Posted by AADIVER on November 02, 2004 at 15:45:57:
In Reply to: Re: SeaLife Reefmaster DC300 Digital u/w camera posted by Chris on November 02, 2004 at 15:22:38:
Okay, so I'm a low tech Luddite. I'm only interested in the digital equivalent of a Kodak Brownie for routine pix. I'll leave the pro stuff to the pros. These specs will suit me and my needs just fine for under 300 bucks:
SeaLife’s cameras are designed for divers and are easier to use underwater than any other digital underwater camera. The DC300 Digital camera features new Land & Sea“ Exposure Modes, One-Button Operation and Easy-Dive Controls. This 3.3mp camera allows divers to capture underwater encounters or land adventures in high resolution and bright colors. The diver can decide to keep or delete a picture with simply another push of the shutter button while prompted. The DC300 also incorporates the New Quick Review feature for scrolling through pictures already captured. The camera is fully rubber armored for comfortable handling and ruggedness to 200ft. The DC300 also is completely compatible with all other SeaLife snap-on lenses and flashes including, the Macro Set (SL959) and Wide Angle Lens (SL970) which allow the photographer to take even more impressive underwater pictures.
The DC 300 is loaded with the following features:
• Land & Sea Exposure Modes
• Quick Review Feature
• One-Button Operation
• SeaLife’s Easy-Dive System, fully rubber armored and rated to 200ft.
• 3.3mp CCD for enlargements up to 11 x 17
• Large 1.6" LCD display
• Super Fast Lens
• 8mb on board memory expandable to 256mb with SD card
• Comes with; MGI Photosuite IV editing software, USB cable, Video cable, Carry case, Instruction manual and Care kit.
Model# SL140
Regular price: $549.95
Sale price: $328.95.
Camera Specs:
Image Sensor 3.3 megapixel CCD
Color 24 bit Color (RGB)
Image Resolution 2,048 X 1,536; 1,024 X 768; 640 X 480
Lens Fixed Focus Lens
Aperture: f/2.8/5.6
Normal: 2 ft.–infinity
Macro: 12 in.–32 in.
Zoom 2X, 4X digital at play mode; 2X digital at preview mode
Shutter Speed 1/10~1/1000 second
Exposure Auto
Manual: 0.3 EV step, -1.8~+1.8 EV
White Balance Auto, Sun, Shade, Flourescent, Tungsten
LCD 1.6" color TFT LCD
Status: flash/ red eye reduction/ resolution/ battery status/ number of images
Memory Internal: 8MB
External: SD card up to 256MB
Storage: Super Fine/ Fine/ Normal: TBD images
Flash Built-in: Auto, fill flash, off flash, off, red-eye reduction
Self-Timer 10 second delay
File Format JPEG (EXIF 2.1), DPOF, AVI (motion JPEG)
Operating Environment PC: Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP
Mac: OS 8.6 or later
Software Driver: for PC and Mac
AP: MGI Photo Suite IV SE, Photo Vista
Language Support English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Korea, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Connectors AC-DC Adaptor Port, USB Port, Video Output (NTSC/PAL Switchable)
Power 2x AA (Alkaline, NiMh. Lithium)
AC-DC Adaptor (3.3V)
Certification CE, FCC, VCCI
Weight About 120g (without batteries and SD card)
Dimensions 105mm x 44mm x 55mm
Video 15 FPS @ QVGA mode
WEBCAM Frame rate: 15 FPS @ QVGA