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Brand: Sealife

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DC500 (SL150)

New DC500 Underwater Digital Camera, Made for Divers by Divers

SeaLife presents the new 5 megapixel digital underwater camera with 3x optical zoom, with major improvements for sharper and more colorful pictures on land and underwater to its range of underwater photography products and accessories.

Robust Housing
Underwater photography has never been so easy.

The DC500 comes fully equipped with a non-slip, rubber armoured housing with advanced button operations, allowing you more control and ease of handling underwater. The DC500 is also complete with a 2.0 color LTPS Screen, which makes viewing and deleting your images underwater even more easy to do. Giving you the advantage to explore the true beauty the coral and fish have to offer.

Supplying Power on Demand

The DC500 Underwater Digital Camera is an exceptional addition to Sealife. As it boasts power, with technical excellence. With the DC500 you have no excuse of missing a great shot ever again. The DC500 is all combined Land and Sea water sport dive camera, which gives you more control and power in any situation. The new SeaLife DC500 is rated to a depth of 200 feet and features a new "Shark Mode" for faster and sharper pictures of moving objects underwater and in sports photography on land.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 24 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to use(24), Functional(18), Good depth range(18), Weather proof(20)

Best Uses:

Diving(24), Snorkeling(15), Swimming pool(6)

Describe Yourself:

Beginner(4), Casual user(11), Enthusiast(16)

great product, user friendly

By scuba

from california on 10/23/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

good deal, great pictures

easy to use & good picts

By Oaks

from Silver Spring, MD on 10/23/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

I have used this camera on many dives & I usually get good picts. If picts aren't good it is user error or too much silt in water. Easy to carry on dives with lanyard and easy to find subject with viewfinder.

Perfect underwater camera for beginners

By Faye

from Columbus, Ohio on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range

Best Uses:

Diving, Great on land too, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

This is a great camera if you don't know much about photography. Easy to use, easy to download photos into your computer. It also takes movie clips which was very usefull on our shark dive.

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shark feeding at Stuart Coves, Nassau

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closeup of sea turtle

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Good first underwater camera

By jdwolfguy

from Turlock, Ca on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Enjoyed my first couple times using it underwater and got some real good shots while snorkling as well. The camera is also good on land.

I would buy this product again

By sharkdiver

from Kansas City on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Very easy to use, but automatic flash did not always flash when it should have. Love the shark mode. Used it cage diving with great white sharks and got some awesome photos!!

I like this camera

By mike

from indiana on 10/5/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Short Battery Life

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Takes nice pictures in or out of the water.
The battery may not last all day of sightseeing.

Terrific camera

By Meir

from Boston MA on 9/26/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

This camera is terrific. Easy to use and great fun.I am a beginner and found it perfect for me

SeaLife SL150 5.0MP Underwater Digital

By Tim

from Balto, MD on 9/25/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Battery life, Power button

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Getting started

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

batter life not that good - my power button got stuck after 1 weeks use

Great little camera for a great price

By World traveler

from Washoe Valley, Nevada on 9/25/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Blurry Photos

Best Uses:

Diving, On land also, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

I heard some good things about the DC Sealife cameras and was pleasantly surprised how easy it is to use and what great shots it took in the water as well as out. The screen is hard to see when there is bright sun light.

Great Camera for a diver on a budget

By Diving Family

from Hopewell, VA on 9/23/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

I use the camera at waterparks with my grand kids and to go diving. I don't have any of the extras but it still takes great pictures. I noticed the last time I used it that it froze and one of my batteries appears to drain fairly quick. I have had it for close to a year now. I'm hoping it was a fluke vs already problem with the camera since we do really enjoy the camera and it appear to be a good purchase for the entry level diver/enthusiast photographer

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Showing Range (at 82 ft depth)

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Showing color, inside hide out (58 f)

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Great Camera

By JC

from Benicia,CA on 9/20/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Better than I had expected

it's compact and get great picture

By René part of fantastic four

from Montréal, Canada on 9/20/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use

Cons:

cheap price for this qual

Best Uses:

Diving, on camping

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

get nice picture and doesn't cut you a leg, compact . battery good for one hour non stop and you can get over 500 pictures, even can make short video, i use it under ice and picture as in south no difference. Thanks leisure pro fast service and hassel free when something doesn' fit you.

Excellent camera

By Greg

from Oklahoma on 9/8/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Took excellent pictures, even without an external strobe.

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Grand Cayman 40 ft

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Grand Cayman 40 ft

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"I would buy this product again

By Tony

from Guam on 9/6/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

nothing like a basic camera taking profesional photos.

