Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The amount of scuba divers using their smartphones as underwater cameras has increased dramatically over the last couple of years. For some very good reasons as I think.
In today's video we'll explore the 5 top reasons, why smartphones have become so popular as underwater cameras, but also look at the drawbacks of using your smartphone to capture your underwater adventures.
We also talk about my favourite underwater smartphone housing, the Divevolk Seatouch line and my absolute favourite smartphone camera app for the use underwater, UWACAM.
Here are the links to the Divevolk gear and UWACAM as discussed in the video:
Divevolk (6% discount applied automatically when using the below links):
The minimalist (housing only): bit.ly/3nVqDaS
The basic kit: bit.ly/3ZXMJfT
The advanced kit: bit.ly/4cyAgVW
The PRO kit: bit.ly/4rEVZBR
UWACAM: uwacam.com
Use the code UWA2 for a 20% discount on your first yearly subscription.
Let me know in the comment section what your thoughts are about using smartphones as underwater cameras? Are you a smartphone user underwater? And why do you like or dislike the idea of using your smartphone as an underwater camera? Curious to hear your thoughts.
Use the time code below for navigation:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Why I started using smartphones underwater
02:54 - 5 reasons why it makes sense to use a smartphone as your underwater camera
03:09 - Reason #1: We already own a smartphone
06:00 - Reason #2: Low entry price
08:00 - Reason #3: Footage is readily available on your smartphone right away
08:56 - Reason #4: Flexibility in regard to what you can do with a smartphone underwater
12:35 - Reason #5: Compactness of the system
13:42 - What to consider when using a smartphone as your underwater camera
14:02 - The risk of loosing your smartphone due to flooding
15:20 - Your smartphone's life span might be shortened
16:22 - Who should be using a smartphone as their underwater camera?
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Some of my current and favourite camera equipment, for underwater and on-land use:
My main underwater camera: RED Komodo-X (red.com/komodo-x)
My favourite lens for underwater: Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8 L is USM (amzn.to/4ubeHma)
My underwater housing: Gates Deep Komodo-X (gateshousings.com/deep-komodo-x-underwater-housing/)
My all time favourite video lights: KELDAN 8XR Ambient (bit.ly/4gchmV7)
My favourite action camera: Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (bit.ly/3GBOTLD)
My favourite 360 camera: Insta360 X5 (bit.ly/4nDmZzg)
My favourite Underwater Smartphone Housing: DiveVolk Seatouch 4 Max - Get 6% off on your entire order by using my community link (bit.ly/3nVqDaS)
My favourite Underwater Camera App: UWACAM - Get 10% off by using the code UWA10 when subscribing directly inside the app (https://uwacam.com)
My favourite camera backpack: Lowepro ProTactic 350 (amzn.to/38cAMJl)
My favourite music & SFX library: Audiio Pro - Get 70% off your first year with my link (audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=277) and code SAVE70
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Get your Divevolk housing for your smartphone with a 6% discount here: bit.ly/3nVqDaS
Get 20% off on your first yearly subscription with UWACAM, by using the code UWA2 when signing up inside the app: uwacam.com
The amount of scuba divers using their smartphones as underwater cameras has increased dramatically over the last couple of years. For some very good reasons as I think.
In today's video we'll explore the 5 top reasons, why smartphones have become so popular as underwater cameras, but also look at the drawbacks of using your smartphone to capture your underwater adventures.
We also talk about my favourite underwater smartphone housing, the Divevolk Seatouch line and my absolute favourite smartphone camera app for the use underwater, UWACAM.
Here are the links to the Divevolk gear and UWACAM as discussed in the video:
Divevolk (6% discount applied automatically when using the below links):
The minimalist (housing only): bit.ly/3nVqDaS
The basic kit: bit.ly/3ZXMJfT
The advanced kit: bit.ly/4cyAgVW
The PRO kit: bit.ly/4rEVZBR
UWACAM: uwacam.com
Use the code UWA2 for a 20% discount on your first yearly subscription.
Let me know in the comment section what your thoughts are about using smartphones as underwater cameras? Are you a smartphone user underwater? And why do you like or dislike the idea of using your smartphone as an underwater camera? Curious to hear your thoughts.
Use the time code below for navigation:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Why I started using smartphones underwater
02:54 - 5 reasons why it makes sense to use a smartphone as your underwater camera
03:09 - Reason #1: We already own a smartphone
06:00 - Reason #2: Low entry price
08:00 - Reason #3: Footage is readily available on your smartphone right away
08:56 - Reason #4: Flexibility in regard to what you can do with a smartphone underwater
12:35 - Reason #5: Compactness of the system
13:42 - What to consider when using a smartphone as your underwater camera
14:02 - The risk of loosing your smartphone due to flooding
15:20 - Your smartphone's life span might be shortened
16:22 - Who should be using a smartphone as their underwater camera?
------------------------------------------------------
Like my videos? Here are a few ways how you can support the channel and my work, so I can keep making these videos for you:
Download my FREE mobile App UNDERWATER VIDEO ACADEMY and start learning about underwater video right away:
For IOS: apps.apple.com/ch/app/underwater-video-academy/id6450050790
For Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matthiaslebo.app.underwatervideoacademy
Get my iPhone Basic LUT Pack:
courses.matthiaslebo.com/s/matthiaslebo/iPhone-basic-lut-pack
Get my GoPro LUT Pack:
courses.matthiaslebo.com/s/matthiaslebo/gopro-basic-lut-pack
Get my GoPro Green Water LUT Pack:
courses.matthiaslebo.com/s/matthiaslebo/gopro-green-water-lut-pack
Want to improve your underwater video skills at your own pace? Check out my online course about underwater videography (also available inside the app): courses.matthiaslebo.com/s/matthiaslebo/learn-to-film-underwater
Become an official member of my channel:
youtube.com/channel/UCkzbAxfikgRLDf98pcyXeIQ/join
Support the channel by donating directly through PayPal:
paypal.me/MatthiasLebo
------------------------------------------------------
Some of my current and favourite camera equipment, for underwater and on-land use:
My main underwater camera: RED Komodo-X (red.com/komodo-x)
My favourite lens for underwater: Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8 L is USM (amzn.to/4ubeHma)
My underwater housing: Gates Deep Komodo-X (gateshousings.com/deep-komodo-x-underwater-housing/)
My all time favourite video lights: KELDAN 8XR Ambient (bit.ly/4gchmV7)
My favourite action camera: Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (bit.ly/3GBOTLD)
My favourite 360 camera: Insta360 X5 (bit.ly/4nDmZzg)
My favourite Underwater Smartphone Housing: DiveVolk Seatouch 4 Max - Get 6% off on your entire order by using my community link (bit.ly/3nVqDaS)
My favourite Underwater Camera App: UWACAM - Get 10% off by using the code UWA10 when subscribing directly inside the app (https://uwacam.com)
My favourite camera backpack: Lowepro ProTactic 350 (amzn.to/38cAMJl)
My favourite music & SFX library: Audiio Pro - Get 70% off your first year with my link (audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=277) and code SAVE70
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Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/matthiaslebo_uwfilm
