Oceanic+ Dive Housing

Pretty cool way to take videos while snorkeling or diving. The automatic color-correction feature just works, making shots look brilliant. . It's user-friendly and the instructions are good. I am a diver too and plan to use it when I go next. The vacuum pump and leak detector is unique and comforting. I've been in the water a few times, and it has not disappointed. The build quality is top-notch, and the app is the big winner. Switching between photo and video underwater is simple, and the battery life is impressive. The housing is a dream and the integrated depth and temperature sensors provide valuable data for each dive. I've used many dive housings before, but this one is something else. I’ve had several smartphone housings, and most are basic cases. When I first saw this, I thought “another housing, who cares” but I am stunned by the features of this thing. I’m rarely surprised by dive products but this one is really unique and useful. This has exceeded my expectations, not easy for dive and snorkel products. This thing simplified my recording process, and the ergonomics of the handle is a bonus.

I had really high hopes for this phone housing. The set-up was a little clunky with the current version of iOS. Once everything was configured it seemed to be fine. During initial trial-run, the camera overheated rather quickly. I chalked that up to the fact that I was using it at the surface, not underwater. Went on my first two dives this morning. About 3 minutes into my first dive (lasted 60 minutes), the app crashed and my phone was just displaying the home screen. As a result, I missed getting photos of the dozens of nurse sharks swimming around us. After that I figured that I was meant to just swim around and enjoy the dive without photos. On the 2nd dive, the system stayed with me for a little longer. About 20 minutes in, the app locked up while I was changing from video to photo mode. Again, I tucked the camera into my BCD's pocket and continued to enjoy the dive, without photos. I was really disappointed with the overall functionality of the system. On the plus side, the build quality is really sturdy. Looking forward I will buy an underwater case for one of my other cameras. I will not be using this housing ever again.

I greatly appreciate the peace of mind from the step by step instructions for sealing the housing, and for the vacuum seal. I’ve flooded previous cameras before because I was rushing and didn’t thoroughly check the seals, so I was glad this helps prevents that by slowing me down. Having the capability to shoot in raw is a huge plus, as when diving without strobes it’s extremely helpful to bring the proper colors back into a scene, especially when down a bit deeper. I like that theres also an exposure compensation that you can change while diving, as when diving in kelp I normally want to under expose to help keep highlights from being blown out, but also find times where I’m looking into crevices I want to bring up the exposure. The other nice feature is being able to zoom while the phone is in the housing. I’ve often been switching between the .5 and 1x zooms depending on how skittish subjects are. As a bonus I love that it acts as a back up computer, and you can check your logged dives on the app afterwards. It’s also great to be able to quickly check your current dive settings while using the housing to give an easy reference but still be able to focus on whatever you’re photographing. All in all I have really enjoyed the housing so far, and am happy that it can fit multiple versions of iphone, so both my wife and I can use it without having to buy two different housings.

I just got back from a scuba trip in Cozumel where I tried out the Oceanic Dive Housing. Gotta say, it went above and beyond in the water. The Oceanic+ app doubling as a dive computer was a game-changer, giving me real-time data for a safer dive. The housing's design and sealing mechanism were solid, giving me confidence as I explored different depths. It kept me comfortable and at ease, letting me focus on the awesome underwater world. Figuring out the Oceanic Dive Housing's controls was a breeze. I could easily capture Cozumel's marine life in detail, thanks to the clear lens. It kept the sharpness and colors intact in every photo, making the underwater scenes pop. During long dive sessions, the housing's comfort and ease of use stood out. Adjusting settings or grabbing spontaneous shots was a smooth experience, making underwater photography a blast. To sum it up, the Oceanic Dive Housing nails it in both protecting the iPhone camera and functionality. The app integration as a dive computer adds a touch of sophistication to underwater exploration. For scuba divers wanting a versatile and reliable solution, the Oceanic Dive Housing is a solid choice for a great diving experience.

I am a big fan of the Oceanic program for the Apple Watch ultra, and have used it hundreds of times without problems - clear display, logical organization, better than most stand alone dive computers. This case for smartphones combines that excellent computer with a waterproof case. The iPhone camera is superior to most single piece dive cameras, but the case is enormously bulky. I understand that the priority was ruggedness - who wants to brick a $1500 iPhone at 100 feet down - but not sure the added bulk is worth while. Worst of all, the dive compter crashed on every other dive (of the 15 I used it on), which makes the camera and dive computer inoperative. Of course I still had my Ultra for back up so did not need to surface, but this is remarkably frustrating. It is possible that subsequent firmware/software improvements have improved this crash problem. I will find out soon, but it is always a good idea to dive with two dive computers so you have a plan B for repetitive dives within the 24 hour time for gas equalization.

Super genial hab’s aber erst zu Hause probiert und freu mich auf den ersten Tauchgang

Funciona excelente y es muy fácil de usar, incluso dentro de las embarcaciones

Zunächst, das Produkt selbst ist extrem hochwertig, Haptik wirklich gut, stabil etc. Viele Details sind gut durchdacht, die Pumpe funktioniert einwandfrei, Akku hält ewig. ABER: Ich habe mit dem Dive House von Oceanic 10 Tauchgänge gemacht. Software in App, Dive Housing und iPhone waren aktuell. Dennoch stürzte die App bei 6 von 10 Tauchgängen ab, 2x mit eingefrorenem Screen auf dem iPhone, 4x war das iPhone plötzlich im Sperrbildschirm. Anschließend keine Chance das iPhone wieder zu reaktivieren, ohne es aus dem Gehäuse zu nehmen - was in 30 m Tiefe nicht zu empfehlen ist ;-) So ist das Tauchgehäuse leider weder als Foto und schon garnicht als Haupt- oder Backup-Tauchcomputer zu gebrauchen, denn davon wurde nach dem Absturz auch nichts mehr angezeigt. Sehr sehr schade, ich hatte viel Hoffnung und bin auch bereit für ein super Produkt etwas mehr Geld auszugeben. Aber dann muss es einfach funktionieren, und das tut es aktuell nicht. Daher ging es wieder zurück.

Wenn das System funktioniert, ist es wirklich genial, besonders die Bildbearbeitung. Leider verbindet sich das Gehäuse nur über die App, ohne diese ist das iPhone nicht mehr bedienbar (große Schwachstelle)! Mit meinem potenziell unterstützten iPhone SE 2. Generation war nach Update auf iOS 18.0.1 kein Tauchgang und auch kein Schnorcheln ohne Absturz der App und damit einhergehendem Totalausfall des Systems mehr möglich. Sehr ärgerlich - der Händler will es nicht zurücknehmen da es „schon im Wasser war“ und er ein Gehäuse und keine App verkauft hat. Bei knapp 600€ sehr inkompetent, unprofessionell und wenig seriös. Ich finde ja erst im Wasser heraus, ob es funktioniert. Hat meinen Tauchurlaub nicht nur finanziell ruiniert, sondern auch bezüglich der nun fehlenden Andenken. Ich gehe zurück zu meiner alten Digicam oder versuche es mit Sealife…

Das Tauchgehäuse ist super und leicht verständlich. Allerdings ist das Gehäuse nur mit aktiver Internetverbindung benutzbar. Da ich auf einer Tauchsafari war ohne Internet hat mich die App jedesmal rausgeschmissen. Ohne Internetverbindung kann man keine Lizenz abrufen und somit kann das Gehäuse nicht gestartet werden. Hier ist dringend ein Update seitens Oceanic notwenig um dieses Problem zu lösen.