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Front Page | Digital SLR housings | Nexus D300

- D300F-SO for Nikon D300 -

the above picture is of the Nexus ND200 housing for the Nikon D200/Fuji S5 PRO. The Nexus ND300 housing will be very, very similar externally, this picture has been provided just to give you an accurate idea of it's appearance only.

INON D2000 'type 3' :: INON Z240 'type 3' STROBES

- Very Important News & Information -

  • ALL Nexus D300 housings that Sea Optics supply are coming standard with dual waterproof Inon fibre optic cable holders.
  • The Inon compatible holders give you the opportunity to finally get rid of the traditional 'wired' cables and utilize Inon's magnificent fibre optic system. In opting for the Inon system you get mulitple strobe TTL, TTL with flash exposure compensation and 13 manual power steps. This TTL system does not have a 'master' flash like cabled systems and therefore you can have as many strobes hooked up as practically possible and they all remain as TTL strobes. The compatible strobes from Inon are the S2000, D2000S 'type 2', D2000 'type 2', D2000 'type 3', Z240 'type 2' and Z240 'type 3' - both the D2000 & Z240 strobes come as standard with a built in focusing/aiming light.

left photo shows an early D200 housing with an Inon D2000 type 2 strobe fitted with Inon waterproof fibre optic cable :: right photo shows the top of the D200 housing with the 2 middle sockets, (just above the logo) being the 2 waterproof fibre optic ports

  • The flash system is amazing in it's simplicity, reliablility & cost. It provides an enormous amount of choice in control, they are very compact, easy to use, have the ability to be very powerful, whilst still providing very low power outputs when you need that to. The best thing with this system is that it is WATERPROOF and there is no 'electrical communication' between the camera and the strobes. The Nikon D300 thinks that the pre-flash/es that it is 'reading' from for it's TTL flash exposure is in fact from it's own flash and yet it is provided by your Inon strobe or strobes. This system has been enormously successful for Inon, (and Sea Optics), with all compact digital systems and we are now finally offering this magnificent flash system with a professional grade alloy housing and camera. In my opinion this is the single biggest advancement for underwater photography since auto focus and it will revolutionize underwater photography for those who choose to invest in this system and also believe that this truly works. It is amazing to witness it in operation.

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- Standard Features -

  • Available in a package with the Nikon D300, ALL Nikon, Sigma & Tokina lenses, Inon D2000 & Z240 'type 3' strobes, Ultra Light strobe arms, SanDisk CF cards (Ultra II/Extreme III/Extreme IV are all stocked), Pelican cases. Please let us know your lens/es and other items so we can cost a package up for you & to your requirements.
  • A fantastic housing of the highest quality and at a truly excellent price point.
  • An amazing level of detail, control and ergonomics. Beautifully designed and engineered.
  • 24 controls for a very high level of control over the D300.
  • Full cast alloy light metal construction for both front and rear shells of the housing.
  • Very light weight at around 2.05kg, including the dual cast alloy grips.
  • Fully hard coat anodised and is silver in colour.
  • 2 x Nexus fibre optic cable holders for Inon cable - providing a fully WATERPROOF cable system.
  • Provisions for mounting strobe arms on top of the cast alloy left and right grips, this allows for the Ultra Light BADB shoes to be fitted.
  • Colour monitor window. Allows you to view your images and preview them before you finish your dive. This should mean practically that you will only have good to excellent photos left when you finish the dive.
  • Optional, but HIGHLY RECOMMEDED: Absolutely brilliant Inon 45 degree viewfinder, giving you the ultimate viewing system that I have seen on any modern digital SLR housing and at a truly amazing price. It is very much like the old Nikon ACTIONFINDERS from the F5 (DA30) or F4 (DA20). It can be both factory fitted or fitted by us at a later date. It also has the ability to pivot in 90 degree segments giving you enormous amount of viewing options.
  • Huge top deck LCD panel window.
  • Access and the ability to remove/change over the CF card without removing camera body.
  • Dual stainless steel latching system.
  • 3 tripod mount holes underneath on the front sheel of the housing.
  • Huge rubber feet underneath the housing. Really like this feature.
  • Camera mounts to a alloy tray with the tripod socket, allowing for quick and easy mounting and aligning of all controls.
  • The housing is 'sculptured' around the camera and as a consequence is only slightly larger than the D300 itself.
  • Left & right cast alloy grips - the most comfortable in the world.
  • Rated to 75 metres/230 feet.
  • A magnificent housing and in our opinion, THE finest D300 housing available in the world today. We strongly feel that it is easily the finest alloy housing going around once the dollars come into play, the price versus quality is outstanding, as with all Nexus products. The ergonomics, level of control, superb precision and finish and simplistic set up will be just brilliant for a housing with such a high level of control. To use this housing is to use the Nikon D300 camera. A very precise machine.

more photos of the Nexus D200 housing, these pictures have been provided just to give you an accurate idea of it's appearance only.

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the pictures 1 row above and 1 row below are just general pics to show some of the very nice 'detail' that Nexus housings have, for example, below far left shows the top of one of the cast alloy grips and the multiple mounting positions that Nexus give you.

- Standard Controls -

  • 24 all up, giving you a very high level of control over the D300 underwater.
  • Power on/off/LCD panel illumination.
  • Shutter release.
  • Mode dial.
  • Front command dial - (aperture, etc).
  • Rear command dial - (shutter speed, etc).
  • Metering modes.
  • Exposure compensation/reset button.
  • Zoom/manual focus.
  • AF/AE Lock.
  • Shooting modes.
  • Focus mode selector.
  • Focus selector lock.
  • 4 x Joystick controls/focus area selector buttons.
  • Colour monitor on/off button.
  • Menu button.
  • Thumbnail/ISO button.
  • Protect/WB button.
  • Enter button.
  • Playback zoom/quality (image quality/size) button
  • Delete/trash button.
  • OK button.

