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Sealife Sport Diver Wide Angle Dome Lens

6”/15cm Wide Angle Dome Lens for SportDiver

The 6”/15cm Sealife Sport Diver Wide Angle Dome Lens for the SeaLife SportDiver underwater smartphone housing increases the phone’s camera lens field-of view by 40% and allows photographers to get closer to the subject while fitting everything into the image frame. The new dome lens mounts directly to the SportDiver housing’s lens port without a lens adapter.

The 0.71x dome lens requires no skill, training, or adjustment; simply mount it and shoot. Split shots that split the topside view with the undersea view are especially easy. There’s a safety lanyard included to keep the lens with the housing should it get bumped off. The dome lens design uses high-grade acrylic optics arranged in a 2-element/2- group array that delivers crisp edge-to-edge sharpness. The lens has a 15.6mm film-equivalent effective focal length when used, for example, with the SeaLife SportDiver and the iPhone 15 Pro’s 24mm “Ultrawide” camera lens.

The lens is waterproof to 130ft/40m and is positively buoyant. The new 6”/15cm Dome Lens fits all SeaLife SportDiver housings. The dome lens includes a rotatable sunshade built around the optics to help control stray sunlight. The lens is a “wet lens” and can be attached and removed topside and underwater.

Features

• 65x magnification ratio increases the field-of-view over 40% and reduces shooting distance
• Large dome lens allows easy capture of above-below water split shots
• Corrects barrel distortion and improves edge-to-edge sharpness
• Lens can be attached/removed while underwater
• Scratch-resistant PMMA Acrylic Dome lens
• Includes neoprene dome lens cover and protective pouch
• Waterproof to 130ft / 40m
• Works with SportDiver & SportDiver ULTRA smartphone housing

What’s in the Box

6”/15cm Wide Angle Dome Lens

Neoprene dome lens cover

Protective storage pouch

Lens retaining lanyard

Microfiber cleaning cloth

Instruction sheet

Specifications

Sealife Sport Diver Wide Angle Dome Lens

To find out more about the Sealife Sport Diver Ultra Under Water Housing for phones, click this link below

Sealife Sport Diver Ultra Underwater housing

 SeaLife Sport Diver Ultra Underwater Housing for iPhone® and Android Phones

Overview

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 130 feet or 40 meters.  The SportDiver 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.  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 Ultra housing is “heavy duty”, but not heavy, weighing less than 1.78 pounds (808 grams), it is lightweight for travelling and offers almost neutral buoyancy in water depending on which smartphone model is used.

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)*.

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.

Features

Works with iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy® and most other Android® phones.
iPhone: iPhone 8 through iPhone 15 Pro Max– See compatibility guide for details
Android: Samsung: Galaxy S9 and up & most other Android phones, including Galaxy S Ultra models and Google Pixel and Pixel Pro – See compatibility guide for details
Note: The SportDiver underwater housing fits phones up to 7.20″ x 3.15″ x 0.49″ (18.3 cm x 8.0 cm x 1.2 cm) in size.   The SportDiver app supports phones running current or previous operating system, which is subject to change as determined by Apple and Google.

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.

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.

Sealed electronic circuitry to protect against damage from accidental water drops entering the housing when opening after diving.

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. Select lens, video resolution, adjust zoom, exposure, manual focus, white balance, RAW+JPEG mode, and more. Note: Some settings may not be available depending on the phone make/model.

Shoot photos or record video – Easily switch between photo and video mode, App uses the phone’s native camera technology including video stabilization (depending on phone model).

Dual Leak Avoidance System – Includes internal moisture sensor and internal vacuum pressure alarm; Alerts diver with on-screen warning, audio and LED signal in the unlikely event the waterproof seal is compromised.

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 – Each housing is individually depth tested.

Sealife Sport Diver Ultra Underwater housing

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Sealife Sport Diver Wide Angle Dome Lens

Apeks MTX-R Sidemount Regulator Set

The Apeks MTX-R Sidemount regulator set has it’s beginnings based on the MTX, a regulator that was developed in accordance with the United States Navy Experimental Dive Unit extreme cold water test. Innovations in design mean that the MTX-R regulator performs in almost freezing water at a depth of over 60 metres, something that very few other regulators on the consumer market can boast. With an innovative first stage design that helps to prevent ice build up around the diaphragm, the MTX-R is reliable, rugged and expedition ready.

The Apeks MTX-R sidemount set is a super tough, rugged, high performance, go anywhere sidemount regulator configuration designed to meet the rigours of cold water and extreme sidemount diving. The MTX-R is highly reliable and also very easy to service out in the field which make it an ideal choice for the expedition and exploration diver.

The MTX-R has excellent cold water performance and has a greatly reduced risk of free flow. This has been achieved by improving several areas, including an innovative endcap and environmental diaphragm, a forged 1st stage body offering maximum thermal preference, a ribbed diaphragm clamp and a redesigned & enlarged heat exchanger on the 2nd stage with metal incorporated into the front cover design.

FEATURES

FIRST STAGE

Second Stage

High performance, pneumatically balanced, lever operated poppet valve.

Large, diver friendly self-flushing controllable purge button.

Front cover with over-moulded elastomer incorporates a formed chromeplated brass plate improving durability of the second stage.

Large protective elastomer bumpers on the side and on the top to protect the second stage from impacts and scratches in the most vulnerable places.

Reversible second stage for either a left or right hand gas supply configuration.

A heat exchanger (patented) which surrounds the valve mechanism, dissipates the cold caused by gas expansion while drawing in the warmth of the ambient water.

Comfo-bite mouthpiece

Double swivel hose

Flexible nylon braided hose has better cold water performance than traditional rubber hose.

Apeks MTX-R Sidemount Regulator