Seacam is now shipping its latest housing for the latest addition to Sony’s full-frame mirrorless camera lineup— a9 Mark III. This groundbreaking camera was the first to feature a full-frame shutter, meaning every pixel on the image sensor is read simultaneously rather than gradually scanning across it. This has unique benefits for both underwater photographers and videographers, including the ability to sync flash at any speed and completely eliminating “rolling shutter.”
Like other Sony housings from Seacam—for a1/a7S III and for a7R Vfor example—the new a9 III camera housing is marked “compact,” reflecting the diminutive form factor of Sony’s Alpha 7 and Alpha 9 series cameras, but still has the same premium look and finish we’ve come to expect from Seacam. As usual, the housing is milled from a lightweight saltwater-resistant metal alloy that’s been double-hardened and anodized, and uses top-quality materials, including stainless steel and anodized aluminum buttons and dials, giving you full control over the camera’s functions. The two housings are secured with the company’s titanium security locking system.
Rated to 260 feet (80 meters), the housing features a removable built-in handle and a see-through window for viewing the camera’s LCD screen. The housing can be configured with an S6 or N5 baffle for reliable electric flash triggering, and you have the option of connecting a monitor/recorder via HDMI. Seacam’s optical-acoustic leak detector comes standard, with a vacuum valve and pump purchased separately.
Seacam cases for the a9 III are available at retailers such as Back reflectionpriced at $5,710.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Sony has achieved another technical breakthrough in the field of recording speed: with the new Sony Alpha 9 III and the perfectly tuned SEACAM housing, you can capture moving images with unparalleled speed and precision. The ideal partner for photographers shooting big fish and action (and more) – now of course with the perfectly tuned SEACAM housing too.
Explore SEACAM camera cases for Sony Alpha 9 here.
Knobs and joysticks
Power switch, shutter button, front and rear dials, manual focus or zoom and more. Final information will be announced as soon as possible.
Push button
Control wheel and OK button in the middle, MENU and more. Final information will be announced as soon as possible.
Data
- Clear LCD screen window.
- 2 S6 or N5 flash sockets, 2 T-joints for 25mm flash arms, 3/8″ tripod thread, M8 thread on top of the housing, 2 removable handles and optical-acoustic leak detector.
- Remote test options, LAN, Power, HDMI and vacuum sockets
- Spare O-ring set, grease and maintenance oil, hex key set and wrist strap in a synthetic fabric bag, protective cap and instruction manual.
Size: 250 x 160 x 110 mm (without ports, viewfinder and handle)
Weight: 1850 g (without ports and viewfinder, neutral underwater, depending on configuration)
Operating Depth: –80m (deeper depth may be required)
Price: from 4950 EUR (excluding shipping, customs duties and taxes)
