Sealife DC100 User Manual download pdf (Page 51)

VII. Trouble Shooting Guide:

Important: This section must be read before taking any action.

Film Cameras: Problem: Film jams or does not advance.

Reason: Most film advance

problem are caused by improper film loading. Solutions: Follow proper film loading instruc-

tions on page 19 and 28. If film is jammed (will not advance), hit rewind switch on camera,

load film again and advance to the frame where it got jammed. If film will not rewind, have

a photo shop with a black room remove film for you.

•All Cameras: Inspect camera batteries for sufficient power. Replace if necessary. Use only

high capacity NiMH batteries for digital cameras (1800 mAh or more) that have been fully

charged the morning you go diving. Use Alkaline batteries for film cameras and flash.

Problem: Pictures are not satisfactory:

Reasons: Poor water visibility caused by

microorganisms (algae) or stirred up sand or sediments. Improper shooting distance.

Solutions: Keep the proper shooting distance, see chart on page 36.

Problem: Blue pictures.

Reasons: Too far, not enough light. Solutions: Use macro lens,

and/or external flash. Tell lab that you have underwater pictures and that they should make

color corrections (Increase red and yellow). With digital pictures you can try to balance the

color on your PC. However, it is not possible to increase red and yellow objects, if the pic-

ture does not contain any red and yellow at all to begin with.

Problem: Overflashing.

Reason: Close white, reflective objects (fish, rocks, skin, etc).

Solution: Aim camera better and be aware of distance of objects.

Problem: Picture too dark.

Reasons: Flash did not fire. Dark light and distance too far for

flash. Solutions: Always wait for flash ready light to turn on before taking pictures.

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