Sealife SL970 User manual

Instruction Manual
Wide Angle Lens (item # SL970)
Photo by Walea Amsler

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SeaLife 24mm wide-angle lens (item # SL970)
Lens parts:
1 - Objective lens
2 - Rubber lens hood
3 - Water drainage holes
4 - Snap-on port ring
5 - Focusing lens
6 - Lanyard connector
Also included (not shown)
• Neoprene Lens cover
(item # SL95010)
• Lanyard (strap)
Item # SL97008)
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Great wide-angle pictures made easy
The secret to taking bright and
colorful underwater pictures is to
get as close as possible to the
subject.
Without a wide angle lens, you may
be too far away from the subject to
take a colorful picture. With a wide
angle lens, you increase field of
view up to 50%. Every picture is
sharp from 2’ shooting distance to
infinity.
The pictures to the right are taken
at 5’ (1.5m) distance. The turtle
picture on top was taken without
wide angle lens, the bottom was
taken with the wide angle lens.
The wide angle picture allows you
to capture the surrounding reef
scene and still take a bright and
colorful picture.

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Attach safety lanyard to lens and camera
Clip safety lanyard on to lens and
camera to prevent dropping or losing
the lens.
Attaching lens to SeaLife underwater camera
Push wide angle lens onto lens port of
any SeaLife underwater camera.
Lens can be attached above or below
water.
On land, lay camera flat on table and
push lens onto lens port. Underwater,
hold lens and camera and push lens
onto lens port. Practice this a few times
so you get the “feel” of how quickly and easily the lens attaches.

Angle of Coverage
The wide angle lens will increase the camera lens angle of coverage up
to 50%. As a general rule, you can fit a 5’ (1.5m) wide object into the
picture frame at about 5’ (1.5m) shooting distance.
Quick tips from the pro
1) Be patient, calm, and approach subject slowly. Most fish will be
frightened and swim away from you. Don’t chase fish. Let them
come to you.
2) Be observant. Study coral heads closely for sealife. You will be
amazed at the abundance of sealife that dwells within a small area.
3) Be creative and experiment with a variety of photo and video
opportunities.
4) Make sure the wide angle lens is completely seated onto housing
lens port.
5) Use two external flashes to avoid shadowing and to achieve the best
color. This also results in interesting color effects with translucent
subjects.
6) Visually inspect the lens before during and after the dive to make
sure no air is trapped between the lens and the camera. If air is
trapped between lens and camera, remove lens while underwater
and “burp” out the air.
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Use the SeaLife Digital Pro Flash
with Wide-Angle lens
The combination of the SeaLife Digital Pro Flash (SL961) and your Wide
Angle lens will result in the best, most colorful underwater pictures. The
only time you should use a wide angle lens without the flash is when
there is sufficient sunlight to illuminate the subject.
Use two external flashes to avoid shadowing caused by the external flash
and to achieve the best color. This also results in interesting color effects
with translucent subjects.
Contact your local dive dealer for more information on the Digital Pro
Flash or visit our website at www.sealife-cameras.com.
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Warnings
1) Safety First. Always observe diving safety rules.
2) You must be in total control of your buoyancy before taking picture.
3) Evidence of tampering or not following care procedures will void
warranty.
4) Keep lens away from children—parts are a choking hazard.
5) You should keep your distance from certain types of sealife to
protect our environment and avoid injury. Ask your dive instructor.
Caring for your wide angle lens
1) Soak lens in fresh water for at least 20 minutes after each use and
allow to dry before storage. Never let salt water to dry on lens.
2) Follow proper lens cleaning instructions. First, brush or blow away
loose dirt, sand or debris from lens surface. Then, clean lens with
a mild soap water solution and dry with a clean cotton cloth. Do not
use any cleaning agents or chemicals.
3) Use the lens covers provided during storage or transportation to
prevent scratching lens.
4) Never allow lens to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of
time. This may heat up the lens and damage the waterproof seal.
5) Never jump in water with camera or lens. First enter water and
have someone hand you the equipment.
6) Always use the safety lanyard to prevent dropping or losing lens.
7) “Burp” any air trapped between lens and camera lens port.
8) Store lens in a cool, dry area.
9) Do not disassemble the lens, it will void your warranty. 6

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97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057 USA
Phone [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Revised January 2010
Warranty, Parts and service information
Parts: For replacement parts, please visit your local authorized SeaLife
dealer, or www.SealifePartsDirect.com (USA only)
Service: For more information about repair service or to locate a
service center in your country, please visit the SeaLife website at
www.sealife-cameras.com.
Limited Warranty: This product will be replaced or repaired free of
charge within one year of purchase date in the case of a manufacturing
defect in materials or workmanship. Shipment must include proof of
purchase with purchase date. Excluded are any consequential damages,
cosmetic damages, damages to product which shows abuse or non-
conformance to instructions, scratches to lenses or lens coatings.
SeaLife items used in rental operations are excluded from this warranty.