Pioneer DC500 manual Use Wide Angle Lens for dramatic pictures

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3. Move calmly and control your buoyancy before taking a picture.

It is very hard to take good pictures when you are moving. Look around for great picture opportunities. First position yourself at the best angle, and neutralize your buoyancy. Second, use the LCD monitor to perfectly frame your subject, check your shooting distance and keep the camera steady. Third, be calm and patient: Sometimes you have to wait a little bit so the fish that were frightened away, come back. Don’t chase the fish, let the fish come to you.

Always be in control of your buoyancy before taking pictures and observe all safe-diving rules.

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 Wide Angle Lens for dramatic pictures.

The SeaLife Wide Angle lens allow you to get close to your subject for images full of colors and razor-sharp details.

With the 24mm wide-angle lens you fit a close group of 4 dive buddies or a 6-foot (180 cm) shark at a shooting distance of 6 feet (180 cm). Normally, you would have to be 10 feet away, too far for a sharp picture.

6. Use the SeaLife Flash Accessories to enhance color and brightness.

Water filters out light and red/yellow colors resulting in darker, bluer images. The only way to prevent this from occurring is by taking pictures at shallow depths (within 10-15’ depth on a sunny day) or by using artificial light, like the SeaLife External (SL960) or Digital (SL960D) Flash. The Flash easily mounts to the bottom of the housing. The flexible arm allows you to direct the flash at the subject. Even two flashes can be mounted onto the housing for an evenly illuminated and shadow-free image. This system blocks the built-in flash and prevents backscatter. The flexible flash arms allow quick adjustments of the flash. An optional Flash Diffuser can be snapped onto the flash head and is highly recommended for close-up shots of bright, reflective subjects.

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Contents FCC Statement Read this First Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfacesKeep the batteries out of the reach of children Do not fire the flash close to anyones eyes Do not subject the LCD monitor to impactDo not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets Important Notes on Using Waterproof Housing Contents Specifications Connecting Your Camera to OtherIntroduction Package Contents Limited Warranty Front View Getting to Know Your Camera and HousingRear View Inner Camera Waterproof HousingTop View of Docking Cradle Control ButtonsAuto LCD Monitor InformationMovie Mode Image Playback Indicator State Description/Activity LED IndicatorsInstalling the Battery Preparing the CameraTo remove the batteries Docking Cradle Charging the Battery Attaching the Camera Strap Using the AC Power AdapterInserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory Turning the Power On/Off Getting StartedEntering the Main Menu Setting the Date and Time Español Choosing the Screen LanguageYES Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal MemoryQuality Setting Image Resolution and QualityUsing the LCD Monitor Shooting Images Camera ModeUseful Scene Modes Land & Sea Exposure Programs Macro Reviewing the Last Image Using the Zoom Function Using the Macro Close-Up Mode on Land Using the Sea or Ext. Flash Modes Flash mode Description Using the FlashUsing the Flash in External Flash Mode OFF Using the Self-TimerAdjusting the Exposure Setting White Balance Advanced Shooting QuickShoot ModeContinuous Shooting Capture ModeAuto Exposure Bracketing AEB Manual WB Adjust White Balance ManuallyInstant Delete and Quickview Mode Viewing Images Play Mode the BasicsMagnifying Images Thumbnail Display Index Playback Resizing an Image Slideshow DisplayRecording Video Clips Movie ModePlaying Back Video Clips Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV Play Mode Advanced FunctionsRotating Images in the Display Deleting Images/Video Clips To delete a single image/video clipTo delete all images/video clips at once Protect Protecting Images/Video ClipsSetting the Dpof Exit Step ProcedureTo configure print settings for all images Step Procedure Configure the settings Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Connecting the camera to the printerPrinting images Print reservations To cancel printing Print Changing the Camera Startup Logo Audio Mode Recording Voice FilesPlaying Back a Voice Recording File Button operations Deleting a Voice Recording FilePress Functional Description ModeCPU Install the USB driver Installation on Windows 98 & 98SEInstallation on MAC OS Connect the digital still camera to your computer Download images, video clips or voice-recording files Installing Photo Explorer Editing Software InstallationInstalling Photo Express Install the PC camera driver same as USB driver Using the Digital Still Camera AS a PC CameraEN-74 Run your application software i.e. Windows NetMeetingCamera Menu Menu OptionsSize Picture Settings Option Functional DescriptionQuality SharpnessLCD Bright Capture ModeDigital Zoom Quick ViewWhite Balance AE/AWB Settings Functional DescriptionAuto Auto ISOMovie Menu Slide Show Play MenuProtect Delete ALLThumbnail ResizeDpof Basic Custom Setup MenuPower OFF ResetSpeaker FormatDate Type Date SetupLanguage Video OUTConnecting Your Camera to Other Devices CCD SpecificationsAppendix Possible Number of Recordable Images Quality SD memory card Resolution Compression RatioImage size SD memory card Approximate Duration of Recording TimeDC500 SeaLife DC500 Underwater HousingMust do for underwater housing Housing door uses one O-ring to form a waterproof seal Open view of waterproof housingMaintaining a waterproof seal Quick waterproof test SeaLife Service Center, 97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJHOW to Install and Remove O-RING EN-96 HOW to Open and Close Waterproof Housing EN-98 Installing the Flash Link optical cable adapter EN-100 How to set-up the Waterproof Housing Set up cameraSet up housing Test camera and housing Entering the water with housing Using and cleaning the underwater housing and cameraAfter using housing underwater Cleaning housing after usePrepare housing for storage Great Pictures Made EasyCrystal Clear water Use Wide Angle Lens for dramatic pictures Use the QuickShoot Mode for fast moving objects Problem Possible cause Corrective Action Trouble shooting guideAlso check that connection to Overexposed image To close to reflective object Underwater housing Housing Specifications