Sealife DC1000 MAXX User manual

2009 Catalog
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All photos shot with SeaLife®Digital Cameras.
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give DIVERS a reason to DIVE…
…again
…and again
…and again
Put a SeaLife camera in the hands of a diver and keep
them diving. Taking underwater pictures adds a new
dimension of fun and excitement to the mystical under-
water world. Underwater photographers see more, dive
moreand dive longer.After 15 years, SeaLife continues
to innovate and develop cameras that make photogra-
phy fun and easy and keep divers, diving.
FACT:
TWO worlds…
ONE camera.

“The New SeaLife DC1000’s Underwater Color Modes and Easy Set-up mode, make it easier than ever to take great pictures.”
The newest addition to the SeaLife line debuts the Easy Set-up mode – a graphic on-screen guide that takes the guess work out of setting up the
camera for great pictures on land or underwater. The DC1000 includes four new specially designed underwater modes that make it simple and
easy to take perfect pictures in any water setting and its updated design includes an ergonomic grip, large shutter button and well-spaced
buttons make the camera easy to handle and user-friendly.
Easily expand the camera with the SeaLife wide angle lens or up to two SeaLife Digital Pro Flash accessories. Quick shutter response for fast action
photography. Long lasting lithium battery for all day of diving. Automatic focus from 2” to infinity. Large format continuous video recording with
sound. Depth tested to 200ft. Fully rubber armored for shock protection. 1-year warranty covers the underwater housing and camera
SL100
•10 megapixel CCD for sharp, high-resolution pictures.
•Large 2.7" LCD for easy on-camera viewing.
•NEW Easy Set-up mode – Easy 1-2-3 graphic on screen guide – takes the guess work out of setting up the camera for great pictures
•Sea mode with 4 UW color correction settings for blue and green water conditions at shallow or deeper depths.
•Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for beginner and intermediate UW
photographers.
•Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and shutter speed exposure controls when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for
advanced UW photographers.
•Snorkel mode with color correction setting matching shallow water light conditions.
•Spy Mode – The camera automatically shoots continuous pictures at set time intervals. Ideal for wildlife photography or other hard-to-shoot subjects.
•Plus 11 Land modes – Automatically pre-sets the camera for the type of scene. Includes Anti-shake and aperture/shutter priority.
•Expandability with SeaLife wide angle lens (SL970) and up to two Digital Pro Flashes (SL961)
•Rubber armored for durability and sure grip.
•Big shutter button and widespread controls for easy access, even with dive gloves on.
•Depth tested to 200 ft (60m) - Guaranteed
•25X Zoom. 5X optical plus 5X digital zoom
•High capacity rechargeable lithium battery 1250mAh for 2 tank dive+ (2+ hours or 200+ pics)
•Auto focus to 2" (5cm)
•Fast shutter response time* and quick start-up for fast action photography. *(As fast as 0.1 sec in Ext Flash mode and infinity focus)
•640x480 large format Video mode with Sound
•SD and SDHC memory Card compatible up to 16GB
SeaLife’s MOST technically ADVANCED UW CAMERA with Easy Set-up mode

SeaLife has created the ultimate digital dive camera system
which includes all the popular accessories and a 2GB
memory card. The Maxx is outfitted with the DC1000
camera, wide angle lens and two Digital Pro Flashes in a
deluxe hard travel case. Dual flashes eliminate shadows by
illuminating the subject from both sides. Light up the deep
and capturespectacular underwater images with the
brightest colors you ever imagined.
Sooner or later,divers realize that adding an
external flash produces the brightest, sharpest,
most colorful underwater pictures.
The DC1000 Proincludes the camera,
wide angle lens and Digital ProFlash
in a lightweight travel case.
•SeaLife DC1000, 10 mp camera – (SL100)
•2GB Delkin SD Pro Series memory
•SeaLife Wide Angle Lens with Lens Dock – (SL970 + SL972)
•(2) SeaLife Digital ProFlashes - (SL961)
•(2) NiMH Charger Sets – (SL190)
•(2) Diffusers for Digital ProFlashes – (SL9618)
•Buoyancy Weight (SL966)
•Deluxe Hardcase with special die cut foam for all components
Includes:
•SeaLife DC1000, 10 mp camera – (SL100)
•SeaLife Digital Pro Flash – (SL961)
•SeaLife Wide Angle Lens (SL970)
•SeaLife Flash Link (SL962)
•Soft, Lightweight Travel Case
Includes:
SL109 SL108
TRAVEL ready with everything you need
for PROFESSIONAL quality UW pictures
SeaLife’sTOP SELLER – Includes Wide Angle Lens
and Digital Pro Flash

The DC800 makes it easier than ever to take sharp, colorful underwater pictures with 5
dive-specific color correction modes. Set the camera to Sea mode to restore lost colors typical
of underwater pictures. Easily expand the camera with one or two SeaLife external flashes.
