Underwater housing Ikelite for Panasonic GH-7, GH-6

Ikelite's GH-7 & GH-6 housing are designed from the ground up to provide full camera control and connection for external video lighting out of the box.

In the Box

1. Housing
2. Rear O-ring # 0132.59 (installed)
3. Front O-ring # 0132.45 (installed)
4. Zoom Gear Retainer # 75900 (installed)
5. Port Hole Cover # 0200.92 (installed)
6. Waterproof Bulkhead Cap # 9104.7 (installed)
7. Base with Left-Hand Quick Release Handle # 4077.67 (installed)
8. Tool for Zoom Gear Retainer # 0945.06
9. .050" Hex Key # 0945.11
10. Silicone Lubricant 1cc Tube

The housing

DL ports are the lightest on the market, yet robust and capable of standing up to rough surf. Attachment is quick and secure. A system of extensions can accommodate a huge variety of lenses with ease. Most popular zoom lenses and select lens focus rings can be engaged using simple gearing that puts adjustment right at your fingertips. A large, soft-touch knob on the side of the housing makes fine tuned adjustments a breeze. Zoom and focus gears differ depending on which lens you are using. Zoom gears sold separately.

A vacuum valve is installed standard on the side of the housing. The vacuum valve is designed to be low profile to avoid interference with controls. The optional Vacuum Pump with Gauge # 47011 allows you to draw a vacuum on the housing to check for leaks prior to entering the water.
Drawing a vacuum on the system also provides extra security at the surface of the water, especially important when using the housing in rough surf.

Accessory Ports

The spare M16 threaded accessory port provides an attachment point for third party accessories including HDMI bulkheads.

This model may be customized to add a large bore M24 thread accessory port for the attachment of HDMI monitors which utilize an M24 or M28 thread (M24-to-M28 adapter required, not sold by Ikelite). It is possible to custom order the housing with the port or return the housing for after-sale modification. The port is located on the left side of the housing to reduce interference with controls.

TTL controll and strobes

This housings supports your choice of shooting with manual strobe exposure or adding a TTL converter depending on your application. The flash bulkhead is located on the top of the case to alleviate strain on the sync cord. Any Ikelite DS strobe may be used in manual exposure modes by attaching one or two with a compatible electrical sync cord. Current model DS strobes may be used in TTL exposure mode by adding the optional DL3 DS Link TTL Converter, a TTL hotshoe, and an electrical sync cord.

Specifications

• 200' (60m) depth rating
• Compatible with DL system lens ports
• Controls are provided for all important camera functions; Controls are not provided for Diopter Adjustment Control, Rear Control Dial, or Mode Dial Lock. Mode Dial must be un-locked prior to installation for use underwater
• 1/4-20 thread base mounts with 3.5" spacing
• Slightly positive buoyancy in fresh water
• Actual buoyancy varies depending on choice of lens and port
• Housing 2121 gram
• Tray with left handle 312 g
• Size 229 x 184 x 152 mm. Not including tray with handle
• Vacuum valve included (pump sold separately)
• Included Ikelite ICS-5 bulkhead connector with manual hotshoe for reliable electrical triggering of underwater strobes; Optional TTL accessories provides automatic exposure with compatible Ikelite DS strobes
• Spare M16 accessory port with option to add M24 large bore accessory port