Ikelite 6871.06 Underwater Camera Housing for Canon Digital EOS 6D Camera
Ikelite 6871.06 Underwater Camera Housing for Canon Digital EOS 6D Camera - Very Good is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Product Information
This Ikelite 6871.06 Underwater TTL Housing for Canon EOS 6D is offered in Very Good condition. It is a polycarbonate underwater housing built specifically for the Canon EOS 6D DSLR, rated to a depth of 200 ft (60 m), and it uses Ikelite's Four Lock (FL) port system along with a built-in Ikelite bulkhead sync connector and TTL circuitry for Ikelite DS Substrobes.
Who it is for
This housing is built for divers who already shoot with a Canon EOS 6D DSLR and want through-the-lens flash control with Ikelite DS Substrobes, or manual strobe control with third-party strobes. Controls for shutter, video record start/stop, and zoom are reachable without removing your hands from the handles, and the tray and handles can be removed for travel.
Key details
- Depth rated to 200 ft (60 m)
- Weighs 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
- Polycarbonate housing body with an aluminum tray and signature quick-release handles
- Built-in electrical bulkhead and TTL circuitry for Ikelite DS Substrobes, with 4 half-f/stop increments of flash compensation in TTL mode and 8 manual power settings in half-stop increments
- Uses Ikelite Four Lock (FL) lens ports with a visible, positive locking system
- Neutral to slightly negative buoyancy in freshwater, depending on lens port choice
Compatibility and sizing
Built for the Canon EOS 6D DSLR, this housing supports Ikelite DS-series Substrobes in TTL mode and third-party strobes in manual exposure mode. It accepts Ikelite Four Lock (FL) lens ports and is compatible with a Type 2 45° viewfinder in the down position only. Per Ikelite, this housing model has been discontinued and replaced by the 200DL Underwater Housing for Canon EOS 6D, which uses the newer DL port system.
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Ikelite dealer and a dive shop in Irvine, California, serving divers since 2003. Call or chat with us at 888-701-4017 if you have questions about fit, port compatibility, or strobe setup for this housing.
- Depth rating: rated to 200 ft (60 m).
- TTL circuitry built in: electrical bulkhead and Ikelite proprietary TTL circuitry are included standard, allowing direct communication with current Ikelite DS Substrobes.
- Onboard strobe control: two pushbuttons on the back of the housing let you view and adjust a DS Substrobe's exposure settings without opening the housing.
- TTL flash compensation: TTL mode provides 4 half-f/stop increments of flash exposure compensation.
- Manual strobe control: 8 manual power settings in half-stop increments are controlled from the back of the housing.
- Camera controls: shutter, video record start/stop, and a large zoom control knob are reachable without removing your hands from the handles.
- Quick-release grips: rubberized grips serve as attachment points for strobes and accessories.
- Travel-friendly tray: the tray and handles can be removed from the housing for travel.
- Buoyancy: the complete housing is neutral to slightly negative in freshwater, depending on lens port choice.
- Construction: heavy-duty, clear polycarbonate housing body with an aluminum tray and signature quick-release handles, plus an aluminum 1/4-20 threaded top mount for accessories.
- Port system: Four Lock (FL) lens ports use a positive locking system with visible assurance of correct assembly.
| Brand | Ikelite |
| Model | 6871.06 |
| Camera Compatibility | Canon EOS 6D DSLR |
| Depth Rating | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Weight | 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 6.7 x 6.5 (24 x 17 x 16.5 mm as published) |
| Port System | Four Lock (FL) |
| Viewfinder Compatibility | Type 2 45° viewfinder, down position only |
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Tray and Handles Material | Aluminum |
| Strobe Compatibility | Ikelite DS Substrobes (TTL), third-party strobes (manual) |
| Condition | Very Good |
| MPN | IKE-6871.06+VG |
⚠️ 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.
Is the Ikelite 6871.06 housing still made by the manufacturer?
No, Ikelite lists this model as permanently out of production. It has been replaced by the 200DL Underwater Housing for Canon EOS 6D, which uses Ikelite's newer DL port system instead of the Four Lock (FL) ports found on this housing. This listing offers a used unit in Very Good condition.
Can I use a non-Ikelite strobe with this housing?
Yes, but only in manual exposure mode. The housing's built-in TTL circuitry is designed to communicate with current Ikelite DS Substrobes for through-the-lens metering. Third-party strobes can be connected and fired, but they do not receive TTL exposure data from the housing's sync connector.
What viewfinder works with this housing?
This housing is compatible with a Type 2 45 degree viewfinder, and only in the down position, per Ikelite's published viewfinder compatibility information. Ikelite lists this housing as compatible with a Type 2 45° viewfinder in the down position only.
What port system does the 6871.06 housing use, and can I still get ports for it?
It uses Ikelite's Four Lock (FL) lens port system, which locks ports in place with a simple positive locking mechanism and visible assurance of correct assembly. Since Ikelite has discontinued this housing in favor of the DL port system on its replacement model, call us at 888-701-4017 to check current FL port availability for your lens.
