- Individually Pressure Tested
- The World's First Semi-Rigid Modular Surf Housing
- Universal, Works With Different Brands & Cameras
- Works With Different Lenses
- Floats With Your Device
- PowerBank Compatible - For Extended Shooting
- Modular Design
- Full Range Of Accessories & Spares Available
*Purchase the GDome XL Surf V2 Creator Combo Promotional Bundle and get $120+ Worth of Accessories for free.
Limited stock, so get yours while you can!
The XL Surf V2 with a 2-Stage Pistol Grip, Dome Port, 55mm Flat Port and standard accessories.
This combo also includes the Upgraded Heavy Duty Wrist strap, Padded Rear Cover, Solid Backdoor, Snap On Dome Lens Protective Cover, Anti Water Droplet Gel, Mount For GoPro / Lights, Additional Replacement Membrane Screen, Padded Flat Port Cover, T-Bag Port Bag and Rear Membrane Protective Foam Cover.
USING PATENTED TECHNOLOGY
We have designed our housing to work with a number of different camera bodies and lenses.
As long as your camera has a non-proprietary wired shutter input and fits within the dimensions of our housing, it will work!
Looking to shoot in heavy conditions?
Our solid BackDoor can take a beating with a metal hammer! So we know it will handle your local shorebreak!
Furthermore, we individually pressure test each housing with the solid BackDoor to 18m.
Need to adjust settings, preview shots, or change the shooting mode?
No problem at all; we also include the "flexible BackDoor" which gives you full access to the back functionality of your camera through our ultra-flexible rear membrane.
Our new V2 handle is fitted with an IP69K waterproof button that triggers the camera’s shutter via a wireless shutter hub. The wireless shutter hub has a female 2.5mm aux jack, and the male 2.5mm camera-specific jack attaches directly and is connected to the camera's remote port.
A pistol grip allows you to hold (and trigger) the camera with only one hand, which makes it easier to swim with your housing, especially in heavy surf conditions.
The V2 comes with an adjustable two stage pistol grip.
Our mounting plate has multiple holes that allow you to position the camera backward and forward.
As these are holes and not slots, the camera cannot slide backwards or forwards in heavy surf conditions (like it would if it were a slot hole design).
This allows the users to move the camera in order to adjust distance from the back of the dome or flat port.
Looking to shoot the perfect split shot?
Then you need our dome port.
Want a capable all-rounder for the surf and underwater?
Our 55mm port and flat lens are for you.
Need a longer port for your lens, we have the 80mm Extension Port Available
Ever taken a hit by a huge wave and your camera moves slightly off to the left or right?
Not with our rear anti-movement bar; it locks your camera in a horizontal plane.
You don't have to overtighten the bottom baseplate screw or worry about your camera moving off-plane while in the water.
Close your housing quickly with our included tool-free thumbscrews for the XL's backplate.
We know how difficult it is to loosen thumbscrews with wet, cold hands.
We have included a laser-cut thumbscrew loosening tool for your convenience.
Firstly, we supply our housings with the cables that you need for your camera.
Ever want to change cameras?
There is no need to import expensive proprietary cables that could take weeks to ship.
Our trigger box takes off-the-shelf 2-pin (TRS) 2.5mm male jacks.
The GDome XL Surf Edition V2 is focused on water-based content creators that need to shoot with a pistol or trigger grip (one-arm operation) in extreme conditions.
The GDome XL Surf Bundle is the perfect housing for any surf or water-based photographer looking for a universal water housing for their DSLR or mirrorless camera without breaking the bank and yet getting a comprehensive surf-focused water housing kit that can be used for a number of different camera brands and lenses. As our housing is universal, you will not have to buy new water housings or ports as you upgrade your cameras and lenses (as long as they will fit in our housing).
Advanced underwater photographers and videographers that already have professional kits could use the GDome XL for unique, specialized camera bodies or lenses that are not compatible with their current housings or port configurations.
Rental houses or individuals will be able to rent out the GDome XL, and given the current rental rate charged for underwater housings, this could be extremely profitable.
Yes, this is a loaded description, so we will need to break it down for you so that you can really see the value of this universal underwater housing.
When we say that the GDome XL is a universal water housing, we really do mean it! The GDome XL will work with almost any mirrorless or DSLR camera right out of the box (check the internal sizing chart to confirm this, as cameras like the Canon 1D could be too tall for our housing).
You might think this is not unique, as there are a number of housings that can do this. These housings are either completely "soft" (made from a rubberized or PVC material), meaning that you cannot add dome ports, lens extensions, or even lights and GoPros to the housing. where the 'hard' housings have extremely limited functionality (no ability to change settings or functions).
Our housing is considered semi-rigidmolded, as the housing and ports are injection molded, and only the rear screen is made from a flexible membrane. We also include a solid backdoor that is individually pressure tested to 18 m before leaving our office. Having a flexible rear screen allows us to give the user full access to the camera's rear functionality.
