Sealife SportDiver Bedienungsanleitung

Guide to Underwater Photography forReefMaster and SportDiver Film CamerasGreat Pictures Made EasyGuide to Underwater Photography forReefMaster and Spo

8a) Remove Inner CameraRemove the inner camera from the housing and insert fresh AA batteries. Remove the inside cameraInsert 2 fresh AA Alkaline batt

9b) Turn Power OnTurn Camera Power on before inserting camera in housing: Open the lens cover bymoving the switch below the lens of the inner camera.

a) Use 200 speed 24 exposure film and 2fresh AA Alkaline batteries. Replacebatteries if “Flash Ready” light takesmore than 12 seconds to recycle.b) Tu

11d) Clean O-Ring / Seal AreaThe waterproof seal is the most critical part. It must be kept meticulously clean. You mustcarefully check the O-ring are

12e) Insert SeaLife Anti Fog Desiccant. This will preventfogging of the lens and protect the electronics from humidity.The small 1.5 g capsule fits be

13f) Insert Inner Camera and close housing lid Insert the inner film camera with the power on and lens open (power switch below thelens). Make sure th

14g) Taking a Test PictureJust push the trigger or the shutter buttonof the camera. Everything is automatic.h) Checking the Battery Condition2. Alkali

15i) Cleaning After UseAfter leaving the water, the sealed camera housing should be washed thoroughly infresh water. Never let salt water dry on the c

16j) Re-Winding the FilmWith power on, slide the small switch at the bottom of the inner camera to rewind the film.When the film is completely rewound

17k) Dry StorageFor long-term storage remove thebatteries from the camera. Leakingbatteries can ruin your camera. Storethe camera with the latches not

Close-Up Set with 8X and 16X lenses.(SL959) for close-up macro pictures.Moisture Muncher desiccantto prevent fogging (SL911).External Flash (SL960) fo

18V. Tips for Great Picturesa) Just Do It!One of the best ways to learn about underwater photography is to just do it and learnfrom your best shots an

19wrecks, corals and plants that appear as if they were from a different planet, while youfloat effortlessly through water without gravity.And after y

20The primary target for most people is, of course, a good picture of yourself and yourfriends surrounded by tropical fish. This is actually the easie

21Your best colors and effects will be where the sun still penetrates the water: Dive orsnorkel at a vertical sun from 10 am to 2 pm in a depth not gr

22microscopically small particles like algae or plankton. The primary flash of the camera mustbe covered with a flash reflector which reflects the lig

23f) Taking Pictures UnderwaterDepth: All ReefMaster and SportDiver II film models are tested to 164 ft./ 50 m. Approach your subject slowly. It’s bes

24g) Distance Without Close-Up LensThe distance of film cameras to the object should never be less than 4 ft. / 1.2 m.,ideally 5 ft. to 6 ft. / 1.5 to

25Macro lens offMacro lens onThe correct distances are easy to remember. • Stretch out your fin: “from chin to fin” is thedistance with a standard len

27i) Pictures on Boats and BeachesSeaLife cameras should always be used intheir waterproof housing when taking picturesin any humid, sandy, or hazardo

1I. IntroductionThank you for purchasing a SeaLife camera. You are on your way to discoveringthe beauty and magic of our underwater world. Your SeaLif

28k) Pictures on Land in DryConditionsOn land, in dry conditions youwill enjoy the compact and lightweight SeaLife camera withouthousing.Keep the lens

29Film camera, ReefMasterPro Set, with external flashand Macro 3X lens/filter.The Reefmaster Maxx with 2flashes and Close-Up lenses.m) Inspiring Books

Distance 8 ft., too farDistance 4 to 5 ft., regular lensbetter pictureDistance 3 ft. / 90 cm with MACRO 3X close-up lensDistance 6 ft. / 1.80 m, regul

31Backscatter of the internal flash from sand.Low visibilityuse Close-Up lensesPerfect visibilityAvoid floating particles stirred upby currents, waves

Good & Bad Picturesc) External Flash: The purpose of a U/W flash is to bring out colors at the ideal shootingrange inside 8 ft. / 2.5m., not to il

33Good & Bad Picturesd) Composition: Look for good color contrast between object (fish), surrounding (coral)and background (water). Look for exci

34VII. SeaLife Film Camera Models and Accessoriesa) Spare Parts: Most important spare parts and item numbers.FILMReefMaster RC Sport Diver IIinner cam

Macro Wandb) SeaLife Close-Up and Wide Angle Lenses / U/W Filters for best close-up picturesFor distance ranges of each lenses see table on page 25.Cl

36Accessories (continued)c) External Flash - Item SL960External flash adds color and brightness to yourpictures. It also helps reduce backscatter.Two

37Capsules - Item SL91110 - 1.5 gram capsulesSeaLife desiccant capsules for digital andfilm camera models.Large - Item M101Use inside closed hard case

2Contents: PAGEI. Introduction ...1II. Gett

38Accessories (continued)e) SeaLife Soft Padded Camera CasesDesigned to hold all SeaLife Cameras and extra film.Soft Case for UW CameraItem SL945Soft

★39f) SeaLife Film Camera ModelsReefMasterU/W PhotoSet ReefMaster RCwith MACRO 3XClose-Up Lensand Dive TravelHard CaseItem SL511SeaLifeSportDiver II -

40g) SeaLife Digital Camera Models:Digital cameras have dramatically changed how we capture, review, and share pictures.As we revise this manual, SeaL

41VIII. Trouble Shooting GuideImportant: This section must be read before taking any action.Problem: Film jams or does not advance.Reason: Most film a

42Problem: Pictures not sharp. Reason: Quick, jerky movements while swimming orchasing fish.Solutions: Control your buoyancy, stay calm and keep camer

434) Make sure glass port is not split or cracked. Inspect for other obvious damages that may cause a leak in the housing (Cracks, tears, punctures, e

44IX. Service and WarrantyThis product will be replaced or repaired free of charge within 1 year from the purchasedate in the case of a manufacturing

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3VI. Examples of Good & Bad Pictures ...30VII. SeaLife Film Camera Models and Accessori

4Sports FinderColor CodedFrame CounterViewfinderColorCodedFrameCounterOpeningLatchShutterReleaseFlashMain O-Ring(Don’t remove or grease. Keep Clean)Op

5Sports FinderColor CodedFrame CounterMain O-Ring(Don’t remove or grease. Keep Clean)OpeningLatchViewfinderWindowOpeningLatchFlashWindow

6III. MUST DO!Very Important: Not following these points may void your warranty.All Camera ModelsA) Before opening the camera housing: Everything, inc

7IV. How Easy It Is...Set up your new SeaLife CameraMost important: When opening thehousing, your hands, arms, head, andthe camera must be completely