SeaLife DC1000 Underwater Camera Go to www.sealife-cameras.com/service/manuals.
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Safety Instructions >> SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings Continued use under the following conditions may cause fire or electric shock. Contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer for repair service if the product is damaged. If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. Cautions >> Cautions A camera is a precision instrument.
Battery Usage >> 4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V) provided with the camera. Extremely cold environments can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time, it may affect the number of images that can be captured.
Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before using underwater. The inner camera is not waterproof or shock protected. Seal the camera inside the waterproof housing in areas of water, rain, snow, high humidity, sand, dirt or combustible gas*. * Make sure the rubber dust cover provided is completely inserted into the camera’s USB and Power ports unless charging the camera’s battery or connecting the camera to the computer.
Notes on Waterproof Function >> * * * 6 Soak and rinse waterproof housing in fresh water for about 2 minutes after underwater use or if the housing becomes dirty. Push each button several times to clean out any saltwater, sand or dirt that may be trapped under the buttons. Use clean,soft cloth to dry housing. Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry. Do not let any moisture or dirt get inside housing when opening.
INTRODUCTION 9 10 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 11 12 13 15 Recording Video Clips Playing Back Video Clips PLAYBACK MODE 33 34 35 35 36 36 38 40 Capturing Images Setting the Focus About Easy Set-up Mode About External Flash Modes About Sea and Snorkel Modes About Spy Mode Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image Setting the Panorama Mode Recording Voice Memos VIDEO MODE 31 32 33 Preparation Charging the Battery Initial Settings CA
Contents >> 40 47 49 51 53 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 53 Downloading Your Files 54 EDITING SOFTWARE 55 SPECIFICATIONS (INNER CAMERA ONLY) 56 APPENDIX 56 57 58 63 65 Possible number of shots (still image) Possible recording time / sec (video clip) UNDERWATER HOUSING INSTRUCTIONS 59 61 62 MUST DO for underwater housing: Maintaining a waterproof seal Quick waterproof test (before you depart on your dive trip) HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE O-RING HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE WATERPROOF HOUSING 67
Overview Thank you for purchasing the SeaLife DC1000 digital underwater camera. This is not your ordinary land camera in a waterproof housing. The SeaLife camera includes special onboard software and exposure programs have been developed through extensive underwater testing and research to ensure bright, colorful underwater pictures and video. It is equipped with the latest digital technology which means the camera is automatic and easy to use.
Package Contents >> Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components: Digital Camera Underwater Housing with lanyard Instruction manual and Quick Guide CD-ROM USB cable AV cable Camera strap Camera pouch AC power adapter International plug adapters Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Flash Link optical cable adapter Desiccant capsules Cleaning brush and lens cloth Common (Optional) Accessories: SD/
Front View 1 2 3 5 4 6 8 7 1. Shutter button 5. 2. ON/OFF button 6. Lens 3. Self-timer LED 7. Microphone 4. Mode switch Capture mode Video mode Playback mode 8. Flash NOTE Getting To Know Your Camera >> GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Speaker The waterproof housing has button controls for all camera functions except for the mode switch (#4).
Getting To Know Your Camera >> Rear View 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 12 1. 2. LCD monitor Delete button 3. DISP Display button 4. MENU Menu button 5. 6. Zoom in button Zoom out button Strap holder 7. DC IN 5V terminal 8. USB or AV OUT terminal 9. Battery / Memory card cover 11 10 10. SET / Direction button button Self-timer button button Flash button button Focus button button Exposure compensation button SET Set button 11. Status LED 12.
Capture mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Zoom status Voice memo Battery condition [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power *[ ] AC adapter icon (if used) Flash mode [ Blank ] Auto Flash [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Pre-flash [ ] Slow sync flash [ ] Flash Off ] Histogram [ Main focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway) Capture mode icon [ ] Single [ ] Continuous [ ] Auto Exposure Bracketing [ ] Spy [ ] Cont.
Getting To Know Your Camera >> Video mode [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10S 00:07:30 Playback mode [ ]Still image playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mode icon File number Folder number Protect icon Voice memo Playback mode [ Video playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. [Important: Camera strap must be removed when using camera inside the waterproof housing] 2. 3. Open the battery/memory card cover. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (29MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
Getting Started >> NOTE To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”. To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card. To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card.
Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time. ] or [ ], 1. Slide the mode switch to [ and press the MENU button. 2. Select [Setup] with the button. 3.