When it comes to modularity, the NEW GDome XL Surf V2 is fully modular, as you can interchange ports, the side handles, and even remove the bottom pistol grip and use the optional side trigger system.
Included in the box is a 55mm port adapter with a flat lens element as well as a 40mm dome port extension adapter and dome lens element. Our 80mm extension port (Optional Extra) is fully compatible with the dome port adapter if you need a further extension to your GDome XL. This port is stackable, so you could add two or even three of them depending on the length of your camera lens.
CONSTRUCTION
Our housings and ports are injection-molded with glass-filled nylon, which is one of the strongest engineering materials on the planet.
Our backplates are injection-molded from high-impact polycarbonate.
SAFETY
Our seals are custom-molded specifically for us from silicone. Silicone has close to zero memory, excellent resistance to weathering and UV exposure, and lasts approximately four times longer than rubber.
We have never had an XL leak due to a product fault as all of the parts are precision molded (so there is no room for errors), we do not glue our seals, and we pressure test each housing with the solid backdoor to 18 m before leaving the office.
The only real chance of a leak is if you do not tighten up the screws on the ports or backplate when using the housing.
Another key feature of our housing is that the camera sits on a heightened baseplate, so even if water did get in the housing, the camera is lifted away from contact with the water, allowing you to get out the water and get your camera out without damage.
WEIGHT
With pistol grip, base plate and dome port and accessories = approx. 1.5 kg
1) Our housing does have 10 rear bolts. Undoing these do take time in order for you to open and close the housing to get to your camera. While other housings may use fewer bolts (2-4) or latch systems, making it much quicker to open and close the housing, we have opted for a much lighter, thinner injection moulded backplate frame in order to reduce the weight, cost and production time of making the housing. While we could have used fewer bolts we opted to rather use more in order to ensure that your housing is sealed fully without a doubt.
2) When your camera is inside the GDome XL, you will not be able to control the zoom on your lens. Thus you will need to set the zoom when you put the camera into the housing before you close it up.
3) The GDome XL with flexible rear membrane is rated for 5m | 15ft max depth, we know it can go deeper however we limit the rating for the safety of your camera. The GDome XL is not a dive housing and should not be treated as a dive housing due to the flexible rear membrane. You can use the solid backdoor to go deeper but your functionality will be limited.
If you can accept the above limitations then the GDome XL is definitely the perfect housing for you.
All orders for GDOME customers are manufactured and shipped from South Africa.
Please note international shipments could be charged vat, tax or customs duties depending on the destination country.
We are not responsible and do not cover these charges. This includes Local VAT.
We ship awesome water housings to most countries...
We deliver directly to your home or office, anywhere in the world with DHL.
We offer a reliable delivery services via trusted DHL Express courier services around the world.
Shipping is calculated automatically by DHL on checkout before you have to make payment.
DHL will also give you a live view of the estimated delivery time.
We also offer FREE shipping options to select locations, these do take slightly longer than or express options.
We’ll need your daytime address and cellphone number for door-to-door delivery and, once sent, provide you with the tracking number for the parcel.
All Prices exclude your local taxes and duties, please check your local taxes and duties before placing your order.
Shipping costs do not cover your local taxes (such as VAT and Customs Duties).
GDome ships exclusively through DHL International and TUNL for International orders.
By purchasing items from GDome, you acknowledge that GDome is not responsible for lost or stolen packages.
Please refer to your tracking number to get details of where your shipment is. If your package shows it was successfully delivered, and you did not receive it, please contact us immediately.
Insurance for packages is charged separately by DHL and TUNL, we offer the option to insure your package with Shipping Protection on checkout.
By deselecting Shipping Protection, GDome is not liable for items that are lost, damaged, or stolen during shipping.
We guarantee all of our products and our reviews stand testament to this. All units are hand-assembled, pressure tested and have to pass our quality control measures. We manufacture all of our products in house to ensure the best care is taken right from raw material inspection to final product testing.
IF YOU WANT TO USE THE 2 STAGE TRIGGER, please ensure that your camera has a wired remote shutter port and uses generic cables.
In order to use our 2-stage tigger system, your camera will have to have a wired remote trigger shutter port.
This allows your camera to be triggered via the pistol trigger using a shutter release cable. The connectors used for the external release have rather different shapes.
Side note: You can always use the flex backdoor and assign a custom button to shoot if your camera is not compatible with our trigger.
You can also use a wireless remote and our remote backplate.
We have a number of types of cables to support more than 300 camera models; we do not stock or sell proprietary cables. You will find our available cables here: https://getgdome.com/products/xl-2-5mm-camera-shutter-cables
NB: When you get a new compatible camera, if it is different, you will only need to get a new camera cable to keep using your GDome XL Trigger!
We have made a short list of some of the cameras that we know fit the GDome XL - there are many more that fit! Not supported means that your camera may not have the wired shutter port.
