SeaLife SportDiver ULTRA Underwater Smartphone Housing

The SeaLife SportDiver Ultra is a compact and lightweight underwater housing for smartphones.  The SportDiver Ultra 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 including all larger Samsung S Series Ultra models and Google’s Pixel range, and all iPhones from iPhone 8 through iPhone 16 Pro Max.  The free SportDiver App is available at the App Store or Play Store, and works with the current and prior generation of the OS.  Please review our SportDiver compatibility and fit guide. The heavy-duty housing is constructed of polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum and optical grade glass.  The SportDiver Ultra housing is “heavy duty”, but not heavy, weighing less than 1.78 pounds (808 grams), it is lightweight for travelling and offers almost neutral buoyancy in water depending on which smartphone model is used. Have a look at our photo gallery  and see the amazing images captured with the SeaLife SportDiver & SportDiver Ultra. 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. Have a new SportDiver Ultra? Go to the Set-up Page to view the set-up video and download the user manual in English or 5 other languages. For the latest app and technical updates, visit our technical updates and troubleshooting page. 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. Feature Details Free App Name SportDiver – in App & Play stores Compatible Phones Works with Apple iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy, and most other Android phones. See compatibility chart. Depth Rating 130’ (40 m) Power 2x AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) Battery Life 50 hours Two LED Indicators Leak Alarm pressure indicator: – Flashing green: Vacuum pressure not applied – Solid green: Vacuum pressure okay – Flashing red: Leak detected Power / Wireless Connection Status: – Flashing blue: Powered on, not wirelessly connected – Solid blue: Powered on, wirelessly connected Wireless Technology Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) App Language English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Traditional & Simplified Chinese Instruction Manual Printed manual in English. Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Dutch versions available for download from the SeaLife website. Controls Shutter, Mode, Up (Zoom / Focus +), Down (Zoom / Focus -), Playback, and Camera Settings Operating Temperature 33°F to 110°F (1°C to 43°C) Notes: Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat (e.g., direct sunlight, trunk of a car). Ideal storage in a cool, dry location with the housing door slightly ajar. O-rings Silicone Main Seal and Vacuum Check Port O-ring Note: Requires SeaLife silicone lube (included). Only use SeaLife brand silicone lube. Other silicone lubes may cause O-rings to swell. Replacement O-ring kit part #: SL40010. Lens Port Optical glass lens port with anti-reflective coating applied to the inner lens surface. Lens frame allows attachment of a color-correction filter while underwater. Same lens port dimensions as the SportDiver SL400, so filters and lens accessories are compatible. LCD Window Optical grade polycarbonate full-screen display window. (Screen Protector available – sold separately) Tripod Mount Seven standard ¼-20 tripod threads to attach accessories. Lanyard SeaLife deluxe padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip. Construction Polycarbonate housing with 304-316 stainless steel and hard-anodized T6061-grade aluminum metal hardware. Dimensions External: 9.1” x 4.9” x 2.4” (23.1 cm x 12.4 cm x 6.1 cm) Internal: 7.20″ x 3.15″ x 0.49″ (18.3 cm x 8.0 cm x 1.2 cm) Weight 28.5 oz. (808g) UW housing – with batteries, red filter, and Moisture Muncher (without phone) Buoyancy Positive 5.3 oz. (150.4 g) UW housing only – with batteries, red filter, and Moisture Muncher Subtract weight of phone to calculate total UW buoyancy in seawater. Warranty 1-year limited warranty or longer depending on local government regulations. Certification CE, ROHS, FCC (FCC ID: 2ACKF-SL405) SportDiver App for iOS and Android Modes Description Photo Push shutter to capture image Video Push shutter to start/stop video recording Settings Menu Adjust camera settings (See below) Playback View photos and videos iOS Settings Description Lens Ultrawide, Wide, Telephoto and Triple (Depends on iPhone model) Focus Automatic or Manual White Balance (WB) Auto, UW Deep, UW Shallow, Manual (3000K to 8000K) in 100K increments Temperature (WB) When WB is set to Manual, adjust color temp between 3000K to 8000K in 100K-step increments Tint When WB is set to Manual, adjust color tint between +150 to -150 in 10-unit increments. iOS only Exposure Value (EV) -3.0 top +3.0 in .3 stop increments Aspect Ratio 4:3 or 16:9 Image Format JPEG, HEIF, ProRAW, ProRAW+JPEG, ProRAW+HEIF Image Resolution 12MP or 48MP. 48MP when ProRAW Image Format is selected Video Resolution HD, 4K, or ProRes (Depends on iPhone model) Stabilization Auto or Off. Applies to video recording only Self-Timer Off, 3 sec, 5 sec or 10 sec.  