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Everything You Need to Know About the Outex Housing System
A video interview series with TV host, diver, and adventure content creator Kinga Phillips and Outex co-founder JR deSouza. Seven topic clips cover why Outex, key performance differences, universal fit, dome ports, accessories, which version to choose, and real-world use cases — plus the complete interview.
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Outex Depth Rating: How Deep Can You Use Outex Underwater?
Outex is rated to 10 metres (33 feet) underwater and is IP68 certified. The depth limit is primarily about camera operability under water pressure, not the waterproof seal itself. Customers have used Outex beyond the rated depth, but operability of buttons and dials may become erratic past 10 metres. Returning to a shallower depth restores normal operation. Outex is not designed for scuba diving.
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Why Optical Glass Domes Outperform Flat Ports Underwater
Dome ports outperform flat ports underwater by correcting refraction, restoring the lens's natural field of view, reducing edge distortion, and enabling clean split-level photography. Optical glass domes further outperform acrylic domes on sharpness, scratch resistance, anti-reflective properties, and long-term durability. This article explains both comparisons with real photo examples.
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Can I Use the Outex System for Multiple Cameras and Lenses?
Yes — the Outex underwater camera housing system is universally compatible with virtually any camera and lens. All covers, front glass ports, rear glass, and accessories are interchangeable across brands, makes, and models — DSLR, mirrorless, film, medium format, and cinema. The modular system grows with your needs over time.
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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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Using Polarizers and/or ND Filters
Options for using polarizers and ND-filters when using Outex underwater housing system
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Outex Warranty, Return Policy & Camera Insurance Options
Outex products carry a 1-year warranty on optics and accessories, and a 30-day warranty on covers. All sales are final after 30 days, with returns subject to a 10% refurbish fee. Learn what's covered, what's not, and where to find affordable camera gear insurance.
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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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