2-Stage Trigger Compatibility:
Sony
Nikon
Canon
EOS 1300D / 1200D / 1100D / 1000D / 650D / 550D / 500D / 450D / 400D / 350D / 300D / 90D / 80D / 70D / 60D / 50D / 40D / 30D / 20D / 20Ds / 10D / 7D Mark II / 7D / 6D / R5 / R6 / 5D / 5D Mark II / 5D Mark III / 5D Mark IV / SX50HS / Powershot G10 / G11 / G12 / G15 / G1x / G1x Mk II ... and more!!
Fujifilm
Finepix S1 / S3 PRO / S5 PRO / X30 / X70 / X100F / X100T / X-100V / X-A1 / X-A2 / X-A3 / X-A5 / X-A7 / X-A10 / X-E1 / X-E2 / X-E2S / X-E3 / XF10 / X-H1 / X-M1 / X-Pro2 / X-Pro3 / X-Q1 / X-Q2 / X-T1 / X-T2 / X-T3 / X-T4 / X-T10 / X-T20 / X-T30 / X-T100 / X-T200 .. and more!!
Panansonic
GH6 / GH5 / GH4 / GH3 .. and more!!
Pentax
K-5 II / K-5 IIs / K-5 / K-7 / K10 / K20 / K50 / K100 / K200 / K500 and more!!
Samsung
GX10/GX20 and more!!
Checking the camera and lens fit
The general rule of thumb is that if your camera body is the same size or smaller than a Canon 5D MK4, then it will fit the GDome XL. Cameras with built-in battery grips like the 1DX will be too tall, unfortunately.
Our flexible rear membrane is unbelievably strong and flexible, as they are custom-molded specifically for us from silicone. Silicone has close to zero memory, excellent resistance to weathering and UV exposure, and lasts approximately four times longer than rubber.
Please keep in mind that they are not made to withstand impact or pressure from sharp edges or points.
We suggest storing the silicone screens in a ziplock bag when not in use or in transit.
What is a pistol trigger grip for surf photography?
A handle known as a pistol grip is fastened to the housing's base. A button on the handle activates the shutter of the camera by connecting a cable to the device's "remote" connection.
Why use a pistol-grip trigger when shooting?
It is simpler to swim with your housing and to position yourself into key wave sections for the finest shots when you shoot with a pistol grip because you can hold (and trigger) the camera with just one hand.
With fisheye or wide-angle lenses, where you might not always be looking through your viewfinder when shooting, a pistol-grip trigger is frequently employed. Even though some photographers prefer to utilize the top shutter button for a more comfortable hold when peering through the viewfinder, you can still use a pistol grip when using longer lenses.
What distinguishes a "single-stage pistol grip" from a "two-stage pistol grip"?
A "one-press" button is present on the single-stage handgun grip. With a single press, this button activates focus and the shutter.
The "half-press to focus" and "full-press to fire" buttons are part of the two-stage pistol grip. With the pistol grip, it is quite simple to use one-handed autofocusing because there is a tactile click at the halfway point and another click at the full push.
✅ Camera housing with removable pistol grip and 2 stage shutter trigger
✅ Dome port with dome lens element
✅ Flat port with flat lens element
✅ Wireless shutter hub
✅ Flexible BackDoor
✅ Flexible membrane
✅ Ambidextrous side grip
✅ Removable baseplate with stabaliser wings
✅ Anti-movement backplate
✅ 2.5mm camera shutter cables (we will contact you to confirm your camera and cable prior to shipping)
✅ Finger thumbscrews for rear backplate
✅ Finger thumbscrew loosening tool
✅ BackPlate stabaliser and thumbscrews
✅ All the required seals and screws
✅ Seal lubrication gel
✅ 3m Tape
✅ Thank you card
✅ Scannable QR code for instructions
FREE ACCESSORIES
✅ Snap On Dome lens cover
✅ Padded Flat lens cover
✅ Padded rear door cover
✅ Protective Foam Rear Membrane Cover
✅ Anti-water droplet gel
✅ UPGRADED Heavy Duty Wrist Strap
✅ Spare flexible membrane
✅ Adhesive mount for GoPro / light systems
✅ Solid BackDoor
✅ T-Bag paded storage bag for lens ports
Check out these accessories for your GDome XL
This high-quality wrist/arm leash lanyard is designed to keep your valuable underwater housing within reach and prevent it from getting lost or damaged in the water.
Crafted from a coiled, slim, and lightweight cord, this safety leash is incredibly durable and can withstand even the toughest surf conditions.
The coiled design also means that it won't get in your shot, tangled or snagged, giving you the freedom to move and capture your content with ease.
Features a super comfortable neoprene cuff that is designed to prevent blistering and chafing.
The cuff is secured with a strong double Velcro locking strap that provides a snug and secure fit, ensuring that your leash stays in place no matter what.
