I have been using this housing with a Tokina 10-17mm fisheye lens for canon and a metabones adapter. it focuses reasonably quickly and produces very sharp images. The lens and adapter easily fit in the dome port but you won't be able to zoom. Just select 12mm and move in closer. With two 8 inch arms each side carrying dual Iron strobes the whole unit is neutral to slightly negative underwater. I also use an Ikelite housing which is so much better but a fair bit heavier. I use the Sea Frogs for travelling when weight limits are an issue. Best thing about the Ikelite housing is being able to use electrical flash sync instead of optical which will heat the housing and cause internal condensation in some temperatures particularly if doing rapidi fire flash photography. You can avoid this to some extent by using moisture absorbers in the housing.

Love the review.... thanks

Hello dude! Great video, I have one question, how do you manage the zoom on the 18 105 with that ring? I mean, it has motorized zoom right?

Finally! found this vid

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I hope it brought some value to you

Excellent video thank you for sharing! Is the "Salted Line" designed specifically for salted water as the name implies? Or every other Sea Frogs casing is the same? Thanks in advance

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% sure but it is probably just a catchy name,

Hey Joe, the dome ports works by generating an "in air virtual image" which offsets the usual refraction you gen from the water. I got this from "learning surf photography" on youtube but the lens might try to focus on this "virtual image" which is inches from the lens and confuse the focusing system. They actually started selling a flat port for this reason. The lens will work above the surface, but under underwater are better suited to short focal lengths 8-30 mm were the depth of field is deep....I'm actually look at the housing for my old A6000 for freediving and surf. Do you have any videos where you compare the footage with your GoPro?

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Oh good to know, finally somebody had the answer, thanks. Yes I have some footage filmed with both the a6500 and gopro 7 simultaneously. I will have to edit it side by side for comparison. I had the gopro mounted on the cold shoe on the a6500 housing on the Voici Bernadette wreck dive. Check out that video on my channel, some clips are gopro and some are 6500, hard to tell which is which.

I just recently picked one of these kits up for my GH5, I am extremely careful with gear and I know when you are out in the elements stuff can happen but I keep my dome covered when not in use and I wiped it with microfiber cloth and even that looks to have left minor scratches/ streaks ... doesn’t appear to effect image yet but I don’t like that it has them (only visible when angled certain way in light) have you seen anything like this with yours? Thanks!

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the dome port scratches very easily. I use the neoprene cover, cloth cover and I wrap it in a towel when in transport. Thanks for watching

i had the same results! (i think) the problem is the min focus distance. above water its already 90 cm so underwater its even more. now i only use the sigma 16mm or the 30mm macro. they seem to work realy good.

@JoeOceanside

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, good to know. Yeah the 16mm should be a good all around focal length anyway. I have a 35mm sony lens but I think its not wide enough for taking pics and vids of wrecks, but I will try sometime.

With a dome port uw you are focusing on a virtual image inches away from the lens. For wide lenses it's often no problem...but most lenses will require a +3 diopter to focus uw.

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that must be my trouble. I will probably just stick with the Sigma 16 for now. Thanks for watching

@Cho_Max1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey great info guys! can I ask you one more thing... This issue drives me nuts, I have 18-135 Sony lens same internal specs as in this video.... and as i researched diopter is a must? i guess, no focus in dome port sadly. What im not sure about is +3 diopter are you sure? +1 will not be enough? also I know this diopter thing is used for macro and dont know will i get normal zooms and focus on further subjects underwater or i will be limited to macro photography with 6 inch dome underwater? They Key here as i deep researched this was... 6 inch dome gives virtual image at 12 inches (30cm) (2x) but these lenses can only focus at minimum of 17.7 inches (45cm) thats why Sigma 16mm in this video worked, it has 25cm of minimum focus distance... I actually merged half the case in water and moved out the camera about 10cm back and then it did focus :/ how are the selling this i dont understand... one solution i think is to modify the dome... get a 9 inch glass dome upgrade somehow seems like only solution for perfect quality.

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

@@Cho_Max1 wow thank you for researching and explaining that to me. I have never used a diopter so I have no idea if that will solve the problem. I would like to order one and try it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

Nice video! I got the housing for my a6400 and the 16-50 kit lens I’m not a Sony guy but unfortunately is hard to bring my main Nikon gear underwater. I read the housing is very positive buoyant. I’m curious to know how did you manage to fix that. Also what light you recommend for wrecks and below 60ft. Thank you

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nestor, I bolted a 2 lb lead weight to the bottom of my tray. I use a big blue dive light 1000 lm wide beam

I have to ask, were the shots of your hands (Gauge Shots) GoPro. The video is great and deep, but I was wondering if the GoPro footage would survive a red filter or correction. The GoPro is more practical for free diving and just fun at the beach but the blown highlights and smaller sensor might suffer during color correction. You know how it is when you're about to pull the trigger. Do you wait until Sept for the next GoPro model (sale or improvement) or pool the trigger? I really appreciate the time you put into your video. Have a good weekend.

