Sea & Sea DX-8000G User manual

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DX 8000G/ DX5000G Setup and Menu Settings
Insert batteries, insert 2GB or smaller SD card. Turn camera, on go to Mode Dial, turn
to Setup menu (top of camera).
Following setup options are optimal for underwater camera use. Land shooting may
require user to change some settings. Consult user manual.
I. Setup menu
Card Format SD card format Caution: do this only to erase the card
In Format Internal memory format Caution: this will erase the
Internal memory
LCD Brightness Set for conditions as needed. Screen shows actual
change.
Adj. Button Set This allows for a 4th setting on the ADJ button.
1. Resolution- icon looks like a speaker (thanks Jim). Most useful.
2. AF/MF switches auto focus to manual focus.
3. Sharp has the camera sharpen images. Bad idea! Slows processor.
4. Light meter setting
Beep Sound Off. Cannot hear it underwater. Wastes battery.
LCD Confirm 3 sec
Auto Power off 5 minutes
Sequential number on
Power Save off
Date settings set date, time and format
Video Out NTSC
Step Zoom off
Set mode dial to A/M for Aperture priority or Manual exposure mode. Push camera
MENU button. Camera Menus
Menu 1
Picture quality N3264 DX 8000G N2592 DX 5000G
Focus AF
Photometry Multi: this is the exposure meter setting.
Sharpness Normal: best not to sharpen in camera. Slows down
processer
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Menu 2
Auto Bracket Off
Manual Exposure Off, set this on the camera instead with the up/down
dial.
Menu 3
White Balance Sunny Day
ISO 100 with UW strobe/ 200 for onboard flash
Aperture Setting Half, best to set this on the camera with the up/down
dial.
Color Depth Vivid *not available on DX 5000G
*Make sure camera flash is set to the lightening bolt icon for underwater strobe use.
**The DX-8000G does have a pre-flash and strobes should be set on “2” or comparable
pre-flash setting.
***Auto flash setting works with onboard camera flash only. No backlit subject.
****Macro setting shuts off when Review mode is used (not quick review). Remember to
push the macro button after going into review mode
Additional Recommendations:
Battery:
1. Rechargeable Li-Ion Ricoh DB-43 battery, available online at www.bestbatt.com,
www.batteries.com other OEM battery websites or local camera store.
2. Rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries 2300 mAH.
3. AA alkaline batteries will not give optimal camera performance and flash recycle
time.
Memory Card:
1. 2GB or smaller Secure Digital (SD) card from major manufacturer. Please note:
4GB 150x speed cards are not approved for use in the DX-8000G at this time.
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