Ikelite 6871.65 Underwater Camera Housing for Canon EOS Rebel T4i & T5i (650D/700D) DSLR Cameras
Ikelite 6871.65 Underwater Camera Housing for Canon EOS Rebel T4i & T5i (650D/700D) DSLR Cameras is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Product Information
The Ikelite 6871.65 Underwater TTL Housing is a 200 ft (60 m) rated polycarbonate housing built for the Canon EOS 650D, 700D, Rebel T4i, Rebel T5i, Kiss X6i, and Kiss X7i DSLR cameras, with proprietary direct-connect TTL circuitry for current Ikelite DS Substrobes and Ikelite's Four Lock (FL) quick-change lens port system.
Who it is for
This housing is for divers shooting with a Canon EOS 650D, 700D, Rebel T4i, Rebel T5i, Kiss X6i, or Kiss X7i DSLR who want through-the-lens flash control with a current Ikelite DS Substrobe instead of relying on the camera's built-in flash. The direct-connect circuitry lets the camera and strobe communicate without firing the internal flash, and exposure can be adjusted from two pushbuttons on the back of the housing with LED indicator lights.
Key details
The housing is rated to 200 ft (60 m), measures 9.5 x 6.7 x 6.5 inches, weighs 5.5 lb (2.5 kg), and is slightly negative in fresh water. It is built from special polycarbonate blends with an aluminum tray, and the clear polycarbonate shell allows a visual check of the o-ring seals. TTL mode provides four half f/stop increments of flash compensation, and manual strobe control offers 8 power settings in half-stop increments, both adjustable from the back of the housing. Controls reach every camera function except the Diopter Adjustment Control and the Flash button, and the oversized zoom knob comes with two interchangeable universal zoom gear sets. A 1/4-20 threaded top mount accepts accessories, and the housing carries a 2 year limited warranty.
Compatibility and sizing
Compatible cameras are the Canon EOS 650D, 700D, Rebel T4i, Rebel T5i, Kiss X6i, and Kiss X7i. The housing uses Ikelite's Four Lock (FL) lens port system, with ports sold separately, and the TTL circuitry communicates directly with current Ikelite DS Substrobes.
What's in the box
- Housing body
- Rear o-ring
- Base with dual handles
- Port hole cover
- Waterproof bulkhead cap
- Two universal zoom gear sets
- Control button assortment
- Silicone lubricant tube
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Ikelite dealer and a dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or chat with us if you have questions about camera fit or strobe compatibility before you order.
- Direct-connect TTL circuitry enables direct communication between the camera and current Ikelite DS Substrobes for through-the-lens flash control.
- Electrical bulkhead and TTL circuitry are included standard in the base housing.
- Back-panel exposure control uses two pushbuttons with LED indicator lights to adjust strobe settings without reaching the external strobe.
- TTL flash compensation is adjustable in four half f/stop increments, over or under exposure.
- Manual strobe power control offers 8 settings in half-stop increments, controllable from the housing back.
- Four Lock (FL) lens port system allows quick-change lens ports with a positive locking mechanism.
- Clear polycarbonate construction allows a visual check of the o-ring seals during assembly.
- Oversized zoom knob comes with two interchangeable universal zoom gear sets.
- Aluminum tray with quick-release handles can be removed from the housing for travel.
- 1/4-20 threaded top mount accepts accessories.
- Full camera control access reaches every function except the Diopter Adjustment Control and Flash button.
- Depth rating of 200 ft (60 m) with a buoyancy that is slightly negative in fresh water.
| Depth Rating | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 6.7 x 6.5 inches |
| Weight | 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) |
| Buoyancy | Slightly negative in fresh water |
| Housing Material | Special polycarbonate blends |
| Tray Material | Aluminum |
| Lens Port System | Four Lock (FL), sold separately |
| TTL Flash Compensation | Four half f/stop increments |
| Manual Strobe Power Settings | 8 settings in half-stop increments |
| Accessory Mount | 1/4-20 threaded top mount |
| Compatible Cameras | Canon EOS 650D, 700D, Rebel T4i, Rebel T5i, Kiss X6i, Kiss X7i |
| Compatible Strobes | Current Ikelite DS Substrobes |
| Warranty | 2 year limited warranty |
- Housing body
- Rear o-ring
- Base with dual handles
- Port hole cover
- Waterproof bulkhead cap
- Two universal zoom gear sets
- Control button assortment
- Silicone lubricant tube
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check an underwater housing's seal before a dive?
