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- Page 1 Great Pictures Made Easy Great Pictures Made Easy Guide to Underwater Photography for Guide to Underwater Photography for ReefMaster and SportDiver Film Cameras ReefMaster and SportDiver Film Cameras Item #SL240 Item #SL240...
- Page 2 50% (SL970). 4 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries, Moisture Muncher desiccant Hard and soft carry cases. Size AA (Nickel Metal Hydride) to prevent fogging (SL911). 4 sizes available. SL191 For more information please visit the Sealife website at: www.sealife-cameras.com...
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Page 3: Introduction
I. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a SeaLife camera. You are on your way to discovering the beauty and magic of our underwater world. Your SeaLife camera will add a new dimension of excitement to your undersea adventure. There is no better way to preserve your memories or share the thrills with your friends and family than by showing a picture. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
I. Introduction ......................1 II. Getting to Know Your Camera ................4 III. MUST DO! ........................6 IV. How Easy It Is..Set up your new SeaLife Camera ........7 a. Remove Inner Camera ........8 g. Taking a Test Picture ......14 b. Turn Power On ..........9 h. - Page 5 VI. Examples of Good & Bad Pictures ..............30 VII. SeaLife Film Camera Models and Accessories ........34 a. Spare Parts ........................34 b. SeaLife Close-Up and Wide Angle Lenses..............35 c. External Flash ......................36 d. Care and Maintenance Items ..................37 e. Storage Cases ......................38 f.
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Page 6: Getting To Know Your Camera
Color Coded Frame Counter Flash Shutter Window Release Flash Override (ReefMaster RC only) Film Rewind Main O-Ring Power Switch and Opening (Don’t remove or grease. Batteries Lens Cover Latch Keep Clean) ® Applies to SeaLife ReefMaster and Sport Diver II... - Page 7 Viewfinder Window Sports Finder Opening Latch Color Coded Frame Counter Flash Window Main O-Ring Opening (Don’t remove or grease. Latch Keep Clean)
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Page 8: Must Do
Clean lenses with cleaning pads lightly soaked in detergent and water, then rinse and dry. Do not let drops dry on lenses. Use the unbreakable airtight SeaLife Dry Case for dry storage with a large 1 oz. Moisture Muncher Pack and for transportation on boats, airplanes, trucks etc. The lifetime of batteries as well as the camera and other tools or electronics will be greatly extended. -
Page 9: How Easy It Is
IV. How Easy It Is... Set up your new SeaLife Camera Most important: When opening the housing, your hands, arms, head, and the camera must be completely dry and clean of water, sand and dust. Always load your camera in an air- conditioned or dry cool room. -
Page 10: Remove Inner Camera
Remove Inner Camera Remove the inner camera from the housing and insert fresh AA batteries. Remove the inside camera Insert 2 fresh AA Alkaline batteries in film cameras. SeaLife rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended. -
Page 11: Turn Power On
b) Turn Power On Turn Camera Power on before inserting camera in housing: Open the lens cover by moving the switch below the lens of the inner camera. This will turn the power on. Push the shutter release to test power (without film). Turn power ON by opening Open film door by sliding down latch on back of inner camera. -
Page 12: Loading Film And Fresh Batteries
c) Loading Film and Fresh Batteries a) Use 200 speed 24 exposure film and 2 and press shutter until film engages. fresh AA Alkaline batteries. Replace Film should lay flat across film plane and batteries if “Flash Ready” light takes sprocket teeth. -
Page 13: Clean O-Ring / Seal Area
The O-ring should never be greased or removed. If the O-ring shows signs of damage have it replaced by an authorized SeaLife Service Facility. Ask your dealer or contact the SeaLife Service Center (see back cover) or your country’s distributor. -
Page 14: Insert Sealife Anti Fog Desiccant
Insert SeaLife Anti Fog Desiccant. This will prevent fogging of the lens and protect the electronics from humidity. The small 1.5 g capsule fits between 2 ribs of ReefMaster film camera models and 2 cartridges clip into the housing of digital cameras. -
Page 15: Insert Inner Camera And Close Housing
f) Insert Inner Camera and close housing lid Insert the inner film camera with the power on and lens open (power switch below the lens). Make sure the Moisture Muncher or any other matter does not interfere with closing the housing. Power save function: The power will turn off automatically, when the camera is not used within about 2 to 3 minutes... -
