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(based on 6 ratings)
Brand: Sealife
Located in: Add-On Gear, Photography
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SeaLife's most technically advanced UW camera with Easy Set-up mode.

The New SeaLife DC1000's Underwater Color Modes and Easy Set-up mode, make it easier than ever to take great pictures.

Colorful tropical fish, white sand beaches and crystal blue waters all come together; creating the perfect vivid setting to capture your memories. SeaLife brings all the true colors of the water and the world to your photographs. SeaLife's new DC1000 10-megapixel camera now has features specifically designed to allow for the best possible photographs, both in and out of the water.

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 design, large shutter button and well-spaced buttons make the camera easy to handle and user-friendly.

The DC1000 has quick shutter response for fast action photography, long lasting lithium battery for all day diving, and, automatic focus from 2" to infinity, with 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.

SeaLife Digital Pro Flash - (SL961): finally a universal flash for all digital cameras. Scuba divers know that a strobe is the most important accessory for sharp, colorful 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".
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use(6), Functional(3), Good depth range(3), Water-tight seals(3)
Best Uses:
Diving(6), Snorkeling(4)
Describe Yourself:
Photo enthusiast(5)
 
excelent piece of equipment
By RemVerified Reviewer from Texas on 12/31/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Simple to learn, Water-tight Seals
Cons:
Flash eats batteries
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife Sealife SL108 DC1000 Elite Set Digital Camera:

Really easy to use. You do have to read and play with it before that great shot presents itself for the first time. dont try to be a cheapskate switch battery every day in the camera, dont try to use rechargable batteries in the flash they dont seem to power it as well and dont try to get two days of flash out of a set of batteries. Why screw up a week long dive trip over #30.00 worth of batteries? Next practice- astounding the flash only goes so far under water and you have to learn how far. You also have to have the flash pointed at the subject and it has to be in range- Duh- Oh and also it wont work if you forget to turn it on. Ge guess how I acquired so much information. First camera I purchased had a sliver of silicon behind the O ring totally un obvious at 80 ft a small leak started. not much but the camera was totaled. The company replaced everything no questions asked. not bad for what is arguably my screw up. bottom line check even when new and do that weight it and send it to the bottom of the pool for a trial test without the camera . same for the flash. Otherwise this has been money well spent. I shoot enough pictures and about 60% are quite good and about 30% are great. You just cant predict when the Angel fish is going to bolt and when it will stay there for you. You can spend more without getting better

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good Camera...
By Mnemeth500Verified Purchaser from Madison, AL on 7/29/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Best Uses:
Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife Sealife SL108 DC1000 Elite Set Digital Camera:

The camera operated as advertised and was great for diving in Roatan. The Flash ate batteries pretty quickly (usually only got in two to two and a half dives before I had to swap them out)

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
SeaLife DC1000 was a Disappointment
By MattVerified Purchaser from Woodbridge, VA on 7/18/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Blurry Photos, Macro didn't work on auto, Strobe often didn't fire, Strobe would not stay on
Best Uses:
Diving
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife Sealife SL108 DC1000 Elite Set Digital Camera:

Both U/W & land shots were both over & under exposed when using auto functions.Strobe often did not fire (1 in 3 times, it did NOT fire). Yes, batteries were new or re-charged.Strobe On/Off/Test switch was sticky & strobe typically would NOT turn on. To turn strobe on, 90% of the time, I had to tap, tap, tap the housing to get the red "activation" light to stay on.LCD turned milky white on open water shots. For example, if I took a pic of my buddy 6 or 10 feet away from him during our safety stop, the LCD turned to milk & the pic came out very average (often w/ lots of backscatter).Unfortunately, many of the pictures from my trip to the Maldives are forever lost. Shame on me for not diving this camera in our local pool or quarry before leaving on my trip for the Maldives. Unfortunately, given my work schedule, that was not possible.SeaLife should add an insert in the manuals suggesting you review the SeaLife webite FAQ's & "Great Pictures Made Easy". In addition, I'd reco reading Karin Brussaard review of DC1000 here:[@] read it AFTER I returned from my trip & regretted not reading before I left.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt & product arrived in good condition.

LP service rep was polite, but essentially washed his hands of my problems & directed me straight to SeaLife. I did call SeaLife & their tech spt rep (Karl) was excellent, patient & very knowledgeable. Karl eval'd my situation & SeaLife plans to replace both the camera & strobe. I hope after SeaLife replaces the camera/strobe that I will be happy w/ my choice.
Not sure I'd purchase another camera or complex item like this from LP. Based on current situation, looks like I'll have to cover shipping costs of camera/strobe back to SeaLife. If I purchased from my local Dive shop, they'd cover shipping costs.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
excellent buy
By TracerVerified Purchaser from Alabama on 7/7/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals
Best Uses:
Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife Sealife SL108 DC1000 Elite Set Digital Camera:

I was very happy with the performance of this camera. Video and photos are outstanding. Very easy to set for different types of settings. Just set to scene you want and the camera does the rest. Helps to take the guess work out of how to set the different levels for the scene you want.

 
Great Camera
By Doctor302Verified Reviewer from Philadelphia on 5/10/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife Sealife SL108 DC1000 Elite Set Digital Camera:

Great camera at a great price.
Sealife customer service -5 stars

Service & Delivery comments:

Super Fast S/H

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
" Great camera for the money "
By Doctor302Verified Purchaser from Philadelphia on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
None Yet
Best Uses:
Diving, Snorkeling
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife Sealife SL108 DC1000 Elite Set Digital Camera:

Great camera which is very easy to use and affordable. Takes great Pictures...

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