Sea&Sea has announced their MDX housing for the Nikon D850. Shown at the DEMA show, the housing has been precision machined, offering an 11% weight saving over the MDX-D810 housing. Both main and sub command dials are located on the housing’s right hand side with lever access to ISO and Record controls.

The Sea&Sea MDX-D850 is available now. Please consult your local dealer for prices.

From Sea&Sea website

U/W Housing for Nikon D850

MDX-D850

Its superior ergonomic design and standout range of optional accessories help you capture those optimal moments with the best image quality. The housing for Nikon D850.

Features

Much lighter than previous housings.

Using unprecedented precision machining, the dimensions of the housing are similar to those of the camera. In addition, the revised internal design has also helped reduce weight. The MDX-D850 is approximately 11% (350g/12.3oz) lighter than the previous MDX-D810 housing. photo

Various controls can be operated whilst holding the grips.

Frequently used Main and Sub-Command dials are now located directly on the right side of the housing. ISO, REC and other camera functions can be operated by external levers whilst holding the grips. With the AF lock function, you can fix the focus point as required.

All the dials have a spring (damper) to prevent slip of the controls

All the dials have a spring (damper) to prevent slip of the controls even if the dimensions of the cameras are slightly different or even if gears or other parts wear out to some extent.

Optical YS Converter/N1 can be built into the housing

Optical YS Converter/N1 can be built into the housing Optical YS Converter/N1 can be built into the housing　　　 Compatible with Optical YS Converter/N1 for MDX housing which converts the camera’s hot-shoeTTL signal to a light signal. Both TTL and manual strobe modes can be used and controlled from the housing using a Fiber-Optic Cable II.　
　 Fiber-Optic Cable ll is required when using the Optical YS Converter.

• The Port Lock prevents the port from turning or loosening and the Port Lock lever is specifically located to avoid being unlocked accidentally.
• The housing is equipped with a lens-lock release button which makes it possible to change lenses easily, without opening the housing.
• The camera’s diopter adjustment dial can be operated from outside the housing. This feature is useful when two or more people with different eyesight use the housing.
• Pulling out the Focus/Zoom Dial gives sufficient room inside the housing to easily accommodate larger diameter lenses.
• All controls have luminescence stickers which glow in dark environment.
• Equipped with the Optical Viewfinder 0.5x as standard. Other optional viewfinders such as the VF180 1.2x, VF45 1.2x and Optical Viewfinder 0.8x can be used.
• Sync Cord 2-pin Connector enables use of conventional hardwired Sync cable (Manual mode only).
• Accessory port enables use of Leak Sentinel (vacuum sensor).
• Equipped with two sacrificial zinc diodes (one on the front case and the other on the rear) to prevent electrolysis damage.
• Built-in leak sensor immediately alerts you to water ingress.
• Tripod screw mount is located on the centre underside of the housing.

Specifications

MDX-D850 Housing

Construction:

Body: corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy (machined)
Grip: corrosion-resistant die-cast aluminum alloy

Depth rating:

100m / 330ft

Dimensions (WxHxD):

346 x 202 x 140 mm / 13.6 x 8.0 x 5.5 inches

Weight:

Approx. 2,850g / 101oz (Housing only)