The SeaLife SportDiver is a compact and lightweight underwater housing for smartphones. The SportDiver housing will allow divers to take photos and video with their smartphone down to 130 feet or 40...

SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Underwater Smartphone Housing

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The SeaLife SportDiver is a compact and lightweight underwater housing for smartphones. The SportDiver housing will allow divers to take photos and video with their smartphone down to 130 feet or 40 meters. The SportDiver can encase most Android models and all iPhones from iPhone 8 through iPhone 15 Pro Max. The heavy-duty housing is constructed of Polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum and optical grade glass. And while the SportDiver housing is "heavy duty", it is not heavy, weighing less than 1.5 pounds (641 grams), and is lightweight for travelling and offers almost neutral buoyancy in water depending on which smartphone model is used.The SportDiver is easy to hold and use and offers a large shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation, even with dive gloves. Snorkelers and Divers can get more creative with their photos or video shot by using advanced camera settings. Adjust Zoom, Exposure (EV), Auto/Manual Focus, White Balance, Tint, Lens selection, RAW+JPEG mode, Live Photo and Background Blur (on available phone models).The SportDiver housing includes the free SportDiver app, unlike other smartphone housing apps, there are no annoying in-app purchases or ads. You can easily switch between photo and video mode. The SportDiver App uses your phone's camera technology native to each phone model. The app supports the present and previous versions of OS, the app is updated according to new versions of the OS. The App Playback mode shows full size photos and videos with vertical thumbnail strip to easily locate your images. Videos start playing automatically when selected. All files are also saved to the phone's camera roll. The SportDiver housing automatically connects to your smartphone and the SportDiver app using Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) 5 wireless technology. No cables or buttons touch the phone and offers ultra-low power consumption for both the phone and the housing which is powered by two AAA batteries that last over 50 hours of continuous use.For enhanced imaging results, a removable underwater color-correction filter is included with the SportDiver which restores natural underwater colors. The filter easily attached or removes underwater and includes a safety tether to prevent loss. The SportDiver housing features triple 1/4-20 tripod mounts which mounts to any light or light tray with standard tripod threads such as SeaLife's range of Sea Dragon underwater photo/video lights.For the phone's safety and protection, the SportDiver has a sturdy holding spring and rubber grip tabs that securely hold the smartphone in place and add shock-protection. The SportDiver has "Dual Leak Alarms" which include an internal moisture alarm and a vacuum pressure alarm which alert the diver with on-screen warnings, audio and LED signal in the unlikely event the waterproof seal is compromised and there's a loss of housing pressure or moisture is detected. The door of the SportDiver is sealed with a TPE O-ring and a robust cam-lock sealing latch that easily and securely locks waterproof door. To prevent interior fogging from residual moisture, the SportDiver uses the anti-fogging agent "Moisture Muncher" capsule which prevents fogging and internal condensation.Important: Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/model. Settings may be blocked out or not accessible depending on conflicting settings. For example, Portrait (background blur) setting is only available with multi-lens iPhones. Lens selection setting may not include all available phone lenses; the telephoto lens not available for Android phones.FeaturesWorks with iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and most other Android phones.iPhone: iPhone 8 through iPhone 15 Pro MaxAndroid: Samsung: Galaxy S9 and up & most other Android phonesImportant: Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/model. Settings may be blocked out or not accessible depending on conflicting settings. Lens selection setting may not include all available phone lenses; the telephoto is available for Android phones.Easy controlLarge shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation, even with dive glovesAccess popular camera settingsGet creative with your shot by using advanced camera settings. Select lens, video resolution, adjust zoom, exposure, manual focus, white balance, RAW+JPEG mode, and more. Note: Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/modelShoot photos or record videoEasily switch between photo and video mode, App uses the phone's native camera technologyDual Leak AlarmsIncludes internal moisture sensor and internal vacuum pressure alarm; Alerts diver with on-screen warning, audio and LED signal in the unlikely event the waterproof seal is compromisedRemovable underwater color-correction filter restores natural underwater colorsIncludes SeaLife SportDiver camera app designed by SeaLifeIntuitive layout and controls that utilizes the smartphone's native camera technology. Developed by SeaLife - Not a 3rd party app developer. Free download available in App Store or Google Play Store. No annoying in-app purchases or ads, unlike other underwater smartphone housing appsPlayback photos and videos App Playback mode shows full size photos and videos with vertical thumbnail strip to easily located your shots. Videos start playing automatically when selected. All files are also saved to phone's photo appBluetooth wireless technologySportDiver Housing automatically connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) 5 wireless technology. No cables or buttons touch the phone. Ultra-low power consumptionTriple 1/4-20 tripod mountsMounts to Flex-Connect or any tray with standard tripod threadsDepth rated to 130ft / 40mEach housing is individually depth tested

(*NOTE:* This is a review of the original model)

 I hadn't considered owning an underwater phone housing, but chanced upon the Sportdiver in a raffle. I'm thrilled to have it, since my 2011 Reefmaster Mini camera is no longer supported. I had to acclimate to the size and simple setup of the Sportdiver, but love its secure design, photo quality, and settings.

