Sealife DC310 3.3MP Underwater Digital Camera

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• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 4.1 x 1.7 inches ; 4.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000098XGP
• Item model number: 80293
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,647 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
ReefMaster 3.3mp digital camera with Land & Sea Exposure Modes, One-button operation, New Quick Review Function and the following features:

• 3.3mp ccd sensor
• 8mb on-board memory
• SD card compatible
• 1.6 inch LCD color monitor
• 2X Digital Zoom
• Movie JPEG capable
• Fully rubber-armored
• Advanced-Dive control system
• Tested to 200ft (60m)

Accessories included with the ReefMaster Digital DC310:

• MGI PhotoSuite III and Photo Vista software
• USB cable to connect and download pictures
• Video cable to attach and view pictures on a TV
• Care Kit with anti-fog desiccant cartridges
• Full color Quick Guide
• Soft case for inner camera

Product Description
Offering more megapixel power (3.3) with a variety of Land & Sea exposure modes, the DC310 helps users capture sharp, richly colored images, whether in low light underwater or in bright conditions on land. Both are now available nationwide at dive and photo retailers, including Ritz Camera.These 3.3 megapixel cameras offer options for every level of diver and snorkeler. For the experienced diver/photographer who wants more control over the camera functions, the DC310, with Advanced-Dive control system, allows users to manipulate resolution, light sensitivity (EV), exposure modes and much more while underwater. Built to provide exceptional control and excellent results in any underwater condition, or even in harsh above-water conditions such as intense sun, the DC310 is fully rubber armored with black cushioned grips, for soft comfort and ease of handling, and are expandable with all SeaLife accessories. This digital is waterproof and rated to a depth of 200 ft.All ReefMaster Cameras are designed for One-Button-Operation and can be set to Land or Sea modes plus two modes that take into account the unique aspects of underwater photography. Both cameras also feature three dedicated underwater external flash modes, allowing for more exposure control when using an external flash.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Recommend against this camera, January 16, 2006

By	Jennifer Widom (Stanford, California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I strongly recommend against buying a SeaLife ReefMaster digital underwater camera. While their low-end underwater film cameras were a good buy, their digital cameras are not.

I purchased a SeaLife digital-camera/housing combination for over $400, only to discover later that the camera included in the package is a relabeling of the lowest-end, poorest-quality digital camera available: a $60 Vivitar not even sold by Vivitar any longer. The camera has problems with very basic functions (see flash discussion below) and consumes batteries at 3-4 times the rate of "normal" low-end digital cameras. These days you're far better off buying one of the many waterproof housings available separately from your digital camera: you'll pay much less overall and end up with a much higher-quality setup.

In addition, SeaLife customer service is problematic. I emailed a question about what turns out to be an undocumented flaw in the flash functioning of their cameras. In the initial series of interactions they cut-and-paste generic answers to questions that were clearly not the one I'd asked. Perhaps they were trying to hide the flaw or were simply not reading my email. Once they finally acknowledged the flaw they did not reply to follow-up questions.

Again, I recommend against the SeaLife ReefMaster.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Decent Entry Level Digital Dive Camera, February 11, 2006

By	J. Reihl "PeaceFrog" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This camera is a no frills, easy to use dive camera. I would recommend getting rechargable NiMH batteries for this. It does go through batteries. You should not have a problem getting two dives out of a pair of charged batteries.

I have some great pictures using this camera. Most underwater pictures, even with a great camera, are hit or miss. I love it because it is easy to use underwater. You can pick these up fairly cheap these days.