Getting Started >> Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. ], [ ] or 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture [ ], and press the MENU button. 2. Select [Setup] menu with the button. 3. Select [Language] with the / buttons and press the SET button. 4. Select the displayed language with the MENU:Exit SET:Adj. / buttons and press the SET button. The setting will be stored.
Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.7” full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that was last set. If the power is turned on in [ ] or [ ] mode, the lens will extend forward and it is ready for shooting.
Setting the Focus >> NOTE Avoid using zoom while underwater to take pictures of subjects at far away distances. For best underwater pictures, keep your subjects within 2 m / 6 ft shooting distance. If the focus area frame is red, the light conditions or contrast may be too low. Try again until focus frame is green, or try focussing on a subject with higher contrast located at equal distance to the shooting subject.
The Easy Set-up mode is a fast and easy way to set the camera for underwater or land photography. Select Easy Set-up option located in the capture menu. Then, select the best choice from a series of options depending on the shooting condition and the accessories you are using. 1. Push the Menu button and select Easy Set-up: 2. Select Underwater or Land. Capture Function Setup UNDERWATER or LAND 3. About Easy Set-up Mode >> About Easy Set-up Mode Select Camera+Flash or Camera Only.
About External Flash Modes >> About External Flash Modes When using one (or two) SeaLife external flashes (optional accessory), set the camera Scene mode to ExtFlash Auto or ExtFlash MNL mode. In Ext Flash Auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure resulting in sharp, colorful underwater pictures.
Icon Scene mode Description Auto Automatic exposure control with external flash. In order to achieve proper image exposure, push the [ ] flash button to switch between one of the following three exposure settings: [Blank] - This is the default setting ideal for most underwater pictures. [ ]- Macro Flash: This exposure setting is ideal for close-up shooting distances inside of 3ft (1m) or make the picture less bright.
About Sea and Snorkel Modes >> About Sea and Snorkel Modes The Sea and Snorkel Mode are used to capture underwater pictures when NOT using the optional external flash accessory. Sea mode is ideal for scuba diving below 25ft/8m depth. Snorkel mode is ideal for underwater pictures above 25ft/8m depth. The camera will make color corrections to compensate for the loss of red colors typical in underwater photography.
NOTE The default setting for Sea mode is “BluWtr>25ft”. The default setting for Snorkel mode is “BluWtr<25ft”. When the camera is in Sea and Snorkel modes, the scene displayed on the LCD display will appear red in color when you are on land. This is normal and will appear different when you are underwater. The Sea mode color correction feature will not work during night time diving or depths greater than 50ft / 15m depending on the amount of available light.
About Spy Mode >> About Spy Mode This mode is used to capture continuous images at a preselected time interval. This mode is useful for taking a sequence of images, like a sunrise or sunset, and later selecting the best image. It is also useful for taking a series of pictures without being discovered by the subject. For example, a bird’ s nest with an egg hatching. A compact tripod accessory is helpful to keep the camera aimed at the subject. ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2.
Pre-Shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-Shot is a two-step process. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Function] with the button. c. Select [Capture Mode] with the / button, and press the SET button. d. Select [Pre-Shot] with the / button, and press the SET button. e. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu screen. 2.
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image >> 28 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image This mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Function] with the button. c. Select [Capture Mode] with the / button, and press the SET button. d.
This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single image. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Arcsoft Panorama Maker® 4.0 or Photoshop application. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [Scene Mode] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 4.
Recording Voice Memos >> 30 Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds in the still image mode immediately following a still image capture. ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture Function Setup 2. Press the MENU button, and select the Capture Mode Single Quick Shutter On [Function] menu with the button. On Voice Memo 3. Select [Voice Memo] with the / LCD Bright. Off Digital Zoom Off buttons, and press the SET button. Date Print Off 4.
Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips on land or underwater (inside the waterproof housing) at a resolution of 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 pixels. For recording video on land, when the camera is NOT in the underwater housing, do this: 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video clip.
Video Mode >> Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips on the camera. You can also play back sound if recorded with the video. ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the / buttons. 3. Press the SET button. A press of the / buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play. To stop video playback, press the button. This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.
Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the / buttons. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. Pressing the / buttons during image playback will result in a 90degree rotated display.
