Ikelite Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera Housing Reviews

Ikelite Nikon D200 Digital SLR Camera Housing.The heavy duty thick wall dSLR housing is molded of corrosion free clear polycarbonate, features full capabilities, and operates safely to 200 feet. The housing includes iTTL conversion circuitry that provides four 1/3 f/stop increments over or under flash compensation that is added to or subtracted from any compensation entered into the camera, or seven manual power settings in half-stop increments. All choices are obtained by simply rotating a knob on the housing back. The special TTL conversion circuitry operates perfectly with current model Ikelite DS digital Sub Strobes.The Ikelite Super-Eye magnifier provided with the housing offers enhanced viewing while wearing a diving mask. Camera Flash Compensation button can be activated by your index finger while your hand remains on the handle. Control for front FUNC button is provided; this control can be pulled up to operate depth of field preview. A control for Lens Release is also included. "Stay depressed" control operates the White Balance, ISO and Qual functions on top left of camera body, but the Mode dial under these buttons is not provided. Focus-mode (C/S/M) selector can be changed with a little finesse. AE/AF lock button can be activated with your thumb while holding the handle. The AF "on" is controlled by push button, or an optional shaft allows it to be operated by the thumb rather than the AE/AF lock. The Metering selector surrounding the AE/AF button is not provided The dSLR housing measures 9.5" wide including knobs; 13.25" wide with removable handle and tray assembly attached. The dSLR housing measures 6.75" high; 8" high with removable handle and tray assembly attached. The dSLR housing without a port measures 6.5" deep including knobs and port lock assemblies. A housing complete with removable handle and tray assembly weighs 7.15 pounds without port, or about 8 pounds with port.