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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.

Video tutorial: Setting White Balance for Underwater image capture.

Happy to announce we’re now shipping within Europe.  Outex has been serving the global market for years from its California Headquarters in Los Angeles.  We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our European presence in Porto, Portugal to better service the EU and most of Europe.   By bringing inventory directly to the European Union, we increase proximity to our growing customer base in every way, in terms of time-zone support, speed of delivery, and reduced uncertainty to regional customers.

Clean, Dry, Store, Lube as Needed Clean Rinse the components of your Outex waterproof camera housing with tap/clean water and regular/mild soap when finished using the housing system. Make sure to remove any residue, sand, dust, or oils. It's ok to use a toothbrush on the threads to help you remove any debris. 

Shipping costs are automatically calculated in our online automated store. Shipping is based on your shopping cart items (weights & dimensions) and postal code worldwide. You can select the service you desire and the speed of delivery, assuming everything is in stock. After receiving you order confirmation, you will also receive an automatic tracking number via email when the order ships. Outex ships from California, USA, Porto, Portugal, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. If timing is critical and you require overnight or urgent shipping services, contact us at support@outex.com or by phone via our support contact information. Sales and shipping cost may not include import duties or current/local taxes your city/country may impose, and we do not control them. Here's a helpful link to help you calculate them if you're concerned.http://www.importcalculator.com

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.

Outex's Most Travel-Friendly Professional Underwater Housing System Available Outex adds virtually no weight or bulk to your camera gear, making it the most travel friendly professional housing system in the market.  It fits in the bag or case you already own, and makes it a no-brainer to have with you all the time just in case you need it.

Desiccant (silica gel) packs can be used for moisture absorption.  They are useful for wicking moisture away from the air/environment they are in, and can be used inside the Outex waterproof housings to reduce the amount of air moisture inside the housing.  That in turn helps reduce fogging.  Fogging is often the result of the heated moisture in the case's air, and often cause by the camera gear.

Outex underwater products are built to last.  When properly maintained all of our components can last as long as your camera equipment. There's a dedicated Maintenance entry on this topic, but in summary: Rinse the Outex parts with mild soap and water after use to rinse and clean. Use a toothbrush to remove detritus from the threads or openings the human hand may not reach. Pad components dry with a towel or cloth and let them dry before reassembling parts back together. Avoid storing it wet or assembled. Store in a dry, cool place, just as you would your camera gear. Refrain from compressing the cover too tightly when stored, to avoid creating fold-marks. Protect the cover when installed on a camera by using our carrying case during transport, even inside a backpack, to avoid hitting other hard objects.

The patented Outex sealing is simple, and applies to all of the optical products we make; front and rear glass ports,...