Sealife D1400 User manual

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SeaLife Launches Its New Flagship Underwater Camera—
The DC1400 Brings 14 Megapixel Images and HD Video to New Depths
MOORESTOWN, N.J. (September 19, 2011) — SeaLife, the world-leader in underwater
photographic equipment, has raised the bar yet again with introduction of the new
DC1400, setting the stage to create your own personal undersea concerto of sight and
sound. Five easy-to-use “Piano Keys” allow you to take either true high-definition 720p
video or 14 megapixel high-resolution images of your adventures beneath the seas—
and of your topside adventures, as well.
Depth tested to 200 feet (60 meters), the DC1400 incorporates a feature-packed,
premium high-resolution underwater camera with a new design that redefines simplicity
and ease of use. The DC1400’s five large primary control keys eliminate the confusing
button cluster of a traditional camera to provide simple one-handed operation in any
environment—even with gloves on.
A fingertip “Central Command” lever is located in front of the DC1400’s large shutter
button to allow scrolling through various menus. It also controls the 5X optical zoom
without releasing your grip from the camera. The Super Macro Auto Focus lens will
focus down to within one inch from the subject. The camera’s external polycarbonate
body is rubber-armored for sure-grip handling and shock-protection in all conditions.
The DC1400 offers six specially designed underwater modes, making it possible for

anyone to take sharp, colorful underwater pictures. The DC1400’s 1-2-3 graphic on-
screen guide takes the guess work out of setting up the camera for great pictures on
land or underwater.
The DC1400 functions just as remarkably topside as it does below. Its slim, pocket-
sized inner camera can be removed quickly from its rubber-armored waterproof housing
for your land adventures. Twenty-seven scene modes—from Auto to Shutter or
Aperture Priority to Smile Detection to Landscape to Night Scene to Fireworks—provide
optimal programming to take perfect images and videos in any condition. In Anti-Shake
mode, the DC1400’s new Optical Image Stabilization CCD-shift technology reduces
image blur caused by hand movement on land.
The large 3-inch LCD screen on the DC1400 allows flawless framing and easy on-
camera viewing above or below the waterline. A Spy Mode autonomously operates the
camera to take a continuous string of images at your custom-preset time intervals, so
you can capture the perfect shot of hard-to-photograph subjects.
“The DC1400 is a revolutionary camera that will allow all levels of divers, adventurers
and watersports enthusiasts to take amazing photos and High-Definition videos with
ease and confidence” said Brian Correia, director of sales and marketing. “Ease of use
and advanced adaptation to underwater conditions have made SeaLife the world leader
in underwater cameras. The DC1400 is truly a major technological step forward for
underwater photography, and we are proud to introduce it as our new flagship camera.”
The DC1400 is guaranteed to be waterproof to a depth of 200 feet. Complete with its
rugged housing, it measures just 3.7 X 5.3 X 2.8 inches (HxWxD), and it weighs less
than 18 ounces. Its rechargeable lithium battery will power the camera for approximately
one hour of continuous HD video—perfect for a two-tank dive—or for in excess of 200
photographs. Spare batteries are available. The camera system includes 20 MB of built-
in memory, and an SD/SDHC Card can be added for up to 32 GB of memory.
The SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera (item # SL720) is available at dive and photo
shops nationwide at a suggested list price of $529.95. To locate an authorized SeaLife
dealer near you, visit www.sealife-cameras.com/dealer/index.html.
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For more than 25 years, Pioneer Research has created the world’s most popular
underwater cameras. Pioneer developed SeaLife Cameras in 1993, as a new breed of
cameras that made it easier and more enjoyable then ever before to take pictures
underwater. In 2000, SeaLife pioneered underwater imaging with the introduction of its
first digital camera that revolutionized the industry. Today, SeaLife offers a wide array of
popular underwater digital cameras, as well as underwater camera lights, strobes and
accessories. For additional information on SeaLife, visit www.sealife-cameras.com, call
800-257-7742, or write to SeaLife, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057.
Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SeaLifeCameras.
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SeaLife D1400 (SL720) Specifications:
Image Sensor: 14 megapixel CCD
Color: 24-bit (RGB)
Image Resolution: 4288x3216, 3264x2448, 2304x1728, 1600x1200, 640x480
Picture File Format: JPEG
Movie Resolution: HD 720p/30fps, 640x480, 320x240
Video File Format: AVI
Lens: 5X optical zoom
Lens Aperture: f2.8(W) ~ f7.9(T)
Focal Length: 4.7mm ~ 23.5mm (film equivalent: 26 ~ 130mm)
Focus Type: Auto focus 1 in. to infinity
Focus Modes: Auto, AF Tracking, Face Detection, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity
Shooting Angle: Horizontal FOV (no zoom) Land: 68 degrees; Underwater: 51 degrees
Digital Zoom: Record: 5X (25X total); Playback: 4X
Shutter Speed: Mechanical Shutter: 1 to 1/2000 sec
Shutter Response: Up to 0.3 sec. (Ext. Flash Mode, Infinity focus)
Recycle time: 3 sec.
ISO: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Flash Modes: Auto, Force ON, OFF, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Pre Flash
Underwater Modes: Dive Mode (with UW color correction for diving without external flash),
Snorkel Mode (with UW color correction for snorkeling without external
flash), Ext Flash Auto Mode (for auto exposure settings with one or two
external flashes), Ext Light Mode (for automatic exposure settings when
using one or two external photo-video lights), Ext Flash + Light Mode
(for auto exposure settings when using external flash and photo/video
light combination). Ext Flash Manual Mode (for manual aperture and
shutter-speed exposure controls with one or two external flashes).
LandModes: Program AE, Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Intelligent Scene,
Smile Detection, Anti-Shake, Panorama, Skin Soften, De-Blemish,
Portrait Man, Portrait Lady, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night
Scene, Candlelight, Fireworks, Text, Sunset, Sunrise, Splash Water,
Flow water, Snow, Beach, Pets and Natural Green.
Exposure Adjustment: Auto, Manual (-2 ~ +2 EV in 1/3 steps) or Ext Flash Manual
White Balance: Land: Auto, Manual, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1,
Fluorescent 2 
Underwater: Ext. flash WB, Blue water <25ft./8m, Blue Water >
25ft./8m, Green water <25ft./8m, Green Water >25ft./8m.
Self-Timer: Self Portrait, 2 second, 10 second delay, and 10+2 second (2 pictures)
Shooting Modes: SPY Mode, Single Shot, Continuous (3 pics), AEB (bracketing), Album
Shot, Continuous Flash, Burst, Pre-Shot, Couple Shot, Burst 30fps
LCD: 3-inch color LTPS TFT LCD
Memory: Internal: 20 MB, External: up to 32 GB SD or SDHC card (16GB Class-
6 SDHC recommended)
Video Output: Yes (NTSC and PAL support)
Audio Output: Yes (mono, 1x speaker)
EXIF Format: EXIF 2.2

