The SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Duo 5000 Set is a smartphone underwater imaging package built around SeaLife’s SportDiver Ultra housing. It is designed for divers who want better images and video than an action camera can usually deliver, without stepping into a full dedicated camera housing system.
In real use, this is the kind of setup that makes sense for reef dives, snorkeling, travel, and casual video where you want your phone’s familiar camera workflow in a housing that is easier to operate underwater than a generic touchscreen bag or inexpensive phone pouch.
- Best for: Recreational divers, travelers, and new underwater shooters who want a compact phone-based rig with room to grow.
- Main advantage: Physical controls, Bluetooth LE connection, and vacuum status indicators make it more confidence-inspiring underwater than many basic phone housings.
- Compatibility note: It works with Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and many other Android phones, but fit and function still depend on your exact phone model and SeaLife’s compatibility chart.
- Major differentiator: The SportDiver Ultra platform is built around practical underwater use, with real hardware controls and accessory mounting instead of relying only on touchscreen interaction.
- Tradeoff: It is still a phone-based system, so performance depends on your phone’s battery life, heat management, and app support, and it will not replace a full interchangeable-lens underwater camera setup.
- Bluewater Photo guidance: If you are unsure whether your exact phone, case, or accessory combination will work, contact Bluewater Photo before ordering.
Quick Specs
Product Type
Smartphone housing set
Depth Rating
130 ft / 40 m
Phone Compatibility
iPhone, Galaxy, many Android phones
Controls
Physical buttons + app
Wireless Technology
Bluetooth Low Energy
Power
2x AAA batteries
Battery Life
Up to 50 hours
Housing Weight
28.5 oz / 808 g
Buoyancy
Positive 5.3 oz / 150.4 g
Set Note
Duo 5000 package
Compatibility
Works With
- Apple iPhone models that fit the housing and appear on the SeaLife compatibility list.
- Samsung Galaxy phones and many other Android phones that fit within the internal dimensions.
- SeaLife SportDiver app workflow with physical shutter, mode, zoom/focus, playback, and settings controls.
- SportDiver SL-400 filter and lens accessories, since the lens port dimensions match the SportDiver SL-400.
Requires
- A supported phone that fits the housing and camera controls.
- 2x AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH).
- SeaLife silicone lube only for the O-rings; other silicone lubes may cause swelling.
- A quick compatibility check before you order if you use an unusual phone size, screen protector, or protective case.
Optional Gear
- Color-correction filter attached to the lens frame while underwater.
- Screen protector for the LCD window.
- Replacement O-ring kit SL40010.
- Additional tray, arm, clamp, or light accessories depending on how your specific Duo 5000 set is configured.
Important: Compatibility varies by system and phone generation — contact Bluewater Photo to confirm your exact setup before ordering.
Example system path: Phone → SportDiver Ultra housing → filter / accessory mount → dual-light setup → travel or dive tray accessories.
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| Section | Item | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| SportDiver Specifications | ||
| SportDiver Specifications | Free App Name | SportDiver – in App & Play stores |
| SportDiver Specifications | Compatible Phones | Works with Apple iPhone®, Samsung Galaxy, and most other Android phones. See compatibility chart. |
| SportDiver Specifications | Depth Rating | 130’ (40 m) |
| SportDiver Specifications | Power | 2x AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) |
| SportDiver Specifications | Battery Life | 50 hours |
| SportDiver Specifications | 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 |
| SportDiver Specifications | Wireless Technology | Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) |
| SportDiver Specifications | App Language | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Traditional & Simplified Chinese |
| SportDiver Specifications | Instruction Manual | Printed manual in English. Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Dutch versions available for download from the SeaLife website. |
| SportDiver Specifications | Controls | Shutter, Mode, Up (Zoom / Focus +), Down (Zoom / Focus -), Playback, and Camera Settings |
| SportDiver Specifications | 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. |
| SportDiver Specifications | 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. |
| SportDiver Specifications | 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. |
| SportDiver Specifications | LCD Window | Optical grade polycarbonate full-screen display window. (Screen Protector available – sold separately) |
| SportDiver Specifications | Tripod Mount | Seven standard ¼-20 tripod threads to attach accessories. |
| SportDiver Specifications | Lanyard | SeaLife deluxe padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip. |
| SportDiver Specifications | Construction | Polycarbonate housing with 304-316 stainless steel and hard-anodized T6061-grade aluminum metal hardware. |
| SportDiver Specifications | 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) |
| SportDiver Specifications | Weight | 28.5 oz. (808g) UW housing – with batteries, red filter, and Moisture Muncher (without phone) |
| SportDiver Specifications | 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. |
| SportDiver Specifications | Warranty | 1-year limited warranty or longer depending on local government regulations. |
| SportDiver Specifications | Certification | CE, ROHS, FCC (FCC ID: 2ACKF-SL405) |
| SportDiver App Modes | ||
| SportDiver App Modes | Photo | Push shutter to capture image |
| SportDiver App Modes | Video | Push shutter to start/stop video recording |
| SportDiver App Modes | Settings Menu | Adjust camera settings (See below) |
| SportDiver App Modes | Playback | View photos and videos |
| iOS Settings | ||
