Sealife Releases New Sport Diver S Smartphone Housing

SeaLife have recently released their new S Smartphone Housing which is compatible with all iPhone models and some Android models (the Ultra is compatible with almost all Androids).  It is slightly smaller both externally (16%), internally (27%) and is also 16% lighter than it’s popular Ultra model weighing in at 24 oz/680 grams compared to 808 grams. It has the same easy-to-use buttons and large shutter release making it a complete breeze to use when wearing thick gloves.

It includes the same visible Moisture and Pressure Change Leak Alerts but these are not audible like the Ultra and it has a maximum depth of 30 metres compared to the Ultra’s 40 metres.  A red filter is an optional extra with this starter kit but a light weight travel pouch is included.  It has 3 accessory mounts compared to the Ultra’s 7 to connect to any tray with standard tripod threads and is of course compatible with all of SeaLife’s Flex-Connect Trays.

The same popular settings are available via the free SportDiver App available on both Apple and Google Play Stores:

Adjust Zoom

Exposure (EV)

Auto/Manual Focus

White Balance

Tint

Lens Selection

RAW and JPEG shooting options

Video Stabilization

Movie Mode

SeaLife also offers a 52 mm 0.7 x wide angle lens, plus a wide angle dome lens which increases the shooting angle by 43%, allowing for a closer photography distance and improved edge sharpness.  These attach directly to their lens adaptor which can be used with the Sportdiver S Housing, allowing all lenses from their range and other brands with 52 mm or 67 mm threads to be mounted directly to expand both macro and wide-angle creativity.  Step-up rings can also be used for other sized lenses.

This image is of the SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Version using the Dome Lens

It is also offers more bounce for the ounce with a lower price tag of $299.95, making it a more affordable option for starters in underwater photography using their smartphone.   I loved using my SportDiver housing when it was first released and this is sure to be another popular addition to the SeaLife family.

For more information visit www.sealife-cameras.com