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LAND & SEA Mode

In LAND & SEA mode, users can customize the camera setting based on your personal or picture taking requirements.

LAND & SEA Menu

Switch the Operating Mode dial to LAND & SEA, the Setup menu appears.

The menu contains the following items: LAND, SEA / EXT. FLASH

This unique camera offers the option to set the exposure program for Land or Sea (underwater) mode.

LAND -

If using the camera above water, select the Land mode.

SEA -

If using the camera underwater, inside the underwater housing, select the Sea mode.

EXT. FLASH - If using the camera underwater, inside the underwater housing with one or two external flash(es). Select the External Flash mode.

1.Turn camera Power ON.

2.Set the operating mode dial to LAND & SEA. The set-up menu will appear.

3.Use the arrow (▲/▼) button to move cursor next to “LAND/SEA/EXT FLASH”.

4.Press the OK button and the cursor will move to the data field at bottom of menu.

5.Use the arrow (▲/▼) button to select between LAND, SEA or EXT FLASH mode and press OK button.

6.Rotate operating mode dial to record to exit Set-up menu. You will see a fish icon appear

on the bottom of the LCD monitor when the camera is set to the Sea mode. A fish/flash will appear when the camera is set to External Flash mode.

Sea mode should only be used for underwater pictures without the external flash. The Ext. Flash mode should only be used for underwater pictures with one or two external flash(es).

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Sealife DC200, DC100 manual Land & SEA Mode

DC100, DC200 specifications

The Sealife DC200 and DC100 are popular compact digital cameras designed specifically for underwater photography enthusiasts. These cameras are built to endure the aquatic environment while delivering excellent image quality, making them ideal for divers, snorkelers, and marine explorers.

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