Before every dive, open the housing somewhere clean and dry, inspect and wipe the main o-ring and its groove, and close it with nothing trapped in the seal, because a single hair or grain of sand is enough to flood it. Confirm every latch is fully closed and that any vacuum or leak alarm reads correctly. Where you can, soak the sealed housing in a rinse tank or hang at the surface before descending, so a leak shows up before depth.
How do I care for housing o-rings?
Remove the main o-ring regularly with a plastic tool rather than anything metal, which can nick the groove, and clean both the o-ring and the groove with a lint-free cloth. Apply a thin film of the silicone grease the manufacturer specifies, since grease helps the o-ring seat and slide rather than sealing by itself, and a thick coat only collects grit. Replace o-rings on the schedule in the manual, or sooner if they look flattened, cut, or dry.
What do moisture alarms and desiccant packs do?
A moisture alarm is a sensor inside the housing that beeps or flashes when it detects water, giving you a chance to abort the dive before the camera is ruined. Desiccant packs absorb humidity in the air sealed inside the housing, which prevents the port fogging as you descend into cooler water. Neither replaces a proper seal check, since they provide early warning and fog control rather than leak prevention.
How deep can I take an underwater camera housing?
Only as deep as its rated depth, which the manufacturer sets and publishes in the specifications, and it should never be exceeded even briefly. Depth ratings assume a housing in good condition with intact seals, so worn o-rings or a damaged port reduce the real margin. If your diving might take you deeper, choose a housing rated comfortably beyond your planned maximum depth.
Can I use a phone housing for scuba diving?
Only if the housing is specifically rated for the depth you plan to dive, because many phone cases are splash- or snorkel-rated rather than scuba-rated. Touchscreens generally do not respond underwater, so a diving phone housing needs mechanical buttons or another control method. A phone's own water-resistance rating is not a substitute for a housing, and any housing still needs seal checks and o-ring care.
How do I rinse a camera housing after diving?
Soak the closed, sealed housing in fresh water and work every button and dial while it is submerged so salt does not dry inside the control shafts. Let it dry completely, especially around latches and seams, before you open it, since opening a wet housing drips water straight onto the camera. Avoid opening a housing on a wet, moving boat deck whenever you have the option to wait.
What should I do if my housing floods?
Get the housing out of the water and open it somewhere dry, then immediately remove the camera's battery and memory card, because leaving a battery in a wet camera does more damage than the water itself. Do not power the camera on to check whether it still works. Dry everything gently away from direct heat, get salt-water-exposed equipment to a repair technician promptly, and inspect the housing to find which seal failed before you dive it again.
Which Canon cameras fit the Ikelite 6871.65 housing?
This housing is built specifically for the Canon EOS 650D, EOS 700D, EOS Rebel T4i, EOS Rebel T5i, EOS Kiss X6i, and EOS Kiss X7i DSLR cameras. It is not interchangeable with other Canon DSLR bodies. Confirm your exact camera model before ordering, since Ikelite housings are molded to match a specific camera's button and port layout.
Does the Ikelite 6871.65 support TTL flash with Ikelite strobes?
Yes. The housing uses proprietary direct-connect circuitry that communicates with current Ikelite DS Substrobes for through-the-lens metering, so the camera's built-in flash does not need to fire. TTL exposure is adjustable in four half f/stop increments, and the housing also offers 8 manual strobe power settings in half-stop increments from the back panel.
What lens ports work with this housing?
The Ikelite 6871.65 uses Ikelite's Four Lock (FL) quick-change lens port system, and ports are sold separately from the housing. The FL system uses a positive locking mechanism so you get visible assurance that a port is seated correctly before a dive.
What is the warranty on the Ikelite 6871.65 housing?
The Ikelite 6871.65 carries a 2 year limited warranty from the manufacturer. Contact DiveCatalog.com at 888-701-4017 for help with warranty questions or service related to this housing.
