Sealife DC1200 Specifications

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Contents >> 849 Playback Menu51 Setup Menu54 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER54 Downloading Your Files55 EDITING SOFTWARE56 SPECIFICAT

Introduction >> 9INTRODUCTIONOverviewThank you for purchasing the SeaLife DC1200 digital underwater camera. This is not your ordinary land c

Package Contents >> 10Package ContentsCarefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:Common Product Components (with

Getting To Know Your Camera >> 11GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERAFront View123456781. Zoom lever (Menu scrolling lever)2. Mode button (To select

Getting To Know Your Camera >> 12Rear Viewa. LCD monitorb. USB and AV OUT terminalc. Strap holderd. Tripod mounte. Battery / Memory card c

Getting To Know Your Camera >> 13LCD Monitor DisplayCapture mode1. Image stab. icon[ ] On[ Blank ] Off2. Battery condition[ l ] Full

Getting To Know Your Camera >> 14Video mode1. Zoom status2. Flash mode3. Battery condition4. Storage media5. Main focus area6. Video qual

Getting Started >> 15Playback mode - Video playback1. Video status bar2. Elapsed time3. File number4. Folder number5. Sound off icon

Getting Started >> 16GETTING STARTEDPreparation1. Attach the camera strap.[Important: Camera strap must be removed when using camera inside th

Getting Started >> 17 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect

Getting Started >> 18Speed Scrolling and Menu NavigationThere are two ways to navigate the menus:Speed scrollingWhen the Menu is open, use the

Getting Started >> 19Initial SettingsSetting the Date and TimeThe date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the fi

Getting Started >> 20Choosing the LanguageSpecify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.1. Press the MEN

Capture Mode >> 21CAPTURE MODECapturing Images (Taking Pictures)Your camera is equipped with a 3” full color LCD monitor to help you compose

About External Flash Modes >> 22Setting the Focus The camera uses an auto focus lens system. You can select among the three focus settings

About Easy Set-up Mode >> 23About Easy Set-up ModeThe Easy Set-up mode is a fast and easy way to set the camera for underwater or land photo

About Sea and Snorkel Modes >> 24About External Flash ModesWhen using one (or two) SeaLife external flashes (optional accessory), set the camera

About External Flash Modes >> 25Exposure adjustment when the camera is in Ext Flash Mode:Icon Scene mode DescriptionAuto Automatic exposure

About Sea and Snorkel Modes >> 26About Sea and Snorkel ModesThe Sea and Snorkel Modes are used to capture underwater pictures when NOT using th

About Sea and Snorkel Modes >> 27Underwater white Balance settings 1. BluWtr<25ft (Blue Water less than 25ft depth). This mode i

Trademarks >> 1READ THIS FIRSTTrademark Information Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

About Spy Mode >> 28About Spy ModeThis mode is used to capture continuous images at a preselected time interval. This mode is useful for taking

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image >> 29 When using the SPY shooting mode underwater, it is helpful to have a waterproof

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image >> 30Combining Shots of Two People into a Single ImageThis mode lets you record images of two

Setting the Panorama Mode >> 31Setting the Panorama ModeThis mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them

Video Mode >> 32VIDEO MODERecording Video ClipsThis mode allows you to record continuous video with sound.1. Press the Mode button to selec

Video Mode >> 33Playing Back Video ClipsYou can play back recorded video clips on the camera. You can also play back sound if recorded with

Playback Mode >> 34PLAYBACK MODEPlaying Back Still ImagesYou can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.1. Press the [ ] button. The

Playback Mode >> 35Removing Red-eyeYou can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken. 1. Press th

Playback Mode >> 36Attaching Voice MemosA maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo ca

Playback Mode >> 37Protecting ImagesSet the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.1. Press the [ ] button.2. S

Safety Instructions >> 2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.WarningsContinued use under

Playback Mode >> 38Canceling the ProtectionTo cancel protection for only one image, display the image on which you want to remove the image pro

Playback Mode >> 39Erasing Images and Video Clips in Playback Mode1. Press the [ ] button. The last image or video clip will be di

Menu Options >> 40MENU OPTIONSCapture MenuThis menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Press the Mode bu

Menu Options >> 41* [ ] Auto: Suitable for almost all types of pictures on LAND. (Not for underwater). In AUTO mode, you can also change

Menu Options >> 42* [ ] Splash Water: For land pictures of splashing water. The camera will use a faster shutter speed so you can stop the

Menu Options >> 43* [ ] BluWtr>25ft (Blue Water greater than 25ft depth). This mode is ideal for deeper diving in “blue” water.* [

Menu Options >> 44Image Stab.This sets whether or not to use image stabilization at the time of photography. This function minimizes the motion

Menu Options >> 45Quick ShotWhen the Quick Shutter is set to ON and you quickly press the shutter button down fully, the camera takes image