USB: V2.0
Operating Environment: PC: Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac: OS 10.4 and up
Language Support: On-Screen Display: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (T-C and S-C),
Korean
Instruction manual: English (printed), German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Dutch (download at www.sealife-cameras.com)
Connector: USB, AV, USB AC power adapter
Power: Battery: Lithium rechargeable included (3.7v, 700 mAh)
Battery life: Approx. 200 pictures or about 1 hour of video per charge
Certification: CE, ROHS, FCC,
Weight: 134 grams (4.7 oz.) with battery and SD card
Dimensions: 2.4" H x 3.8" W x 0.8" D (60mm x 97mm x 19mm)
Accessories: Camera pouch, underwater housing with strap, battery, A/C power
adaptor, TV cable, USB cable, International adaptors, Flash Link
adaptor, Flash diffuser (for on-camera flash), Instruction manual,
Cleaning kit and Moisture Muncher drying agent
Underwater Housing Specifications:
Depth: Individually tested to 200 ft. (60m)
Buoyancy: Positive
Controls: Control buttons for Power, Mode, Shutter, Playback, Menu, Flash, Focus
and Zoom
Operating Temp: 33 to 110 degrees F
Storage Temp: -20 to 140 degrees F
O-Ring: Silicone
Lens Port: Optical glass with anti-reflective coating and snap-on ring to adapt
accessory lenses
LCD Port: Optical-grade polycarbonate window
Tripod Mount: Standard 1/4-20 thread
Lanyard: Padded lanyard with swivel attachment clip
Hardware: 304-316 series marine-grade stainless steel hardware
Material: Rubber overmolded polycarbonate housing
Weight: 370 grams (13 oz.); 504 grams (17.7 oz.) including camera
Size: 3.7" H X 5.3" W X 2.8" D (93mm X 135mm X 71mm)
Warranty: 1-year limited
* High-resolution images are available on the Hunter Outdoor Communications
website at www.hunteroc.com or upon request by contacting Kimi Herndon at
[email protected].