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UNDERWATER HOUSINGS FOR THE NIKON N90/N90S CAMERAS
[Aquatica] [Sea & Sea] [Ikelite]
AQUATICA 90
The world of high-tech camera electronics is available in a compact and innovative housing design for the Nikon N90s of N90 camera. A professional tool must be up to the challenges the ocean presents on every dive. The Aquatica 90 offers more than basic controls for camera operation, providing ergonomic access to all important camera features. It will work with you, not limit you, in the most demanding photographic situations. With the Aquatica 90 you can choose from three light meters, manual or auto exposure modes, flash modes, and either of the super fast autofocus or manual focus modes while underwater.
Optical Viewfinder: The most critical aspect of underwater SLR photography is the viewing system. The Aquatica 90 has a newly designed optical finder that delivers the biggest and brightest image possible in full frame viewing to your eye. LCD information in the camera's viewfinder is easily referenced while shooting, and chromatic aberrations have been significantly reduced for sharp focusing and exact composition.

One Housing: Three Options The basic configuration of the Aquatic 90 can be expanded for increased control over your camera by choosing to use either of two optional back inserts.

The mechanical back , when used with the MF-26 Multi-Control Back on the N90s or N90, adds incredibly useful features. Imagine how you can fine tune your exposures with auto bracketing and auto flash bracketing. Up to 19 different exposures can be made without ever changing a control setting. With full, 1/2 and 1/3 stop brackets possible in any exposure mode, no subject is too difficult for this system. You can experiment with creative imaging through multiple exposures and an intervelometer which will fire the shutter automatically at preset times.

The computer back also provides expanded camera features, but additionally, it can control most major camera settings. The computer has three menus, the first of which offers 15 functions, and the other two can be customized to hold any combination of functions you choose. Also, you can store and recall up to five sets of your most often used functions for immediate use in either menu, and the computer back can be used in five languages.
Computer Back Functions:
•Auto Exposure Bracketing •Auto Speedlight Bracketing •Multiple Exposures •Freeze Focus •Motor Drive Mode •Autofocus Mode •ISO •Flash Synchronization •Shutter Speed •Exposure Compensation •Flash Compensation •Exposure Mode •Set From Memory •Store To Memory •Return to Menu

Aquatica 90 Professional
fits these cameras: •N90s •N90 •F90X •F90

Specifications:
•Depth rating: 330’/100 meters.
•Precision cast aluminium body is fully anodised to military specifications with exterior finish of premium imron enamel.
•High precision tolerances are employed throughout; all sealing surfaces are precision machined; all glands are double O-ring sealed.
•Base of housing is flat and rubber padded for maximum stability with tripod and tray mounting threads in base.
•Accurately balanced ergonomic design; all controls are within easy reach. •Size: Weight (land):
•9 x 6.5 x 5.25in/22.8 x 16.5 x l3.3cm
•4.5kg/10lbs w/camera
•3.4kg/7.5 lbs w/o camera
•Weight (u/w): 0.22kg/l0.5lbs (w/macro port)

AQUATICA SPORT
Designed to accommodate ten Nikon cameras easily and economically. The most convenient, flexible, and economical way to take your Nikon underwater. Fast camera mounting on a slide out saddle ensures that camera alignment is proper. The Sport housing is designed to operate on Autofocus, and offers an aperture control drive gear, so you can use Program Auto Exposure, or Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Modes. It will also allow you to use Manual Exposure mode, through control of aperture settings. Now everyone with a Nikon SLR can enjoy the thrill of underwater photography.
Video Conversion: 8mm Video Conversion of either the Aquatica 80 or Sport housings can be accomplished by using the front half with the rear of the Aquatica VS video unit. This unique capability is also available in a combination package.

Simplicity is the key to the Aquatica Sport. Fast and accurate Nikon autofocus will insure sharp photos, while the aperture control is all you need for creative imaging. You can use program auto, aperture priority auto, or manual exposure mode, and you can choose to use manual or TTL auto flash exposure as needed. Interchangeable flat and dome ports accommodate the use of most lenses for different photographic needs.

Aquatica Sport fits these cameras: •N90s •N90 •N70 •N50 •N4004s •N4004 •N5005 •N6006 •N8008s •N8008 •F90 •F90X •F70 •F50 •F-401s •F-401 •F-601 •F-801s •F-801

SPECIFICATIONS:
•Depth rating: 330’ /110 meters
•Precision cast aluminium body is fully anodised to military specifications with exterior finish of polyester powder electrostatic coating.
•High precision tolerances are employed throughout, all sealing surfaces are precision machined; all glands are double O-ring sealed.
•Base of housing is rubber padded for maximum stability with tripod tray mounting threads in base.
•Accurately balanced ergonomic design. All controls are within easy reach. •Size. 9 x 6.5 x 5.2in/ 22.8 x l6.5 x l3.3cm
•Weight (land): 4.5kg/10lb w/camera
•3.4kg/7.5lbs w/o camera
•Weight (U/W); 0.22kg/0.5lbs (w/macro port)

SEA & SEA NX90 HOUSING
MAIN FEATURES:
•Quick shoe enables quick and tool-free installation of the camera in the Housing.
•Hand grip is adjustable to comfortably fit the size of your hands.
•You can switch between auto focus and manual focus Underwater.
•The illuminator button activates the light in the cameras viewfinder and lcd panels for clear viewing in low-light conditions and night diving.
•Compatible with YS-50TTL/N, YS-120 DUO,and YS-300TTL/N for TTL flash photography via Sealoc connector n.

HOUSING FEATURES:
Built-in camera quick shoe,bayonet lens port mount
External strobes: TTL automatic exposure available with YS-50TTL/N, YS-120 DUO,and YS-300TTL/N

LENSES:
ZOOM: AF Nikkor 28-70mmF3.5-4.5D,AF Nikkor 28-80mmF3.5-5.6D,AF AF Nikkor 28-85mmF3.5-4.5S,AF Nikkor 35-80mm f4-5.6D(New)
MACRO: AF micro Nikkor 60mmF2.8D,AF micro Nikkor 105mmF2.8D AF SIGMA 180mm macroF5.6UC
WIDE: AF Fisheye Nikkor 16mmF2.8d,AF Nikkor 20mmF2.8D,AF SIGMA 24mmf2.8D

OPERATING CONTROLS: power switch,shutter release lever,command input dial,external indication panel, exposure correction button,input selector dial (exposure mode,iso film speed,film advance and rewind, flash sync mode), illuminator button,af lock lever, aperture control knob, focus/zoom knob.

OPTIONAL:
optical viewfinder (magnification ration 0.7)

CONSTRUCTION:
Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy with gunmetal finish

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT:
215x154x107mm/8.6x6.2x4.3inches (WxHxD),1780g/3.9lbs (hand grip not included)

DEPTH RATING:
60m/200feet