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Outex Clear vs. Blue Covers: What's the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
Outex originally shipped with a blue (1st generation) cover. The current default is a clear (2nd generation) cover. The clear cover improves on the original with full transparency, easier installation and removal, greater durability, and resistance to oxidation. Both generations are 100% backwards compatible and interchangeable with all Outex glass ports, rear glass, and accessories.
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Full Camera Control Underwater: How Outex Gives You Access to Every Button and Setting
Outex housings give you full tactile access to every button, dial, zoom ring, touchscreen, and control on your camera — above and below water. The flexible polymer cover is engineered for tactile feedback and grip, so you operate your camera exactly as you normally would. No relearning, no compromised access. The 2nd generation clear cover makes it even easier by adding full visibility of everything inside the housing.
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Dome Ports vs. Flat Ports: What the Results Actually Look Like
Real photo examples showing the difference between Outex dome ports and flat ports for underwater and split-level photography. Dome ports correct refraction and magnification underwater, delivering sharper, more color-accurate images — especially for split-level (half above, half below water) shots. Flat ports are lighter and better suited for above-water use.
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Outex System Configurations: Tripods, Flash, Tethering, and Lighting Underwater
The Outex Pro Kit supports virtually any underwater camera configuration through modular add-on accessories. This includes hot-shoe and detached flash, strobe triggers, wired and wireless lighting, HDMI and USB tethering, tripod mounts, pistol grips, and combined setups. Wireless signals (RF, WiFi, IR) pass through the Outex cover but are blocked by water — wired cable adaptors solve this for fully submerged setups.
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Does Outex Work with My Gear?
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.
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Outex Dome Ports: 120mm vs. 180mm — Which Should You Choose?
Outex makes two optical glass dome ports: the Dome 120mm and the Dome 180mm. Both work with any lens via adaptors (threaded lenses) or clamps (unthreaded, fisheye, hooded lenses). The 180mm delivers better results in more conditions — especially for split-level photography — while the 120mm offers better portability and value. Both are fully compatible with all Outex covers and accessories.
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Outex: The Most Travel-Friendly Professional Underwater Camera Housing
Outex adds virtually no weight or bulk to your camera gear. The Pro Kit cover packs flat and fits inside your existing camera bag alongside your camera and lenses. Unlike rigid underwater housings — which require their own dedicated case and add significant weight — Outex travels as carry-on, avoids excess baggage fees, and is always with you when you need it.
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Using Telephoto and Zoom Lenses with Outex: Cover Sizing and Compatibility Guide
Yes — Outex works with virtually any zoom or telephoto lens. The flexible cover stretches to accommodate zoom extension and maintains full access to zoom and focus rings. For very long lenses (400mm+), an open-front configuration provides water-resistant protection for rain, spray, and inclement conditions. Choose the Pro Regular (110) or Pro Large (130) cover depending on your lens size.
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