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- OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES -

- Inon 45 Degree Full Frame Viewfinder -

Rear of the Nexus D300 housing with the awesome Inon 45 degree 'ActionFinder' fitted. Superb glass optics and construction at an outstanding price point. Can be fitted at any time in the future with all D300 housings ordered through us.

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- Nikonos 5 pin Socket Kit -

2 x Nikonos 5 pin style flash sockets and 1 x Nexus hotshoe in the kit, allowing you to use existing strobes with traditional cable

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TTL Strobes for Nexus D300

- D2000 'type 3' with 3W LED focus/aiming assist light -

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- Z240 'type 3' with 3W LED focus/aiming assist light -

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- Nexus Port/Body Caps -

  • Nexus body cap is machined black plastic/nylon and has a purge valve fitted - M5 or M6 sizes are available.
  • Nexus rear port cap is machined black plastic/nylon and has a purge valve fitted - M5 or M6 sizes are available.
  • Nexus front port cap is simply a molded flexible rubber/plastic and slips onto the front of all flat ports - 5 diameter sizes available.

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- Nexus Alloy Grip Extensions -

  • Nexus grip extensions are a fantastic accessory to really get the grip into the correct position to suit your hand size and ergonomic requirements. They are available in a single or double kits and are of alloy contruction. Part numbers are GE1 and GE2.

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- Nexus Wet Changeable Super Macro Lens -

  • A really nice accessory that is a must have for all Nexus housing owners. Priced at just $120 inc GST and is removeable/attachable underwater and therefore effectively gives you 2 lenses on the 1 dive. Price is really just the bonus with this accessory. Available to suit all Nexus flat ports. Love your macro?, then how about chasing some superb super macro shots with this 1.9X magnification lens. Works with all Nikon macro lenses.

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- D300 OPTIONS -

Nikon ENEL3e Lithium Battery

Nikon ENEL3e battery: $99 inc GST

Notes:  The upgraded EN-EL3e battery pack is an absolute must have for any D300 owner. Priced at just $99 inc GST. Everyone with a camera should have 2, because power is not always available when you need it.

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Inca 12v/110-240v Compact Car & World Charger

Inca ENEL3e charger: $79 inc GST

Notes:  A absolute must have and for just $79 inc GST you can get one of these quality chargers and stop charging through your camera. Supplied with the Nikon ENEL3e battery 'plate' and is a 12v car and 110-240v world compatible compact charger.

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"NIKON, SIGMA & TOKINA LENSES TO CONSIDER FOR U/W USE"

AF DX FISHEYE TOKINA 10-17mm/f3.5-4.5 AT-X

Notes:  The world's first ever fisheye zoom lens for digital SLR cameras. It has an incredible coverage of 100 - 180 degrees. Very compact and superb construction. The optics on this 'digital only' fisheye zoom lens are oustanding and the selling price is just riduclous to be quite honest. Personally I will own this outstanding lens soon, (with Nikon mount) and it works very well underwater.

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AF DX FISHEYE NIKKOR 10.5mm/f2.8G ED

Notes:  A stunning dedicated 180 degree fisheye lens for Nikon & Fuji DX SLR cameras. It is equivilant to a 16mm lens giving you a stunning 180 degrees of coverage and when you use it with the Nikon Capture 4 program you can then utilize the brilliant 'fisheye to rectilinear image transformation'. This is one stunning lens and way cheaper than the 16mm fisheye lens, but to be honest I would recommend the Tokina 10-17mm lens due to it's magnificent flexiblity.

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AF SIGMA 10-20mm/f4-5.6 DC EX HSM

Notes:  A dedicated ultra wide angle lens for digital SLR cameras. It has a super wide coverage up to 102.4 degrees. Silent drive, compact and superb construction. The optics on this 'digital only' ultra wide lens are superb and especially considering for the bucks. An outstanding lens and very worthy competitor to the below 12-24mm Nikon lens. Personally I own this outstanding lens and it works very well underwater. Includes Sigma lens case and petal type lens hood.

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm/f4G ED

Notes:  A dedicated ultra wide angle lens for Nikon digital SLR cameras. It is equivilant to a 18 - 36mm lens in coverage. Silent drive, compact and pretty nice actually. The optics on this 'digital only' ultra wide lens are superb.

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AF-S MICRO NIKKOR 60mm/f2.8 ED

Notes:  All new 60mm lens now comes with silent focusing, for significantly improved focusing & focus locking performance. A wonderful product and a MUST HAVE for any SLR housing owner. Optically superb, well priced and a great size. If you have not got one, then get one. Has a focal range of 90mm for digital SLR cameras and a 1.5 : 1 ratio as well without any change of aperture - awesome product.

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AF-S VR MICRO NIKKOR 105mm/f2.8 IF-ED

Notes:  All new 105mm lens now comes with silent focusing & vibration reduction/image stabilized, for significantly improved focusing & focus locking performance. Has a focal range of 157mm for digital SLR cameras and a 1.5 : 1 ratio as well without any change of aperture. Great lens and a vast improvement in focusing performance over the old 105mm, VR is a welcome addition as well.

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"LAND ONLY LENSES TO CONSIDER"

AF SIGMA 18-200mm/f4-5.6 DC OS HSM

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AF-S VR NIKKOR 18-200mm/f4.5-5.6G ED

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