Sealife DC250 2MP Underwater Digital Camera

by SeaLife

Product Details

Product Manual [3.05mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000098LEK
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,358 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 9, 2003

Product Description

Manufacturer Product Description

The new SeaLife ReefMaster DC250 Digital Camera is the world's first dedicated underwater digital camera. It's rated to 200 feet and can be set to three different exposure programs: Land, Sea & Sea w/ external flash mode. The ‘one-button' operation makes it easy to use underwater, just aim and shoot. With virtually no shutter lag, the ReefMaster Digital allows users to capture even the most illusive marine life instantly.

The large 1.8 inch LCD makes aiming easy, the rubber armored Easy-Dive System fits just right in your hands. The instant review and delete function practically guarantees great pictures on the spot. With 8MB on board memory, three resolution levels, TTL exposure control, the ReefMaster Digital makes the same clear, crisp images on land as it does at sea.

Get long two-hour battery life when using SeaLife 2100 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries. The DC250 can also be expanded with all SeaLife accessories; macro kit, external flash and wide angle lens. The perfect gift for the warm-water tropical vacationer in your family!

SeaLife has customized the camera's firmware to compensate for the difficult light conditions that naturally occur as divers plunge deep below the water's surface.

Sea Mode: In the "Sea" mode, the shutter speed and aperture adjustments also help compensate for the low lighting conditions common in underwater photography. Setting the camera to the "Sea" mode will allow divers and snorkelers to produce exceptional digital images of the fish, coral and shipwreck artifacts they discover during their underwater forays.

External Flash Mode: The on-camera flash helps illuminate objects well below the surface, but for photographers who wish to produce more professional results, the ReefMaster Digital is compatible with SeaLife's External Flash unit. No sync cord necessary, because the External Flash is a slave unit activated via the on-cameras flash. To prevent early activation, users set the camera to the "External Flash" mode, which de-activates the digital pre-flash.

Land Mode: For underwater photographers who also enjoy making digital photography of on-land subjects, the ReefMaster Digital offers a separate operation mode for just that purpose. Simply remove the camera from the Easy-Dive System and set it to "Land" mode. This setting allows the ReefMaster Digital to function as a traditional digital camera.

Accessories included with the ReefMaster Digital DC250 Camera are:

• CD with MGI Photo Suite III and PhotoVista Software
• USB cable
• Video cable
• Care Kit with anti-fog desiccant cartridges
• Full color Quick Guide
• Soft case for inner camera

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor, March 5, 2004

By 

Ralph Furlong (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sealife DC250 2MP Underwater Digital Camera (Electronics)

If you already own a digital camera that you like, do yourself a favor and look to see if a underwater housing is available for it. Obtaining any type of support from these folks is difficult at best. E-mail response is slow and not very helpful. The included memory is good for 6 pictures, so plan on buying more memory. Do not believe it when they tell you you can substitute AA batteries if your recharables are out of power. They will only last for 4 shots before the camera stops working.

I found a housing for my Olympus from the manufacturer that lets me use my full digital camera functions for less than the cost of this camera. This camera now just sits on my desk to remind me not to do this again!