Sealife DC300/DC310 manual Take several pictures of the same subject

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5.Take several pictures of the same subject.

Use different distances and angles. (Allow about 10 seconds between shots for the flash to re-charge). Study and compare the good and bad pictures and you will soon be a master.

Never touch any sea creatures. Consult your dive master about approaching dangerous creatures or structures.

6.Use SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle Lenses for dramatic close-ups.

The SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle lenses allow you to get super close to your sub- ject for images full of colors and razor-sharp details. Each SeaLife macro lens has optical coatings for color correction (reduces the underwater bluish effect) and a neu- tral density coating to prevent over flashing.

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. The following lenses are available at your local scuba dive dealer:

Lens description

Item #

Effective range

No Lens

N/A

3.5’ (1m) to infinity

Macro 3X lens/filter

SL951

22" to 36" (56 to 90 cm)

Macro 8X lens/filter

SL959 (set)

16" to 22" (40 to 56 cm)

Macro 16X lens/filter

SL959 (set)

8" to 11" (20 to 28 cm)

24 mm Wide angle lens

SL970

2’ (60 cm) to infinity

 

 

Field of view about 50% larger.

The above shooting distance only apply to the DC200 and DC310 digital camera with focus set to Seascape. SeaLife film cameras will have different shooting distances.

The 8X and 16X Macro lenses are sold in a set that also includes the extendable and collapsible distance-measuring device “Macro Wand” (Set item # SL959)

7. Use the SeaLife External Flash 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 5’ depth on a sunny day) or by using artificial light, like the SeaLife External Flash.

The External 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.

8.The quick review feature allows you to playback pictures without removing the camera from the housing.

Press and hold the LCD button for 2 seconds. The last image will appear. Press the LCD button to scroll to the next picture. Press and hold the LCD button for 2 seconds to exit.

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Contents DC300/DC310 Digital Underwater Camera Set Read warnings in manual pages Must doFCC Notice Limited WarrantyPage Page Page Trademark Information Contents Great Pictures Made Easy Underwater Housing InstructionsMenu Options How It Works a Very Unique Camera Land & Sea IntroductionYour computer Common Optional Accessories Package contentsFront view Getting to Know the CameraRear view LED indicator Viewfinder LCD monitor Display buttonMode Description Mode dialLED indicators Indicator Status Description/Activity SoundLCD monitor information in Record mode Movie mode Battery level Getting Started Installing the batteriesAttaching the strap Loading a SD memory card optional accessoryChoosing the language Setting the date and time12MB SD Setting the image resolution and qualityTaking pictures Record ModeUsing the viewfinder Setting Seascape focus for Land & Sea pictures Using the LCD monitor and Quick Review modeUsing the Portrait focus setting Using the macro focus settingUsing the digital zoom Using the flash Using the self-timerFlash Modes Flash Mode DescriptionTaking pictures manually Viewing images Playback Mode Review imagesZoom Playback Slide show display Displaying thumbnail imagesRemoving protection from one image/video clip Protecting one image/video clipProtecting one image/video clip To delete one image/video clip at a time Setting DpofDeleting images/video clips To instantly delete a picture How to use the Instant Delete featureTo delete all images/video clips at once Recording video clips Movie ModeViewing video clips System requirements Windows Macintosh Transferring Recorded Images To Your ComputerConnecting the camera to your computer Installing the USB driver on Windows computersInstalling the USB driver on Macintosh computers For computers running Windows Downloading images/video clipsInstalling MGI Photosuite Installing MGI Photovista Installing the USER’S Manual Installing Acrobat Reader Record menu Menu OptionsDigital zoom White balanceLCD brightness Movie menuQuick view Protect Playback menuDelete all Slide showLand & SEA Exposure Program Setting Setup menuFormat Power offBeep Inactivity period Camera statusDate setup Reset to defaultDescription Date typeLanguage Date imprintVideo out Connecting the Camera to Other Devices Camera Specifications DC300 DC300 SeaLife Reefmaster Dive Easy Housing SL113 Underwater Housing InstructionsDC310 SeaLife Reefmaster Advanced Housing SL113 DC300 DC310Must do for underwater housing Open view of housing Quick waterproof test SeaLife Service Center, 97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJMain O-ring and keeping a waterproof seal SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Front View External Flash Exposure control Navigation Buttons Set up housing How to set-up the Underwater HousingSet up camera Test camera and housing Close housing lid tightly, then close latchEntering the water with housing Using and cleaning the underwater housing and cameraAfter using housing underwater Cleaning housing after useCrystal Clear water Great Pictures Made EasyStay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet Shoot and review If you don’t like it, delete itTake several pictures of the same subject Nickel Metal Hydride Ni-MH Battery Selection GuideLithium Standard and High Energy AlkalineBattery Life Problem Possible cause Corrective Action Trouble shooting guideOverexposed image