I'll never dive without it again

By Paul

from Waterford, MI on 8/28/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

I'm so glad I purchased this camera. It is small enough to take with me on all dives. Very easy to use. And takes great pictures.

Great housing with a mediocre camera

By Ben

from Indianapolis, IN on 8/24/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Poor image resolution

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

The housing for this camera is great. Feels solid, rubber coating makes it easy to handle. Slight negative buoyancy; can be tossed to a buddy underwater. Most underwater pics turned out well with built-in flash, even at 50 feet in a quarry with 15 feet of viz. Took it to Bonne Terre mine with 58º water temps and 100+ feet viz, pictures were awesome and true to color with built-in flash. Battery lasted for two full days of diving (5 dives) before it needed a recharge.

The camera itself leaves much to be desired. My biggest complaint is the image quality. For a supposed 5 MP camera, the resolution is truly lousy. It looks more like a 1 MP camera that digitally enlarges the resolution. In other words, a 5 MP picture looks great at 33% on your desktop, but when you expand it to 100%, all sorts of noise is evident, especially in dark areas. Pictures above water are the worst. I have a 2.3 MP camera that shoots pictures 10x better than this one. The one exception is macro mode: these shots are incredible looking. So who knows what's going on . . .

The video feature (with audio!) is one of my favorites. Rreally turns out great, and it records 640x480 at a full 30 frames per second, unlike many other cameras that shoot web-ready video at half the size and frame rate. With a nice video light or HID dive light, you could get some really awesome clips.

Bottom line: Don't expect award-winning shots with this camera, but it will be sufficient to document the underwater portion of your trips.

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Bonne Terre Mine at 40 Feet.

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Cessna Cockpit at 18 Feet

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great stuff for beginners

By flyefta

from Thessaloniki, Greece on 8/21/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Lake, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

The camera is really great for beginners...Really easy to use and gives great photos... [...]

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Superb all in one.

By Davo

from Santa Clara on 8/17/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

All around camera, Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

My wife and I had slightly mixed experience with this camera. The first time we used it, the case leaked, and fried the camera. We sent it back, and SeaLife replaced the whole unit, no questions asked, in a very timely manner. Since then, it has worked flawlessly, and we have also been using the camera on land. Best features are the Shark Mode, and video w/sound. Wants: zoom for video. Overall, we are really happy with it. One word of advice, test ALL camera's before taking it on a trip(refer to the manual on procedure).

Sealife SL150

By hooke

from Lake Worth.Fl on 8/14/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Blurry Photos, needs better flash

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Camara works great and is easy to use. However at depths over 20 ft I suggest a good strobe flash for decent color I think they have come down in price another [$] so now they are truly a great deal compared to other underwater se ups

Good Camera, but Have Had Problems...

By Betty

from Jersey on 8/9/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Mechanical Problems

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Purchased camera last year. First time we used it, the camera locked up half way through our dive trip - of course, it happened on the dive that I was about 20 feet away from a Hammerhead Shark. Contacted Sea Life when we returned from our trip and they sent us a new camera. First time we used the replacement camera (this July), it locked up on us on one of our dives, but didn't stay locked. The camera seems to get quite warm at times and we have a feeling it can't handle long or deep dives (80-90 feet). [...] The pictures we have from both trips are beautiful - just don't have the comfort feeling that this won't happen again. It'a a shame because it is a nice camera.

Good price, great pictures.

By Wayne

from Pensacola, FL on 7/30/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Cons:

Short Battery Life

Best Uses:

Diving, Snorkeling

Describe Yourself:

Casual user, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

This is my second SeaLife camera. The first, a DC310 did well, but lacked the functions I wanted. This camera, along with an external strobe, takes bright, vivid, clear photos as well as nice video. All camera controls can be used while underwater. Would like more battery life as it did not last through 2 dives.

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I would buy this product again

By scubarick

from Modesto,Ca. on 6/3/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Diving

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Great product, easy to use and good size

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Camera

By joshr502

from Pleasant View, TN on 5/4/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Functional, Good Depth Range, Water-tight Seals

Best Uses:

Diving, Lake, Snorkeling, Swimming Pool

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sealife SeaLife SL150 DC500 Reefmaster 5.0MP Underwater Digital Camera + FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card (#SL150):

Great digital camera. This is the first underwater camera I have ever used (except for the cheap disposables). It is very easy to use and takes great pics right out of the box. It's great on land also!

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