Counts down time after pushing the shutter to capture image or start video Power Save Off, 1 min, 2 min or 5 min. (Push any button to wake-up) Display Brightness From 10% to 100% Leak Alarm On or Off. Off bypasses the 3.5-minute pre-dive pressure test. The water sensor leak alarm is always on Version Displays current iOS app version installed on phone On-screen Data Displays exposure settings. This setting is located in SportDiver app Permissions Android Settings Description Lens Select single or multiple lenses (Depends on phone model) Focus Automatic or Manual; Push OK button to access and adjust manual focus Shutter Speed Auto or manual (1/30 sec to 1/2000 sec) ISO Auto or manual (50 to 3200) Exposure Value (EV) -3.0 top +3.0 in .3 stop increments White Balance (WB) Auto, Manual, UW Deep, UW Shallow, Daylight, Cloudy Manual WB (2000K to 1000K) in 100K increments 3-Shot Burst Captures 3 images within 1 second Photo Resolution Displays all available photo resolutions. Maximum photo resolution is 12MP Video Resolution 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 frames per second (fps) Color Effects Off, Black & White, Negative, Sepia (Depends on phone model) Stabilization On or Off. Applies to video recording only RAW+JPEG On captures JPEG and RAW; Off captures JPEG only (Depends on phone model) Power Save Off, 1 min, 2 min or 5 min. (Push any button to wake-up) Display Brightness From 10% to 100% Leak Alarm On or Off. Off bypasses the 3.5-minute pre-dive pressure test. The water sensor leak alarm is always on On-screen data On or Off (Displays exposure settings when On) System Reset Yes or No (Resets settings to factory default) Important App supports iPhones and Android smartphones with current and previous operating system installed. Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/model. Some settings may be blocked out (not accessible) depending on other conflicting settings. For example, ProRAW image format is only available with 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Lens selection setting may not include all available phone lenses. Telephoto lens not available for Android phones. Check Apple App Store and Google Play store for any SportDiver app updates. New app versions are being developed continuously to open more features. Delete Function Push OK button in Playback mode. Android only. Feature to be added to iOS app with future update Battery level indicator Indicates remaining battery life of phone and UW housing Zoom Yes – zoom range depends on lens selection and phone model. File Location Photos and videos are saved to phone’s Photos app for editing and sharing   What's Included: SportDiver Ultra Underwater Smartphone Housing Red color-correction filter Vacuum pump Rubber Grip Tabs (12x Small, 12x Medium and 12x Large; 5 medium and 6 small grip tabs are pre-installed in the housing) Spare O-rings (1x Main O-ring and 1x Vacuum Check Port O-ring) O-ring lubricant O-ring removal tool Deluxe wrist strap with clip Moisture Muncher sample pack (1 capsule) Anti-glare foam strips (3) AAA alkaline batteries (2) EVA carry case   App Compatibility Supports iPhones and Android smartphones with current and previous operating system installed. Modes Description Photo Push shutter to capture image Video Push shutter to start/stop video recording Settings Menu Adjust camera settings (See below) Playback View photos and videos iOS Settings Description Lens Ultrawide, Wide, Telephoto and Triple (Depends on iPhone model) Focus Automatic or Manual White Balance (WB) Auto, UW Deep, UW Shallow, Manual (3000K to 8000K) in 100K increments Temperature (WB) When WB is set to Manual, adjust color temp between 3000K to 8000K in 100K-step increments Tint When WB is set to Manual, adjust color tint between +150 to -150 in 10-unit increments. iOS only Exposure Value (EV) -3.0 top +3.0 in .3 stop increments Aspect Ratio 4:3 or 16:9 Image Format JPEG, HEIF, ProRAW, ProRAW+JPEG, ProRAW+HEIF Image Resolution 12MP or 48MP. 48MP when ProRAW Image Format is selected Video Resolution HD, 4K, or ProRes (Depends on iPhone model) Stabilization Auto or Off. Applies to video recording only Self-Timer Off, 3 sec, 5 sec or 10 sec.  Counts down time after pushing the shutter to capture image or start video Power Save Off, 1 min, 2 min or 5 min. (Push any button to wake-up) Display Brightness From 10% to 100% Leak Alarm On or Off. Off bypasses the 3.5-minute pre-dive pressure test. The water sensor leak alarm is always on Version Displays current iOS app version installed on phone On-screen Data Displays exposure settings. This setting is located in SportDiver app Permissions Android Settings Description Lens Select single or multiple lenses (Depends on phone model) Focus Automatic or Manual; Push OK button to access and adjust manual focus Shutter Speed Auto or manual (1/30 sec to 1/2000 sec) ISO Auto or manual (50 to 3200) Exposure Value (EV) -3.0 top +3.0 in .3 stop increments White Balance (WB) Auto, Manual, UW Deep, UW Shallow, Daylight, Cloudy Manual WB (2000K to 1000K) in 100K increments 3-Shot Burst Captures 3 images within 1 second Photo Resolution Displays all available photo resolutions. Maximum photo resolution is 12MP Video Resolution 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 frames per second (fps) Color Effects Off, Black & White, Negative, Sepia (Depends on phone model) Stabilization On or Off. Applies to video recording only RAW+JPEG On captures JPEG and RAW; Off captures JPEG only (Depends on phone model) Power Save Off, 1 min, 2 min or 5 min. (Push any button to wake-up) Display Brightness From 10% to 100% Leak Alarm On or Off. Off bypasses the 3.5-minute pre-dive pressure test. The water sensor leak alarm is always on On-screen data On or Off (Displays exposure settings when On) System Reset Yes or No (Resets settings to factory default) Important Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/model. Some settings may be blocked out (not accessible) depending on other conflicting settings. For example, ProRAW image format is only available with 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Lens selection setting may not include all available phone lenses. Telephoto lens not available for Android phones. Check Apple App Store and Google Play store for any SportDiver app updates. Delete Function Push OK button in Playback mode. Android only. Feature to be added to iOS app with future update Battery level indicator Indicates remaining battery life of phone and UW housing Zoom Yes – zoom range depends on lens selection and phone model. File Location Photos and videos are saved to phone’s Photos app for editing and sharing New app versions are being developed continuously to open more features.