TTL-Converter for Sony in NAUTICAM housings (NA-A6000 - 6500)

Sony's line of APS-C mirrorless cameras has long offered top-level specs at an economical price point along with access to an extensive line of interchangeable lenses. For the A6400, Sony has paired the high-resolution 24mp sensor from the A6300 with a new Bionz X processor that borrows technology from the flagship A9. The A6400 can also shoot 4K video downsampled from the full sensor area without the recording time limit of the A6300 and A6500. Improved autofocus and faster camera response make this Sony mirrorless a standout in the APS-C mirrorless camera field. THE SONY A6400 CAMERA Mirrorless cameras have long led the way in hybrid cameras that allow for high-quality still and video recording from a compact interchangeable lens package. The APS-C sensor of the A6400 delivers both 24.2MP still raw images at up to 11fps continuous shooting as well as oversampled 4K video from the full-sensor width recorded in high dynamic range HLG and S-log gamma curves. The A6400 is highly customizable which is made easier by the upgraded menu system. Boot-up time and overall responsiveness of the camera are also improved thanks to the new Bionz X processor. The most notable upgrade to the A6400 is found in the autofocus system. Sony's Real-time Tracking makes using tracking-based autofocus easier. With the A6500 and the A6300 the user would have to decide on subject matter beforehand, switching between Eye-AF where the camera detects and follows a human eye, face detection or simple tracking of an object. With Real-time Tracking, the object that lies in the selected area of the frame will be tracked, regardless of what it is. This is notable for the underwater user that also uses the camera for topside imagery as it eliminates having to reconfigure the autofocus for tracking underwater subjects. For the video shooters, 4K capture at up to 30p is downsampled from the full-width of the sensor (6K). Recording time restrictions have been removed and the use of HLG and S-Log gamma curves is now an option to maximize dynamic range of the footage. Key Camera Specs 24MP APS-C sensor 425-pt phase detection AF system with Real-Time Tracking 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder New Bionz X processor ISO range from 100-32000 11fps burst shooting 4K/30p video capture with HLG and S-Log THE NA-A6400 UNDERWATER HOUSING Nauticam has created housings for the original A6000, the A6300, A6500 and now the A6400. Drawing on this deep connection to the A6000 family, the NA-A6400 implements the core features that have come to define Nauticam housings such as intelligent control placement, ease of setup and rugged build quality. Mission Control The NA-A6400 features integrated ergonomic handles with stainless steel stiffening brackets that provide a solid shooting platform and attachment point for lighting accessories. The handles can be adjusted outwards to accommodate larger hands or thick gloves. A large dual-stage trigger is easily reached from the right handle and provides accurate actuation of autofocus and shutter release. A thumb lever on the right side of the housing triggers the Magnify control key which can be used to control AF/MF-AEL. This control can be customized in-camera to lock or activate autofocus. This back-button autofocus control is a favorite of underwater users as it separates autofocus activation from the shutter release to prevent unwanted refocusing during sequential shots or during video shooting. A dedicated record button to trigger video recording is within easy reach of the right handle and colored red for easy identification. Switching between the high-resolution Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) and the LCD display is accomplished with a clearly marked lever to the right of the housing's viewfinder. The camera is securely mounted on a tray using a knurled thumb screw that attaches it to the tripod mounting hole on the camera. The LCD can be used in an angled configuration on the tray, making it easier to see underwater and reduce the effects of glare. The tray locks into place inside the housing, preventing it from falling out when the housing is opened and ensuring proper control alignment. Flash Trigger Flash triggering is handled via the A6400's pop-up on-board flash. A lever on the top of the NA-A6400 can be used to open or close the flash inside the housing, eliminating the need to remember engaging the flash before placing the camera in the housing. Sea&Sea-style fiber optic cable connectors are built-in to the forward facing edge of the housing above the port. HDMI Output The NA-A6400 can be used with external monitors such as the SmallHD 502B and the Nauticam NA-502B housing via the Nauticam HDMI 1.4 system. Premium Professional Optics and Accessories A camera system is just that, a system, which means that access to premium optics and accessories can limit the true functionality of even a top-level camera. Nauticam's line of water-contact optics provide true wide-angle and macro performance. The innovative bayonet mounting system or single and dual-flip adapters make installation simple. 45º and 180º magnifying viewfinders enhance the usabliity of the camera's electronic viewfinder.