Quick shutter response for fast action photography. Long lasting lithium battery for all day
of diving. Automatic focus from 2” to infinity. Large format continuous video recording
with sound. Depth tested to 200ft. Fully rubber armored for shock protection.
1-year warranty covers the underwater housing and camera.
SL180
•8megapixel CCD for sharp, high-resolution pictures.
•Large 2.7" LCD for easy on-camera viewing.
•25 shooting modes:
–Sea modes with 3 UW color correction settings
(Blue Oceans, Green Oceans and Rivers/Lakes).
–Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings
when using one or two external flash accessories.
–Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and
shutter speed exposure controls when using one or
two external flash accessories.
–Plus 22 Land modes.
•Depth tested to 200 ft (60m) - Guaranteed.
•20X Zoom. 4X optical plus 5X digital zoom.
•High capacity rechargeable lithium battery 1250mAh for
2+ tank dives (2+ hours or 200+ pics).
•Auto focus to 2” (5cm).
•Fast shutter response time and quick start-up.
•Spy Mode – The camera automatically shoots continuous
pictures at set time intervals.
•Rubber armored for durability and sure grip.
•SD and SDHC memory Card compatible up to 16GB.
•Wide angle optical lens 28mm to 112mm film equivalent.
GREAT digital PICTURES made EASY
SL189
SL185
SeaLife has created the ultimate digital dive camera system which includes everything you
need to take professional quality, underwater digital images. The Maxx is outfitted with
the DC800 camera and two Digital Pro Flashes in a deluxe hard case. Dual
flashes eliminate shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides.
•SeaLife DC800, 8 mp camera – (SL180)
•(2) SeaLife Digital Pro Flashes - (SL961)
•(2) NiMH Charger Sets - (SL190)
•(2) Flash Links optical cables - (SL962)
•Deluxe Hard case with special die
cut foam for all components
Includes:
PROFESSIONAL Quality UW Pictures
Sooner or later, divers realize that adding an external flash produces
the brightest, sharpest, most colorful underwater pictures. The DC800
Pro includes the camera and Digital Pro Flash in a soft travel case.
•SeaLife DC800, 8 mp camera – (SL180)
•SeaLife Digital Pro Flash - (SL961)
•SeaLife Flash Link (SL962)
•Soft Travel Case
Includes:
SeaLife’s BEST Selling MODEL

Scuba divers know that a strobe is the most important
accessoryfor sharp, colorful underwater pictures. Water
absorbs the red and yellow light spectrum resulting in blue
pictures. The powerful SeaLife Digital PRO Flash
causes the intense colors of coral and fish to “explode”.
Even two flashes can be easily mounted to all cameras.
•Deeper, richer colors and
reduces backscatter
•*Works with all SeaLife and other
brands of cameras that have up
to 4 pre-flashes.
•New Auto mode automatically
adjusts flash brightness for optimal
image exposure
•Variable power adjustment to
manually fine-tune flash
brightness for desired effect
and image exposure.
•Includes Flash Link optical
cable connection
•Flexible, rubberized arm for easy
aiming and sure grip.
•Two Digital Flashes can be
mounted to each side of camera.
•Depth rated to 200 feet (60m)
•Deluxe carry case included.
•Universal mount fits all SeaLife
cameras and other underwater
camera housings with tripod mount.
•Effective underwater distance range
from 2 to 8 feet (0.6 to 2.5m)
•Works with 4AA batteries
(not included)
*Works with Canon, Olympus, Sony,
Nikon, Fuji, Kodak, Casio, Pentax and other
brands of digital cameras with up to 4 pre-flashes.
SL961
Finally a UNIVERSAL FLASH
for DIGITAL cameras
Photo taken without External Flash.
BRIGHT colorful PICTURES
Photo taken with External Flash.
