Key Features:

• Patented Port Locking System - The locking lever has become a signature of the Nauticam brand.  No twisting or threading action is required to mount a port, and even the largest dome locks securely in place with this lever.  Nauticam also offers locking port extension rings, meaning a dome will never twist.
• Rotary Locking Latch - An oversized rotary latch seals the housing, and securely locks in place without risk of accidental opening.  No control functions need to be preset or aligned when installing the camera, it simply drops into the housing and is ready to use.
• Ergonomic Rubberized Grips - The rubberized grips have been used every Nauticam DSLR housing release as well as the NA-A6500 MIL Housing.  Their ergonomic shape and soft rubberized coating prevents hand fatigue, even on long dives.
• HDMI Connectivity - To use an external monitor housing like the Nauticam NA-502H, add an accessory HDMI bulkhead to the M16 port on the front of the housing. (25028+25032+25046 are needed).
• Accessory Battery Pack - A new accessory battery pack has been released along with NA-A6500!  This larger capacity battery provides 2.5x the power of a single Sony NP-F50 battery pack, and slides conveniently into the underwater housing below the camera mounting plate.
• Optional Angled LCD - The camera mounting tray allows the rear LCD screen to be positioned at a 15 deg angle.  This small angle benefits low angle compositions where the camera is below the diver, and is also useful for snorkeling / surface imaging.
• Stainless Steel Brackets - Stiffening handle brakets are included with the housing, providing a solid "wobble free" attachment to the integrated tray and handle system. Multiple lanyard attachment points are included in the brackets.
• AE-L/AF-L Thumb Lever - A rear thumb lever can be assigned various focus related tasks, such as autofocus on, or autofocus lock. This lever is easily reached while the finger is on the shutter release, and the combination of half press and focus lock functionality puts the user in complete control of the advanced a6500 autofocus system.
• Accessory Mounts - The NA-A6500, in addition to the standard 1" ball mounts on the supple handles also features a cold shoe mount as well as an additional M10 threaded accessory mounting point for focus lights, monitors or additional lighting.

Sony a6500 Camera Specs:

• 24.2-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor 
• 425-point phase detection autofocus points
• 4D Focus picks up both space and time to capture moving subjects quickly with new clarity
• BIONZ X™ image-processing engine delivers blazing speed and performance, combined with new front-end LSi
• ISO 100 - 25,600 (expandable to 51,200)
• 5-axis in-body image stabilization
• 2.95" wide-angle LCD monitor with brightness control for sharp vivid color in any light
• Touch screen focusing
• Electronic XGA OLED Tru-Finder™
• 4K video recording with no pixel binning (sampling from full sensor for increased detail)
• 11 FPS burst
• Built-in WiFi for easy sharing
• Battery life approximately 350 shots using LCD screen

Underwater Images:

Sony a6500, Sony 16-50mm lens, Fantasea UWL-09F wide-angle conversion lens, dual Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobes. @23mm, ISO 320, f/13, 1/100. Photo: Brent Durand

Anemone shrimp are commonly found with eggs. Sony a6500, Sony 16-50mm lens, Fantasea UCL-09LF diopter, dual Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobes. @41mm, ISO 100, f/29, 1/160. Photo: Brent Durand

Two clownfish swim the same path through their host. Sony a6500, Sony 16-50mm lens, dual Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobes. @25mm, ISO 125, f/16, 1/160. Photo: Brent Durand

A nudibranch perches on a rock as current rips by. Sony a6500, Sony 16-50mm lens, Fantasea UCL-09LF diopter, dual Sea & Sea YS-D1 strobes. @45mm, ISO 100, f/20, 1/160. Photo: Brent Durand