Nauticam is the industry leader in supporting underwater cameras with mirrorless interchangeable lenses. Nauticam has accommodated more mirrorless cameras and more Sony E (NEX) mount cameras than any other housing manufacturer. This experience leads to the most advanced line of housings with the widest range of accessories available today. Nauticam is known for ergonomics and ease of use. The most important controls are located at the photographer's fingertips. The housing and accessories are lightweight and easy to mount. The camera locks in place without presetting, and changing lens mounts is hassle-free.. Nauticam's build quality is renowned among underwater photographers around the world. The housing is made from a solid block of aluminum and then hard anodized, making it resistant to saltwater corrosion. Marine stainless steel and plastic parts complete the housing, and it is protected by a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects. WWL-1 AND CMC-1 Two attachment lenses from Nauticam are the perfect lenses for an A6300 underwater system. Both interchangeable lenses are designed for use in the water and offer the highest performance available today in a wet mount optic. WWL-1 is a wide-angle conversion compatible with several Sony system lenses. The field of view is widest when combined with the Sigma 19mm f2.8 DN lens, which offers a 130-degree diagonal field of view. WWL-1 is also ideal for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS lens with üover 100 degree diagonal field of view and full zoom through range! With both lenses, peak sharpness, corner sharpness and contrast result in the clearest possible wide-angle images underwater.. The special feature of wet lenses is their tremendous versatility, coupled with outstanding water performance. Both macro and super wide-angle lenses are available to the underwater photographer in the same dive. When paired with a mid-range lens, WWL-1 has a wider zoom range, better overall sharpness, and less violet fringing than any other Sony wide-angle lens tested behind a dome port. Viewfinder Options A clear view for fine focus and composition is critical for successful underwater photography, and nothing beats üa magnifying viewfinder. These viewfinders use distance, not close-up, and provide a large, clear view of Sony's high-resolution electronic viewfinder. Both viewfinders are available in 45º (NA32205) and straight (NA32204) formats, and feature external diopter adjustment for perfect correction of the photographer's vision. Integrated vacuum check and leak detection system. The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is available as standard with NA-A6300. In combination with an optional vacuum valve (NA25624), this monitoring system provides constant information on the watertight and safe diving condition of the housing. A simple coded LED lighting system indicates to the user if the vacuum is stable or if the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is integrated into the same circuit, providing an audible and visual indication when water enters.. Flash plug for INON S-TTL With the NA-A6300 and a variety of optically-triggered flashes, reliable automatic flash exposure is possible. The Inon Z-240, D-2000, S-2000 and Sea&Sea YS-D1 flashes provide automated lighting and reproduce the camera's built-in flash with proportionally higher intensity. This system delivers precise automatic TTL flash output - even in manual mode - without electrical sync cables! The NA-A6300 comes fiber optic ready and accepts standard sea style socket connections. Nauticam fiber optic cables, available for both Inon and Sea&Sea strobes, provide the best light transmission and therefore more accurate TTL of any fiber optic cable on the market. Strobes can be attached to the walker üvia optional ball cups attached to the Nauticam base plate handles, or üvia a single ball cup on the walker. The housing also has a hot shoe mount for a focus lamp or other mounting options for accessories.

Sony a6500 is the latest high performance mirrorless interchangeable lens camera placed in the Sony E Mount lineup. Similar in size to many compact cameras, the a6500 body surrounds a large APS-C image sensor with fast and accurate autofocus performance. The a6500 is an incredible camera for underwater imaging (both stills and motion) when paired with the ergonomic, rugged, and down right good looking Nauticam housing. The combo excels at fast action still photo shooting, 4K video, and everything in between. THE SONY A6500 The a6500 predecessor, a6300, unveiled incredible enhancements in all aspects of performance. All of those features remain in the a6500, alongside some significant upgrades. The most notable new feature is 5 axis in-body image stabilization. This means that every lens – even retro manual glass from previous rangefinder systems, benefits from image stabilization. Modern Sony OS lenses work in conjunction with the in-body system for even greater stabilization. Underwater photographers can use this feature to allow slower shutter speeds in low light or available light situations, brighten backgrounds, and as a “steady shot” function when shooting video. The focus system is astounding, with the fastest auto focus acquisition of any interchangeable lens digital camera available, and the highest number of phase detect focus points. These 425 focus points spread across almost the entire frame help the camera accurately track subject motion in all directions. This phase detect AF system has an uncanny ability to track moving subjects, dramatically improving the accuracy of continuous focus. A high resolution, low-lag electronic viewfinder provides an experience remarkably like an optical viewfinder, with minimal delay. Uninterrupted live view while shooting at up to 8fps is possible, reducing the “blackout” that previous mirrorless cameras have when shooting bursts of photos. The a6500 live view display is much like a digital