Ikelite Underwater TTL Housing for Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 5DS, 5DS R DSLR Camera

Ikelite Underwater TTL Housing for Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 5DS, 5DS R DSLR Camera

Ikelite have designed this housing to offer one of the best performance to dollar purchases in the world. The Ikelite DSLR housing is a seamless blend of functionality, lighting integration, durability and waterproof integrity.

Camera Compatibility
While the Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R cameras are identical in physical characteristics, the 5DS series utilize a newer TTL flash protocol. Older housings produced originally for the 5D Mark III camera, Product Number 6871.03, will cause Ikelite DS strobes to over-expose by at least two f/stops in TTL mode when used with these newer cameras. This can be compensated for by dialing in negative EV compensation through the back of the housing, or using the strobes in manual exposure mode.

Please refer to Canon 5D Mark III Housing Upgrade for complete details on compatibility and upgrade options.

The True TTL Advantage
Other housings simply waterproof your camera. An Ikelite TTL housing improves your photos. TTL or "Through-The-Lens" flash metering means the camera controls flash duration to properly expose an image. Ikelite's built-in proprietary circuitry tells your camera that a TTL external flash is attached, allowing the camera to adjust exposure more accurately than with slave TTL strobes.

Fiber optic slave flash units require the camera's flash to fire every time. This creates a shutter lag as you wait for the camera's flash to recycle in between shots, drains your camera's battery life, and builds up heat inside of the housing. Ikelite electronics translate direct electrical impulses from your camera, triggering your strobe and precisely adjusting its power without the need to fire the camera's flash. This eliminates the slave TTL strobe issues of signal interference, inconsistent exposure due to weak fiber optic transmission and false triggering caused by light rays bouncing off the water's surface or your buddy's flash going off.

Exposure Adjustment
Exposure adjustments directly through the back of the housing put the perfect shot within reach every time. Tweak your TTL exposure or take total manual control without taking your hand off of your housing. Controls on the back of the housing acts as a remote control for compatible Ikelite DS-series strobes. Access plus/minus exposure compensation in TTL mode, plus manual power settings in half-stop increments.

Ergonomics
An over-sized knob smoothly engages Ikelite's unique system of universal zoom gears. Ikelite provide two zoom sets with each housing, one for use with most popular larger diameter zoom lenses and a second designed for use with smaller diameter zoom lenses. Both sets are lightweight and easy to install with no modification to the lens required. A variety of dome and flat ports attach with four locking latches for maximum security and quick changes between dives.

This housing includes a balanced aluminum tray with Ikelite's signature quick release handles for easy attachment and removal of external lighting. An aluminum 1/4-20 threaded top mount provides an additional attachment point for lightweight accessories.

Construction
Special polycarbonate blends allow us to create an extremely strong yet clear and lightweight enclosure. Ikelite believes there's no substitute for inspecting the actual o-ring seal once your housing is closed. Ikelite's signature clear construction lets you see that the housing is watertight and dry before you enter the water, and provides full view of the camera while you're diving. Polycarbonate is fundamentally corrosion-resistant for easy maintenance year after year.

Like every Ikelite product, housings are designed, built, and tested in the USA. Ikelite uses locally sourced, top-grade materials. Ikelite's housings are built by hand and individually tested for fit, function and waterproof integrity. The average assembly technician is a certified scuba diver and has over 16 years of experience building Ikelite products. Ikelite backs their products with over 50 years of experience and the most accessible and responsive customer service staff in the dive industry.

This housing requires the addition of a compatible lens port for waterproof operation. Lens port not included.

Strobe Compatibility

• AF35: no
• DS50: yes, above serial number 70000
• DS51: yes
• DS125: yes, above serial number 5000
• DS160, DS161: yes
• DS200: yes
• Non-Ikelite: yes, manual flash exposure only

What's Included

• Housing
• Tray with dual quick release handles
• Port hole cover
• Waterproof bulkhead cap
• 5509.27 Universal zoom set up to 2.8-inch diameter
• 5509.28 Universal zoom set 2.8 to 3.0-inch diameter
• Silicone lubricant 1cc tube
• Micro-fiber lens cloth
• 1 year manufacturer warranty

Specifications

• 200 ft (60m) depth rating
• All important camera functions are accessible
• Controls are not provided for Multi-Controller, Depth-of-Field Preview Button
• Ikelite bulkhead connector with built-in TTL circuitry
• Slightly negative buoyancy in fresh water
• Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens and port
• Weight 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) not including tray + handles
• Dimensions 10 x 6.9 x 6.5 in (25 x 17.5 x 16.5 cm) including projections

Spare Parts

• 5512.69 - Spare o-ring set with main o-ring, port o-ring and lubricant
• 0132.61 - Main o-ring
• 0105 - Port o-ring
• 9104.5 - Waterproof bulkhead cap
• 0200.91 - Housing body cap
• 0184.2 - Silicone lubricant resealable 2cc tube