Porthole Creator
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping On Orders Over $49
All orders over $49.00 ship free using a combination of USPS, FedEx and UPS. All in stock items will ship out within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday. Drop ship items such as large aquariums, large sumps and full aquarium systems can take 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on availability. This shipping offer is only available in the 48 contiguous US. Not valid on wholesale orders.
$7.99 Flat Rate Shipping On Orders Under $49
If your order is under $49.00 shipping is only $7.99 using a combination of USPS, FedEx & UPS. All in stock items will ship out within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday. This shipping offer is only available in the 48 contiguous US. Not valid on wholesale orders.
Drop Shipping
There are a few items that are drop shipped directly from the manufacturer. Any item that drop ships will be marked on the product page. Large items like aquariums, stands, and lights may take anywhere from 1-3 weeks for final delivery.
Returns For New Unopened Products Within 30 Days
We're happy to accept returns of new products in their original packaging within 30 days of original purchase for a full refund. Just give us a call or send us an email, you must receive an RMA number before shipping back your products. Returns received without an RMA number will be refused and sent back.
Returned items must be sent back to us in new and unused condition in the original packaging along with all accessories, warranty cards, manuals, software, cables, etc.
Special order items are non returnable and are marked on the items page.
Returns For New Unopened Products Within 31 - 60 Days
We're happy to accept returns of new products in their original packaging within 31 - 60 days of original purchase will receive a full refund in the form of store credit. Just give us a call or send us an email, you must receive an RMA number before shipping back your products. Returns received without an RMA number will be refused and sent back.
Returned items must be sent back to us in new and unused condition in the original packaging along with all accessories, warranty cards, manuals, software, cables, etc.
Special order items are non returnable and are marked on the items page.
Returns For Unused Open Box Products
Hold on to your packaging! If you purchased a product in the last 30 days that's opened but unused, has never seen saltwater and still has all of its original packaging (warranty cards, manuals, accessories, etc.) we can accept your return and offer store credit or a refund to your original form of payment minus a small 15% restocking fee.
- Products must be returned in the original packaging. Products returned with broken manufacturer seals, damaged or altered packaging, missing packing material, warranty cards, manuals and/or accessories will be treated as an unused but open item.
- Items purchased as new but have been opened and received more than 30 days after the original purchase will be returned to you free of charge.
- Items that show any sign of exposure to water or use, returned with damaged or altered packaging or missing packing material including warranty cards, manuals and accessories are not eligible for return and will be returned to you free of charge.
- All items sold under clearance, blowout, or liquidation are final and not eligible for return.
Manufacturer Defects & Warranties
Sometimes items just don't work out of the box, contact us and we'll work with you to make it right!
If your product arrives non-functional due to manufacturer defects, it may be exchanged for the same product within 30 days at no cost to you!
Purchased more than 30 days ago, but need warranty support? We'll ensure your issue is handled fast and efficiently by acting as the first point of contact. We'll introduce you to the best contact at the manufacturer, and make sure the manufacturer knows of the issue you're encountering!
Please Note:
- Shipping & Delivery fees are non-refundable.
- Gift Cards are non-refundable.
- Return shipping may be deducted from your refund.
- Please retain all product packaging and tags until you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
- Please open all packages and inspect all items for damage immediately upon arrival. Damages must be reported within 3 days of the reported delivery.
Porthole Creator
The Porthole Creator Bundle, a better way to shoot your reef.
The Porthole Creator Mark II transforms your smartphone into a high-fidelity marine documentation tool. Whether you are a professional storyteller or a dedicated hobbyist, the Creator system is engineered to eliminate the two biggest obstacles in reef photography: surface distortion and blue wash lighting. This is not just a mount; it is a professional grade interface designed to capture the true to life beauty of your aquarium with zero hassle.
Key Features
- True Color Capture: Stop fighting your LEDs. The Creator’s internal 52mm aluminum filter thread allows you to use professional grade color correction, neutral density and polarizing filters. Achieve perfect color saturation and clarity directly on your sensor. This eliminates the need for heavy post processing and removes the blue wash from your photos.
- Optical Centering and MagSafe Alignment: The Creator Cradle is precision engineered to align the main camera lens of the iPhone directly in the center of the optical tube. High strength magnets ensure this alignment is instant and perfectly centered every time you snap it into place.
- 100mm MIIM Architecture: The Creator system features the same 100mm heavy-duty threading as our professional Studio line. This modular design lets you easily add Focal Tuning Extensions to clear deep tank rims or gear without losing stability.
- Integrated Rigging Points: Designed for the "Run-and-Gun" creator. Two 1/4-20 brass heat-set inserts let you build a complete mobile rig by mounting external handles, lights, camera straps or tripods for stable 4K video.
- Advanced Light-Lock Shielding: Ambient glare from overhead aquarium lights can wash out your colors. The Creator Cradle has an integrated light shield that eliminates reflections, ensuring deep, vibrant color straight from the sensor.
- Ionic Air-Cleaned Optics: Just like our professional Studio gear, every Creator component undergoes our ionic-exchange cleaning process. We ensure all components are free of debris before they contact your water or glass, maintaining the pristine environment needed for high-resolution macro capture.
- Universal iPhone Support: Precision-engineered to support the modern iPhone era. Optimized for iPhone 17 through iPhone 12, covering all Standard, Pro, and Pro Max models.
- Document Your Journey: You don’t need to be a professional filmmaker to appreciate the Porthole Creator Mark II. It’s the quickest way for every reef keeper to capture clear, color-accurate photos to track their reef’s progress, share a "what is this?" photo with a local club, or list a frag for sale with a picture that truly shows the coral’s beauty. It also transforms your phone into a powerful diagnostic microscope for your tank.
- From Top-Down to Forward-Facing: There are times when we want to capture our reef head-on, and with the new Porthole Creator, that's possible. Simply unscrew the lower lens assembly, then attach the phone to your cradle directly to take glare-free photos and videos using your 52mm filters.
The Porthole Creator Bundle includes the Mark II Lower Lens Assembly, iPhone Creator Cradle, our 16,000k Lens Filter, and two dust caps for both the wet-side optics and the dry-side filter interface.