It can often seem like all underwater smartphone housings are the same, but as smartphones get more sophisticated, so too have the enclosures they go in. Here are the most useful underwater smartphone housings available, right now. Modern smartphones leave little to be desired, in terms of basic functionality and versatility. Most smartphones can now often survive even extreme drops and maintain battery life over thousands of charge cycles – but underwater performance is still a differentiator between models. Some will die in an inch of water, others can survive a short drop, while others seem to advertise themselves for underwater photography and videography. The reality is that, while smartphones may be advertised with water resistance as a feature, at the end of the day you are risking your investment every time you submerge your smartphone. Salt water can kill a phone even where fresh water wouldn’t have and very hot or very cold water can seriously damage a phone, too. And if you do end up harming your smartphone by using it underwater, don’t expect a warranty replacement. Xperia PRO Smartphone. Source: Sony Much better to consider one of the options below. In underwater scenarios, a smartphone’s fixed focal length can be an advantage and make focusing a breeze – just look at all the headaches that come with a professional underwater cinema camera setup. If and when the smartphone’s limitations do become a problem, many housings have a system of interchangeable “ports” for wide, macro, and other applications....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 2 August, 2021