SeaLife SportDiver ULTRA Pro 2500 Set – iPhone & Android
The SeaLife SportDiver is a compact and lightweight underwater housing for smartphones. The SportDiver housing will allow divers to take photos and video with their smartphone down to 130 feet or 40 meters. The SportDiver can encase most Android models and all iPhones from iPhone 8 through iPhone 16 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. Please review our SportDiver compatibility checker and fit guide.
The heavy-duty housing is constructed of Polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum and optical grade glass. And while the SportDiver housing is “heavy duty”, it is not heavy, weighing less than 1.5 pounds (641 grams), and is lightweight for travelling and offers almost neutral buoyancy in water depending on which smartphone model is used.
The heavy-duty housing is constructed of Polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminium and optical-grade glass. And while the SportDiver housing is “heavy duty”, it is not heavy, weighing less than 1.5 pounds (641 grams), is lightweight for travelling and offers almost neutral buoyancy in water depending on which smartphone model is used.
The SportDiver 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, Live Photo and Background Blur (on available phone models).
The SportDiver 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 modes. The SportDiver App uses your phone’s camera technology native to each phone model. The app supports the present and previous versions of the 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 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 it 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.
For enhanced imaging results, a removable underwater colour-correction filter is included with the SportDiver, which restores natural underwater colours. The filter is easily attached or removed underwater and includes a safety tether to prevent loss. The SportDiver housing features triple 1/4-20 tripod mounts, which mount 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 has a sturdy holding spring and rubber grip tabs that securely hold the smartphone in place and add shock protection. The SportDiver has “Dual Leak Alarms”, which include an internal moisture alarm and a vacuum pressure alarm that alerts 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 is sealed with a TPE O-ring and a robust cam-lock sealing latch that easily and securely locks the waterproof door. To prevent interior fogging from residual moisture, the SportDiver 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’s make/model. Settings may be blocked out or not accessible, depending on conflicting settings. For example, the Portrait (background blur) setting is only available with multi-lens iPhones. Lens selection settings may not include all available phone lenses; the telephoto lens is unavailable for Android phones. Check the App Store and Play Store for SportDiver app updates.
SportDiver Ultra Underwater Housing Features
- Works with iPhone®, most Samsung Galaxy® & other AndroidTM phones
- iPhone: iPhone 8 & up
- Samsung: Galaxy S9 and up & most other Android phones
- Note: The SportDiver underwater housing fits phones up to 6.49″ x 3.15″ x 0.38″ in size. SportDiver app support phones running current or previous operating system, which is subject to change as determined by Apple and Google.
- 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 settings
- Shoot photos or record video – Easily switch between modes
- Dual Leak Alarms – Includes internal moisture alarm and internal vacuum
- pressure alarm
- Removable underwater colour-correction filter for bright, colourful underwater photos & videos
- Includes SeaLife SportDiver camera app – Free download at App Store and Play Store
- Bluetooth® wireless technology – Housing automatically connects to your smartphone
- Holding spring and rubber grip tabs securely holds the phone in place and adds shock-protection
- Triple 1/4-20 tripod mounts – Mounts to Flex-Connect or any tray with standard tripod threads
- Cam-lock sealing mechanism easily and securely locks the waterproof door
- Powered by two AAA batteries – over 50 hours of continuous use
- Anti-fog design when SL911 Moisture Muncher capsule is used
- Depth rated to 130ft / 40m – Each housing is individually depth tested
- Playback photos and videos – App Playback mode shows full-size photos & videos with vertical thumbnail strip to locate your shots easily
Sea Dragon 2500 Features
- Powerful 2500-lumen LED light using the latest COB LED array technology.
- Three brightness levels: 100%, 50% and 25%.
- One button control for easy operation. One button to power the light on/off and select brightness.
- 60-minute burn time at full power.
- Constant brightness – Regulated circuitry so light won’t dim with battery power.
- 90 Color Rendering Index (CRI) that mimics natural daylight.
- Easy to expand with Flex-Connect™ trays, grip and flex arms.
