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Outex Waterproof Smartphone Case: Features, Benefits, and What Makes It Different
Outex waterproof smartphone cases bring the same professional performance as the Outex camera system to your phone: optical glass ports, universal fit across all major brands and models, full operational control, travel-friendly design, and affordability. Better performance than an action cam — with no apps or downloads required.
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Why Outex Is the Best Underwater Camera Housing: 10 Reasons Professionals Choose It
10 reasons photographers and cinematographers worldwide trust Outex — optical glass ports, universal camera compatibility, modular design, and professional-grade waterproofing since 2010. Here's why Outex outshines the competition across every critical criterion.
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Dome Size Comparison - Choosing the Right Outex Optical Glass Dome Port for Your Needs
Compare Outex underwater housing glass domes: 180mm, 120mm, 100mm. Learn which dome fits your lenses, improves underwater & split-level shots, and protects your investment.
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Outex Phone Pro: Full Tactile Control of Every Button and Touchscreen — Above and Below Water
The Outex Phone Pro is engineered for full tactile control of every button and touchscreen on any smartphone — hard buttons, side buttons, volume controls, and touchscreens — above and below water. The flexible, tactile-rich cover material transmits precise input to every control, including the iPhone 16 Camera Control button and Action Button. Universal fit across all iPhone and Android models.
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How the Outex Waterproof Phone Case Works: System Overview, Controls, and Depth Rating
The Outex phone system consists of a flexible, tactile-rich cover, interchangeable optical glass lens ports, and accessories. It fits any smartphone — iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and more — and maintains full access to all physical buttons and, at the surface, the touchscreen. Rated to 10 metres (33 feet). A Phone Dome 120mm is available for split-level photography.
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How to Install the Outex Waterproof Phone Case and Dome Port: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step installation guide for the Outex waterproof phone case and dome port. Insert the phone into the cover, seat the lens port in the built-in channel, place the washer, and thread the nut clockwise to create the waterproof seal. Always test the seal without the phone inside first. Use physical side buttons for camera control underwater.
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Outex Phone Kit Compatibility: Which Smartphones Fit and How It Works
The Outex Phone Kit is designed to fit virtually any smartphone — iPhone (all models), Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Motorola, and more. One universal cover size accommodates all major makes and models. The optical glass lens port is sized to cover multiple rear camera lenses. All components are modular and backwards compatible.
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Does the Outex Phone Kit Float? Buoyancy, the Dome Port, and the Wrist Strap Explained
The Outex Phone Kit is designed to float. The sealed housing traps air that provides buoyancy for most phones. With the dome port, there is enough trapped air to float virtually any current smartphone model. The included wrist strap provides a backup safety connection to prevent losing the kit in open water.
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Outex vs. Plastic Bags vs. Hard Cases: Waterproof Phone Case Comparison
Smartphone waterproof case competitive comparison chart for best imaging results showing advantages and disadvantages of plastic bags vs. hard cases vs. Outex
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How Does Outex Work? Understanding the Underwater Camera Housing System
Outex is a universal waterproof camera housing system — a flexible, tactile-rich cover paired with optical glass ports and a patented seal that works with any DSLR, mirrorless, film, or cinema camera. Modular like LEGO, lightweight for travel, and built for everything from rain to surf to deep dives.
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Outex Cover Size Guide: Which Underwater Housing Cover Is Right for Your Camera?
There are three Outex underwater housing cover sizes: Entry Cover (100) for beginners, Pro Cover Regular (110) for most cameras, and Pro Cover Large (130) for large bodies, battery grips, and lenses over 200mm. All covers are backwards compatible and work with any Outex front port, rear glass, and accessory.
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How to Choose the Right Outex Front Glass Port for Your Lens
Outex front glass ports match your lens filter thread diameter size — the same measurement as your lens cap, printed on the lens or cap with the symbol ⌀ (e.g. ⌀77). This is not your focal length. The port threads onto your lens just like a UV filter, moving with the lens for optimal optical positioning. Outex supports all standard sizes from 49mm to 105mm. For lenses without filter threads, dome ports are required.
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