SeaLife SportDiver S Underwater Smartphone Housing
The SportDiver S is easy to hold and use. It 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 videos by using advanced camera settings*. They can adjust Zoom, Exposure (EV), Auto/Manual Focus, White Balance, Tint, Lens selection, RAW+JPEG mode, and video stabilization (on available phone models)*.
The SportDiver S 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 the OS and is updated according to new versions of the OS.
The SportDiver S is SeaLife's latest compact and lightweight smartphone underwater housing. It will allow divers to take photos and videos with their smartphones down to 100 feet or 30 meters. The SportDiver S can hold all iPhones from iPhone 10 (X) and up, including all Pro Max models and most Android smartphones. The free SportDiver App is available at the App Store or Play Store and works with the current and prior generations of the OS. Please review SeaLife's SportDiver compatibility and fit guide.
The heavy-duty housing is constructed of polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum, and optical-grade glass. The SportDiver S housing weighs 1.41 pounds (641 grams), is lightweight for traveling, and offers almost neutral buoyancy in water, depending on which smartphone model is used.
The SportDiver S features a bold new color and a very appealing retail price. It is perfect for anyone who wants to enter the underwater world and capture amazing photos and videos.
The SportDiver housing features three 1/4-20 tripod mounts, which mount 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 that alerts 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 the 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's make/model. Settings may be blocked out or not accessible, depending on conflicting settings. For example, the Portrait (background blur) setting is only available with multi-lens iPhones. The lens selection setting may not include all available phone lenses; the telephoto lens is 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 SeaLife's technical updates and troubleshooting page.
Features:
Compatible with most smartphones, including iPhones 10 (X) and up to Pro Max sizes, and most Android phones. See compatibility chart.
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, and 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 settings on your phone.
Shoot photos or record video: Easily switch between photo and video modes.
Leak Avoidance System: A pre-dive pressure analysis assures you that the underwater housing is 100% airtight and waterproof before you enter 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: The optical lens port accommodates most multi-lens phones, including all iPhones up to Pro Max models, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ models, and most other Android phones.
Available underwater color-correction filters that restore natural underwater colors. The red filter is used for most diving/snorkeling applications; the Magenta filter is used for green or algae water; and Yellow is used for fluorescence imaging and certain blue water conditions (Filters sold separately).
The Free SportDiver camera app ensures your privacy—no monthly subscription or in-app advertising, no email or phone registration required, and SeaLife does not collect any personal data. The app is available for free download at the 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 help you locate your shots easily. Videos start playing automatically when selected. All files are also saved to the phone's photo app.
Bluetooth wireless technology: The UW housing automatically connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy BT5 wireless technology. No cables or buttons touch the phone, and it consumes ultra-low power.
Holding spring and rubber grip tabs securely holds the 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: Three standard ¼-20 tripod mounts for attaching underwater lighting or any tripod-mountable accessory.
The cam-lock sealing mechanism easily and securely locks the waterproof door.
It is powered by two AAA batteries that last over 50 hours of continuous use. AAA alkaline batteries are readily available no matter where your adventure takes you.
Anti-fog design when SL911 Moisture Muncher capsule is used.
Depth rated to 100 ft / 30 m – Each housing is individually depth tested.
What's Included:
- SportDiver S Underwater Smartphone Housing
- Vacuum pump
- Rubber Grip Tabs (12x Small, 12x Medium and 12x Large)
- Spare O-rings (1x Main O-ring and 1x Vacuum Check Port O-ring)
- O-ring lubricant
- O-ring removal tool
- Wrist strap
- Moisture Muncher sample pack (1 capsule)
- Anti-glare foam strips (3)
- AAA alkaline batteries (2)
- Soft Travel case
- Quick Start Guide: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch
Specifications:
- Free App Name: SportDiver – in App & Play stores
- Compatible Phones: It works with the Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and many other Android phones. See the compatibility chart.
- Depth Rating: 100' (30 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 are 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, the 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 an anti-reflective coating applied to the inner lens surface.
- Lens frame allows attachment of a color-correction filter while underwater.
- It has the exact lens port dimensions as previous SportDiver models, so the filters and lens accessories are compatible.
- LCD Window: Optical grade polycarbonate full-screen display window.
- (Screen Protector available – sold separately)
- Tripod Mount: Three standard ¼-20 tripod threads to attach lights & accessories.
- Lanyard: A Wrist lanyard is included.
- Construction: Polycarbonate housing with 304-316 stainless steel and hard-anodized T6061-grade aluminum metal hardware.
- Dimensions: External: 8.4” x 4.9” x 2.2” (213.1 mm x 125.7 mm x 54.8 mm)
- Internal: 6.49″ x 3.15″ x 0.38” (165 mm x 80 mm x 9.7mm)
- Weight: 22.6 oz. (641g) UW housing only; 24.0 oz. (680g) UW housing only – with batteries, Moisture Muncher, 10x med. grip tabs
- Buoyancy: Positive 2.8 oz. (80 g) UW housing only – with batteries, red filter, and Moisture Muncher
- Subtract the phone's weight to calculate the 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 the shutter to capture an image
- Video: Push the 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. This applies to video recording only
- Self-Timer: Off, 3 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec. Counts down time after pushing the shutter to capture an image or start the 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