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

I think those clips were GoPro, I do not use any red filters I have never had good results with them. I just do a little color correction in premiere. The Gopro does take amazing video but it has been unreliable, it will freeze occasionally. I have been through 2 brand new hero 7s and still the same problem. I am almost ready to try the Osmo Action

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

I just made a review video directly comparing the Sony a6500 to the Gopro in the Ocean kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpOBmdN6nq_XhbQ.html

To be fair, Seafrogs gives you information about the compatible lenses on their website. The 18-105 is not mentioned there, but the Sigma 16mm is. So it seems like they give you some valid and usefull information there.

@JoeOceanside

3 жыл бұрын

The 18-105 was listed as a compatible lens with the dome port, they even sold a zoom gear for it

Nice. Bought it today. There was a 1hour sale with 31%off. :) how does it work without The dome? And Do i need a Light for snorceling?

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

I have not used the flat port yet. For snorkeling I don't use the light, shallow water is bright enough and color is still present. Good sale, thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the video Joe, it's really helpful. I scuba dive a lot and would like to up my photography game. At the moment I only only use my Gopro Hero 7 for underwater video but I'd like to get more into photography and as we all know, Gopro is not the best for that. I use my A6000 for travel and landscape photography so I think I'll start using this housing to bring my camera underwater. The question I have is around the lenses to use to get a nice wide FOV when taking pictures, since the A6000 has a cropped lens, do you think a 16mm is enough and do I need the Dome to use that lens? Thanks!

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Edwin, thanks for watching. I believe yes, for the sigma 16 you will need a dome port. The flat port that comes with the camera is small and will only fit a kit lens and a few other smaller sized lenses. On seafrogs website there is a chart so you can match the correct dome port for your lens.

Best review for this housing! Possible to try sigma 16mm f1.4 on the flat port?

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No I have not tried the flat port yet. Is it better for the 16mm?

@lazydivermel

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside i think it wouldnt fit. Just see if it works for u

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

@@lazydivermel I just made another review video comparing the sony to a Gopro, kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpOBmdN6nq_XhbQ.html

Hello mate, do you think the Sony 5100 is a good choice to start in underwater recording? I want a camera for Vlogs and underwater recording that won't go out of price. Can you recommend one? Thank you very much.

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Sorry I am not familiar with that camera so I don't know how good it is. I would say, if I had to have only one camera for underwater video and vlogging I would go with the Gopro 8 black. It is small, light, easy to use, has AMAZING stabilization, waterproof, and it has ok audio. The cost and setup of my a6500 is so much that often time I just take the Gopro instead. Yes the image quality and bokeh are much better on the bigger camera but if you are doing this for KZread or social media people care more about the story and you as a person instead of the image quality. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching

I have a 30mm sigma 1.4 for a6500 Does it have any problem with autofocusing?

Hi , great explanation. I have 2 question. I am also using 6xxxx housing saltedline with sony alpha 6300 and newly bought 90 mm macro lens. 1-saltedline still have no proper port with manuel focus gear. 2-Which optic do you use for strobe? ı am planning to buy 2* ikelite ds 230 or sealife ys-d3 mk2 or inon z330? Can I without any issue use one of them?

@douglastwyford9872

Жыл бұрын

Inon z330 - superb

Hey joe, your dome port 6” or 8”?

Hey joe I just bought this housing and the first time i used it the aperture knob worked fine. Later that day when I took it into the water the aperture dial stopped working. Have you had any problems with any of the knobs on the underwater housing ?? Thank you joe

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have had similar problems with the video record button, and the wheel that adjusts shutter speed. The problems only seemed to happen when deeper than 60ft. I made it work by shaking or knocking the housing while trying use those buttons. Thanks for watching

@pineapplejoe4569

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info, I ended up switching the rubber dial on the inside with the a6000 rubber insert. Works perfectly fine now. Thanks again

Hi Jstormer, would you like to make a review of sony A6500 battery grip?

@JoeOceanside

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, if I had one to test I would make an honest review video

Another question for you, how about the sigma 56mm 1.4, does it fit?

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know, seafrogs has a chart on there website that will tell you what lens fits into which housing and ports

hi i have a question, does this underwater case work for the sony alpha a6600?

@JoeOceanside

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. I think the body of the a6600 is slightly bigger but i'm not sure.

@robertocarloscisnerosgomez3663

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside Ok thanks, I can't find a case for the a6600, can you help me? thank you.

