User Manual for Sea & Sea MDX-a6000 Underwater Housing for Sony Alpha a6000 with Lens Port for 16-50mm Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the Sea & Sea MDX-a6000 Underwater Housing
- Product category: Still Cameras & Housings Sea & Sea
- Brand: Sea & Sea
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
- Authorized service for Sea & Sea Still Cameras & Housings
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User manual for the Sea & Sea MDX-a6000 Underwater Housing contain basic instructions
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Product description Capture the beauty and variety of sea life at depths up to 328' with your Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera and 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 or 30mm f/3.5 lens, thanks to this Sea & Sea MDX-a6000 Underwater Housing. Dual fiber-optic ports enable the connection of optional external strobes via cables. Mechanical controls afford access to all camera functions. Built for durability, the housing is constructed from a galvanized, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy. It ships with the ML Flat Port 33 for the 16-50mm or 30mm lens, and accepts the optional ML Dome Port for the 16mm f/2.8, 10-18mm, or 16-50mm lens. See System Chart for the most complete and up-to-date compatibility information. Additionally, an optional leak sensor can be installed to alert you in the unlikely event of a breach in the waterproof seal. - Construction Details
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- Depth Rating: 328' for body and lens port
- Made from a galvanized, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy
- Equipped with front and rear sacrificial zinc anodes, which corrode in seawater to prevent sensitive parts of housing from doing so
- Optional leak sensor with LED lamp can be installed to alert you in unlikely event of a breach in waterproof seal
- By attaching optional SA8 Fixed Ball Bases to designated mounts on top of housing, you can use SA8 components without a hand grip or tray
- Optional SA8 Ball Base for Accessory Shoe gives you even more lighting options
- Housing has accessory shoe on top for lighting arm connection, and threaded mount on bottom for tripod/tray attachment
- Strobe Connection and Use
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- Dual fiber-optic ports enable connection of optional external strobes via cables
- Compatible with YS-01, YS-02, YS-03, YS-110a, and YS-D1 strobes
- Controls, Handling, and Operation
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- Mechanical controls, including grooved dials, push-buttons, and levers, afford access to all camera functions
- Designed and shaped for easy, comfortable operation
- Control dial can be reached and operated easily with your right thumb
- Large mode dial is easy to turn with thumb and forefinger, even when wearing gloves
- Movie recording button can be activated with no trouble, although surrounding area is hollowed out to avoid accidental pressing
- Trigger-shaped shutter lever
- Camera's built-in flash can be activated and deactivated via housing's built-in flash activation button and flash disablement lever
- Housing allows camera's LCD monitor to be tilted up 10°
- Use of optional hand strap recommended when tray/stay is not used
- Lens Port System
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- Compatible with two interchangeable lens ports: the ML Flat Port 33, which is included, and the ML Dome Port, which is optional
- Ports accommodate Sony 16mm f/2.8, 30mm f/3.5 Macro, and 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom lenses
- Sony 10-18mm Wide Angle Zoom lens may be used when optional ML Extension Ring 25 is added
- ML Flat Port 33 has 67mm (M67) thread diameter for attaching optional filters and lenses, such as the conversion lenses VCL-ECU1 and VCL-ECF1. VCL-ESU1 conversion lens is usable with ML Extension Ring 25
- Zoom gear for the 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is supplied
- See system chart linked above
- With the lens lock button located on the front of the housing, lenses can be changed with ease
In the Box Sea & Sea MDX-a6000 Underwater Housing for Sony Alpha a6000 with Lens Port for 16-50mm O-Ring Silicone Grease O-Ring Remover Housing Body Cap 2 x Fiber-Optic Cable Socket Caps Limited 1-Year Warranty Table of Contents
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Technical parametersSea & Sea MDX-A6000 Specs | Depth Rating | 328' / 100 m | | Control Type | Mechanical dials, push-buttons, and levers | | Controls | Provide access to all camera functions | | Material of Construction | Housing: Galvanized, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy Lens Port (Flat Port 33): Corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum body, tempered glass front element Optional ML Dome Port: Corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum body, acrylic front element, ABS plastic shade | | Lens Port | ML Flat Port 33 with flat, multi-coated front element (included) 67 mm threaded M67 screw mount on front Optional ML Dome Port Ports accommodate 16mm f/2.8, 30mm f/3.5 Macro, and 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 lenses 10-18mm Wide Angle lens may be used when optional ML Extension Ring 25 added See system chart linked in Overview | | Buoyancy | Housing Only: Positive May vary depending on choice of lens and port | | External Flash Connector | Dual fiber-optic ports enable connection of optional strobes Compatible with YS-01, YS-02, YS-03, YS-110a, and YS-D1 strobes | | Other Connectors | Accessory shoe on top for lighting arm Tripod/tray mount on bottom | | Moisture Alarm | Optional leak sensor with LED lamp can be installed | | Mounting | Designated mounts on top for optional SA8 Fixed Ball Bases | | Dimensions | Housing: 7.6 x 5.0 x 3.6" / 19.3 x 12.6 x 9.2 cm Lens Port Diam. x L: 3.7 x 2.3" / 93 x 59 mm | | Weight | Housing Only: Out of Water: Approx. 2.6 lb / 1.2 kg Underwater: Approx. -8.1 oz / -230 g Housing Underwater with camera, 16-50 mm lens, and Flat Port 33: Approx. 1.0 lb / 0.45 kg Flat Port 33: 7.75 oz / 220 g |
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