Isotta Shipping Housing for the Sony Alpha 1 Mark II

Isotta is shipping its housing for the Sony a1 II—the second iteration of the flagship Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless camera. The Mark II received a dedicated AI processor (promising greater AF speed and accuracy), an EVF with higher refresh rates (120Hz/240Hz), and improved in-body image stabilization (up to 8.5 stops). Otherwise, the fundamentals of the camera remain unchanged: The 50-megapixel stacked image sensor combined with the BIONZ XR image processor offer 20fps burst shooting (lossless compressed or uncompressed RAW) and 8K/30p full-width video recording.

Built around the B120 port system, Isotta’s housing for the Sony a1 II boasts all of the specs of the company’s latest housings: anodized aluminum construction, integrated adjustable handles, double O-ring seals on buttons and removable parts, Isotta’s signature one-handed open/close, and a built-in moisture detector. The housing comes with two fiber-optic ports as standard, but the trigger is an optional extra. You can also order it with one or two Nikonos N5 or S6 bulkheads if preferred. In addition, there’s an M24 port for attaching recorder/monitors.

The housing is available now from retailers such as Backscatter. U.S. pricing is yet to be confirmed.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Isotta Underwater Camera Housing for Sony Alpha 1 II

CONTROLS

ON/OFF lever of the Sony Alpha1 II
Ergonomic camera focusing and shutter lever, easy to use with gloves
Lens release lever
Front dial
C1 button
C2 button
C3 button
C4/Delete button
Mode dial
Drive mode dial
Still/Movie/S&Q dial
Focus mode dial
Zoom dial
Port safety lever
Movie (REC) lever
AF-ON lever
Rear dial R
Rear dial L
Rear dial R unlock button
Menu button
AEL button
Multi-selector buttons
Playback button
Buttons of the control wheel
Fn button

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Housing
Front lid
Handles
ISOTTA standard viewfinder
Humidity sensor
Fiber optic connection bulkhead (to use the flash needs an optional trigger)
Replacement O-ring kit
Silicone lubricant 15gr / 0.5oz
Warranty: 2 years manufacturer’s (excluding batteries)

TECHNICAL DATA

Red color anodized aluminum body
Ergonomic side handles, adjustable (via optional accessory)
Two fiber optic connections standard (to use the flash needs an optional trigger)
Three M16 holes and one M24 for using accessories such as vacuum systems, monitors, Nikonos or S6 bulkhead
Back housing completely detachable from the front housing
Tray with lock for the easy insertion of the camera
Single-hand closing knob for the back of the housing
Aluminum buttons and dials with engraved symbols identical to camera controls
Wide back display viewfinder glass
Double O-Ring seals on all buttons and removable parts
Moisture sensor with LED indicator (replaceable battery)
Removable port B120 bayonet
Safety lock on the porthole to prevent accidental opening
Wide, rubber covered feet for solid footing on boat floors or sea floor
M8 hole located on upper side of the housing for various accessories such as focus lights
Two M6 holes located on housing bottom side for different accessories such as brackets for strobes or tripods
Prepared for ISOTTA vacuum system (not included)
External viewfinders can be mounted, ISOTTA and INON X-2 compatible
Working depth: 100 meters
Weight in air: 2.6KG
Dimensions (LxHxD): 291mm x 187mm x 130.5mm