AQUA EXPOSURE
Port Compatibility

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Housing Guide

Comparison of the 6 main underwater housing brands for photo and video.

Nauticam

Hong Kong-Anodized aluminium-3 500 - 6 500 EUR

The gold standard in underwater photography. N120/N100 port system is the most comprehensive available, field-tested ergonomics, flawless build quality. The professional choice.

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Ikelite

USA-Polycarbonate-1 200 - 2 500 EUR

Best value on the market. Transparent polycarbonate body (visual leak detection), lightweight, robust. DS flash system compatible. Ideal for beginners or budget-conscious shooters.

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Sea&Sea

Japan-Anodized aluminium-2 500 - 4 500 EUR

Historic Japanese manufacturer known for reliability and precision engineering. Full range of housings and YS strobes. Good balance between quality and price.

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Isotta

Italy-Anodized aluminium-2 800 - 5 000 EUR

Italian craftsmanship with precision CNC machining. Exceptional finish, compact design. Well-stocked proprietary port system. Growing rapidly among European photographers.

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Aquatica

Canada-Anodized aluminium-2 500 - 5 000 EUR

Robust Canadian manufacturing built for extreme conditions. Double O-ring seal, cold-water tested. Port system backward-compatible with previous generations.

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Marelux

China-Anodized aluminium-2 000 - 4 000 EUR

Ambitious newcomer with competitive value. SOFT port system compatible with Nauticam. Modern design, good accessory availability. One to watch.

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