Nikon Sound Blimp NSLC-01

Nikon Sound Blimp NSLC-01 - Reduces shutter and zoom noise

A camera’s shutter and zoom sounds can carry through a quiet performance or recording, drawing attention away from the subject. The Nikon Sound Blimp NSLC-01 is a soft enclosure that strongly reduces those sounds from Nikon DSLR cameras. It’s intended for situations where camera noise is disruptive, including concert photography, theatre recordings, ballet photography and stills on a film set. The set has a cover for the camera body and a separate sleeve for the lens, with hand openings so you can operate the camera and lens while they’re enclosed. The body cover is compatible with all Nikon DSLR cameras. Using the lens sleeve alongside it requires an IF (Internal Focusing) lens: its focus takes place inside the lens, so the barrel doesn’t extend as it focuses. A fitting on the underside supports tripod mounting. The enclosure is made from polyester, nylon and polyurethane. One thing to factor in is its weight: the complete set, including the carry bag, comes to about 1,150 g. That’s useful to know for work where equipment is carried between locations.

Highlights

• Reduces shutter and zoom noise: The soft enclosure cuts down sounds from these camera operations, keeping them less intrusive around audiences, performers and recording equipment. That makes it relevant for quiet concert and theatre settings, as well as film-set still photography.
• Body cover for Nikon DSLRs: The body section is compatible with all Nikon DSLR cameras. It encloses the camera body while leaving access through the integrated hand openings, so you can still operate the camera with the cover in place.
• Separate lens sleeve: A second, distinct piece covers the lens. When using this sleeve with the body cover, the lens must be an IF type, with internal focusing that doesn’t extend the lens barrel during focusing.
• Controls remain accessible: Integrated hand openings provide access to the camera and lens controls while the equipment sits inside the enclosure. This is especially relevant when you need to make adjustments during a performance or recording.
• Tripod mounting point: A fitting on the underside allows the Sound Blimp to be mounted on a tripod. The enclosure can therefore be used with tripod-supported camera setups.
• Soft fabric construction: Polyester, nylon and polyurethane make up the enclosure. The set separates into a body cover and a lens sleeve, rather than relying on a single cover for both camera and lens.
• Weight details: The body cover weighs about 820 g and the lens sleeve about 250 g; the carry bag adds around 80 g. Together, they bring the complete packed set to approximately 1,150 g.

What's Included

• Nikon Sound Blimp body cover
• Nikon Sound Blimp lens sleeve
• Carry bag

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: NSLC-01
• Type: Camera sound-reducing enclosure
• Compatible camera system: Nikon DSLR
• Noise reduction: Shutter and zoom sounds
• Construction: Polyester, nylon and polyurethane
• Components: Body cover and separate lens sleeve
• Lens requirement with sleeve: IF (Internal Focusing)
• Access: Integrated hand openings for camera and lens controls
• Mounting: Underside tripod fitting
• Weight: Approximately 820 g body cover, 250 g lens sleeve, 80 g carry bag; approximately 1,150 g total