SeaLife SL560 ReefMaster PRO Set 35mm Camera

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• Product Dimensions: 8 x 2.5 x 13 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RG7O
• Item model number: SL560 Pro Dive Camera Set
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,315 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 15, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The SeaLife ReefMaster Pro set includes a SeaLife ReefMaster RC camera and an array of accessories developed by divers for divers. The camera offers automatic operations and point-and-shoot ease while handling depths up to 164 feet. The large shutter lever requires only light pressure, even at major depths. The SeaLife ReefMaster RC eliminates the need to focus by using a fixed focus to take pictures from 4 feet to infinity. The SeaLife ReefMaster RC can also take shots on land. It uses standard 35mm film and AA batteries. Other features include a built-in flash--but a more powerful external flash comes with the Pro accessory pack. The external flash is fully automatic and reduces backscatter.

The soft deluxe padded carrying case offers an adjustable shoulder strap and will keep your camera well organized and protected. The kit also includes a SeaLife macro 3x close-up lens/underwater filter, a SeaLife care kit, SeaLife Moisture Muncher antifog desiccant, the SeaLife color booklet Great Pictures Made Easy, and a user's guide for the external flash unit.

Product Description

The SL560 Pro Dive Camera Set includes everything a diver needs to professionally document underwater adventures. This kit will have underwater photographers of all skill levels shooting like pros.Operational up to 164 ft, the 35mm Reefmaster RC camera features a wide angle lens, big sports viewfinder, large shutter lever (for easy use with gloves) and automatic winding. It's also equipped with a special built-in "coral flash" that compensates for the blue effect on closer objects but leaves the aqua blue color of the water untouched.SeaLife's large External Flash unit provides additional light for brighter underwater pictures with more vivid colors. SeaLife's External Flash is positioned 12 inches away from the camera's lens, and a deflector covers the camera's built-in flash, to reduce annoying backscatter - small particles in the water that reflect light and cause white spots to appear in the picture. The unit allows divers to aim the flash at most any angle. The flash unit can function reliably at distances from two to eight feet from the subject.The Macro 3x Close Up Lens is easy to attach. The lens slips onto the camera for close-up photos within 2 to 4 feet underwater and 10 inches on land. For distances over 4 feet, simply slip the lens off, even when underwater. The multi-coated lens enhances red and yellow color and reduces excessive blue color while providing exceptional clarity. The lens coating also reduces the possible over exposure of the ReefMaster cameras' built-in flash at close distances.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SeaLife ReefMaster PRO Set, June 17, 2001

By	"makko_maui" (Maui) - See all my reviews

Great camera as far as point and shoot goes. Although you can save money buy direct from SeaLife.

28 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I just recommended the SeaLife Reefmaster..., June 11, 2000

By	"smx" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

....over the Canon Elph. It works at a greater depth. This makes it more versatile at only a slightly higher cost.

However, the "Pro set" is [no bargain]. Just buy the camera instead.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for photos of your Undersea Garden!, December 21, 2008

By	B. Williams "I'll Never Let my Schooling Inte... (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I purchased my first underwater camera when I was just 12 years old. At the time, the only one available that didn't cost a minimum of $2K was the Canon Aqua Snappy. It worked quite well for many years, but eventually wore out.

The SeaLife Reefmaster is the camera I replaced it with. I didn't get the Pro set, but I later got most of the accessories that are in the Pro kit, including three macro lenses. I would recommend this camera for anyone ho can't afford the higher priced digital models. The photos are clear and crisp, the flash filter does a fairly good job at restoring yellows and reds to the images, and there is a good array of accessories for it, including macro lenses and strobes.

With all underwater film photography there is a significant amount of intuition and luck involved in taking good photographs. However, the attachable underwater viewfinder for the SeaLife Reefmaster does a pretty decent job at lining up the subject well.

This camera is durable and easy to use, and the perfect starter camera for someone interested in underwater photography. One of these days, I will be upgrading to a digital underwater camera, and when I do, you'd better believe I'll be looking toward SeaLife in my top picks.

This video contains pictures I took during a trip to Western Samoa in 2004. Music in the video is by Steven Wiseman, http://www.stevenwiseman.com/