Isotta Sony A1 Underwater Housing – Complete Pro Kit
When you’re housing a camera like the Sony A1, the priorities are clear: absolute sealing confidence, direct control fidelity, and a system that won’t slow you down once you’re on the boat. This Isotta underwater housing is built around those realities. The red anodized aluminum body isn’t just cosmetic—it’s a durable, corrosion-resistant shell designed for repeat professional use, with clearly engraved aluminum buttons and dials that mirror the camera’s own control layout. In practice, that means muscle memory carries over underwater, even when wearing gloves.
From a handling standpoint, this Isotta housing leans heavily into ergonomics and serviceability. The back fully detaches from the front, the camera drops into a locking tray for clean alignment, and the single-hand rear closing knob makes last-minute battery swaps far less stressful. A wide rear display window and standard ISOTTA viewfinder give you a clear view of the A1’s screen, while compatibility with ISOTTA and INON X-2 external viewfinders leaves room to upgrade your shooting ergonomics later.
This Complete Pro Kit is also designed to get you wet fast. Once you add the correct lens and port, the system is essentially ready for the water. The Pro Kit includes a manual flash trigger, vacuum system, T-clamps for adding strobes or video lights, and either a Nikonos 5 bulkhead or S6 bulkhead, depending on your configuration needs. This avoids one of the most common pre-sale pain points we see—customers ordering a housing and realizing they still need multiple critical components before their first dive.
Key Features:

Single-Hand Locking System
The housings can be easily opened and closed using Isotta's innovative single-hand locking system. The single latch closing mechanism is a unique design and is effortless to operate while maintains a secure seal with its double steel pins design at the bottom of the housing.

Double O-Ring Seal
The Isotta Sony A1 Underwater Housing utilizes the double o-ring seal design to ensure that the camera is always safe and dry inside the housing. It is always best to have a redundant o-ring on your seal to ensure that the housing is water-tight.

Comfortable Handles
The included adjustable dual handle of the housing provides comfort when shooting. The ergonomically designed handles makes operating the camera easy and comfortable even when wearing gloves.

Ergonomic Button & Lever Placement
The location of the function buttons and control levers have been well planned and everything is readily available at your fingertips, which makes operation of the camera smooth and straight-forward. In addition, the function buttons have been laser-engraved so that the button labels are easily visible in darker conditions.
Other Features:
- Accessory Bulkheads - The housing has two (2) M16 and one (1) M28 bulkhead for accessories such as vacuum valves, monitors and electronic sync cords.
- Easy Camera Setup - The Isotta A1 comes with a camera and tray with lock for easy camera insertion.
- Buttons & Dials - These are made from aluminum and engraved with symbol identical to the camera controls.
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- Red anodized aluminum body
- Ergonomic side handles, adjustable via optional accessories
- Two fiber-optic connections standard (flash use requires an optional trigger)
- Three M16 threaded holes and one M28 port for accessories such as vacuum systems, monitors, or Nikonos 5 / S6 bulkheads
- Back housing fully detachable from the front housing
- Locking camera tray for easy and accurate camera insertion
- Single-hand rear closing knob for quick housing access
- Aluminum buttons and dials with engraved symbols matching camera controls
- Wide rear display viewfinder glass
- Standard ISOTTA viewfinder included
- Double O-ring seals on all buttons and removable components
- Moisture sensor with LED indicator and replaceable battery
- Removable B120 bayonet port mount
- Safety lock on the port to prevent accidental opening
- Wide rubber-covered feet for stable placement on boat decks or the sea floor
- M8 threaded hole on the top of the housing for accessories such as focus lights
- Two M6 threaded holes on the bottom for accessories like strobe brackets or tripods
- Prepared for ISOTTA vacuum system (vacuum valve not included)
- Supports external viewfinders; compatible with ISOTTA and INON X-2 viewfinders
- Working depth rating: 100 meters
- Dimensions (L × H × D): 292 mm × 186 mm × 138 mm
- Housing
- Front lid
- Handles
- Standard ISOTTA viewfinder
- Humidity sensor
- Fiber optic connection bulkhead (to use the flash needs an optional trigger)
- Replacement O-ring kit
- Silicone lubricant 15gr / 0,5 oz
- Warranty: 2 years manufacturer's (excluding batteries)
- T-clamps and 45 degree ball joint adapter
- Vacuum System
- Manual Flash trigger (and Hot Shoe)
FAQ
Does this Isotta underwater housing support TTL flash?
TTL is not native to the housing itself. Flash exposure depends on the trigger and strobe system used; the Pro Kit includes a manual flash trigger. Please verify TTL compatibility if TTL is required for your workflow.
What exactly do I need to add before I can dive with this Pro Kit?
You’ll still need the correct lens-specific port (and any required extension). Once the lens and port are installed, the system is otherwise dive-ready with the included trigger, vacuum system, clamps, and bulkhead.
Fiber optic or electrical sync — which should I use?
The housing includes dual fiber-optic ports as standard, and the Pro Kit supports electrical sync via Nikonos 5 or S6 bulkhead depending on configuration. Choice depends on strobe model, recycle needs, and whether TTL is required — please verify before ordering.
Is the vacuum system included or optional?
The Pro Kit includes a vacuum system, and the housing is pre-drilled and prepared for it. On non-kit housings, the vacuum valve may be optional — please verify if comparing configurations.
Can I mount an external viewfinder?
Yes. The housing supports ISOTTA external viewfinders and is compatible with the INON X-2 viewfinder. This is a common upgrade for wide-angle shooters.
Is this housing suitable for video shooters?
Yes, but it’s optimized first for still photography ergonomics. Video shooters may want to confirm monitor mounting options and control placement depending on their rig.
How easy is it to access the camera between dives?
The fully detachable back, locking camera tray, and single-hand rear closing knob make camera removal straightforward, even on a boat. Still, care is required to keep O-rings clean during frequent openings.
What’s the most common setup mistake you see?
Incorrect port or extension selection. The B120 bayonet system is precise, but optical performance depends on following the port chart exactly — especially for wide-angle lenses.
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