Nikon Z8 Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing Assembly

Many underwater photographers’ prayers were answered with the release of the already iconic Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera. It’s a shrunk down Z9 in just about every way, making it the perfect solution for action-oriented photographers who want Nikon’s best in terms of speed, autofocus performance, and dynamic range. Anyone traveling with this system will appreciate the lightweight yet full-featured 200DL Underwater Housing for the Nikon Z8.

Ikelite VP John Brigham goes through how to set up your housing including the most popular accessories.

[0:00] Introduction
[0:11] Nikon Z8 Camera Settings
[0:36] Installing the Camera Body in the Housing
[2:47] Closing the Housing
[3:41] Right Handle & Trigger Extensions
[6:21] Installing the Nikon Z 14-30mm Lens & Zoom Gear
[10:48] Attaching the Dome Port & Extension
[13:20] Adding Dual DS230 TTL Strobes
[18:05] Adding the Cable Top Grip
[18:56] Checking for Leaks with a Vacuum Pump

Products shown in this video include:

200DL Underwater Housing for Nikon Z8 # 71069
https://www.ikelite.com/products/200d...

Compact DL 8” Dome Port # 75344
DL Extension 50mm # 75050
Zoom Gear # 5509.31
Right Hand Quick Release Handle # 4077.02
Trigger Extensions # 4077.95
Vacuum Pump with Gauge # 47011
USB-C Charging or Data Transfer Bulkhead # 46007 **
DS230 Strobe # 40230US
Wide Angle Ball Arm # 40782
DL1 DS Link TTL Converter and NT2 Hotshoe Kit # 46054
Cable Top Grip # 4080.09


** The Nikon Z8 camera limits use to either charging OR data transfer.



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John Brigham is the Vice President & head of product development at Ikelite. He was born with a flair for design and an entrepreneurial spirit as son of Ikelite founder Ike Brigham. He worked his way up in the business and is a natural fit in the R&D side of things. John dives the equipment as much as possible to test product and put himself in the "fins" of the user.