Used Sealife SportDiver S Underwater Smartphone Housing
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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 Underwater World with the SportDiver S Smartphone Housing
The SportDiver S is SeaLife’s latest compact and lightweight underwater housing, designed for smartphone users who want to capture stunning photos and videos beneath the surface. Engineered for depths of up to 100 feet (30 meters), this housing is compatible with all iPhones from model X and newer, including Pro Max models, as well as most Android smartphones.
Built from a durable combination of polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum, and optical-grade glass, the SportDiver S weighs just 1.41 pounds (641 grams), making it ideal for travel. In water, it offers near-neutral buoyancy, depending on the smartphone model used.
The SportDiver S features a bold new design and an accessible price point—perfect for divers of all experience levels looking to enter the world of underwater photography.
For enhanced imaging, the SportDiver Ultra model includes a removable red color-correction filter to restore natural underwater colors. This filter can be attached or removed while diving and features a safety tether to prevent loss. The Ultra housing also includes seven standard 1/4-20 tripod mounts, allowing easy attachment to lights or trays with standard threads.
Smartphone protection is a top priority. The SportDiver Ultra includes a sturdy holding spring and rubber grip tabs to securely hold and protect your phone. Dual Leak Alarms provide peace of mind, featuring both a vacuum pressure sensor and internal moisture detector with visual, audio, and LED alerts in the unlikely event of seal compromise.
The waterproof door is secured with a robust cam-lock latch and a TPE O-ring, ensuring a reliable seal. To prevent fogging, a Moisture Muncher anti-fog capsule is included to reduce internal condensation.
Note: Some camera functions may be limited depending on your phone’s make and model. Features like portrait mode and lens selection depend on hardware capabilities.
Features
Features
- Compatible with most smartphones, including iPhones 10 (X) and up to Pro Max sizes, and most Android® phones.
- 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 utilizes the smartphone’s native camera technology:
- Select phone lenses
- Adjust zoom, exposure, focus, white balance, and aspect ratio
- Shoot 4K video or RAW and JPEG formats
- Note: Available settings vary by phone model
- Shoot photos or record video – Easily switch between photo and video modes.
- Leak Avoidance System – Pre-dive pressure test confirms airtight and waterproof integrity. Secondary wet sensor alerts to any water entry.
- Sealed electronic circuitry protects against accidental water drops when opening housing after a dive.
- Durable optical glass lens port accommodates most multi-lens phones, including iPhone Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24+ models.
- Optional underwater color-correction filters available:
- Red – For diving/snorkeling
- Magenta – For green or algae water
- Yellow – For fluorescence and certain blue water conditions
- Free SportDiver camera app – No ads, no subscriptions, no personal data collected.
- Playback photos and videos – Full-size media preview with thumbnail strip; videos auto-play when selected; files saved to phone’s photo app.
- Bluetooth® Low Energy BT5 wireless technology – Automatic connection with no cables or direct contact with the phone.
- Holding spring and rubber grip tabs securely hold the phone and provide shock protection.
- Expandable with Sea Dragon underwater photo-video lights and wide-angle/macro lenses.
- Standard 1/4-20 accessory mounting bar – Includes three standard tripod mounts for lights or accessories.
- Cam-lock sealing mechanism – Simple and secure waterproof door closure.
- Powered by two AAA batteries – Over 50 hours of continuous use; alkaline batteries widely available.
- Anti-fog design – Effective when used with SL911 Moisture Muncher capsule.
- Depth rated to 100 ft / 30 m – Each housing is individually depth tested.
Specifications
Specifications
| Free App Name | SportDiver – in App & Play stores |
| Compatible Phones | Works with Apple iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy and many other Android phones. See 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. Other languages downloadable from SeaLife website. |
| Controls | Shutter, Mode, Zoom/Focus +/-, Playback, Camera Settings |
| Operating Temperature | 33°F to 110°F (1°C to 43°C) |
| O-rings | Silicone Main Seal and Vacuum Check Port O-ring. Use only SeaLife silicone lube. Replacement kit: SL40010 |
| Lens Port | Optical glass with anti-reflective inner coating. Compatible with previous SportDiver filters and lenses. |
| LCD Window | Optical grade polycarbonate full-screen display window (screen protector sold separately) |
| Tripod Mount | Three ¼-20 tripod threads for accessories |
| Lanyard | Wrist lanyard included |
| Construction | Polycarbonate housing, 304-316 stainless steel, and hard-anodized T6061 aluminum |
| Dimensions | External: 8.4” x 4.9” x 2.2” (213.1 x 125.7 x 54.8 mm); Internal: 6.49″ x 3.15″ x 0.38” (165 x 80 x 9.7 mm) |
| Weight | 22.6 oz (641g) housing only; 24.0 oz (680g) with batteries and accessories |
| Buoyancy | Positive 2.8 oz (80g); subtract phone weight for total buoyancy |
| Warranty | 1-year limited or longer based on local laws |
| Certification | CE, ROHS, FCC (FCC ID: 2ACKF-SL405) |
| App Modes | Photo, Video, Settings Menu, Playback |
| iOS Settings | Lens: Ultrawide, Wide, Telephoto, Triple (varies by model) Focus: Auto/Manual White Balance: Auto, UW Deep/Shallow, Manual (3000K–8000K) Tint: ±150 (iOS only) Exposure: -3.0 to +3.0 in 0.3 stops Aspect Ratio: 4:3 or 16:9 Formats: JPEG, HEIF, ProRAW, ProRAW+JPEG, ProRAW+HEIF Resolution: 12MP or 48MP (ProRAW) Video: HD, 4K, ProRes Stabilization: Auto/Off Timer: 0, 3, 5, 10 sec Power Save: 0, 1, 2, 5 min Display: Brightness 10–100% Leak Alarm: On/Off (sensor always active) Version & Permissions info shown in-app |
| Android Settings | Lens: Single/Multiple (varies) Focus: Auto/Manual (OK button to adjust) Shutter: 1/30s–1/2000s ISO: 50–3200 Exposure: -3.0 to +3.0 WB: Auto, Manual, UW Deep/Shallow, Daylight, Cloudy Manual WB: 2000K–10000K Burst: 3 shots/second Photo Res: Up to 12MP Video: 4K, 1080p, 720p @ 30fps Effects: Off, B/W, Negative, Sepia Stabilization: On/Off RAW+JPEG: On/Off (varies) Power Save: 0, 1, 2, 5 min Display: Brightness 10–100% Leak Alarm: On/Off (sensor always active) On-screen data: On/Off System Reset: Yes/No |
| Important Notes | App supports current and previous OS versions. Settings vary by phone. Some options disabled by conflicts. Check stores for app updates. |
| Delete Function | Push OK in Playback (Android only, coming to iOS) |
| Battery Indicator | Shows remaining phone and housing battery life |
| Zoom | Yes – depends on lens and phone model |
| File Location | All media saved to phone’s Photos app |
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