Menu Options >> 46Setting Manual White Balance (WB)The surrounding light may affect the color balance of your pictures or videos. For example,

Menu Options >> 47Video MenuThis menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Press the mode button and set

Cautions >> 3CautionsDo not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.Do not subject the LCD moni

Menu Options >> 48White Balance Refer to pages 42 of this manual titled “White Balance” in Capture Menu for further details. AudioThis sets whe

Menu Options >> 49Playback MenuIn the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the [ ] button.2. Press

Menu Options >> 50ProtectRefer to page 36 of this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.Voice MemoRefer to page 36 of this

Menu Options >> 51Setup MenuSet your camera’s operating environment. 1. Press the Mode button to [ ] or [ ], or press the [ ] butt

Menu Options >> 52BeepThis sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera’s buttons.* On / OffDisplayThis sets th

Menu Options >> 53Media Info.This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card.System Info.This displays the firmware

Transferring Files To Your Computer >> 54TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTERSystem Requirement (Minimum requirements)Windows Macintosh Pentium

Editing Software >> 55EDITING SOFTWAREAlmost every computer already includes photo editing software, like Windows Photo Gallery or Mac iPhot

Specifications >> 56SPECIFICATIONS (INNER CAMERA ONLY)Item DescriptionImage sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (12 megapixels)Image resolution<Still

Appendix >> 57APPENDIXPossible number of shots (still image)The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based

Battery Usage >> 4Notes on Battery UsageWhen you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and th

Appendix >> 58Possible recording time / sec (video clip)Size QualityInternal MemorySD/SDHC memory card capacity2GB 4GB 8GB[ ] 640 x 480[ ]

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 59UNDERWATER HOUSING INSTRUCTIONSImportant: Please carefully read and understand these instructions

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 60MUST DO for underwater housing:1. Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual be

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 617. For great underwater pictures you need: Clear water conditions, control your buoyancy before takin

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 62Maintaining a waterproof sealEvery SeaLife housing is tested for quality and a waterproof seal. It is y

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 633. Make sure O-ring is completely seated into O-ring groove before sealing housing. O-ring must not b

How To Install And Remove O-Ring >> 64HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE O-RINGTo Install O-ring: Step 1: O-ring and O-ring groove must be completely c

How To Install And Remove O-Ring >> 65To Remove O-ring:Step 1: Push O-ring along groove until it lifts.Step 2: Gently lift and remove O-ring

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 66HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE WATERPROOF HOUSINGStep 1: Push in locking tab to open latch.Step 2: Open la

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 67Step 3: Open Housing as shown so inner camera does not fall out.Step 4: Close housing and push

Important Notes on Waterproof Function >> 5Important Notes on Waterproof Function and Waterproof Housing Read and understand the instr

Installing the Flash Link optical cable adapter >> 68INSTALLING THE FLASH LINK OPTICAL CABLE ADAPTERThe Flash Link adapter (SL17052) includ

Installing the Flash Link optical cable adapter >> 69Step 3: Once the cable and adapter is firmly attached, run the cables along the bottom

How to set-up the Waterproof Housing >> 70HOW TO SET-UP THE WATERPROOF HOUSINGSet up camera1. Insert fully charged lithium battery into camera

How to set-up the Waterproof Housing >> 716. Carefully clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided. O-ring mus

Using and cleaning the underwater housing and camera >> 72Before Entering Water1. Most dive operations will have a water tub for underwater ca

Using and cleaning the underwater housing and camera >> 73After using housing underwater1. Before entering dive boat, hand the housing to s

Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy >> 74GREAT UNDERWATER PICTURES MADE EASYTaking underwater pictures is much different that taking land pictu

Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy >> 754. Shoot many pictures of the same subject - If you don’t like it, delete it - later.One of the

Troubleshooting Guide >> 76TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDERefer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the

Troubleshooting Guide >> 77Symptom CauseSolutions / Corrective ActionsAlthough it is set to auto focus, it does not focus.The lens is dirty.

Notes on Waterproof Function >> 6 Soak and rinse waterproof housing in fresh water for about 2 minutes after underwater use or if the housing

Troubleshooting Guide >> 78Troubleshooting for underwater photographySymptom CauseSolutions / Corrective ActionsImage not sharp Focus setting n

Troubleshooting Guide >> 79Symptom CauseSolutions / Corrective ActionsPicture too bright (over exposed) when using external flash accessory.C

Housing Specifications >> 80HOUSING SPECIFICATIONSUnderwater Housing:Depth: Individual depth tested to 200’ (60m)Controls: Control buttons to

SL70025March 2010Photo by: Dan Johnson

Contents >> 7CONTENTS9 INTRODUCTION9 Overview10 Package Contents11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA11 Front View12 Rear View13 LCD Monitor