Open Box SeaLife SportDiver ULTRA Smartphone Housing
Open Box SeaLife SportDiver ULTRA Smartphone Housing - Like New is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Condition Note
- Open Box: Generally unused, returned from a customer, with minor blemishes that are not noticeable. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
- Like New: May be slightly used but looks almost new, with minor blemishes that are not noticeable. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
- Very Good: Shows signs of use with a few more blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
- Good: Shows more signs of use with noticeable blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
- Acceptable: Heavily used with more blemishes. Original packaging may be damaged or missing.
Description
Description
Explore the SeaLife SportDiver Ultra, a lightweight and durable underwater housing for smartphones. Capture stunning photos and videos up to 130 feet (40 meters) deep with most Android and iPhone models. The housing, made of polycarbonate, stainless steel, and aluminum, offers neutral buoyancy and easy operation with large controls. With the free SportDiver app, access advanced camera settings like zoom, exposure, and white balance. No in-app purchases or ads, just seamless photo and video switching. Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) 5 technology connects the housing to your phone wirelessly, and a color-correction filter enhances underwater colors. Dual leak alarms ensure safety, while tripod mounts and shock-protection features enhance versatility and durability. Enjoy hassle-free underwater photography with the SportDiver Ultra.
Features
Features
- Compatibility: Works with iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy®, and most other Android® phones. Fits phones up to 7.20? x 3.15? x 0.49? (18.3 cm x 8.0 cm x 1.2 cm). See compatibility guide for details.
- Camera Settings: Access advanced camera settings such as lens selection, video resolution, zoom, exposure, manual focus, white balance, RAW+JPEG mode, and more.
- Control: Large shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation, even with dive gloves.
- Leak Protection: Dual Leak Avoidance System with internal moisture sensor and vacuum pressure alarm.
- Color Correction: Removable red underwater color-correction filter restores natural colors.
- App: Includes SeaLife SportDiver Smartphone camera app with intuitive layout and playback mode for photos and videos.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth® wireless technology for automatic connection to your smartphone. No cables needed.
- Protection: Holding spring and rubber grip tabs securely hold phone and provide shock protection.
- Expandable: Compatible with Sea Dragon underwater photo-video lights. Seven 1/4-20 tripod mounts for mounting flexibility.
- Sealing: Cam-lock mechanism securely locks waterproof door. Depth rated to 130ft / 40m.
- Power: Powered by two AAA batteries (included) with over 50 hours of continuous use.
- Anti-Fog: Design prevents fogging when using SL911 Moisture Muncher capsule.
- Lens Port: Durable optical glass lens port accommodates most multi-lens phones without vignetting.
- Sealed Circuitry: Protects against damage from accidental water drops when opening after diving.
Specifications
Specifications
| Free App Name | SportDiver in App & Play stores |
| Compatible Phones | Works with iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy, and most Max and Ultra sizes. See compatibility chart. |
| Depth Rating | 130’ (40 m) |
| Power | 2x AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) |
| Battery Life | 50 hours |
| LED Indicators | Leak Alarm: Flashing green (no vacuum), Solid green (vacuum OK), Flashing red (leak detected) Power/Wireless: Flashing blue (not connected), Solid blue (connected) |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) |
| App Language | English |
| Instruction Manual | Printed manual in English; other languages downloadable from SeaLife website |
| Controls | Shutter, Mode, Zoom/Focus +, Zoom/Focus -, Playback, Camera Settings |
| Operating Temperature | 33°F to 110°F (1°C to 38°C) |
| Storage Temperature | 33°F to 110°F (1°C to 38°C) |
| O-Rings | Main O-ring: TPE; Vacuum Port O-rings: Silicone. Requires silicone lube (included). Spare kit #SL40010. |
| Lens Port | Optical glass with anti-reflective coating; compatible with color-correction filters |
| LCD Window | Optical grade polycarbonate (screen protector available separately) |
| Tripod Mount | Three ¼-20 threads |
| Lanyard | SeaLife deluxe padded lanyard with swiveled clip |
| Material | Polycarbonate housing; stainless steel & anodized aluminum hardware |
| Dimensions | External: 8.4” x 4.9” x 2.2” Internal: 6.49” x 3.15” x 0.38” |
| Weight | Without accessories: 28.5 oz. (808g) With batteries & extras: 24.0 oz. (680g) |
| Buoyancy | Positive 5.3 oz. (150.4g) without phone. Subtract phone weight for net buoyancy. |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (may vary by region) |
| Certification | CE, ROHS, FCC (FCC ID: 2ACKF-SL405) |
| Country of Origin | Designed/Engineered in USA, Made in China |
| App Compatibility | Supports current and prior OS versions (iOS/Android) |
| Modes | Photo, Video, Settings, Playback |
| iOS Settings | Lens: Single/multiple (depends on phone) Focus: Auto/Manual White Balance: 3000K–8000K (100K steps) Tint: ±150 (10-unit steps) Exposure Value: -3.0 to +3.0 (0.3 steps) Image Format: JPEG, RAW, JPEG+RAW ProRAW: Available on iPhone Pro models Resolution: 12MP or 48MP (model-dependent) Video Resolution: Pro (model-dependent) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which phones work with the SeaLife SportDiver Ultra housing, and how do you control it?
