• Mobile PRO EDITION V2 by GDOME ($149)
• Phone Cases by ProShot ($119+)
• AxisGo ($199)

• GDome All Metal Trigger System
• GDome SuperDive Dome Housing for GoPro Hero 10
• Knekt Trigger System
• GoPro Dive Housing

• GDome XL 
• GDome XL Surf Housing Edition 
• Waterproof DiCAPac bag 
• Outex Latex Covers 
• Salted Line Water Housings by SeaFrogs / Meikon 
• Water Housings by AquaTech 
• Water Housings from SPL

Looking for an affordable way to shoot surf photos? Don't have a DSLR or Mirrorless camera?

Definitely look into getting a surf housing for your smartphone.

GDome Mobile Pro Edition V2 ($149)

Pros:

• Comes standard with a Dome Port at no additional cost
• Full touchscreen compatibility
• Compatible with almost all phones and even action cameras
• Not model specific  

Cons:

• Not made for great depths (limited to 5m)
• Only for iPhones (not made for Samsung and other top phone brands)
• Model specific (the case for the iPhone 11 will not work on the iPhone 13)

AxisGo ($199)

Pros:

• Easy in and out
• Full touchscreen compatibility
• Great optional add-ons like a pistol grip and dome port for a "fisheye" effect

Cons:

• Expensive for an iPhone case
• Only for iPhones (not made for Samsung and other top phone brands)
• Model specific (the case for the iPhone 11 will not work on the iPhone 13)

Check Amazon or B&H Photo for a price.

Check out the Pistol Grip with Trigger and the Dome Port for some excellent accessories to go with it.

ProShot waterproof phone case

ProShot iPhone cases are durable and cost half as much as AxisGo cases, but they lack the bells and whistles.

Phone Cases by ProShot ($119)

Pros:

• Less expensive than AxisGo

Cons:  

• The pistol grip is missing the trigger.
• No full-touchscreen functionality (requires app)

Check out Amazon for the best deal.

The GDome Mobile Pro V2, AxisGo and ProShot Water Housing are all excellent options to get your feet wet before investing in a "real" surf photography camera and setup. These days your phone is a supercomputer capable of capturing better photographs than many DSLR cameras on the market, plus it's lighter and easier to use as you gain confidence in the water.

At the basic level, it's more likely that your lack of skill, not your equipment, will be the limiting factor, or rather the point of difference between you and a pro surf photographer.

2) Waterproof DiCAPac Case ($89)

Pros:

• Affordable.

Cons:

• In a surf housing, cheap isn't always desirable.
• No way to add dome ports or other accessories.

Check Amazon for pricing.

3) Outex ($324+)

Pros:

• Entry model can be upgraded to a Pro model
• Numerous add-ons like as a pistol grip or Dome Ports
• The Pro Model incorporates a back optical glass that allows you to fully utilize the screen and viewfinder.
• Extremely light and portable

Cons:

• Soft silicon body is more susceptible to damage than a hard-shell housing
• Requires good post-session habits to keep clean and functional
• Trickier to handle than a hard-case with handles

Check Amazon for pricing.

4) Salted Line Water Housings by SeaFrogs/Meikon ($347+)

Pros:

• Low cost
• Clamp system for easy camera access
• Numerous upgrades and attachments available
• Leak detector alarm and light

Cons:

• Doesn't have side handle
• Camera specific
• Lens specific

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6) Water Housings from SPL ($950+)

Pros:

• Because it's custom designed, you get to choose which features are important to you
• The housing is secured with screws. It's difficult to make a mistake.

Cons:

• A custom-built camera housing, like a custom-built board, is not available off the shelf.
• Screw system takes time to install.
• Camera specific - If you buy a new camera, you'll need a new housing.