Meet Nami: Your AI Guide to Underwater Photography & Camera Gear

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When we started Outex, the goal was simple to say and hard to build: bring together all of the best attributes of an underwater housing in one system. That meant universal compatibility with virtually any camera and lens. Professional optical performance from real glass ports, not plastic or acrylic. Full tactile control over every function and setting. Clear visibility of both your LCD and your viewfinder. No added weight or bulk to your gear. And a price that doesn't put great underwater photography out of reach.

Because Outex works so differently from a traditional rigid housing, we get a lot of questions. Every single day. Will it fit my camera? Which port do I need for this lens? Flat port or dome? How do I get that half-above, half-below-water shot? We love these conversations, and they're exactly why I'm so excited to introduce Nami.

Meet Nami, Your Outex Photography and Gear Guide

Nami is our new AI assistant, available right here on Outex.com. We trained her to guide content creators, photographers, and filmmakers through choosing the best gear for outdoor and underwater photography and cinematography. Her name comes from the Japanese word for wave (波), which felt just right.

Nami is available 24/7. Ask her questions, get tips and tricks, or dig into anything you want to know, whether it's 2 PM or 2 AM the night before a trip.

Find the Right Setup for Your Camera and Lens

The question we hear most is "Will Outex work with my camera and lens?" Thanks to our patented, modular waterproof system, the answer is almost always yes, across Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic Lumix, Olympus, Leica, Hasselblad, and many more. Tell Nami what you shoot with, and she'll help you work out:

• Whether the Camera Entry Kit or Camera Pro Kit fits your needs.
• The right cover size.
• Your front optical glass port and lens filter-thread diameter.
• Dome ports and adapters for wide-angle, fisheye, and specialty lenses.
• Accessories for lighting, tripods, remote triggers, and tethering.

Try asking Nami: "I have a Sony A7 IV and a 24–70mm f/2.8 lens. Which Outex kit should I get for snorkeling?"

Explore Outex camera and lens compatibility.

Improve Your Underwater Game

Nami isn't just here to help you shop. She can help you get better at what you love: getting started with underwater photography, choosing lenses for snorkeling and shallow water, understanding flat ports versus optical glass domes, nailing split-level (over-under) shots, or preparing your camera for rain, snow, sand, and surf.

Try asking Nami: "How can I take a photograph that's half above and half below the water?"

For a deeper dive, check out our complete beginner's guide to split-level photography.

Expand What Your Gear Can Do

Outex housings protect your gear to 10 meters (33 feet), so you can take your camera snorkeling in tropical water, into the surf, alongside swimmers, or out in unpredictable weather. Tell Nami where you're headed and what you want to capture, and she'll help you plan the right configuration.

Try asking Nami: "I'm traveling to the Sea of Cortez and want to photograph marine life while snorkeling. What should I bring?"

Get Better Informed Before You Buy

Nami can walk you through the differences between our products, like why the Camera Pro Kit includes rear optical glass for viewfinder and LCD visibility, or how different dome sizes affect underwater and split-level shots. She can also explain the part of Outex I'm proudest of: its modular design. When you upgrade your camera, you don't replace everything. You reuse compatible Outex components and add only what your new gear needs.

Try asking Nami: "I have three different lenses. Can I use the same Outex housing with all of them?"

Our Team Is Still Here for You

Nami doesn't replace us. Our Outex team is still here for anything that needs extra attention or custom help. But it's nice to get immediate answers whenever you want them, whether you're improving your underwater game, expanding your capabilities, or just getting better informed. For installation and underwater use, always follow the official Outex instructions and recommended waterproof seal-testing procedures.

Please Try Nami and Tell Us What You Think

Open the chat on any page of Outex.com and tell Nami about your camera, your lens, and your next adventure. Then let us know how it went. Your feedback will help us make her even better.

See you in the water,

Co-founder, Outex