Your camera here

Compatible with all SeaLife®
cameras, SeaLife®accessories
allow you to capture the
amazing details of the
underwater world in vibrantly
colored photos.
Mini Wide Angle lens: Item SL973
A must-have lens for divers. Get closer to the subject and still fit
everything in the picture.
• 0.45X conversion lens increases shooting angle
by 43% from, 35° to 50° (horizontal)
• Easily snaps on and off underwater
• Sharp focus from 12” (30cm) to infinity
• Fully-multi coated optical glass
• Waterproof to 200’ (60m)
• Includes neoprene lens covers, storage case and
safety lanyard
• Super compact lens for SeaLife ReefMaster Mini (SL320) digital camera
SeaLife®Buoyancy Weight: Item SL966
Reduces the positive buoyancy of SeaLife
cameras and External Flashes. Allows for easy,
more balanced handling underwater. Rubber
armored. Weighs 13 ounces.
SeaLife®Float Strap: Item SL920
• Floats all SeaLife cameras and most other
brands of compact, waterproof cameras
and electronic devices
• International orange color for high visibility
• Attaches comfortably to the wrist or with
quick clip attachment
• Dimensions: 8” (20cm) x 2 3/4“ (7cm) x 1/2“ (1.3cm)
SeaLife®Rechargeable Batteries, Charger
and International Adapter Kit: Item SL190
The kit comes with four rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries, wall charger and three international adapters
that cover you around the world! The batteries are
rechargeable up to 1,000 times. Always have a fresh
set of batteries ready to go. 4-pack replacement
battery pack also available (item SL191).
DC1000/800 12V Travel Charger Kit: Item SL1816
Spare battery and charger allows you to have extra
power for your DC1000/800 ready whenever you
need. The perfect travel companion for your camera.
A spare 1250 mAh lithium battery for extra power over
extended trips. Travel Charger charges spare
battery outside of camera. 12V car/boat adapter to
charge your battery when on the road or on a boat.
Includes: Spare 1250 mAh battery, Travel Charger and 12V
car/boat adapter Travel Charger also works with
DC1000/800 A/C adapter (not included).
DC1000/800 Spare Battery: Item SL1814
1250mAh spare battery for DC1000/800 camera.
DC1000/800 Battery Charger Tray: Item SL1815
Flash Link: Item SL962
Optical Cable connection for all SeaLife flashes
ensure firing under any lighting condition.
Wide Angle lens: Item SL970
You want to fit everything into the shot and stay within the
shooting range of your flash. The wide-angle lens
takes a full-frame picture of a 5’ shark within
5’ shooting distance.
• 24mm wide-angle lens increases shooting
angle about 50%
• Easily snaps on and off, even while
underwater
• Sharp focus from 2’ (60cm) to infinity
• Designed for SeaLife digital or film cameras.
(Note: Will not work with SeaLife models DC800
and ReefMaster Mini SL320)
• Fully-multi coated optical glass
• Waterproof to 200’ (60m)
• Includes neoprene lens covers
Moisture Muncher™: Item SL911
Absorbs moisture to prevent fogging and corrosion of
your SeaLife camera. Each capsule contains 1 gram of
color indicating crystals. When crystals turn from blue
to pink color, it’s time to replace the capsule. Fits inside
all SeaLife cameras. Contains Ten 1-gram capsules.
• New foil packaging for 1 year shelf life
Moisture Muncher™: Item M101
Absorbs moisture to prevent fogging and corrosion of
your valuable electronics and cameras. Use inside an
airtight storage case or container to create a perfect dry
environment for your valuable items. Each bag contains 1 ounce of
powerful moisture absorbing granules and color indicating crystals.
Contains Three 1-ounce bags.
SeaLife®Deluxe Travel Case: Item SL947
Lightweight, flexible storage case perfect for traveling and
protection of your photo equipment and accessories. Has
removable zippered storage compartment for keeping
all accessories together and removing when taking on
dive boat to avoid water damage. Durable Nylon
material with non-corrosive zipper closure. Ideal for
protecting one camera, flash and small accessories.
Black - 14” x 11” x 5” (35.5cm x 27.9cm x 12.7cm)
Digital Pro Flash Diffuser: Item SL9618
Take more colorful pictures with your Digital Pro Flash.
• Prevents hotspots and washed
out pictures
• Better contrast and
richer colors
• Easily flips out of the way
when the diffuser is not needed
• Use only with SL961
Digital Pro Flash
DC1000/DC800 Flash Diffuser: Item SL1817
Take more colorful macro pictures with your
DC1000/800 camera.
