Bluewater Photo announces the Nauticam Nikon ZR Underwater Housing

The Nauticam Nikon ZR Underwater Housing is a well-executed, travel-friendly platform for Nikon ZR shooters who want dependable sealing and direct access to core controls underwater. The housing uses Nauticam’s N120 port system and supports a wide wet-optics ecosystem—WWL-1/WWL-C for rectilinear wide angle and CMC/SMC/MFO diopters for macro—so you can cover wide to super-macro on a single dive plan without swapping ports. The integrated vacuum check with moisture alarm adds a meaningful layer of risk mitigation before you ever hit the water, and the glove-friendly levers for shutter and AF-ON make exposure and focus adjustments feel natural when you’re task-loaded. Depth rating is listed as 100 m (typical for Nauticam housings) with hard-anodized aluminum construction and double O-rings at main door and port interfaces—exactly the durability we expect for repetitive dive use.

In real-world shooting, the NA-ZR’s ergonomics, mounting balls on the handles, and clean strobe-trigger pathways (dual fiber-optic ports with optional LED trigger; bulkhead options available) make it straightforward to assemble balanced wide-angle and macro rigs. If you plan to monitor video exposure and focus more critically, the housing supports popular external monitor/recorder workflows via accessory HDMI/USB-C bulkheads and mounts, helping with focus peaking and color evaluation underwater.

Key Features of the Nauticam Nikon ZR Underwater Housing

• N120 port system; support for zoom/focus gears and bayonet wet-lens adapters (WWL-1/WWL-C, CMC/SMC).
• Integrated vacuum check + moisture alarm; double O-rings on back/port.
• Hard-anodized aluminum alloy body; depth rating: 100 m (328 ft) typical for Nauticam housings.
• Dual fiber-optic ports; optional LED flash trigger and bulkhead solutions.

Pros

• Excellent control placement (AF-ON/shutter levers, positive-click exposure dials) reduces missed shots in surge and with gloves.
• Strong optics story: seamless wide-to-macro with WWL-1/WWL-C and CMC/SMC; easy to scale a system over time.
• Integrated vacuum + moisture alarm provides clear pre-dive confidence checks.
• Accessory ecosystem for video (monitor/recorder pass-throughs, M10/M6 ball mounts) supports advanced workflows.
• Authoritative dealer support from Bluewater Photo, including lens/port planning and lifetime support.

Cons

• Premium pricing vs. entry-level housings; budget-minded shooters may prefer alternatives like Ikelite.
• “Typical” 100 m rating and some accessory capabilities are model/kit-dependent—verify exact bulkheads, gears, and monitor routing before purchase.
• Wet-lens and gear selections require careful reading of the current port charts to avoid vignetting or focus range compromises with certain lenses.

The Nauticam Nikon ZR Housing is available now from Bluewater Photo Store, together with all other Nauticam housings and accessories. If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team at Bluewater Photo Store .