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SeaLife Launches the new SportDiver ULTRA Smartphone Underwater Housing
Right in time for the summer season SeaLife launches the new SportDiver Ultra Smartphone housing, which is designed to accommodate also larger Android models. The new Ultra model has all SportDiver features including use of the same SportDiver iOS and Android app. The primary difference is a slight increase in length of the housing and a lens port to support the lens cluster popular with many large Android models such as the Samsung S21 and S23, and S24 Ultra models.
The SeaLife SportDiver Ultra housing allows taking photos and videos with the smartphone down to 40 meters. The heavy-duty housing is constructed of polycarbonate, stainless steel, aluminum, and optical grade glass. Weighing less than 641 grams, it offers near-neutral buoyancy in water depending on which smartphone is used. The ergonomic design is easy to hold and use, featuring a large shutter lever and rear control buttons for easy operation, even with dive gloves. The free SportDiver camera app for Android and iOS also offers a power-save mode that temporarily turns the phone’s camera off and dims the display; a touch to any button wakes it up at once. The App Playback mode shows full size photos and videos with a vertical thumbnail strip to easily find your images. All files are also saved to the phone’s camera roll. The housing automatically connects to your phone and the SportDiver app using Bluetooth® Low Energy wireless technology and offers ultra-low power consumption which is powered by two AAA batteries that last over 50 hours of continuous use.
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 when there’s a loss of housing pressure or moisture is detected. The housing features a new interior design that is less sensitive to moisture caused by opening the door in a damp environment. 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.
The SportDiver Housing features seven 1/4-20 tripod mount options, a removable underwater color-correction filter is included. It is also available as a SportDiver Ultra PRO 2500 set with light, tray, and handle.
SeaLife offers a “fit-guide” on its website for users to instantly determine if their phone model fits into the SportDiver Ultra housing – https://www.sealife-cameras.com/sportdiver-compatibility/
| PRICES | MSRP |
SPORTDIVER ULTRA |
GBP 315.00 |
SPORTDIVER ULTRA PRO LAMPENSET 2500F (June 2024) |
GBP 729.00 |
XDEEP apparel is popular with divers from all over the world, thanks in part to their awesome logo. It’s one of those brands where the logo is so cool, it has the potential to crossover into the mainstream (which in turn could potentially introduce diving to people who previously hadn’t considered the sport as a hobby).
With the launch of the company’s Japanese Wave Tee, XDEEP had this to say:
“We have often received customer requests for white t-shirts, which are better suited for the heat in Egypt or Mexico. Therefore, the fabric weight of the white t-shirts is slightly lower than that of the black ones, and the print was made with soy-based inks. Soy ink prints offer much more vibrant colors, but unlike standard screen printing, they are completely breathable and do not block sweat from being wicked away from the skin. Of course, they are also much more environmentally friendly than traditional inks used in screen printing.”
– 100% cotton
– High quality print
– Made in EU
All XDEEP hoodies and t-shirts (including fabric) are manufactured in EU using top quality 100% cotton.
Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X Large, XX Large.
To find out more about XDEEP products, visit www.xdeep.eu.
Nautilus are the distributor for XDEEP and other leading dive equipment brands in the UK. Find out more about Nautilus brands at nautilus.uk/our-brands.
Dived Up Publications, a leading publisher of dive-related books, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Nautilus Group Ltd for the distribution of its entire book catalogue. This strategic alliance will enhance the availability of Dived Up’s titles to dive shops, retailers and diving enthusiasts worldwide.
Nautilus UK Ltd, renowned for its expertise in the marine and diving industry, will assume responsibility for the distribution, sales and marketing of Dived Up Publications’ books to the dive trade. This collaboration will enable Dived Up to focus on creating exceptional content while leveraging the strong Nautilus distribution network and industry knowledge.
“We are thrilled to partner with Nautilus,” said Alex Gibson, Editor-in-Chief at Dived Up Publications. “Their deep understanding of the diving market and their established distribution channels make them the ideal partner to expand the reach of our range of diving-related books.”
Brett Thorpe, owner at Nautilus, added, “We are excited to welcome Dived Up Publications to our portfolio. Their high-quality dive books are a perfect complement to our existing range of products. In a world of digital media, it’s refreshing to be able to offer high quality physical media which will still be with us in 50 years. We look forward to working closely with Dived Up to ensure their books reach a wider audience.”
About Dived Up Publications
Dived Up Publications is your mandatory stop for in-depth diving knowledge. We’re passionate independent publishers crafting specialist books with expert authors for underwater enthusiasts of all levels. Our mission is to transcend introductory manuals and provide serious and casual divers alike with beautifully designed, meticulously researched resources. Our diverse collection encompasses dive location guides, underwater photography and videography, diving equipment, captivating biographies, maritime history, marine life identification resources, and a range of logbooks. We also champion niche titles from other independent publishers, ensuring a wealth of unique voices reaches your bookshelf.
Recently released titles include:
Coral Triangle Cameos: Biodiversity and the small majority by Alan Powderham;
Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving by Howard Rosenstein; and
Diving Gozo & Comino (2nd Edition) by Richard Salter
Dived Up Publications website: www.DivedUp.com
Facebook @DivedUpPublications / Insta @diveduppubs / X @DivedUp / TikTok @divedup
About Nautilus UK Ltd
Nautilus was born out of necessity and has grown through knowledge and experience to allow smaller, as well as larger, retailers to sell premium products and be able to provide their customers with access to quality high end diving equipment. The brands we support are chosen carefully for their product innovation, reliability, range and reputation. After sales is just as important as the pre-sales to us and our dealers and offering this support is imperative in the chain of services we offer.
Nautilus UK website: https://nautilus.uk/
Facebook @nautilus.uk / Insta @nautilusuk
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