If you already have a digital camera, you may be halfway there. But for a little bit more, you can buy a setup that delivers more flexibility and better image quality. Shooting underwater has never been inexpensive, and SeaLife certainly offers a reasonably priced option. Image detail and sharpness were middling for this camera's class, and we also saw some noticeable purple fringing in our shots. Similarly, while our sunny outdoor shots were well exposed, pictures taken under less favorable lighting often suffered from blown-out highlights. However, in shallow water, the flash tended to blow out our subjects. We got better results with the white-balance presets, and using the flash underwater helped, too. The automatic white balance handles optimal, sunny conditions well but produces color shifts underwater, indoors, and in the shade. When it comes to image quality, the DC250 delivers mediocre results. The good news is that whether you're shooting underwater or on land, you'll barely notice the DC250's shutter lag, and its shot-to-shot time is a reasonable 4 seconds with or without the flash if you're not using the Quick Review mode. The best solution is probably to purchase the external strobe offered by SeaLife, but it costs almost $200. Forcing the flash on helped, but after the camera automatically powered down, the setting returned to the default Auto-even though we had switched off Return To Default. With the housing back on the camera, we needed a flash to obtain proper exposure and accurate color even at 12 feet underwater however, the Auto flash setting didn't agree. There's an optical viewfinder on the camera, but it's small and provides a slightly distorted view. We were also disappointed with the LCD's performance under dim and indoor lighting, where it displays a noisy image with a slow refresh rate that creates a dragging effect. However, its poorly constructed sliding lens cover feels loose, and the control buttons lie flush with the camera's surface, so they're difficult to push. The camera itself has a compact 7.3-ounce design and is easy to use. If you're wrong, you have to get out of the water, dry off the housing, and start over.
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Since underwater conditions are a mystery until you splash down, you must guess at how to set up the camera in advance. While this arrangement makes for straightforward use, it also forces you to rely solely on the flash, white-balance, and exposure settings you chose before you put the camera in the housing. Unfortunately, the housing sports a mere three buttons: power, shutter release, and LCD power/Playback. You can view the camera's main 1.6-inch LCD and smaller status LCD easily through the housing windows, and SeaLife includes a sportsfinder (external viewfinder), although it's accurate at only a distance of at least four feet. Its black nonslip grip and included wrist strap help you keep hold of it, and since the housing is positively buoyant, it will float if you let go. I do not end auctions early for "offers".The rubberized housing, depth-rated to 200 feet, easily withstands the rigors of diving and boating. Buyer will pay actual US Postal Priority or Parcel Post mail shipping charge. They can be bought at better dive shops or at the SeaLife website. I believe a shutter link is needed to connect this flash to a camera.
TestSeek is an independent and unbiased review aggregator, it is our mission to collect all expert reviews and calculate an average rating for each product. View all reviews, videos, ratings and awards for sealifereefmasterdc300. It comes with the camera mounting plate (with the original easy to adjust in dive gloves) camera mount screw), and the foam covered stalk, that is bendable in any direction. We have 1 review of SeaLife Reefmaster DC300. I put batteries in it (no batteries will be supplied with this flash) and it powered up and flashed (by flipping the switch to "Test"). It was washed and dried and carefully stored away after those few days it saw some use. It was bought a few years ago by a nieighbor, to use on a Carribean vacation, and was never used again. Fits all Land and Sea Cameras and many other manufacturer's underwater type cameras (see the SeaLife/Reef Master web site for applications).In very good working condition with no wear or damage. The Sealife Reef Master DC 500 is a very good option if you have a SCUBA. SL96010 Srobe) and the camera mounting bracket. Over the years, we have brought you reviews of some of the best digital cameras. This auction is for a very lightly used SeaLife ReefMaster External Flash (No.
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