camera some centimeters under the water surface.
2) Don’t underrate the pressure of water. In just 5m depth there’s 5 t/m³, in 10 m it’s 10 t/m³. And any sportsdiver can go down up to 20-30 m! Camera bodies are not made for this. You better get a good housing. If you don’t want to buy one for 1-2k, you’re better off with a GoPro that can go down to 60 m. And if it breaks, you only loose your $500 GoPro instead of your 2k DSLR.
If anyone is curious, I bought this. Here is my unboxing and first look at it. I’m Impressed so far 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nry9vmelck
Hi TicknorPhoto! Doesthe Meikon Housing have a button for the Video on/off for the Sony A7s on the upper right side.
Yes, the case has an external button/switch that will press every button/switch on the a7, including the video button on the side.