Using Manual Mode Underwater - Sealife DC2000 Manual

X. Using Manual Mode Underwater
1. Using the DC2000 camera with a Sea Dragon flash and/or Sea Dragon Photo
Video light with the various settings available in the Underwater Mode allows
the user a nearly automatic process at making underwater photos and videos.
In the Underwater mode, each U/W scene automatically adjusts the camera
settings for a specific shooting condition or camera setup. It's advanced point
and shoot and the results are excellent.
2. Some photographers would prefer to exercise more control of
their camera system while creating their underwater photos and
videos. It is possible to take underwater photos with the DC2000
camera in the Manual Mode. Accessing the Manual mode is
achieved by rotating the Mode Selection dial by 1 click from
the Fish Icon to M. In the Manual mode, the DC2000 allows full
exposure control by manually adjusting the aperture, shutter
speed and ISO. As in the Underwater Scene modes, the camera
allows access to most menu settings.
Setting Aperture & Shutter Speed
To set Aperture and Shutter speed values:
1. Turn the Mode dial to "M" for Manual mode.
2. Push OK button to enter Aperture Adjustment mode, then, use Up/Down
button to select the desired aperture.
3. Push OK button again. This selects your aperture choice and enters Shutter
Speed Adjustment mode, Use Up/Down button to select the desired shutter
speed, then OK to select.
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