Liquid Eye Water Housings were originally built for one thing above all else: reliability in the harshest ocean environments. From heavy surf to strong currents and fast-moving action, our systems were developed to handle the conditions where camera gear is pushed to its limits.
As more photographers and filmmakers began taking their Liquid Eye setups below the surface, it became clear that the housings were capable of much more than surf shooting alone.
With the introduction of the new C2080 and C2090 housings for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic, we’ve expanded those capabilities even further. When used with the small dome and regular LP flat ports, these housings are now officially depth-rated to 30m / 98ft. That opens the door for Liquid Eye to move beyond surface work and become a reliable tool for free-divers and scuba divers alike.
Alongside that evolution, we’ve introduced several accessories designed specifically with diving in mind. In Part 1 we looked at the Rapid Weight Mounting System. In Part 2, we’re turning our attention to another important upgrade: the new Vacuum Pump Systems.
They’re simple additions, but they dramatically improve both the performance of the housing and the confidence you feel when taking your camera underwater.
Vacuum Pump System – The Ultimate Pre-Dive Confidence Check
If buoyancy is the biggest usability challenge underwater, leaks are often the biggest fear.
When you’re rushing to join a shoot, small setup mistakes can happen. A seal might not be perfectly seated, an O-ring may have picked up a grain of sand, or a port might not be fully tightened. Any one of these issues can potentially allow water into the housing — and no one wants to discover that kind of problem when they’re already 10 meters below the surface.
That’s exactly why we’ve introduced the new Liquid Eye Vacuum Pump System.
This simple but powerful accessory allows you to remove air from inside the housing after it has been fully sealed, creating a slight internal vacuum. Once the vacuum is established, you can monitor the pressure to ensure it remains stable. If the pressure holds steady, you know with confidence that the housing is sealed correctly and ready for the water.
In other words, the vacuum system gives you the chance to confirm everything is working exactly as it should before you ever leave the boat, beach, or dive platform.
We offer the system in two versions: an electronic vacuum pump and a manual pump.
The manual vacuum pump is the most straightforward and travel-friendly option. Compact, lightweight, and mechanically simple, it allows you to draw air out of the housing with just 30 seconds of use. Because it requires no batteries or electronics, it’s extremely reliable and ideal for remote locations, long expeditions, or situations where charging gear isn’t always possible. Many divers appreciate the tactile process as well — a few pumps create the vacuum, and the pressure gauge confirms that everything is sealed and holding steady. It’s a simple tool, but one that delivers a huge boost in confidence before every dive.
The electronic vacuum pump, on the other hand, is designed for maximum convenience and speed. With the press of a button, the pump automatically removes air from the housing and establishes the correct vacuum level in a matter of seconds. An integrated digital indicator system allows you to quickly verify that the seal is holding, making it incredibly easy to perform a consistent pre-dive check. For shooters working on fast-paced productions or entering and exiting the water multiple times a day, the electronic pump streamlines the entire process and removes any guesswork.
Both options deliver the same end result: peace of mind.
But leak checking is only part of the story. Using a vacuum system also provides several real-world advantages that improve how your housing performs underwater:
- Reduced internal moisture, helping prevent fogging in warm or humid environments
- Extra compression on seals and O-rings, creating an even more secure closure
- A clear, repeatable pre-dive routine, so you never have to rely on guesswork
For anyone shooting expensive camera equipment underwater, that extra layer of protection is invaluable.
Expanding What Liquid Eye Can Do
For years, Liquid Eye has been known as the go-to housing for serious surf photographers and filmmakers — built tough, reliable, and designed to handle demanding ocean conditions.
With the new depth rating of the C2080 and C2090 housings, along with accessories like these, we’re expanding that reputation even further.
Liquid Eye systems are no longer just tools for waves, strong currents, and surface action. They’re becoming a powerful and practical solution for divers as well.
The Rapid Weight Mounting System helps the housing feel balanced and natural underwater, allowing divers to control their camera more comfortably while swimming or filming.
The Vacuum Pump System adds another level of security, protecting your gear and giving you total confidence before every dive.
Together, these upgrades transform the way a Liquid Eye housing performs beneath the surface.
We also have several other diving accessories already available and more currently in development. These include new lighting solutions designed to illuminate the underwater environment and capture the depth and colour of the ocean in ways that weren’t previously possible with surf-focused setups.
At Liquid Eye, everything we design is driven by real-world use. Our goal is simple: to create equipment that lets you focus on shooting, not on fighting your gear.
Whether you’re swimming under powerful waves or descending onto a reef, these new accessories help make that possible.
If you’re interested in adding them to your setup or want to learn more about how they integrate with your housing, we’re always happy to help.
The ocean is getting bigger for Liquid Eye users — and we’re excited to dive in.