Playback Mode >> Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor, which can let you quickly search for the image that you want. ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. Press the button. The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. Press the button to exit from thumbnail display. Use the / buttons to go to previous or next page. Use the / buttons to select the file to be displayed. 3. Press the SET button.
You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken. ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the image that you want to edit with the / buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Fix Red Eyes] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 5. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 6. View the changes on the corrected File Overwrite? image. 7.
Playback Mode >> Playing back voice memo A press of the SET button displays [VOICE PLAYBACK] and plays back the voice memo. Voice memo is only available for still images. NOTE Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the / buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Protect] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 5.
To cancel protection for only one image, display the image on which you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the / buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button. 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the playback mode.
Playback Mode >> 38 Erasing Images Erasing in Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. ] or [ ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen. 3. Select [Execute] with the / buttons. 4. Press the SET button to confirm the deletion. To not delete, select [Cancel], and press the SET button.
Erasing single image / Erasing all images 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ]. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image will be displayed on the screen. Select the image you want to erase with the / buttons. Press the button. The deletion menu will be displayed. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. [Single]: Erases the selected image or the last image. [All]: Erases all of the images except for the protected images.
Menu Options >> MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Capture Function Easy Set-up Scene Mode Size Quality ISO Color White Balance Setup Next Menu Auto 3648 x 2736 Fine 64 Standard Auto MENU:Exit SET:Adj. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Capture Sharpness Saturation Metering Manual WB Function Setup Normal Normal Spot Next Menu MENU:Exit SET:Adj. Capture Function Capture Mode Quick Shutter Voice Memo LCD Bright.
* [ * [ * [ * [ Av * [ Tv * [ * [ * [ * [ * [ ] Sea: For underwater pictures WITHOUT external flash accessory at depths greater than 25ft/8m. Refer to page 24 for more information ] Snorkel: For underwater pictures WITHOUT external flash accessory at depths less than 25ft/8m. See page 24 for more information. ] ExtFlash Auto: For underwater pictures WITH external flash accessory. Refer to page 22 for more information. ] ExtFlash MNL: For underwater pictures WITH external flash accessory.
Menu Options >> * [ ] Splash Water: For land pictures of splashing water. The camera will use a faster shutter speed so you can stop the motion of the splashing water. ] Flow Water: For land pictures of flowing water. The camera will use a slower shutter speed so you can see the motion of flowing water in the picture. ] Anti Shake: For land pictures in low light conditions. The camera will uses a faster shutter speed and higher ISO value to reduce motion blur, typical for low light photography.
This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured. * Hard / Normal / Soft Color This sets the color of the image that will be captured. * Standard / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Purple Saturation Menu Options >> Sharpness This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured.
Menu Options >> Manual WB The surrounding light may affect the color balance of your picture. For example, if a halogen light illuminates a white wall, the wall will have a yellow cast, while in fact it should be white. Underwater pictures tend to be more blue, because the water filters out red colors. The camera’s white balance menu includes settings that compensate for different lighting conditions found on land or underwater.
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. * [ ] Average: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. ] Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured * [ to calculate the correct exposure. ] Multi: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure * [ is calculated. Capture Mode Menu Options >> Metering This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images.
Menu Options >> Quick Shutter When the Quick Shutter is set to ON and you quickly push the shutter button down fully, the camera takes image without using auto focus (Focus is set to infinity). However, if you set “Quick shutter off”, the auto focus function works even if you push the shutter button down quickly. * On / Off Voice Memo Refer to section in this manual titled “Recording Voice Memos” for further details. * On / Off LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor.
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. Capture Capture MENU:Exit SET:Adj. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MENU:Exit SET:Adj. Menu Options >> Video Menu Slide the mode switch to [ ]. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] / [Setup] menu with the / buttons. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button.
Menu Options >> Color This sets the color of the video clip that will be captured. * Normal / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Purple White Balance Refer to section in this manual titled “White Balance” in Capture Menu for further details. When the user has the camera set to Sea or Ext Flash (ExtFlash Auto / ExtFlash MNL) mode, the video White Balance setting will be the same setting used in the image capture mode.
In the [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. Menu Options >> Playback Menu Slide the mode switch to [ ]. Press the MENU button. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Menu Options >> Protect Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details. LCD Bright. Refer to section in this manual titled “LCD Bright.” in Capture Menu for further details. Resize Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. It is only possible to resize to a smaller size. Quality Changes the quality (compression) of a recorded image.
