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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VIII. Replacing the O-rings..........10 IX. Attaching light to underwater camera......11 Recommended Camera Settings ......12-13 Great pictures made easy........14-17 XII. Advanced Settings..........18-19 XIII. Troubleshooting Guide..........20 XIV. Specifications ............21 XV. Parts and Service ............22 www.sealife-cameras.com/service/manuals.html Español - Deutsch - Français - Italiano - Nederlands... -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
Do not expose light to heat or direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. Observe all SCUBA dive safety rules and control your buoyancy at all times. Consult your dive instructor for dive safety questions. Visit www.sealife-cameras.com for updates to this manual and underwater photography tips... -
Page 4: Check What You Got
II. Check What You Got Spare O-rings SL9806 Light (with arm, base and coiled lanyard) O-ring Lube SL9807 Smaller Mounting Screw SL96025 (for mounting camera) Longer Mounting Screw SL96022 (for mounting camera plus flash) O-ring remover SL9808... -
Page 5: Product View With Call-Outs
III. Product view with call-outs SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light (item # SL980) Major parts 1 – Battery Cap 2 – Mode Button 3 – Coiled Lanyard 4 – Release Button 5 – Pressure Safety Relief Valve 6 – Flexible Arm 7 –... -
Page 6: Loading Batteries
IV. Loading batteries 1) Unscrew the battery cap 2) Remove the battery holder 3) Insert 4 new or freshly charged AA batteries into holder. 4) Make sure each battery is installed correctly according to the polarity markings on the battery holder. 5) Make sure O-ring and sealing surfaces are perfectly clean and undamaged. -
Page 7: Operating The Light
V. Operating the light 1) Push and hold the mode button for 1 second to power ON the light. 2) Push the mode button to change between the following light modes: 100% ➜ 50% ➜ 25% ➜ Blinking ➜ SOS ➜ 100%..3) Push and hold the mode button for 2 seconds to power OFF the light. -
Page 8: Maintaining A Waterproof Seal (Before Your Dive)
O-rings. Wipe off excess lubricant. The o-ring should appear wet. 1 – O-rings 2 – O-ring contact surface Important: Replace O-rings every year if damaged or not. Visit your local SeaLife dealer or www.sealife-cameras.com for information on ordering spare o-rings. -
Page 9: Care And Maintenance (After Your Dive)
VII. Care and maintenance (After your dive) 1) After each dive, soak the sealed light in fresh water for about 15 minutes to remove any residual salt, sand and dirt. Never allow the saltwater to dry on the light. 2) Push the mode button about 10 times to clean any saltwater or sand trapped under the button. -
Page 10: Replacing The O-Rings
VIII. Replacing the O-rings Replace the two O-rings if damaged or at least once per year. 1) Use the O-ring Remover tool provided to lift and remove the O-ring. 2) Carefully clean O-ring grooves and O-rings before installation 3) Install O-rings by stretching and lifting O-ring into the groove. -
Page 11: Attaching Light To Underwater Camera
1) Align the underwater camera to the light’s mounting screw and hand-tighten. Use small screw provided for mounting one light. 2) To attach two lights (or a combination of one light and one SeaLife Digital Pro Flash), use longer screw (SL960220. -
Page 12: Recommended Camera Settings
X. Recommended Camera Settings For SeaLife Camera and Light Only (Not using Digital Pro Flash): 1) Set the camera’s scene mode to Sea mode or Snorkel mode 2) Change camera’s PHOTO and VIDEO White Balance settings to CLOUDY. For SeaLife Camera, Light and Digital Pro Flash configuration: 1) Set the scene mode to Ext. - Page 13 Are your pictures or videos too red? GOOD: White balance set to Cloudy BAD: White balance not set to Cloudy Aiming and releasing the light The flexible flash arm is fully adjustable to allow quick and easy aiming of the light. Check the camera display to make sure the light is aimed at the subject before taking a picture.
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Page 14: Great Pictures Made Easy
XI. Great pictures made easy There are plenty of challenges that photographers face in the underwater world. Please take some time to review SeaLife’s online guide called Great Pictures Made Easy by visiting www.sealife-cameras.com. The guide is located under the Technical Support menu. - Page 15 If you are using the SeaLife underwater light in combination with the SeaLife flash, limit your shooting distance to 6 ft (1.8m). 4 ft (1.2m) is ideal. If you are using the SeaLife light only, limit your shooting distance to 2 ft (60cm) to 3ft depending on visibility and battery strength.
- Page 16 Control your buoyancy Get your buoyancy under control and set yourself up in the ideal position before taking a picture or shooting video. This allows you to hold the camera steady and control your shooting distance. Good buoyancy control will help you avoid stirring up the sandy bottom which will cloud-up the water and cause backscatter.
- Page 17 Compose a good picture Avoid shooting down on the subject from above. Shooting down usually results in a poor contrast because the subject blends into the background. Try and shoot upwards from below the subject so you get a blue water background and better contrast. Get the entire subject into your picture frame.
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Page 18: Advanced Settings
XII. Advanced Settings Customized Light Modes You can select between 8 different light mode settings: • Flash Cancellation ON or OFF: When ON, the light dims for 2 seconds when detecting external flash. • Light Power Levels: Single power (100%) or 3 power (100% ➜... - Page 19 Advanced Settings (continued) The light mode factory default setting is “H” A - Flash cancellation mode ON. 100% light power only B - Flash cancellation mode OFF. 100% light power only C - Flash cancellation mode ON. 3 light powers: 100% ➜ 50% ➜ 25% ➜ D - Flash cancellation mode OFF.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
If you are using only one light, considering adding another light (dual lights) or a SeaLife Digital Pro Flash (SL961). The ideal set-up is a combination of a light plus strobe. Consider purchasing the SeaLife Wide Angle Lens (SL970). The wide angle lens allows you to get closer to the subject and fit more into to picture frame. -
Page 21: Specifications
Buoyancy: Negative Mount: SeaLife flexible arm adapter * Underwater at full power – Actual range depend on camera model, water visibility and battery condition. ** Energizer Ultimate Lithium has a longer run time (compared to Alkaline and NiMH rechargeable), but can overheat when used on land at full power for prolonged periods of time. Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries are recommended for underwater use, where heat is displaced by the water. -
Page 22: Parts And Service
XV. Parts and Service SeaLife guarantees the original purchaser of this product, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, that the product is free from defects in workmanship and materials. For a detailed warranty statement, please refer to the warranty information included with the product. - Page 23 Photograph by Bernd Rac, Scuba St Lucia, Anse Chastanet with SeaLife DC1200 and SL980 Photo-Video Light November 2010 Item #SL9805...
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