SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Underwater Smartphone Housing (SL405)

SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Underwater Smartphone Housing (SL405)

Underwater Housing for iPhone® and Android.

Sealife Manuals are available in English, Spanish, German, French, Dutch and Italian and can be downloaded here: Sealife Manuals.

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 40 meters.  The SportDiver Ultra 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 15 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.

Check our chart for details of our Smartphone Compatibility: SportDiver Smartphone Compatibility Chart

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.  Lens selection setting may not include all available phone lenses. Check the App Store and Play store for SportDiver app updates.

• The new "Ultra" holds approximatly 30% more Smartphones

• Works with Apple Smartphones from iPhone® 8 through iPhone 15 Pro Max

• Works for Android Smartphones like Samsung: Galaxy S9 and up & most other Android phones, including Galaxy S Ultra models and Google Pixel and Pixel Pro. Please check the compatibility guide for details.

• Please note that not all "SportDiver" accessoires will fit the ULTRA editon! Not all of the accessoires for the first editon of the "Sportdiver" will fit the SportDiver ULTRA. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you are not sure if you have selected the right parts.

• More lenses. The SportDiver Ultra has access to more lensesdue to the new Lens Adapter (SL081) 

• More Mounting Options. for Light and Accessories.

• Optimized Protection. More protection of internal electronics that also avoid false moisture signals and warnings.

The heavy-duty housing of the Sportdiver Ultra is constructed of polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum and optical grade glass.  The SportDiver Ultra housing is “heavy duty”, but not heavy, weighing less than 0.808 kg. It is lightweight for travelling and offers almost neutral buoyancy in water depending on which smartphone model is used.

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. 

More Special Features: 

• Durable optical glass lens port design
• Sealed electronic circuitry
• Easy control – Large shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation, even with dive gloves.
• Access popular camera settings – Get creative with your shot by using advanced camera settings. 
• Shoot photos or record video – Easily switch between photo and video mode with the Sealife SportDiver App.
• Dual Leak Avoidance System
• Removable red underwater color-correction filter restores natural underwater colors.
• Includes SeaLife SportDiver Smartphone camera app designed by SeaLife – Intuitive layout and controls that utilizes the smartphone’s native camera technology. Developed by SeaLife. Note: Supports phones with current and previous operating system installed, which is subject to change as determined by Apple or Google.
• Playback photos and videos – App Playback mode shows full size photos and videos with vertical thumbnail strip to easily located your shots. Videos start playing automatically when selected. All files are also saved to phone’s photo app.
• Bluetooth® wireless technology – The SportDiver Ultra Housing automatically connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) 5 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.
• Seven (7) 1/4-20 tripod mounts – Mounts to Flex-Connect or any tray with standard tripod threads.
• Cam-lock sealing mechanism easily and securely locks waterproof door.
• Powered by two AAA batteries (included) that last over 50 hours of continuous use.
• Anti-fog design when SL911 Moisture Muncher capsule is used.
• Depth rated to 130ft / 40m