SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Smartphone Housing

The SportDiver Ultra 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, and video stabilization (on available phone models)*.

The SportDiver Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra which restores natural underwater colors.  The red filter easily attached or removes underwater and includes a safety tether to prevent loss.  The SportDiver Ultra housing features seven 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 Ultra has a sturdy holding spring and rubber grip tabs that securely hold the smartphone in place and add shock-protection.  The SportDiver Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra 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. Check the App Store and Play store for SportDiver app updates.

Compatible with virtually all smartphones, including iPhones 8 and up, Samsung Galaxy® and other popular Android® phones.  See compatibility chart: sealife-cameras.com/sportdiver-compatibility

Easy control– Large shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation, even with dive gloves.

Access popular camera settings – Intuitive SportDiver camera app layout and controls that utilize the smartphone’s native camera technology. Get creative by using advanced camera settings.  Select phone lenses. Adjust zoom, exposure, focus, white balance, aspect ratio. Shoot 4K video or RAW and JPEG image formats.  Note: Available settings vary depending on the phone make/model.  Some phone makers block certain features. Download the free SportDiver app to view available setting on your phone.

Shoot photos or record video – Easily switch between photo and video modes.

Leak Avoidance System – A pre-dive pressure monitory analysis gives you the assurance and confidence that the underwater housing is 100% airtight and waterproof before entering the water.  In the unlikely event of a leak while underwater, a secondary wet sensor alerts you of any water entry.

Sealed electronic circuitry to protect against damage from accidental water drops entering the housing when opening after diving.

Durable optical glass lens port design – New landscape-oriented lens port accommodates most multi-lens phones including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.  Ultrawide lens setting will not vignette.

Includes underwater color-correction filter that restores natural underwater colors. Filters for green algae water and UW fluorescence imaging are also available (sold separately)

Free SportDiver camera app ensures your privacy – No monthly subscription or in-app advertising.  No email or phone registration required.  SeaLife does not collect any personal data.   Free download available at Apple App Store or Google Play.

Playback photos and videos – App Playback mode shows full-size photos and videos with a vertical thumbnail strip to easily locate your shots.  Videos start playing automatically when selected.  All files are also saved to the phone’s photo app.

Bluetooth® wireless technology – UW housing automatically connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth® Low Energy BT5 wireless technology. No cables or buttons touch the phone.  Ultra-low power consumption.

Holding spring and rubber grip tabs securely holds phone in place and adds shock-protection.

Expandable with Sea Dragon underwater photo-video lights and underwater wide-angle / macro lenses.

Standard 1/4-20 accessory mounting bar – Seven standard ¼-20 tripod mounts for attaching underwater lighting or any tripod mountable accessory.

Cam-lock sealing mechanism easily and securely locks waterproof door.

Powered by two AAA batteries that last over 50 hours of continuous use.  AAA alkaline batteries are readily available no matter where your adventure take you.

Anti-fog design when SL911 Moisture Muncher capsule is used.

Depth rated to 130 ft / 40 m – Each housing is individually depth tested.