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Outex is the best underwater camera housing system compared to other waterproof cases because of its imaging performance, universal compatibility, modular design, light weight, travel friendliness, and affordability. Especially when you consider its optical glass ports, full operational control over lens and camera functions and settings, support of tripod mounts, triggers, lights, remotes, tethering, and more.  This competitive comparison illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of each category of products, bags and hard cases comparatively, so potential customers can make informed decisions.

The Outex Questions page covers a lot of ground when it comes to underwater camera gear, the waterproof system, and tips for outdoor photography. If you're new to it, and want a quick overview, you've come to the right place. The excerpts of this video are from an interview with TV Host, diver, and Model Kinga Phillips, and Outex co-founder JR deSouza.

Outex is rated for 10 meters, or about 33 feet for underwater use. Outex is IP68 rated. That depth rating has less to do with the housing than with the gear's operability at depth. In other words, if you've gone too deep (beyond 10 meters, 33 feet), and are having a hard time controlling or changing settings on the camera, return to a shallower depth so you can resume using the gear normally once the water pressure around the housing is not exerting pressure on the camera's controls.

There are several factors that make domes outperform flat ports underwater, including the physics of how light travels at a different speeds over air versus water, magnification, refraction, and field of view. For underwater or split-level imaging (half over, half underwater) Outex dome ports outperform flat ports because they correct for all those distortions. In addition, Outex optical glass ports are better than acrylic or plastic ports. They are optically superior (clearer, sharper), vastly more scratch resistant, and less susceptible to reflections and glare. While there are complicated optical variables at play such as virtual-images, we’re summarizing the key benefits here.

Can I Use the Outex System for Multiple Cameras and Lenses? Yes. The Outex underwater camera housing system is modular and the covers, lenses, viewfinders, and accessories work with all brands, makes, and models of cameras and lenses. This including accessories such as tripods, tripod mounts, triggers, lighting solutions, cabled solutions, tethering, pistol grips, etc. Here are some additional considerations:

Difference between the clear 2nd generation and blue 1st generation Outex underwater housing covers.  These covers are fully backwards compatible for the rest of the Outex underwater housing system and works with all glass components and accessories.

Operating your Control Using the Outex Underwater Housing System Outex housings are optimized for tactile feedback and for complete control of any and all functionality above or below the water. Think of this in the same way that a surgeon can conduct brain or heart surgery using gloves. Our 2nd generation transparent covers make it even easier to see and operate all functions of any gear inside the housings; from cameras and lenses, to accessories and add-ons such as lighting and triggers.Outex's proprietary compound is engineered to maximize control, tactile feedback, grip, handling, elasticity, and durability. We're constantly working with our customers to improve usability. The 2nd generation transparent covers last longer, are easier to install and remove, and have a longer lifespan than the 1st generation blue covers. They allow you to stretch, twist, turn, zoom, operate in all modes, and push any buttons, levers, or knobs you may need to access, including mirrorless, SLR, film, or medium format cameras.  Visit our YouTube Channel for addition videos.

There are several options for using polarizers or filters. 1. Keep the cover "open" in front with your filter instea...

Outex underwater housing warranty, coverage, and return policy.

Underwater split level photography tutorial explains the advantages and differences between flat and dome glass ports. All Outex products use American-made glass - not acrylic/plastic.  Glass is optically superior to acrylic and delivers a more professional result.  Making the most of your underwater and half-and-half split level still and video capture with digital cameras and Outex waterproof systems.

What Are the Available Outex Underwater Photography Camera System Configurations? The Outex underwater camera system supports virtually any lighting configuration you may need thru the use of add-on accessories. These include flash and strobe triggers, mounted lights, remote wired or wireless lighting, and/or tethering configurations. The Outex mirrorless underwater housing system can modularly support all of these applications through its patented, modular, configurable design. By adding covers with different openings and different Outex accessories, you can build virtually any underwater application that may require tripods, lights, cables for power, data, audio, and video, such as synch cables, HDMI, USB, etc. 

Outex is Compatible with all Cameras and Lenses Outex waterproof camera housing system is compatible with virtually all mirrorless, DSRL, and even most film and medium format cameras and lenses. It's a one-size-fits most system, and we offers variants of cover sizes and glass to accommodate ALL.   The covers come in SMALL, REGULAR, and LARGE.   The front Ggass supports all standard filter thread sizes in the market. The rear glass options can be used for all cameras.