 My concerns were eased over some sink tests, outdoor experience, and assuring e-mails with SeaLife representative Sven Harms. Should this item interest you, inform yourself first. SeaLife has a phone compatibility chart on its website. Though my Moto-G Play phone was listed too large to fit, it does! Its true dimensions are marginally smaller than those the manufacturers provided for SeaLife. Don't leave that to luck. Their Ultra model can fit some larger phones, but has a different window orientation. Even a few phones that fit may not have supported operating systems.

In the Box: As pictured, you'll get the trappings to power the device and keep it dry for your first few uses. I'm particularly pleased with the wrist strap and removable red filter, but feel the kit could have come with a small brush for first-time owners. It can be difficult to clear fine sand grains from the buttons or twist lock without one. If you intend to make regular use of this housing, you'll eventually need more moisture munchers, batteries, and occasionally O-Rings. One muncher lasted four of my dives.

Size and Handling: The Sportdiver is larger than some simpler submersible point-and-shoot cameras and won't fit into a small belt pouch as they do. That allows such a large range of phones to properly wear it, but also makes stabilizing it a two-handed matter for me. Even so, the wrist strap and cleverly contoured front surface make it easy to grasp. It isn't heavy, but buoyancy may vary by phone model. Keep the Sportdiver tethered or clipped to you at all times-carelessness may cost you two devices.

App and Setup: Likewise, the app and software are easy to grasp. The manual and on-screen prompts are clear, but you should practice setup and test it in a sink or pool before using it in the wild. Try to reach your dive site a few minutes earlier to ready the housing without haste. I've had no leak issues, but the Sportdiver's alarm is definitely voluble. Don't be alarmed to hear it when you dry and open the unit after use.
 There's a little delay in button response and menu navigation when you use this Bluetooth device, but don't hammer the buttons impatiently. You won't have the option to capture video with too little memory. I try to have 700MB-1GB open when my phone dives in this housing. 

Settings: The Sportdiver's price rivals that of some good introductory underwater cameras (esp. if used,) but you indirectly upgrade it any time you get a suitable phone with stronger cameras. This captures much clearer and wider pictures than my old Reefmaster Mini, with more thorough settings like ISO, White Balance, Manual Focus, and Shutter Speed. I especially enjoy the three-shot-burst mode, which eases timing with moving subjects. If you're wont to learning and exploring these settings, you only stand to improve! Just know that a few shooting modes and features are only available to certain operating systems or phone camera builds. I don't think it can use your phone's flash, but such an accessory is available.
 But before even that, your own skills and site conditions are factors. Get a handle on your position and buoyancy, and you'll have time to calmly observe these settings and their effects. The best learning chances may come while snorkeling in clear water or diving with an air supply.

*Tip: The manual doesn't mention it, but if you pull the shutter while in Settings mode, you return directly to Photo mode.

Issues: Over my four present uses, the Sportdiver's seal has been faultless! But sand became lodged beneath the buttons on my first use, disabling some of them for the dive. This may only be an issue for shore divers or those near muddy bottoms. I remedied it with an air duster and a small brush, and it thankfully hasn't recurred. 
 Take care never to lose the valve cap--if you did, the device couldn't seal. I'm happy with the design, but perhaps the cap could use a small tether.
 The red filter sometimes drifts and blocks my shots while detached. You may want to pocket it when you don't need it.

Construction: I trust the solid plastic construction of the device. Although its large window has a screen protector, I'd never want to drop it--I've seen no mention of drop resistance. Also, take care not to subject it to harsh, direct sunlight for long.

 I'm eager to improve my use of this phone dive suit throughout the season. I respect its potential not only in recreation and study, but as a means of showing freelance clients property conditions. Thanks for the superb prize, SeaLife and <a href="http://Scuba.com," target="_blank">Scuba.com,</a> and thanks for your polite and professional patience, Sven!

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