The SportDiver S is SeaLife’s latest compact and lightweight underwater housing for smartphones. The SportDiver S housing will allow divers to take photos and video with their smartphone 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 generation of the OS. Please review our 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), and is lightweight for travelling 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, perfect for anyone that wants to enter the undersea world and capture amazing photos and video underwater.
Have a look at our photo gallery and see the amazing images captured with smartphones in SeaLife SportDiver housings. Read the New SportDiver S Brochure here.
For enhanced imaging results, a removable underwater color-correction filter is included with the SportDiver Ultra which restores natural underwater colors. The red filter easily attached or removes underwater and includes a safety tether to prevent loss. The SportDiver Ultra housing features seven 1/4-20 tripod mounts which mounts 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 S has a sturdy holding spring and rubber grip tabs that securely hold the smartphone in place and add shock-protection. The SportDiver S has “Dual Leak Alarms” which include an internal moisture alarm and a vacuum pressure alarm which alert 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 S is sealed with a TPE O-ring and a robust cam-lock sealing latch that easily and securely locks waterproof door. To prevent interior fogging from residual moisture, the SportDiver S 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 make/model. Settings may be blocked out or not accessible depending on conflicting settings. For example, Portrait (background blur) setting is only available with multi-lens iPhones. Lens selection setting may not include all available phone lenses; the telephoto lens not available for Android phones. Check the App Store and Play store for SportDiver app updates.
Have a new SportDiver S? Go to the Set-up Page to view the set-up video and download the user manual in English or 5 other languages.
Compatible with most smartphones, including iPhones 10 (X) and up to Pro Max sizes, and most Android® phones. See compatibility chart: sealife-cameras.com/sportdiver-compatibility
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, 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 setting on your phone.
Shoot photos or record video – Easily switch between photo and video modes.
Leak Avoidance System – A pre-dive pressure analysis gives you the assurance and confidence that the underwater housing is 100% airtight and waterproof before entering 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 – 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. Red filter for most diving/snorkeling applications; Magenta filter for green or algae water; and Yellow for fluorescence imaging and certain blue water conditions (Filters sold separately).
Free SportDiver camera app ensures your privacy – No monthly subscription or in-app advertising. No email or phone registration required. SeaLife does not collect any personal data. Free download available at 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 easily locate your shots. Videos start playing automatically when selected. All files are also saved to the phone’s photo app.
Bluetooth® wireless technology – UW housing automatically connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth® Low Energy BT5 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 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.
Cam-lock sealing mechanism easily and securely locks waterproof door.
Powered by two AAA batteries that last over 50 hours of continuous use. AAA alkaline batteries are readily available no matter where your adventure take you.
Anti-fog design when SL911 Moisture Muncher capsule is used.
Depth rated to 100 ft / 30 m – Each housing is individually depth tested.
| Feature | Details |
| 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. Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Dutch versions 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, 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 anti-reflective coating applied to the inner lens surface. |
| Lens frame allows attachment of a color-correction filter while underwater. | |
| Same lens port dimensions as previous SportDiver models, so 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 weight of phone to calculate 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 shutter to capture image |
| Video | Push 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. Applies to video recording only |
| Self-Timer | Off, 3 sec, 5 sec or 10 sec. Counts down time after pushing the shutter to capture image or start 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 |
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