Smartphone Underwater Housing Buying Guide

What is an underwater housing?

An underwater housing allows you to take your camera or smartphone underwater with you, while keeping it safe from the water. It has seals to avoid leaks and you can still operate the camera while you dive, swim, or snorkel.

Why do you need an underwater housing?

An underwater housing is the perfect accessory for underwater photographers, both professional and beginner. You can change the settings as you go and work your phone camera as normal to capture stunning underwater pictures and videos. Buying a good quality underwater housing for your phone will protect your phone from water so you can rest easy knowing that your phone is safe. This travel gadget is light and easy to pack but makes a huge difference to the quality of your vacation photos. Your friends and family will be green with envy scrolling through your beautiful pictures of fish and corals.

ProShot

The ProShot Touch case for iPhone 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, and 12 Pro comes with a floating hand grip, making it easier to handle underwater, and if you accidentally let go, it will meet you at the surface. It has full touch screen access and is compatible with all GoPro mounts. This housing is depth rated to 50ft (15m) deep.

AquaTech Housings

This affordable housing from AquaTech is depth rated to 33ft (10m), and works with iPhone 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max. It is incredibly easy to use, with full touchscreen actions, and helps you to capture eye-catching photos and videos. This housing is available in black or purple and promises a stylish look.

Sealife

This underwater smartphone housing from SeaLife works with most Android models as well as iPhones 7 and up. An ergonomic design allows for easy use and amazing results. This housing lets you adjust settings as you go, including white balance and zoom. It really is a must-have for budding underwater photographers.

The SportDiver Pro set with Sea Dragon photo-video light promises colorful and vibrant underwater images. It works with most Android models and iPhone 7 and up, and connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth using the Sport Diver app. The housing comes equipped with a color-correction filter which helps to restore natural underwater colors.

Underwater Photography Accessories

SeaLife Sea Dragon 2500F UW Photo-Video-Dive Light Kit
Good lighting can make the difference between an okay photo and a great photo. This underwater photo-video dive light kit from SeaLife comes with a complete light, arm, and tray system, and has single button operation. With an ultra-wide 120-degree beam, your photos really will pop.

AquaTech AxisGO Dome
The AquaTech AxisGO dome supports an ultra-wide lens on iPhones and captures crystal clear underwater images. Take your smartphone photography to the next level with this 6” acrylic dome that connects to the AxisGO housing. Push the boundaries of underwater images. Your friends won’t believe they’ve been taken on your smartphone!

AquaTech AxisGO Pistol Grip with Bluetooth
This pistol grip for AxisGO by AquaTech has a depth rating of 33ft (10m) and allows for superior control over your smartphone while taking underwater photos. Newly designed to be operated with Bluetooth, which enables better responsiveness. This is a winner for underwater housing accessories.

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