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SportDiver Ultra Pro 2500 Set for iPhone & Android
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Description

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)*.

Bright Light for amazing colors
The Sea Dragon 2500 uses flat panel COB LED technology to closely mimic natural sunlight, bringing out amazing colors in underwater photos and videos. With a Color Rendering Index of 90, the Sea Dragon 2500 solves the problem of muted colors in underwater photos and videos.

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.

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 Ultra has a sturdy holding spring and rubber grip tabs that securely hold the smartphone in place and add shock-protection.  The SportDiver Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra? Go to the Set-up Page to view the set-up video and download the user manual in English or 5 other languages.

For the latest app and technical updates, visit our technical updates and troubleshooting page.

Features

Compatible with virtually all smartphones, including iPhones 8 and up, Samsung Galaxy® and other popular 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 monitory 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 – New landscape-oriented lens port accommodates most multi-lens phones including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.  Ultrawide lens setting will not vignette.

Includes underwater color-correction filter that restores natural underwater colors. Filters for green algae water and UW fluorescence imaging are also available (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 – Seven 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 130 ft / 40 m – Each housing is individually depth tested.

Bright Light for amazing colorsThe included Sea Dragon 2500 uses flat panel COB LED technology to closely mimic natural sunlight, bringing out amazing colors in underwater photos and videos. With a Color Rendering Index of 90, the Sea Dragon 2500 solves the problem of muted colors in underwater photos and videos.  A grip and single mounting tray are included.

Specifications

Feature Details
Free App Name SportDiver – in App & Play stores
Compatible Phones Works with Apple 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: 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 the SportDiver SL400, so filters and lens accessories are compatible.
LCD Window Optical grade polycarbonate full-screen display window.
(Screen Protector available – sold separately)
Tripod Mount Seven standard ¼-20 tripod threads to attach accessories.
Lanyard SeaLife deluxe padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip.
Construction Polycarbonate housing with 304-316 stainless steel and hard-anodized T6061-grade aluminum metal hardware.
Dimensions External: 9.1” x 4.9” x 2.4” (23.1 cm x 12.4 cm x 6.1 cm)
Internal: 7.20″ x 3.15″ x 0.49″ (18.3 cm x 8.0 cm x 1.2 cm)
Weight 28.5 oz. (808g) UW housing – with batteries, red filter, and Moisture Muncher (without phone)
Buoyancy Positive 5.3 oz. (150.4 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

Sea Dragon 2500 Specifications

Body Material: Anodized aluminum light head with fiber-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 long push of power button); one second flash or SOS at full power
Color 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 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.

 

What's Included

SportDiver Ultra Underwater Smartphone Housing
Red color-correction filter
Vacuum pump
Rubber Grip Tabs (12x Small, 12x Medium and 12x Large; 5 medium and 6 small grip tabs are pre-installed in the housing)
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 sample pack (1 capsule)Anti-glare foam strips (3)
AAA alkaline batteries (2)
EVA carry case

FAQ

App Compatibility
Supports iPhones and Android smartphones with current and previous operating system installed.
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
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.
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
New app versions are being developed continuously to open more features.

App

App Compatibility
Supports iPhones and Android smartphones with current and previous operating system installed.
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
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.
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

New app versions are being developed continuously to open more features.

Reviews

In this in-depth video review, the PADI Scubalab team tests the SeaLife SportDiver Ultra universal smartphone housing, and selects it as the “Testers Choice” for 2024! The SportDiver Ultra works with both iPhone and Android phones, and fits all iPhones from 8 and up, and almost all Android smartphones.

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The SportDiver Ultra Pro 2500 Set combines the SportDiver Ultra housing with the Sea Dragon 2500 Photo-Video Light allowing divers to take vividly colorful photos and video with their iPhone or Android smartphone down to 130 feet or 40 meters.  The SportDiver Ultra will hold most Android models including all larger Samsung S Series Ultra models and Google’s Pixel range, 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 phone’s 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 Sea Dragon 2500F Photo-Video light is a powerful 2,500 lumen light with three brightness adjustments and an underwater-friendly color temperature that will make your photos and videos shine with color.   The wide 120° beam covers your phone’s wide-angle lens angle and allows for easy expansion if you ever want to add a second light to your set.
Have a look at our photo gallery and see the amazing images captured with the SeaLife SportDiver & SportDiver Ultra.