@jonny5723

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertocarloscisnerosgomez3663 Hey, this may be a little late, but they have got a housing for the a6600. Just go to their website and search for a6600. The housing is quite new, maybe they didn't sell it back when you asked.

my 18 - 105mm with A6500 works fine but only works till up to 30mm when I zoom after that the AF will just hunt and take out of focus pictures

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Weird. Mine would work above water no problem but not underwater. Just gonna use the sigma 16 instead

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@chantaldeleste

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I just bought the port for the 18-105, but I do not have the gear and I am planning to print it in a friends 3D printer, it may sound weird but I am struggling to find someone with the gear for that port for giving me the length and the diameters of the wheel and the inside. Could yo pleas be that person? Thank you sooo much, I am begginer and wanna print it this week not to wait and use it :) Thankkksssss hope you read it and answer :)

@maestrorod

3 жыл бұрын

@@chantaldeleste to be honest don't waste your time as the 18 - 105mm won't focus if you zoom underwater unless you use the flat port

Hi! Did you ever figure out how to get the housing to be neutrally buoyant? I am three dives in with this housing and struggling 😅

@JoeOceanside

2 жыл бұрын

I bolted a lead weight to the bottom of the tray

@23wiski

Жыл бұрын

@Seafrogs can a gopro be attached to the top in anyway

@douglastwyford9872

Жыл бұрын

I use a tray...some automotive wheel self adhesive balancing lead weights on the dome port - plus lights etc...

Hey Joe, How are you liking this housing now?

@JoeOceanside

3 жыл бұрын

I don't use it very much cause it is a lot of work to set up and use. My gopro is so much easier quicker and smaller so I end up using that instead. The footage does look beautiful though from the a6500. Thanks for asking

Hi friend I have the a6500 and i need to get the housing and the lens. What lens do you recommen me for a wide angle?. And what wet lens should i get? Thanks

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. The housing I am not using any wet lenses, just the dome port. The lens on camera is a sigma 16mm, it is just wide enough. I like it but, have heard the Sony 10-18 is a good lens also. Hope this helps you. Thanks again for watching

@wyzwyz23

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside Thank you man!! And what dome brand and model are you using?

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

@@wyzwyz23 the Seafrogs Salted line, and I think it is the 6" dry dome port

@wyzwyz23

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside Cool thank very much for your help man!!! 👌🏻

@wyzwyz23

4 жыл бұрын

So this lens should i get: E PZ 16-50 mm F3,5-5,6 OSS?

Hello! I just bought the housing for my 6500 sony and the port for the 18-105, but I do not have the gear and I am planning to design in 3D and print it in at my friends 3D printer, it may sound weird but I am struggling to find someone with the gear for that port for giving me the length and the diameters of the wheel and the inside. Could yo pleas be that person? Thank you sooo much, I am begginer and wanna print it this week not to wait and use it :) Thanks hope you read it and answer :) contact me if you can help me

@JoeOceanside

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that sounds cool. I will have to pull the lens out and see if I can measure. What measurements do you actually need???

@chantaldeleste

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside WOOOW thankkk you for answering :))) u made me so happy! I need the diameter of the outside wheel, the diameter of the inside, the length of the wheel tooth, the length of the flat part, and the distance in between the locker (the 4 stuff you have to lock the system) to edge. If I have not explained well I will send you a picture with the drawing and is easier :) just tell me where, facebook or email THANK YOUUU

is sony 18-105mm a compatible lens for this housing?

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the 18-105 will fit, but it will not work underwater. I talk about it in the video. Thanks for watching

@isonz8726

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Oceanside thank you

@johnteague980

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside hey Joe just wondering why the 18-105 it's not listed as a compatible lense and recommends the log flat port? confused? if you could shed some light cheers John

@johnteague980

3 жыл бұрын

it's not for shooting underwater its above - surf etc - new to the in- water space and trying to work out the best setup

have you tried in the open water?

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I just tried it on a 100 foot dive. I will make a follow up review video soon....

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Here is another review video with open water footage, I do a direct comparison to a Gopro with the Sony kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpOBmdN6nq_XhbQ.html

Isn't chlorine supposed to be bad for the case? I'd never put my camera in a pool

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it probably is bad. When I'm done I rinse the housing in distilled water so all minerals and residue are dissolved away, so it should be fine. Thanks for watching

This is actually the right cost for this kind of products. there are some super expensive diving housing out there. build quality is as shit as this. But charges a ton.

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's got the job done for me and has never leaked

Sel 1018 ok??

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know, I only have a 18-105, sony 35 and a sigma 16. But if you look on sea frogs website, there should be a chart on each product page that will say which lenses fit in the different ports..... thanks for watching

@jennifersummerton5645

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOceanside thank you

one very！ big problem!!! Once you open the flash ,never can you close it !! very bad no use

@JoeOceanside

4 жыл бұрын

yeah I never use flash anyway. Thanks for watching

@riley9634

3 жыл бұрын

Set silent shutter mode and it cancels out the flash! Problem solved

Salted Line! Thats what I use and I love it! I use the 10x18 on mine, you can see my photos on my instagram instagram.com/scottbauer79/