SLR, with minimal blackout between shots. The a6500 is capable of 4K video capture. The camera records a 20 megapixel (6K!) portion of its sensor, then resamples in body to produce an extremely sharp low noise image. A more extensive buffer with a newly developed front-end chip that provides more processing power increases the burst shooting capacity to 300 JPEG or 107 Raw images at 11 fps with full autofocus and autoexposure. Instant image review is possible, even while images are being written to the card. This expanded buffer means you can shoot continuously at 11 fps for 14 seconds! Operationally, the camera is extremely intuitive. A new touch screen can be used for focus point selection. New C1 and C2 buttons provide even more extensive customizability (with 10 total customizable buttons). The extensive menu system has been reorganized, and is much easier to navigate. A6500 Features: 24MP CMOS APS-C sensor 425-point on-sensor phase-detection AF system 11 fps continuous shooting for up to 300 JPEGs / 100 Raws (8 fps continuous live view without blackout) 5-axis in-body image stabilization 2.4m dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder with 120 fps refresh rate Tilting Rear Touch Screen Silent shooting in continuous drive (3 fps with AF/AE) Max ISO of 51200 4K video capture up to 100 Mbps Phase-detect AF compatible with A-mount lenses via LA-EA3 adapter Magnesium alloy design with upgraded dust and moisture resistance Improved hand grip THE NAUTICAM NA-A6500 UNDERWATER HOUSING Nauticam is the industry leader in mirrorless interchangeable lens underwater camera support. Nauticam has housed more mirrorless cameras, and more Sony E (NEX) Mount cameras than any other housing manufacturer. This experience results in the most evolved housing line with broadest range of accessories available today. Pioneering optical accessories elevate performance to a new level. Magnifying viewfinders, the sharpest super macro accessory lenses ever made, and now the highest quality wet mount wide angle lens (the WWL-1) combine with the NA-A6500 housing to form a complete imaging system. Nauticam is known for ergonomics, and an unmatched experience. Key controls are placed at the photographer’s fingertips. The housing and accessories are light weight, and easy to assemble. The camera drops in without any control presetting, and lens port changes are effortless. NA-A6500 features an integrated handle system. This ergonomic style is well proven on the full frame NA-A7 and NA-A7II housings for Sony Full Frame (FE) cameras. Exceptional control access, even with thick gloves, and ideal placement of the shutter release and AE-L / AF-L buttons at the right handle. Nauticam build quality is well known by underwater photographers around the globe. The housing is machined from a solid block of aluminum, then hard anodized making it impervious to salt water corrosion. Marine grade stainless and plastic parts complete the housing, and it is backed by a two year warranty against manufacturing defects. WWL-1, CMC-1 AND CMC-2 Three in-house Nauticam optical designs, designed by founder and Managing Director Edward Lai, are the perfect lenses to complete an a6500 underwater system. The magic of the wet lenses is their tremendous versatility, paired with outstanding in-water performance. Both macro and super wide angle optics are available to the underwater photographer on the same dive. These lenses are completely engineered for use in water, providing the highest image quality available today in a wet mount optic. WWL-1 is a wide angle conversion lens, compatible with several lenses in the Sony system. The field of view is widest when paired with the Sigma 19mm f2.8 DN Lens, providing 130 degree diagonal field of view. WWL-1 is also an ideal match for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS lens providing over 100 degree diagonal field of view with full zoom through! With either lens on camera, class leading center sharpness, corner sharpness, and contrast result in the clearest wide angle images possible underwater. CMC-1 and CMC-2 provide the best macro performance available, with two different magnification strengths, suitable for a wide variety of macro subjects. With the popular Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS lens, CMC-1 is capable of capturing a macro frame 26mm wide, while CMC-2 captures a area 33mm wide. CMC-2 is less strong, making it easier to use with more accurate autofocus. CMC-1 is best suited for the smallest of macro subjects. Macro enthusiasts will surely want both! FLASH CONNECTORS FOR INON S-TTL, SEA & SEA DS-TTL Reliable automatic flash exposure is available with the NA-A6500 and a variety of optically fired flashes. The Inon Z-240, D-2000, S-2000, and Sea & Sea YS-D1/YS-D2 strobes provide automated lighting, precisely reproducing the camera’s onboard flash at a proportionally greater intensity. This system yields accurate automatic TTL flash performance – even in manual mode – with no electrical sync cables to flood! The NA-A6500 comes fiber optic ready and accepts standard Sea & Sea style bushing connections. Nauticam Fiber Optic cables, available for both Inon and Sea & Sea strobes, provide the best light transmission and therefore more accurate TTL of any fiber optic cable on the market. Strobes and light arms can be attached to the housing via included 1? accessory mounting balls. The housing also features a cold-shoe and M10 threaded mount for a focus light or other accessories. Electrical strobe triggering (with power set manually on the flash head) is still an option for those with an investment in legacy lighting gear, requiring the purchase of an accessory electrical bulkhead. INTEGRATED VACUUM CHECK AND LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is available with NA-A6500 as standard equipment. Combined with an optional vacuum valve (PN 25624), this monitoring system provides constant updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occu