The Nimar Base Water Sports Housing NID7100WB is a lightweight underwater and watersports housing designed for the Nikon D7100 and D7200 DSLR cameras. Its included two-button pistol grip provides direct autofocus and shutter control, making it especially useful for surf, snorkeling, pool, watersports, and straightforward underwater shooting.

Depth rated to 197 ft / 60 m, the housing features durable polycarbonate construction, a clear back for monitoring the camera and O-ring, and an interchangeable port system that lets you select the correct port for your Nikon lens. Lens port sold separately.

Key Features

• Designed for Nikon D7100 and D7200 DSLR cameras
• Depth rated to 197 ft / 60 m
• Includes two-button pistol grip
• Direct shutter release and autofocus control
• One-handed aiming and shooting
• Remaining camera settings must be preset or set to automatic
• Durable Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate construction
• Clear rear section for monitoring the camera and O-ring
• Four AISI 316 stainless-steel latches with safety clips
• Interchangeable bayonet-mount lens port system
• Optional 5-pin bulkhead supports external strobes via sync cord
• Positive buoyancy with housing only
• Designed for underwater and surface watersports photography
• Lens port required and sold separately

Simple DSLR Control for Underwater & Watersports Photography

The Nimar Base Water Sports Housing with Pistol Grip provides Nikon D7100 and D7200 photographers with a straightforward way to take their DSLR into and around the water.

Rather than surrounding the camera with a large number of mechanical controls, Nimar keeps this housing intentionally simple. The included two-button pistol grip gives you direct access to autofocus and shutter release, allowing the camera to be aimed and fired with one hand.

This makes the NID7100WB particularly interesting for photographers shooting surfing, watersports, snorkeling, pools, and other situations where quick camera positioning is more important than changing settings constantly.

Two-Button Pistol Grip

The pistol grip is what separates this housing from a more traditional basic water housing.

Mechanical push buttons provide access to both:

Autofocus – activate focus before taking the photograph.

Shutter Release – capture the image once focus and composition are ready.

The pistol-style configuration is designed to make one-handed aiming and shooting easier while helping keep the camera stable.

Important Control Note

This is not a full-control underwater DSLR housing.

Apart from autofocus and shutter release, camera settings must be configured before installing the camera or set to an appropriate automatic mode. There are no housing controls for changing the remaining camera functions underwater.

For photographers who want to adjust aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, or other camera functions throughout a dive, a full-control underwater housing would be a better choice.

197 ft / 60 m Depth Rating

Despite its simplified watersports-oriented design, the NID7100WB carries a 197 ft / 60 m depth rating.

That makes it suitable for far more than surface use. Depending on your shooting requirements, the housing can be used for:

• Scuba diving
• Snorkeling
• Freediving
• Surf photography
• Pool photography
• Waterskiing
• Boating and other watersports
• Above/below split-style photography with an appropriate dome configuration

Durable Polycarbonate Construction

The housing body is manufactured from Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate, providing a combination of durability and corrosion resistance for use in marine environments.

The top, front, and sides feature Nimar's distinctive yellow finish, while the back remains clear.

That transparent back is especially useful because it lets you visually monitor the camera and inspect the main O-ring sealing area.

Four AISI 316 stainless-steel latches with safety clips securely close the housing.

Choose the Port for Your Lens

This housing does not include a lens port.

Instead, Nimar uses an interchangeable bayonet port system, allowing you to select a flat or dome port based on the Nikon lens you plan to use.

This is important because underwater optical performance depends heavily on matching the correct port to the lens.

Nimar lists port configurations for lenses including:

• AF-DX Fisheye NIKKOR 10.5mm f/2.8G ED
• AF Fisheye NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
• Several Nikon 18-55mm lenses
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
• Nikon 60mm Micro lenses
• Additional compatible Nikon lenses

 

Mozaik Tip: Don't choose the port based only on whether the lens physically fits. Dome and flat ports behave very differently underwater. Tell us which Nikon lens you plan to use and we can help determine the appropriate port configuration.

Add an External Strobe

The housing can also accept an optional 5-pin chrome-plated brass bulkhead, allowing compatible external strobes to be connected using electrical sync cords.

External lighting can make a dramatic difference underwater by restoring colors that are absorbed as you descend.

This also gives photographers a potential upgrade path if they want to move from a simple available-light setup to a more capable underwater photography system.

Who Is This Housing For?

The Nimar Base Water Sports Housing is best suited for photographers who:

• Already own a Nikon D7100 or D7200
• Want to use their DSLR around or underwater
• Prefer simple operation
• Want autofocus and shutter control from a pistol grip
• Photograph surfing or other watersports
• Shoot snorkeling, freediving, or scuba
• Are comfortable configuring camera settings before entering the water
• Want the flexibility to select a port based on their existing Nikon lens

It is less appropriate for photographers who need complete access to their Nikon's exposure and camera controls throughout a dive.

Technical Specifications

Compatible Cameras: Nikon D7100 and Nikon D7200
Model: NID7100WB
Depth Rating: 197 ft / 60 m
Control Type: Mechanical push buttons on pistol grip
Accessible Controls: Autofocus and shutter release
Other Camera Controls: Must be preset or set to automatic before camera installation
Housing Material: Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate
Control Material: Chrome-plated brass
Latches: AISI 316 stainless steel with safety clips
Lens Port: Not included
Port System: Interchangeable bayonet-mount ports
External Strobe Connection: Optional 5-pin chrome-plated brass bulkhead
Housing-Only Buoyancy: Positive
Dimensions: 8.7 x 11.8 x 4.7" / 22 x 30 x 12 cm
Weight: 4.2 lb / 1.9 kg

What's Included

• Nimar Base Water Sports Housing for Nikon D7100 / D7200
• Two-button pistol grip trigger
• Spare main O-ring
• O-ring silicone grease
• Protective cover for bayonet port mount
• Sliding camera mounting plate
• Silica gel desiccant
• Manufacturer documentation

Lens port is not included and must be purchased separately for your specific lens.

Top Features

Two-Button Pistol Grip
Control autofocus and shutter release from a convenient one-handed pistol-style grip.

197 ft / 60 m Depth Rating
Suitable for scuba diving in addition to snorkeling, surf, pool, and watersports photography.

Nikon D7100 & D7200 Compatible
Purpose-built around these popular Nikon APS-C DSLR bodies.

Interchangeable Port System
Choose the appropriate flat or dome port for your specific Nikon lens.

Optional External Strobe Connection
An optional 5-pin bulkhead provides an upgrade path for electrically triggered underwater strobes.