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The SportDiver Ultra Pro 2500 Set combines the SportDiver Ultra housing with the Sea Dragon 2500 Photo-Video Light allowing divers to take vividly colorful photos and video with their iPhone or Android smartphone down to 130 feet or 40 meters.  The SportDiver Ultra will hold most Android models including all larger Samsung S Series Ultra models and Google’s Pixel range, 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 phone’s 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 Sea Dragon 2500F Photo-Video light is a powerful 2,500 lumen light with three brightness adjustments and an underwater-friendly color temperature that will make your photos and videos shine with color.   The wide 120° beam covers your phone’s wide-angle lens angle and allows for easy expansion if you ever want to add a second light to your set.
Have a look at our photo gallery and see the amazing images captured with the SeaLife SportDiver & SportDiver Ultra.
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Description

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)*.

Bright Light for amazing colors
The Sea Dragon 2500 uses flat panel COB LED technology to closely mimic natural sunlight, bringing out amazing colors in underwater photos and videos. With a Color Rendering Index of 90, the Sea Dragon 2500 solves the problem of muted colors in underwater photos and videos.

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.

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 Ultra has a sturdy holding spring and rubber grip tabs that securely hold the smartphone in place and add shock-protection.  The SportDiver Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra? Go to the Set-up Page to view the set-up video and download the user manual in English or 5 other languages.

For the latest app and technical updates, visit our technical updates and troubleshooting page.

Features

Compatible with virtually all smartphones, including iPhones 8 and up, Samsung Galaxy® and other popular 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 monitory 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 – New landscape-oriented lens port accommodates most multi-lens phones including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.  Ultrawide lens setting will not vignette.

Includes underwater color-correction filter that restores natural underwater colors. Filters for green algae water and UW fluorescence imaging are also available (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 – Seven 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 130 ft / 40 m – Each housing is individually depth tested.

Bright Light for amazing colorsThe included Sea Dragon 2500 uses flat panel COB LED technology to closely mimic natural sunlight, bringing out amazing colors in underwater photos and videos. With a Color Rendering Index of 90, the Sea Dragon 2500 solves the problem of muted colors in underwater photos and videos.  A grip and single mounting tray are included.

Specifications

Feature Details
Free App Name SportDiver – in App & Play stores
Compatible Phones Works with Apple 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: 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 the SportDiver SL400, so filters and lens accessories are compatible.
LCD Window Optical grade polycarbonate full-screen display window.
(Screen Protector available – sold separately)
Tripod Mount Seven standard ¼-20 tripod threads to attach accessories.
Lanyard SeaLife deluxe padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip.
Construction Polycarbonate housing with 304-316 stainless steel and hard-anodized T6061-grade aluminum metal hardware.
Dimensions External: 9.1” x 4.9” x 2.4” (23.1 cm x 12.4 cm x 6.1 cm)
Internal: 7.20″ x 3.15″ x 0.49″ (18.3 cm x 8.0 cm x 1.2 cm)
Weight 28.5 oz. (808g) UW housing – with batteries, red filter, and Moisture Muncher (without phone)
Buoyancy Positive 5.3 oz. (150.4 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

Sea Dragon 2500 Specifications

Body Material: Anodized aluminum light head with fiber-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 long push of power button); one second flash or SOS at full power
Color 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 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.

 

What's Included

SportDiver Ultra Underwater Smartphone Housing
Red color-correction filter
Vacuum pump
Rubber Grip Tabs (12x Small, 12x Medium and 12x Large; 5 medium and 6 small grip tabs are pre-installed in the housing)
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 sample pack (1 capsule)Anti-glare foam strips (3)
AAA alkaline batteries (2)
EVA carry case

FAQ

App Compatibility
Supports iPhones and Android smartphones with current and previous operating system installed.
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
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.
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
New app versions are being developed continuously to open more features.

App

App Compatibility
Supports iPhones and Android smartphones with current and previous operating system installed.
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
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.
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

New app versions are being developed continuously to open more features.

Reviews

In this in-depth video review, the PADI Scubalab team tests the SeaLife SportDiver Ultra universal smartphone housing, and selects it as the “Testers Choice” for 2024! The SportDiver Ultra works with both iPhone and Android phones, and fits all iPhones from 8 and up, and almost all Android smartphones.

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