Page 16: Taking A Test Picture
g) Taking a Test Picture h) Checking the Battery Condition Just push the trigger or the shutter button 1. If FLASH READY takes longer than 12 of the camera. Everything is automatic. seconds to turn on after taking a picture, your batteries are not in good condition and should be replaced. -
Page 17: Cleaning After Use
i) Cleaning After Use After leaving the water, the sealed camera housing should be washed thoroughly in fresh water. Never let salt water dry on the camera or the housing. Dry with a clean towel. Salt crystals will damage the O-ring and lens and attract humidity. Never let water drops dry on any lens. -
Page 18: Re-Winding The Film
j) Re-Winding the Film With power on, slide the small switch at the bottom of the inner camera to rewind the film. When the film is completely rewound and winder has stopped, open the back cover and put your film in a marked dry container and store it cool. When taking your film to the lab, remember to request sample prints, called index print. -
Page 19: Dry Storage
Leaking batteries can ruin your camera. Store the camera with the latches not tightened inside an air tight SeaLife Dry Case with one large 1 oz. bag of Moisture Muncher. (See page 37). For storage of additional parts you can cut openings in the foam with a sharp knife. -
Page 20: Tips For Great Picture
The best pictures are taken with a close-up lens which also acts as an underwater filter. The SeaLife 3X Close-Up Lens has a distance range from 2ft. - 4 ft/60 - 120 cm. In lower water visibility, the SeaLife Close-Up Lens is a must. The key to good pictures is to get close. -
Page 21: The Great Hunt
And after years of adventures with your SeaLife camera you will look at your albums, perhaps even at an impressive gallery of framed enlargements. And it may be only then... -
Page 22: Great Effects
Up lens for extreme close-up of 14” to 16” / 36 cm. to 41 cm. For larger objects such as group shots or sharks use the SeaLife wide angle lens at distances of 3 - 5 ft. / 90-150 cm. - Page 23 20 ft. / 7 m., then an intense blue, and a wonderful deep blue beyond 40 ft. / 12 m. In the SeaLife ReefMaster RC film camera the built-in “Coral Flash” will intensify red and yellow colors of close objects (4 ft. to 6 ft. / 1.2 m. to 1.8 m.) and leave the blue background untouched.
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Page 24: Key To Good Pictures
30 feet/10 m. or in darker light. Shoot the same scene several times with different distances. Maximum depth ratings: ReefMaster Film: 164 ft. / 50 m. SportDiver II: 164 ft. / 50 m. Film: ISO 200. Use ISO 100 print or slide film in extremely bright conditions, on beaches or snorkeling. -
Page 25: Taking Pictures Underwater
Taking Pictures Underwater Depth: All ReefMaster and SportDiver II film models are tested to 164 ft./ 50 m. Approach your subject slowly. It’s best to remain motionless. Wait for fish to become confident and swim into a good position, best against the current. -
Page 26: Distance Without Close-Up Lens
The built-in flash is designed for foreground illumination and richer colors at distances up to 5 ft. / 1.20 m. The orange “Coral Flash” of the ReefMaster RC will help to avoid the U/W blue effect of near-by objects. Always wait until the... - Page 27 Distance Range for SeaLife Film Cameras LENS UNDERWATER ON LAND inches inches ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Standard 48” - 120 cm - 48” - 120 cm - Macro 3X 24-48” 60-120 cm 10-14” 25-36 cm Macro 8X 14-16” 36-41cm 4-5”...
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Page 29: Pictures On Boats And Beaches
Pictures on Boats and Beaches SeaLife cameras should always be used in their waterproof housing when taking pictures in any humid, sandy, or hazardous environments. The tough housing is not only a good protection against moisture but also against sand as well as shocks and bumps on adventurous trips. -
Page 30: Pictures On Land In Dry Conditions
The built-in flash in film cameras is automatic on land and underwater, and will fire in dark light conditions. The ReefMaster RC allows manual override for a fill flash to avoid dark shadows or to suppress the flash. This is done by holding... -
Page 31: Inspiring Books
An illustrated reference book should be your constant companion as well as this manual. Keep it inside your SeaLife Dry Box. The best book, however, is the one you yourself compose. - Page 32 VI. Examples of Good & Bad Pictures a) Stay Within the Ideal Distance Distance 6 ft. / 1.80 m, regular lens, shallow, sunny Distance 3 ft. / 90 cm with MACRO 3X close-up lens 2 ft., too close for film camera Distance 4 to 5 ft., regular lens Distance 8 ft., too far use 3X Close-Up lens...