• Reduces hotspots
• Softens shadows
• Not for use with external flash accessory
• Easily snaps on to the DC1000/DC800
underwater housing
SeaLife®Deluxe Hard Case
– Large: Item SL949
Unbreakable, watertight, dustproof, chemical resistant and corrosion
proof. Protect your photo equipment and other valuables. Made of
Ultra High Impact structural copolymer that makes it extremely strong
and durable. Includes a purge valve for quick equalization after
changes in atmospheric pressure. Includes a lid organizer and
custom die-cut high-density foam. Perfectly design to fit a SeaLife
camera, two flashes, wide angle lens and all standard accessories.
Black - inner dimension - 17.5" x 13" x 7"

Inner Camera
Image sensor: 8.0 mega pixel CCD
Color: 24-bit color (RGB)
Image resolution: 3264x2448, 2816x2112, 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 640x480
File format: JPEG
Movie resolution: 640x480 or 320x240 at 30 frames per second (FPS)
File format: AVI
Lens: 4X Optical Zoom, Aperture: F2.7(W) – F5.4(T)
Focal length: 4.6mm ~ 18.4mm (film equivalent = 28 ~ 112mm)
Focus type: Auto Focus
Focus modes: Auto, Macro, Landscape [Infinity], face detection
Focusing ranges: Wide: 5cm (2”) to infinity Tele zoom: 35cm (14”) to infinity
Shooting angle: Horizontal field of view / No zoom:, Land: 64.3° (wide), Underwater: 43° (wide)
Zoom: 20X Total zoom, Optical: 4X, Digital: 5X, Playback: Up to 4X zoom
Shutter speed: Mechanical shutter – Land mode:1/10 to 1/1500 second, Sea mode:1/60 to 1/1500 second, External Flash mode:1/90 to 1/500 second
Shutter response: 0.3 seconds (Auto mode, flash off, landscape focus) 0.1 seconds (Ext. Flash mode, flash on, landscape focus)
Recycle time: About 3 seconds (depending on battery load and flash setting)
ISO: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash: Auto, Fill, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Picture modes: Underwater modes, External Flash Auto, Ext Flash Manual and Sea mode, [with 3 color correction settings],
Land modes: Auto[Program AE], Sports, Anti-shake, Sunset, Sunrise, Splash-water, Flow-water, Night Portrait, Night Scene,
Portrait, Landscape, Panorama, Snow, Beach, Pets, AV, TV, User Setting, Candlelight, Text, Fireworks, Backlight.
Exposure adjust: Auto, Manual (0.3 EV step, -2 ~ +2 EV)
White balance: Auto, Manual, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Oceans Blue, Oceans Green, Lakes/Rivers
Self-timer: 2 second, 10 second delay, and 10+2 second (2 pictures)
Shooting modes: Single, Continuous(3pics), SPY mode(unlimited), AEB (bracketing) 2.7” color LTPS TFT LCD
LCD: 2.7” color LTPS TFT LCD
Memory: Internal: 29MB (10 hi-res pictures), External: SD and SDHC card, Recommended: 4GB (tested up to 16GB)
PC camera: Yes
Video output: Yes (NTSC and PAL support)
Audio output: Yes (mono, 1x speaker)
EXIF format: EXIF 2.2
USB: Version 2.0 (high speed)
Pictbridge: Yes, supported
Operating environ: PC: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, MAC: OS 9.0 and up
CD/Software: Media One Gallery and Cool 360 SE International instruction manuals in 6 languages
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 and Turkish
Connector: USB connector, AV connector, AC power adapter
Power: Battery: Lithium rechargeable included (5V, 1250 mAh), AC power: Switchable AC input: 100 – 240V, 50-60 mHZ Output DC 5V
Battery life: Approx. 200 pictures or about 2 hours per charge
Certification: CE, ROHS, FCC, VCCI
Weight: 132 grams (4.7 ounces) without battery and SD card
Dimensions: 2.3"H x 3.6"W x 1.1"D, 54mm x 94mm x 27mm
Detailed Specifications
Underwater Housing Specifications for the DC1000/DC800
Depth: Individually depth tested to 200’ (60 m)
Buoyancy: Negative (without external flash)
Controls: Control buttons for power, Shutter, Zoom, LCD, Menu, Mode,
4 navigation buttons, Set and Delete buttons
Operating temp: 33 degrees F to 110 degrees F