- 120° wide beam angle evenly illuminates the subject with no hot spots. 90° underwater.
- Emergency mode emits a blinking light or SOS signal to alert others of distress. Activated by holding down the power button for 5 seconds from the power off state.
- Depth rated to 330 ft (100m).
- Corrosion-proof metal light head for heat dispersion and durability.
- Removable 25Wh 3400 mAh Li-Ion battery w/ charger and international plug adapters included.
- The waterproof battery compartment protects internal electronics even if light accidentally floods.
- Protective circuitry – The light and battery feature integrated protective circuits that cut power in the unlikely event the light overheats or short circuits.
- Safety pressure release valve – One-way waterproof valve releases battery compartment pressure in the unlikely event of battery malfunction.
What’s Included
SportDiver ULTRA Underwater Smartphone Housing
Color-correction filter
Vacuum pump
Rubber Grip Tabs (12x Small, 12x Medium and 12x Large)
Spare O-rings (1x Main O-ring and 1x Vacuum Check Port O-ring)
O-ring lubricant
O-ring removal tool
Deluxe wrist strap with clip
Moisture Muncher sampler pack (1 capsule)
AAA alkaline batteries (2)
SportDiver EVA carry case
Sea Dragon 2500 Underwater Photo/Video Light head
Flex-Connect Single Tray w/ standard ¼-20 mounting screw
Flex-Connect grip
25Wh Lithium Ion rechargeable battery
AC Power Adapter, charging tray, and international plug adapters
Spare O-rings, O-ring lubricant, O-ring removal tool
Sea Dragon EVA Case
Specifications
SportDiver Underwater Smartphone Housing
| Free App Name: | SportDiver in App & Play stores |
| Compatible phones: | Works with iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy and most other Android phones. See compatibility chart. |
| Depth rating: | 130’ (40 m) |
| Power: | 2x AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) |
| Battery Life: | 50 hours |
| Two LED Indicators: | Leak Alarm pressure indicator: Flashing green when vacuum pressure has not been applied; Solid green when vacuum pressure is okay; Flashing red if a leak is detected
Power / Wireless connection status: Flashing blue when powered on and not wirelessly connected; Solid blue when powered on and wirelessly connected |
| Wireless technology: | Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) |
| App language: | English |
| Instruction manual: | Includes printed Instruction Manual in English. Spanish, German, French, Italian and Dutch languages may be downloaded from SeaLife website |
| Controls: | Shutter, Mode, Up (Zoom / Focus +), Down (Zoom / Focus -), Playback and Camera Settings |
| Operating temp: | Underwater: 33°F to 110°F Land: 0°F to 120°F |
| Land: | 0°F to 120°F |
| Storage temp: | -20 degrees F to +140 degrees F |
| O-ring: | Main O-ring (1): TPE rubber material Vacuum Check Port O-rings (2): Silicone rubber material Note: O-rings require silicone lube (included). Replacement O-ring kit part # is SL40010. |
| Lens port: | Optical glass lens port with anti-reflective coating applied to inner lens surface. Lens frame allows attachment of color-correction filter while underwater. |
| LCD window: | Optical grade polycarbonate full-screen display window (Screen Protector available – sold separately) |
| Tripod mount: | Three standard ¼-20 tripod threads to attach accessories |
| Lanyard: | SeaLife deluxe padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip |
| Material: | 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 – without batteries, filter, Moisture Muncher 24.0 oz. (680g) UW housing only – with batteries, filter, Moisture Muncher, 10x med. grip tabs |
| Buoyancy: | Positive 2.8 oz. (80g) 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-SL400) |
| Country of Origin: | Designed/Engineered in USA, Made in China |
SportDiver App for iOS
| App compatibility: | Supports smartphones with current and previous operating system installed, which is subject to change as determined by Apple or Google |
| Modes: | Photo – captures single image with each push of the shutter Video – Push shutter to start/stop video recording Settings – Adjust camera settings (See below) Playback – View photos and videos |
