According to Subal’s website, its housing for Nikon Z7 and Z6 compatible with the second generation Z7 II and Z6 II. This is even though the new models are not quite the same as their predecessors. (While the control position is exactly the same, the Z7 II / Z6II body has a slightly shallower depth — a fraction of an inch.)
The Subal NZ The outer shell is hewn from a solid block of aluminum, then hard-coated and powder-coated. The buttons, dials and levers are hard anodized light alloy, stainless steel and high quality plastic. Controls are streamlined around integrated handles, and the case features Subal’s QuickLock closure system.
Cover comes with standard 5-pin Nikon baffle and is optionally compatible TTL V3 Subsystem, supports strobe lights like the Ikelite DS161, Sea & Sea YS-D3 and Inon Z-330. The standard housing is rated to 80m (260ft) depth but a 120m (400ft) version is also available.
Subal NZ is now available from retailers like Backscatterpriced at $4,068.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Subal NZ for Nikon Z6 (I & II) & Z7 (I & II)
SUBAL NZ is a masterpiece of new design and engineering. The housing provides access to all functions and buttons of the Nikon Z6 & Z7 cameras. The ergonomic SUBAL design and arrangement of all the important elements of the case allow the camera to operate easily without letting go of the grip. The camera is mounted on a special sled, to mount the camera with precision in the housing, this allows for faster and safer mounting. 4mm O-ring and NEW SUBAL locking system, prevent accidental crushing of O-rings and ensure maximum safety. Threaded holes in the base allow for Rails etc. The pilot light can be attached or attached to the top shoe. The monitor window provides glare-free and high-contrast insight into the camera screen.
Material selection, treatment, surface protection and finishes to the usual standard quality level are all SUBAL products. SUBAL offers this housing model 4 different finder systems: the standard viewfinder is thinned which reduces the viewfinder’s image, so that it can be completely ignored despite having a diving mask. The GS 180 and 45° viewfinder provide a viewfinder that is roughly the same size as the camera’s viewfinder, with the GS-180’s depth of field horizontally, the WS-45’s depth of field below 45°. The new Prism Finder PS-30 shows the camera screen image at the same size at a 30° viewing angle. The insight is with normal reading distance, which is why the PS-30 is ideal for video capture that the Nikon D5 has at 4K resolution. All Subal viewfinder systems are interchangeable and user-friendly. All bayonet-mounted SUBAL ports on this case are usable.
In addition, this housing has a plug-in system for installing the camera into the housing – no need for any installation of the camera before bringing it into the housing. With this spring-loaded self-adjusting system, the only thing the customer should do is fix the camera on the camera saddle and slide it into the carrying case.
Specifications:
Seawater resistant aluminum alloy made from block. Hard coating and corrosion treatment are applied to the surface of the case. Additionally, 3 coats of powder coating are applied to give the housing a unique color and finish. All parts are made of hard anodized light alloy, acid resistant stainless steel and high quality plastic, resistant to all working conditions. System closes SUBAL QuickLock.
Width x height x depth:
Approx. 255 x 172 x 147 mm (w/o port and handle)
Accessory:
- On the back, there is a thin line to show the center of the objective. This is for easy camera positioning when taking pictures with SPLIT tehnique;
- 5 pin standard connectors;
- optional optical connector;
- Optional Nikon TTL system for Sea & Sea i Inon strobes;
- 16mm thread for vacuum sensor and remote control system;
- electronic leak alarms have been installed;
- the possibility of setting manual activation of SUBAL;
- the ability to use all tripods underwater.
Mounting the flash arm:
2 x 25 mm T-plates, TLC – or optional ultra-light sole, shoe-mounted sole
- Maximum depth: 80 m (120 m on request)
- Weight approx. 2.5 kg (without ports and accessories)
- Weight in water: almost neutral (depending on ports and accessories)
- Rates include. 20% UST: 4,068, – €
- Export price: 3,390, – €