Set your camera’s operating environment. Capture MENU:Exit SET:Adj. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Play MENU:Exit SET:Adj. Menu Options >> Setup Menu Slide the mode switch to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Menu Options >> Date/Time Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. Sys. Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * Cancel / Execute Language Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details. Format Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details. Media Info.
System Requirement Windows Pentium III 1GHz or higher Windows 2000/XP/Vista 512MB RAM 150MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Macintosh PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 9.0 or later 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.
Editing Software >> 54 EDITING SOFTWARE Almost every computer already includes photo editing software, like Windows Photo Gallery or Mac iPhoto, which allows you to open, organize and edit your pictures. If your computer does not include any photo editing software, you may want to purchase one. Here are some links to popular photo editing software that you can purchase. Many offer free trial versions: Google Picasa: www.picasa.google.com Adobe Photoshop (Elements): www.adobe.com Arcsoft: www.arcsoft.
Item Description Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (10.0 megapixels) Image resolution 3648 x 2736, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Appendix >> APPENDIX Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.
Size Quality Internal Memory SD/SDHC memory card capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB SDHC [ ] 640 x 480 [ ] Fine 00:00:17 00:10:18 00:20:38 00:44:18 [ ] Standard 00:00:19 00:11:12 00:22:25 00:44:52 [ ] 320 x 240 [ ] Fine 00:00:54 00:31:34 01:03:11 02:06:27 [ ] Standard 00:01:03 00:36:33 01:13:10 02:26:27 Appendix >> Possible recording time / sec (video clip) * We recommend a memory card of at least 10MB/Sec write speed to prevent auto stop or unexpected results.
Underwater Housing Instructions >> UNDERWATER HOUSING INSTRUCTIONS Important: Please carefully read and understand these instructions before using camera and housing underwater. DC1000 SeaLife DC1000 Underwater Housing: Front view of underwater housing Depth rated and tested to 200 ft. (60m). Fully rubber armored for added shock protection. Soft rubber grips. Fully-multi coated optical glass lens port for high light transmission. Accessory mount for adding one (or two) external flash(es).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before using underwater. Do not exceed the depth rating of 60m (200ft.) or the housing may leak. Follow these important O-ring care instructions or the waterproof housing may leak. Do not lubricate o-ring. Inspect and clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces for sand, hair and other debris before every use. Clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided.
Underwater Housing Instructions >> 7. For great underwater pictures you need: Clear water conditions, control your buoyancy before taking pictures, get as close as possible to subject (ideal distance is 2ft to 6ft/ 0.6m to 2m) Use SeaLife External Flash accessory to enhance colors and reduce backscatter. Store housing at room temperature in a clean and dry place. Do not expose housing to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
Every SeaLife housing is tested for quality and a waterproof seal. It is your responsibility to properly care for the O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces to maintain a waterproof seal. Carefully follow these important O-ring care instructions. Not following these care instructions may cause the waterproof housing to leak and void your warranty. 1. Carefully inspect O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces for damage (cuts, scratches, tears, cracks, dents and any other imperfections.) before every use.
Underwater Housing Instructions >> 62 4. 5. Replace O-ring every year to ensure proper seal. Only use approved SeaLife O-ring (item #SL15017) designed for the DC1000. Replacement O-rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer. After each use underwater: a. Soak sealed housing in fresh water for about 15 minutes. Most dive boats offer special fresh water buckets specifically for underwater photo equipment.
To Install O-ring: Step 1: O-ring and O-ring groove must be completely clean before installing O-ring. Step 2: Push O-ring into groove as shown being careful not to twist or roll O-ring. Step 3: Use two fingers to push last part of O-ring into groove. How To Install And Remove O-Ring >> HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE O-RING Step 4: Carefully close housing to firmly seat O-ring and open housing again to inspect that O-ring is completely seated into groove. Do NOT grease the O-ring.
How To Install And Remove O-Ring >> 64 To Remove O-ring: Step 1: Push O-ring along groove until it lifts. Step 2: Gently lift and remove O-ring from its groove.
Step 1: Push in locking tab to open latch. Step 2: Open latch all the way to lift and release latch from housing.
How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 66 Step 3: Open Housing as shown so inner camera does not fall out. Step 4: Close housing and push down on latch as shown to firmly seat latch into housing. Step 5: Push down latch until locking tab clicks into place.