| iOS Settings | Lens | Ultrawide, Wide, Telephoto and Triple (Depends on iPhone model) |
| iOS Settings | Focus | Automatic or Manual |
| iOS Settings | White Balance (WB) | Auto, UW Deep, UW Shallow, Manual (3000K to 8000K) in 100K increments |
| iOS Settings | Temperature (WB) | When WB is set to Manual, adjust color temp between 3000K to 8000K in 100K-step increments |
| iOS Settings | Tint | When WB is set to Manual, adjust color tint between +150 to -150 in 10-unit increments. iOS only |
| iOS Settings | Exposure Value (EV) | -3.0 top +3.0 in .3 stop increments |
| iOS Settings | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 or 16:9 |
| iOS Settings | Image Format | JPEG, HEIF, ProRAW, ProRAW+JPEG, ProRAW+HEIF |
| iOS Settings | Image Resolution | 12MP or 48MP. 48MP when ProRAW Image Format is selected |
| iOS Settings | Video Resolution | HD, 4K, or ProRes (Depends on iPhone model) |
| iOS Settings | Stabilization | Auto or Off. Applies to video recording only |
| iOS Settings | Self-Timer | Off, 3 sec, 5 sec or 10 sec. Counts down time after pushing the shutter to capture image or start video |
| iOS Settings | Power Save | Off, 1 min, 2 min or 5 min. (Push any button to wake-up) |
| iOS Settings | Display Brightness | From 10% to 100% |
| iOS Settings | Leak Alarm | On or Off. Off bypasses the 3.5-minute pre-dive pressure test. The water sensor leak alarm is always on |
| iOS Settings | Version | Displays current iOS app version installed on phone |
| iOS Settings | On-screen Data | Displays exposure settings. This setting is located in SportDiver app Permissions |
| Android Settings | ||
| Android Settings | Lens | Select single or multiple lenses (Depends on phone model) |
| Android Settings | Focus | Automatic or Manual; Push OK button to access and adjust manual focus |
| Android Settings | Shutter Speed | Auto or manual (1/30 sec to 1/2000 sec) |
| Android Settings | ISO | Auto or manual (50 to 3200) |
| Android Settings | Exposure Value (EV) | -3.0 top +3.0 in .3 stop increments |
| Android Settings | White Balance (WB) | Auto, Manual, UW Deep, UW Shallow, Daylight, Cloudy |
| Android Settings | Manual WB | (2000K to 1000K) in 100K increments |
| Android Settings | 3-Shot Burst | Captures 3 images within 1 second |
| Android Settings | Photo Resolution | Displays all available photo resolutions. Maximum photo resolution is 12MP |
| Android Settings | Video Resolution | 4K, 1080p or 720p at 30 frames per second (fps) |
| Android Settings | Color Effects | Off, Black & White, Negative, Sepia (Depends on phone model) |
| Android Settings | Stabilization | On or Off. Applies to video recording only |
| Android Settings | RAW+JPEG | On captures JPEG and RAW; Off captures JPEG only (Depends on phone model) |
| Android Settings | Power Save | Off, 1 min, 2 min or 5 min. (Push any button to wake-up) |
| Android Settings | Display Brightness | From 10% to 100% |
| Android Settings | Leak Alarm | On or Off. Off bypasses the 3.5-minute pre-dive pressure test. The water sensor leak alarm is always on |
| Android Settings | On-screen data | On or Off (Displays exposure settings when On) |
| Android Settings | System Reset | Yes or No (Resets settings to factory default) |
| Important Notes | ||
| Important Notes | General | 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. |
| Sea Dragon 2500F (2) Specifications (for each light head) | ||
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Body Material | Anodized aluminum light head with fiber-reinforced polycarbonate body |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Light Source/Bulb Type | 1 x COB LED array (COB – Chip On Board) |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Brightness | 2500 lumens (maintains 2500 lumens throughout burn time at full power) |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Brightness Levels | Full power (100%), half power (50%), and quarter power (25%) |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Buoyancy | Negative; -94 grams underwater (for each light head) |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Button Control | Long push (1 sec) to power light on/off; Short push cycles through 100% → 50% → 25% → 100% [repeat cycle] |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Light Modes | Constant light or hidden emergency signal light (activated by long push of power button) |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Color Temperature | 5000K |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Color Rendering Index* | 90 |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Beam Angle | 120 degrees |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Battery | Lithium Ion 7.4V, 3400 mAh, 25Wh (included) |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Battery Charge Time | 170 minutes |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Run Time | 60 minutes at full power / 120 minutes at half power / 240 minutes at quarter power |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Depth | Tested to 200 feet / 60 meters |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Dimensions | 8.5″ x 9.5″ x 2.3″ (22cm x 24cm x 6cm) fully assembled with light head, battery, grip and tray; 5.1″ x 2.2″ x 4.1″ (13cm x 5.6cm x 10.4cm) head only |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Weight | 13.1 ounces (371 grams), head only (for each light head) |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Bulb Life | 35,000 hours |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | O-ring | Dual NBR o-rings (lube included) |
| Sea Dragon 2500F | Notes | *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. |
| Ultra Dual Tray Specifications | ||
| Ultra Dual Tray | Capacity | Holds Cameras and housings up to 9.0 inches (229mm) wide. The depth of the mounting surface is 1.9 inches (48mm). |
| Ultra Dual Tray | Overall Dimensions | 10.3 inches x 4.6 inches x 1.3 inches (290 x 117 x 33mm). |
| Ultra Dual Tray | Weight | 7.7 ozs. (217g). Buoyancy is negative. |
Weight:
2.50 LBS
Dimensions:
9.00
(in)
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4.00
(in)
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6.00
(in)
Brand:
SeaLife
