Fantasea Sony A6300 / A6500 V2 Underwater Housing
*Discontinued
Just the housing by itself is not available any more from Fantasea, but the Fantasea A6500 housing, port and zoom gear kit, is exclusively at Bluewater for only $775
The Fantasea A6500 V2 underwater housing will fit both the A6500 and the A6300 cameras. It features an ergonomic design, with access to all essential camera functions and is crafted to provide functionality, style and durability. What's new with the housings is that Fantasea has added their new Hybrid Vacuum System which ensures that the camera is fully sealed while underwater. This provides you the peace of mind that your camera is safe while diving.
Sony A6500 Review
Read our full Sony A6500 review to learn more about the camera features and why we love it for underwater photography.
Big News - you can switch between Macro and Wide Angle with this setup
By using the UWL-09 wide-angle lens, or the Nauticam WWL-1 wet wide angle lens with the 16-50mm lens, you will have the ability to switch between macro and wide-angle on the same dive! The 16-50mm port for this housing has 67mm threads, and there are lens holders than can hold your macro and wide-angle lenses on your arms.
Fantasea A6500 A6300 V2 Features:
- Full access to all essential camera buttons & functions with clearly marked controls
- Hybrid Vacuum System
- Depth rated to 60 meters / 200 feet
- Shock resistant construction
- Ergonomic design
- Double O-ring protection for a perfect watertight seal
- Moisture Detector and Alarm, Hand Strap and Body Cap included at no additional cost!
- Interchangeable lens port and lens gear system is available, allowing for the use of a wide range of lenses
- Double fiber optic cable port
- M16 port for a variety of connections, including HDMI, vacuum valve or electronic strobe triggering bulkheads
- Shutter release extension available for easy access when using housing tray and handles
- Additional optional housing accessories are available
- 1 year Manufacturer's warranty
Fantasea Sony A6500 Recommended Lenses*:
- Sony 16-50mm lens for wide-angle and medium sized subjects. This lens is most versatile, working with the Fantasea UCL-09 diopter for macro and UWL-09F wet lens for wide-angle.
- Sony 16mm F2.8 pancake lens + Sony fisheye conversion lens for reefs, mantas, whale sharks, whales.
- Sony 90mm macro lens for great macro, small fish, supermacro.
- Sony 10-18mm lens. Great wide-angle lens to be used with compatible dome port.
Fantasea FML Port Chart
Best Wet Lens Options
For use with the Fantasea FML Flat Port 34.
- Fantasea UCL-09LF Macro diopter with +12.5 magnification.
- Fantasea UCL-05LF Macro diopter with +6 magnification.
- Fantasea UWL-09F Wide-angle wet lens.
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Change Lenses with Ease:
Utilize the best accessories available from Fantasea in order to quickly and easily change lenses underwater. The Fantasea Bayonet system makes it simple to remove and replace your wet lenses while diving. Using the Sony 16-50mm lens and flat port, you can add on the Bayonet pieces and have an excellent wide angle and macro set up all on the same dive. This is the most flexible mirrorless system for underwater photography.
- For the Housing: Fantasea Bayonet Female on M67 Port
- For the UWL-09F Wide Angle Lens: Fantasea Bayonet Male for UWL-09F
- For your M67 Macro Lens: Fantasea Bayonet Male for 67mm Macro Lens
- To hold your lenses when not in use: Fantasea Bayonet Female on Arm
Video Review:
Fantasea Sony a6500 Sample Photos