Storage temp: -20 degrees F to +140 degrees F
O-ring: Silicone
Lens port: Optical glass lens port with snap-on ring to adapt accessory
lenses
LCD: Optical grade polycarbonate window
Tripod mount: Standard 1/4-20 tripod threads to adapt accessories
Lanyard: Padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip
Hardware: 304-316 series marine grade stainless steel metal hardware
Material: Rubber overmolded polycarbonate housing
Weight: 333 grams (11.7 ounces) Housing only without inner
camera 472 grams (16.6 ounces) Housing and inner camera
Size: 3.5” H X 5.5” W X 3.4” D inches,
8.9cm X 14cm X 8.6cm
W
arranty:
1 year limited warranty
Inner Camera
Image sensor: 10 mega pixel CCD
Color: 24-bit color (RGB)
Image resolution: 3648x2736, 2816x2112, 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 640x480
File format: JPEG
Movie resolution: 640x480 or 320x240 at 30 frames per second (FPS)
File format: AVI
Lens: 5X Optical Zoom Aperture: F3.2(W) – F4.8(T)
Focal length: 6.2mm ~ 31mm (film equivalent = 37 ~ 185mm)
Focus type: Auto Focus
Focus modes: Normal, Macro, Landscape [Infinity]
Focusing ranges: Wide: 5cm (2") to infinity Tele zoom: 35cm (14") to infinity
Shooting angle: Horizontal field of view / No zoom:, Land: 56°, Underwater: 42°
Zoom: 25X Total zoom, Optical: 5X, Digital: 5X, Playback: Up to 4X zoom
Shutter speed: Mechanical shutter – Land mode:1/10 to 1/1500 second, Sea mode:1/60 to 1/1500 second, External Flash mode:1/90 to 1/500 second
Shutter response: 0.3 seconds (Auto mode, flash off, landscape focus) 0.1 seconds (Ext. Flash mode, flash on, landscape focus)
Recycle time: About 3 seconds (depending on battery load and flash setting)
ISO: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash: Auto, Force ON, OFF, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Pre Flash
Scene modes: 4 Underwater modes ,
Sea mode with UW color correction for diving without external flash accessory
Snorkel mode with UW color correction for snorkeling without external flash accessory
Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for beginner
and intermediate UW photographers.
Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and shutter speed exposure controls when using one or two external flash accessories.
Ideal for advanced UW photographers.
11 Land modes : Auto, Sports, Panorama, Anti-shake (land), Splash-water, Flow-water, Night Scene, Landscape, Aperture priority (Av),
Shutter Speed Priority (Tv), Fireworks.
Exposure adjust: Auto, Manual (-2 ~ +2 EV in 1/3 steps) Av, Tv, or Ext Flash Manual
White balance: Land : Auto, Manual, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2,
Underwater : Blue water <25ft/8m, Blue Water > 25ft/8m, Green water <25ft/8m, Green Water >25ft/8m.
Self-timer: 2 second, 10 second delay, and 10+2 second (2 pictures)
Shooting modes: SPY mode, Single shot, Continuous (3pics), AEB (bracketing), Continuous Flash, Burst, Pre-Shot, Couple Shot, Album Shot
LCD: 2.7" color LTPS TFT LCD
Memory: Internal: 29MB (10 hi-res pictures), External: SD and SDHC card, Recommended: 4GB (tested up to 16GB)
Video output: Yes (NTSC and PAL support)
Audio output: Yes (mono, 1x speaker)
EXIF format: EXIF 2.2
USB: Version 2.0 (high speed)
Pictbridge: Yes, supported
Operating environ: PC: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, MAC: OS 9.0 and up
CD: International instruction manuals in 6 languages
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 and Dutch
Connector: USB connector, AV connector, AC power adapter
Power: Battery: Lithium rechargeable included (5V, 1250 mAh), AC power: Switchable AC input: 100 – 240V, 50-60 mHZ Output DC 5V
Battery life: Approx. 200 pictures or about 2 hours per charge
Certification: CE, ROHS, FCC, VCCI
Weight: 132 grams (4.7 ounces) without battery and SD card
Dimensions: 2.3"H x 3.6"W x 1.1"D, 54mm x 94mm x 27mm
Detailed Specifications