- Page 33 Good & Bad Pictures b) Crystal Clear Water No matter what equipment you use, good underwater pictures require crystal clear water. (It is important to remember that the human eye can see more detail than any camera.) Low visibility is caused by small Visibility better than 50 ft./15m particles, like algae.
- Page 34 Good & Bad Pictures c) External Flash: The purpose of a U/W flash is to bring out colors at the ideal shooting range inside 8 ft. / 2.5m., not to illuminate objects at longer distances. Distance 4 ft., In dark cave. The MACRO lens/uw filter Overflash on close object.
- Page 35 Good & Bad Pictures d) Composition: Look for good color contrast between object (fish), surrounding (coral) and background (water). Look for exciting shapes. Great shot, but poor contrast Good contrast Interesting Coral Shapes (with MACRO 3X close-up lens) (with regular lens) e) Color Correction: UW filter, macro lens, special processing, or editing are ways to increase yellow and red.
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Page 36: Sealife Film Camera Models And Accessories
Pluck Foam Insert Many SeaLife dealers carry spare parts. Ask your local dive dealer. If you purchased your ReefMaster in the United States, you can also order replacement or spare parts from:Optic Options: orders only: (800) 872-0273 / information only: (765) 538-3484. -
Page 37: Sealife Close-Up And Wide Angle Lenses
SeaLife Close-Up and Wide Angle Lenses / U/W Filters for best close-up pictures For distance ranges of each lenses see table on page 25. 8X and 16X Filters Macro 3X - Item SL951 2-4ft./60-120 cm. Item Wideangle Lens: increases frame by 50 %,... -
Page 38: External Flash
Accessories (continued) c) External Flash - Item SL960 External flash adds color and brightness to your Two external flashes can be mounted for maximum pictures. It also helps reduce backscatter. brightness, color and to eliminate shadows. -
Page 39: Care And Maintenance Items
Care and Maintenance Items SeaLife/Moisture Muncher Anti-Fog Desiccant 4 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries, Size AA (Nickel Metal Hydride) SL191 Capsules - Item SL911 Large - Item M101 NiMH Battery Charger 10 - 1.5 gram capsules Use inside closed hard cases. -
Page 40: Storage Cases
Accessories (continued) e) SeaLife Soft Padded Camera Cases Designed to hold all SeaLife Cameras and extra film. Soft Case for UW Camera and Soft Case for UW Camera Soft Case for UW 2 External Flash Units and Macro Set and External Flash... -
Page 41: Film Camera Models
SeaLife Film Camera Models ReefMaster ReefMaster RC U/W Photo Pro Set ReefMaster RC ReefMaster RC with External Flash, with MACRO 3X MACRO 3X Close-Up Close-Up Lens Lens and soft and Dive Travel carry case. Hard Case Item SL560 Item SL511... -
Page 42: Digital Camera Models
Digital cameras have dramatically changed how we capture, review, and share pictures. As we revise this manual, SeaLife is developing it’s 5th generation digital camera. There are too many to list here, so we hope you will visit our website for updates on the latest digital camera models. -
Page 43: Trouble Shooting Guide
VIII. Trouble Shooting Guide Important: This section must be read before taking any action. Problem: Film jams or does not advance. Reason: Most film advance problems are caused by improper film loading. Solutions: Follow proper film loading instructions on page 10. If film is jammed (will not advance), hit rewind switch on camera, load film again and advance to the frame where it got jammed. - Page 44 Solutions: Inner camera or inside housing must be perfectly dry. Use SeaLife Anti Fog Desiccant (page 12), set-up camera in an air-conditioned room, and rub a drop of antifog lotion on the inside of the port lens.
- Page 45 Solutions: The close-up lens must be completely pushed on the housing and sit flat. Make sure your hand does not push on the macro lens or pull on the safety lanyard of the lens. Or have a new docking port ring attached to your camera at a SeaLife service center.
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Page 46: Service And Warranty
To obtain R A # contact Customer Service at 1-800-257-7742 Pioneer Research, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057 USA Phone: (856)-866-9192 • Fax: (856)-866-8615. Register your warranty online at www.sealife-cameras.com E-mail: Customer Service: info@sealife-cameras.com Repair Department: service@sealife-cameras.com Or contact the SeaLife distributor in your country. -
Page 47: Pioneer Research
Pioneer Research, 97 Foster Rd, Moorestown NJ 08057 Rev. 11/04 Copyright 1997, 2002, 2004...