| iOS Settings: | Lens: Select single or multiple lenses (Depends on phone model) Focus: Automatic or Manual White Balance (WB): Auto or manual (3000K to 8000K) in 100K increments Tint: +150 to -150 color tint in 10-unit increments Exposure Value (EV): -3.0 top +3.0 in .3 stop increments RAW+JPEG: Capture RAW image file (Depends on phone model) Video Resolution: 4K, 1080p or 720p Photo + 3 sec. Video: On or Off (Starts recording 1.5 seconds before image capture) Portrait (Bokeh): On or Off (Same as portrait mode on multi-lens ) 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 (Audio alarm and warning message if leak is detected) On-screen data: Displays exposure settings (can be enabled or disabled) |
| Android Settings: | Lens: Select single or multiple lenses (Depends on phone model) Focus: Automatic or Manual 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: Select from phone’s native photo resolution settings Video Resolution: 4K, 1080p or 720p Color Effects: Off, Black & White, Negative, Sepia RAW+JPEG: Capture RAW image file (Depends on phone model) Photo + 3 sec. Video: On or Off (Records 1 sec video clip before image capture) Portrait (Bokeh): On or Off (Same as portrait mode on multi-lens ) 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 (Audio alarm and warning message if leak is detected) On-screen data: Displays exposure settings (can be enabled or disabled) |
| Important: | Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/model. Some settings are blocked-out (not accessible) depending on other conflicting settings. Portrait (background blur) setting is only available with multi-lens iPhones. 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. |
| Delete Function: | Yes – push OK button twice to delete selected file in Playback mode |
| Battery Level Indicator: | Indicates remaining battery life of phone and underwater housing |
| Zoom: | Yes – from 1x to 10x in 0.5x increments |
| File Location: | Photos and videos are saved to phone’s Photos app for editing and sharing |
Sea Dragon 2500 Specifications
| Body Material: | Anodized aluminium light head with fibre-reinforced polycarbonate body |
| Light Source/Bulb Type: | 1 x COB LED array (COB – Chip On Board) |
| Brightness: | 2500 lumens (maintains 2500 lumens throughout burn time at full power) |
| Brightness Levels: | Full power (100%), half power (50%), and quarter power (25%) |
| Buoyancy: | Negative; -94 grams underwater |
| Button Control: | Long push (1 sec) to power light on/off; Short push cycles through 100% → 50% → 25% → 100% [repeat cycle] |
| Light Modes: | Constant light or emergency signal light (activated by a long push of the power button); one-second flash or SOS at full power |
| Colour Temperature: | 5000K |
| Color Rendering Index*: | 90 |
| Beam Angle: | 120 degrees (90 degrees underwater) |
| Battery: | Lithium Ion 7.4V, 3400 mAh, 25Wh (included) |
| Battery Charge Time: | 170 minutes |
| Run Time: | 60 minutes at full power/120 minutes at half power/240 minutes at quarter power |
| Depth: | Tested to 200 feet/60 meters |
| Dimensions: | 4.8″ x 2.2″ x 3.8″ (12.2cm x 5.6cm x 9.7cm), head only |
| Weight: | 9oz (255g) head only without battery; 12.9oz (365g) head with battery |
| Bulb Life: | 35,000 hours |
| O-ring: | Dual NBR o-rings (lube included) |
| Country of Origin: | Designed/Engineered in the USA, Made in China |
*CRI is a measure of a light source’s ability to show object colors “realistically” or “naturally” compared to daylight, which has a CRI of 100 and represents the maximum value.
The beam angles for the Sea Dragon lights are shown as the true, tested “in-air” (above water) beam angle. Underwater, due to light refraction, the angle tightens to approximately 33% less.
Avoid using this Sea Dragon light above water for prolonged periods of time
The light is designed for underwater use and water is needed to displace heat. The metal light head at full power will reach temperature of about 140F (60C) degrees within a few minutes, which may cause burning if touched. A thermal sensor will automatically dim the light if internal temperatures reaches 150F (65C) degrees. Immediately turn off light if any parts of the light become hot to the touch.
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