The Aquatica T2i housing is a
working proof of our ongoing commitment to get
high quality products available not only rapidly
to the users, but with a reasonable pricing as
well, Aquatica is proudly introducing its latest
addition for the new Canon T2i / 550D camera. With
an impressive 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor and 1080p
HD video recording with easy manual controls, this
camera/housing combination is the ultimate affordable
refinement of underwater imaging at the moment.
TTL strobe exposure is now a breeze with the Optical
Fiber strobe connectors. You can to take
full advantage of the newer strobes lighting technologies
available nowadays this can be done while
retaining the options of classic Nikonos and Ikelite
bulkhead connectors always available to the user.
This form fitting and light weight housing is machined
from solid aluminum on our new 5 axis machining
center, A sophisticated instrument that enable
us to reduce weight and size like never before.
The AT2i housing is treated and anodized to military
specification, then coated with a powder coating
and baked for a robust weather and wear resistant
external finish, the AT2i housing maybe light but
will still benefit from the same 300 ft. + depth
rating that has set us apart from our competitors
for so long.
Introduced with the Aquatica
AT2i housing is a new type of retractable
focus/zoom gear rack and lens release lever,
pulling out these cleverly designed controls clears
the path for smoothly installing and removing the
camera/lens assembly even when a zoom or focus
gear is attached to the lens. Battery, card or
lens replacement now becomes a simple straightforward
task to do.
The Aquatica T2i housing features
easy access to the vital video function controls
while retaining its ease of operation for still
imaging, all vital controls for both imaging modes
have been moved to easily accessible and comfortable
locations on the housing, it of course benefits
from the same time proven mounting bayonet and
will accept all our existing accessories and ports,
including our tack sharp Megadome, the new Mini
Dome 100, low profile macro port, Aqua View finder
and remote control cord, we now present you a tool
up to the task of fulfilling the needs of the most
exigent underwater imaging individual.
FEATURES
Optical Fiber Strobe Connectors: Options
include Optical ports for both Sea & Sea ® or
INON ® type connectors, as well, traditional methods
of connecting strobes via the Nikonos ® or Ikelite ® standard
connectors are retained, it in essence, make this housing
the most flexible in the industry as far as connectivity
to underwater strobes.
Internal camera flash access: a
push button on the housing is provided to release the
flash in the up position and a lever to shut it down
is supplied as well, this allows the user to quickly
shutdown the internal flash for ambient light images
and easily returns to flash photography at the push
of a button.
Bayonet Port: Positive
four point bayonet mounting and a locking mechanism
leaves no doubt that your ports are secure in place
and water tight. The bayonet system dome, macro ports
and extension rings, offers the fastest and most comprehensive
access to the lenses for rapid changing without having
to remove the camera from the housing. This housing
allows use of lenses from a 10mm/180 degrees fisheye
lens to a 200mm macro lens. Teleconverter port extensions
are also available.
Menus: Buttons
have been angled 20 degrees and extended when needed
for better ergonomic, knob are now grooved and knurled
for optimum operation when wearing thick gloves
Hydrophone : available
as an accessory and easily mounted via one of the provided
accessories bulkhead mounting holes
Controls: Fingertip
access to all camera menus and video controls includes On-Off,
Live View mode, Record On/Off, ISO lever, Exposure
Mode, bracketing, Meter positioning and focus control,
AF activation and lock access via a single easy access
lever. Access to all menu features include review,
enlarge and delete, histogram and internal SLR preferences.
Lens Release:(NEW) A
retractable lever is provided for easy lens changing
through the front port with camera installed.
Retractable Focus / Zoom
control knob:(NEW) a
retractable mechanism now allows the gear rack to
be pulled out of the way, this make easy work of
inserting and removing the camera when a lens with
a gear is attached to it.
Remote Control Grip: available
as an accessory and easily mounted via one of the provided
accessories bulkhead mounting holes
Viewing Eye Piece: The
most critical aspect of underwater SLR photography
is the viewing system. In this aspect
our housing uses a viewfinder that show the biggest
and the brightest image possible in full frame viewing
to your eye. An accessory Aqua View Finder is also
available giving the user unparallel viewing of the
camera's viewfinder for sharp focusing and exact composition.
SPECIFICATIONS
Depth rating: 300
feet/90 meters (upgradeable on request to 425ft/130
meters)
Precision machined from a single
aluminum block. This light weight housing is fully
anodized to military specifications and coated with
robust wear resistant coating. All function labels
are pad printing so they will not peel off or fade.
Accurately balanced ergonomic design
- all controls including the video activating controls
are within easy reach, clearly visible labelling of
functions
Excellent Underwater balance.
Replaceable sacrificial anode to
protect the housing from electrolysis.
Size: Width 9” (13” with
grip attached) x 5.25”, height: 6.125” / Weight
: 5.3 Lbs
Size: With 22.9cm (33cm with grip
attached) x 13.3cm, height : 15.6cm / Weight: 2.4kg
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
Grips, (left and right hand)
Hexagonal head bolts (quant.:2)
Hexagonal (Allen) key
Owner manual
Spare main O-ring
Container of O-ring lubricant
MAINTENANCE
The recommended
servicing procedures of the products are outlined in
the manuals supplied with the product. The outside
of the housings and the accessories should be rinsed
in fresh water after every dive. The handles should
be removed after use otherwise if they remain attached
to the housing for any length of time they may bind
to the housing and be extremely difficult to remove.
We suggest that the main O rings be lubricated regularly
and all of the O rings be checked annually.
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Extension Ring with focusing knob for the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 (NEW)