It fits iPhone models from the iPhone 10 through iPhone 17 Pro Max and most Android phones including larger Samsung Galaxy S Ultra and Google Pixel models, using SeaLife's free SportDiver app. Unlike touchscreen housings, it uses physical, glove-friendly controls — a large shutter lever plus rear buttons for mode, zoom, focus, and settings — so it works reliably even in cold water with gloves. The app adds control over exposure, white balance, manual focus, and RAW capture.
How does the SportDiver Ultra prevent leaks, and how deep can it go?
The housing is depth-rated and individually tested to 130 feet (40 meters), and it has Dual Leak Alarms — an internal moisture alarm and a vacuum-pressure alarm. Before every dive you pump out the air with the included vacuum pump and confirm the seal holds, so you know the housing is sealed before your phone ever goes underwater. It is one of the most reassuring safety systems in a phone housing.
How do I check an underwater housing's seal before a dive?
Before every dive, open the housing somewhere clean and dry, inspect and wipe the main o-ring and its groove, and close it with nothing trapped in the seal, because a single hair or grain of sand is enough to flood it. Confirm every latch is fully closed and that any vacuum or leak alarm reads correctly. Where you can, soak the sealed housing in a rinse tank or hang at the surface before descending, so a leak shows up before depth.
How do I care for housing o-rings?
Remove the main o-ring regularly with a plastic tool rather than anything metal, which can nick the groove, and clean both the o-ring and the groove with a lint-free cloth. Apply a thin film of the silicone grease the manufacturer specifies, since grease helps the o-ring seat and slide rather than sealing by itself, and a thick coat only collects grit. Replace o-rings on the schedule in the manual, or sooner if they look flattened, cut, or dry.
What do moisture alarms and desiccant packs do?
A moisture alarm is a sensor inside the housing that beeps or flashes when it detects water, giving you a chance to abort the dive before the camera is ruined. Desiccant packs absorb humidity in the air sealed inside the housing, which prevents the port fogging as you descend into cooler water. Neither replaces a proper seal check, since they provide early warning and fog control rather than leak prevention.
How deep can I take an underwater camera housing?
Only as deep as its rated depth, which the manufacturer sets and publishes in the specifications, and it should never be exceeded even briefly. Depth ratings assume a housing in good condition with intact seals, so worn o-rings or a damaged port reduce the real margin. If your diving might take you deeper, choose a housing rated comfortably beyond your planned maximum depth.
Can I use a phone housing for scuba diving?
Only if the housing is specifically rated for the depth you plan to dive, because many phone cases are splash- or snorkel-rated rather than scuba-rated. Touchscreens generally do not respond underwater, so a diving phone housing needs mechanical buttons or another control method. A phone's own water-resistance rating is not a substitute for a housing, and any housing still needs seal checks and o-ring care.
How do I rinse a camera housing after diving?
Soak the closed, sealed housing in fresh water and work every button and dial while it is submerged so salt does not dry inside the control shafts. Let it dry completely, especially around latches and seams, before you open it, since opening a wet housing drips water straight onto the camera. Avoid opening a housing on a wet, moving boat deck whenever you have the option to wait.
What should I do if my housing floods?
Get the housing out of the water and open it somewhere dry, then immediately remove the camera's battery and memory card, because leaving a battery in a wet camera does more damage than the water itself. Do not power the camera on to check whether it still works. Dry everything gently away from direct heat, get salt-water-exposed equipment to a repair technician promptly, and inspect the housing to find which seal failed before you dive it again.