The Flash Link adapter included with your camera connects the Flash Link optical cable to the DC1000 camera housing. This adapter is only needed when using the SeaLife external flash accessory. Optical cables (item SL962)and external flash accessories (SL961, SL960D) are optional accessories sold separately. For more information about these accessories, please contact your local SeaLife dealer or visit www.sealife-cameras.com.
How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 68 Step 3: Once the cable and adapter is firmly attached, run the cables along the bottom of the flash base and up the flash arm. The cables should be secured to the flash arm using the Velcro ties provided with your flash accessory. NOTE If using two Flash Links, attach other cable in second groove and follow above instructions. Secure optical cable to Flash arm using Velcro® ties (included External Flash accessory).
Set up camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert fully charged lithium battery into camera. Clean camera lens with dry, clean cotton swab. Remove camera strap since this will prevent the camera from correctly seating itself inside the housing. Use the Easy Set-Up, located in the Capture menu, to guide you through the correct land or underwater camera settings. See page 21 for more information.
How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 70 6. Carefully clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided. O-ring must not be wet when sealing housing, allow these areas to dry. O-ring must be absolutely clean of all hair, sand or other small particles. 7. Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing. This may cause the inside of the housing to fog. 8. Close housing lid tightly. Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent the housing from closing.
1. 2. 3. 4. Most dive operations will have a water tub for underwater cameras. Use this tub to test the camera for leaks before entering the water. Hold housing underwater for about 15 seconds with the lens pointing upwards. Lift the housing out of the water keeping the lens pointing up and look at LCD display window for any water drops. If no leaks are detected, repeat step 2 but hold the camera underwater for about 2 minutes and inspect.
How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> After using housing underwater 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cleaning housing after use 1. 2. 3. The sealed housing must be thoroughly cleaned with fresh water and dry before opening. Before opening housing, everything, including your hands, head and surrounding area must be totally dry. Have a dry towel handy. After opening the housing, clean the camera, O-ring area and all inside and outside parts with a clean, dry cotton cloth. Prepare housing for storage 1. 2.
Taking underwater pictures is much different that taking land pictures. Here are the most important tips to taking great pictures underwater: 1. Crystal Clear water. Crystal Clear water is essential for good underwater pictures. Tiny particles floating in the water cause low visibility and poor picture quality. Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins. These floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture, known as “backscatter.
How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 74 4. Shoot many pictures of the same subject - If you don’t like it, delete it - later. One of the great advantages of digital cameras is that you can review and delete pictures later, so shoot several pictures of the same subject. One of the best ways to learn underwater photography is from your good pictures and bad pictures. 5. Use the SeaLife Flash Accessories to enhance color and brightness.
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local SeaLife dealer for service. Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions The power does not come on. The battery is not inserted correctly. Insert the battery correctly. The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery. The battery runs out quickly. The battery is not fully charged. The battery is not used for an extended period of time after being charged.
Troubleshooting Guide >> Solutions / Corrective Actions Symptom Cause Although it is set to auto focus, it does not focus. The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper. The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range. Get your subject within the effective focus range. The contents on the memory card cannot be played back. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this camera. Insert a memory card that was formatted on this camera.
Solutions / Corrective Actions Symptom Cause Image not sharp Focus setting not correct See page 20 for information on correct focus setting Low water visibility Minimize shooting distance in low visibility waters Too far away from subject Minimize shooting distance to 6ft/2m while underwater dirty lens Inspect and clean lens Picture grainy (pixilated) Low light conditions Use SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Accessory in low light conditions or deeper depths Blue or green pictures Water absorbs red
Troubleshooting Guide >> Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions Picture too bright (over exposed) when using external flash accessory. Camera setting not optomized Select Ext Flash Auto mode. Select “macro Flash” [Push the flash button] to darken the picture exposure level. Reduce external flash accessory brightness by rotating brightness control knob clockwise. Picture too dark (under exposed) when using external flash accessory.
Underwater Housing: Depth: Individual depth tested to 200’ (60m) Controls: Control buttons for power, Shutter, Zoom, LCD, Menu, 4 navigation buttons, SET and Delete buttons O-ring: Silicone Lens port: Fully multi-coated optical glass lens port with snap-on ring to adapt accessory lenses. LCD: Optical grade polycarbonate window Tripod Mount: Standard 1/4-20 tripod threads to adapt accessories.
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