Handmade in Austria since 1977 · Worldwide shipping · Service and repairs in-house
SUBAL

Why SUBAL

The quality of a photo is often decided in the blink of an eye.

Especially underwater, where a fraction of a second, a quick flip of a fishtail, can decide the shot. SUBAL is built around that moment.

Perfection first

Housings that fit like a second skin.

This is especially true for underwater photography, a fraction of a second delay, a quick flip of a fishtail, and that potentially perfect picture opportunity is lost. SUBAL recognises the depth of the commitment our clients invest in this fascinating pastime, both mentally and financially, with a philosophy that places perfection first.

Our housings are designed and manufactured to fit your camera like a second skin, a no-compromise finish and hand-made quality.

A SUBAL housing next to a professional camera lens

Because we share your passion

A determination to build a world-leading product.

The identification with our clientele and their needs is the reason accomplished underwater photographers around the world bank on SUBAL products, and their proven reliability. Our expertise in building underwater camera housings, combined with field-tested conditions by our staff and pro team members, drives every decision.

Our dedication is present in every step, from design, manufacture, quality check and dispatch, ultimately to you, to capture that perfect photo.

The material

Only the very best, because it matters.

SUBAL machines its housings from a single block of aluminium. The process eliminates air enclosures and guarantees the housings are absolutely leak-proof.

Single block

One aluminium billet, machined into one flawless body, with no glued seams.

Tempered strength

Heat treatment increases strength and hardness by 30%, reducing deformation under pressure.

Seawater-resistant alloy

Every housing part and accessory is made from the same high-grade, seawater-resistant alloy.

Nickel-chromium steel

All shafts, screws and moving parts are made from high-alloy nickel-chromium coated steel.

Pro team

A steadily growing group of photographers who trust SUBAL.

Well-known names such as, and many more, rely on SUBAL housings in the field.

Alex MustardBrian SkerryArturo TelleDaniel BotelhoGerald NowakHarald SlauschekPredag VuckovicMartin StrmiskaViktor LyagushkinHarald HoisThomas HaiderSilvia BoccatoMontse GrilloGeorge KarbusEllen CuylaertsNuno GoncalvesMarty SnydermanRui GuerraTodd EssickCarlos Minguell BañosCathy ChurchDietmar ReimerEric HanauerErnst SeelingJeremy CuffMark WebsterMartin EdgeMatthias Blättler