Sealife DC800 MAXX Pack

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Sealife DC800 MAXX Pack:

DC800 MAXX Digital Camera

SeaLife has created the ultimate digital dive camera system which includes everything you need to take professional quality, underwater digital images.

The Maxx is outfitted with the DC800 camera and two Digital Pro Flashes in a deluxe hard case. Dual flashes eliminates shadows by illuminating the subject from both sides.

Light up the deep and capture spectacular underwater images with the brightest colors you ever imagined.

Set the camera to Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure control with the Digital Pro Flash, resulting in vibrant colors and reduced backscatter.

The Ext Flash Manual mode offers advanced UW photographers manual aperture and shutter speed controls. Quick shutter response for fast action photography.

Long lasting lithium battery for all day of diving. Automatic focus from 2" to infinity. Large format continuous video recording with sound.

Depth tested to 200ft. Fully rubber armored for shock protection. 1-year warranty covers the underwater camera and flash accessory.


Includes

- DC800 8 mp camera and housing (SL180).

- 2 Digital Pro Flashes (SL961).

- 2 Flash Links (SL962).

- 2 Battery and Charger Sets (SL190).

- Buoyancy Control Weight (SL966)

- Deluxe Hard Case with Foam (SL949)

- 1 package of Moisture Munchers (SL911)

- DC800 Specifications:

Image Sensor: 8.0 mega pixel CCD

Color: 24-bit color (RGB)

Image Resolution: 3264x2448, 2816x2112, 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 640x480

File Format: JPEG

Movie Resolution: 640x480 or 320x240 at 30 frames per second (FPS)

File Format: AVI

Lens: 4X Optical Zoom Aperture F2.7(W) - F5.4(T)

Focal Length: 4.6mm ~ 18.4mm (film equivalent = 28 ~ 112mm)

Focus type: Auto Focus

Focus modes: Auto, Macro, Landscape [Infinity], face detection.

Focusing ranges: Wide: 0.05m (2") to infinity

Tele zoom: 0.35m (14") to infinity

Shooting angle: Horizontal field of view / No zoom: Land: 64.3° Underwater: 43°

Zoom: 20X Total zoom Optical: 4X Digital: 5X

Playback: Up to 4X zoom

Shutter speed: Mechanical shutter Land mode: 1/10 to 1/5000 second Sea mode: 1/60 to 1/5000 second

External Flash mode: 1/90 to 1/500 second

Shutter Response: 0.3 seconds (Auto mode, flash off, landscape focus)

0.1 seconds (Ext Flash mode, flash on, landscape focus)

Recycle time: About 3 seconds (depending on battery load and flash setting)

ISO: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

Flash: Auto, Fill, Off, Red-Eye reduction

Picture modes: Underwater modes: External Flash Auto, Ext Flash Manual and Sea mode [with 3 color correction settings]

Land modes: Auto[Program AE], Sports, Anti-shake, Sunset, Sunrise, Splash-water, Flow-water, Night Scene, Portrait, Landscape, Panorama, Snow, Beach, Pets, Av, Tv, User Setting, Candlelight, Text, Fireworks, Backlight.

Exposure adjust: Auto, Manual (0.3 EV step, -2 ~ +2 EV)

White Balance: Auto, Manual, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Oceans Blue, Oceans Green, Lakes/Rivers

Self-Timer: 2 second, 10 second delay, and 10+2 second (2 pictures)

LCD : 2.7" color LTPS TFT LCD

Shooting modes: Single, Continuous(3pics), SPY mode(unlimited), AEB (bracketing)

Memory: Internal: 29MB (10 high res pictures)

External: SD and SDHC card

Recommend: 4 GB (tested up to 16GB)

PC camera: Yes

Video Output: Yes (NTSC and PAL support)

Audio Output: Yes (mono, 1x speaker)

EXIF Format: EXIF 2.2

USB: Version 2.0 (high speed)

Pictbridge: Yes, supported.

Operating Environment: PC: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista MAC: OS 9.0 and up

CD/Software: Media One Gallery and Cool 360 SE International instruction manuals in 6 languages

Language Support: On-Screen Display: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Nederlands, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (T-C and S-C), Korean and Japanese

Instruction manual: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Nederlands and Turkish

Connector: USB connector, AV connector, AC power adapter

Power: Battery: Lithium rechargeable included (5v, 1250 mAh)

AC power: Switchable AC input: 100 - 240V, 50 - 60 mHZ Output DC 5V

Certification: CE, ROHS, FCC, VCCI

Weight: 132 grams (4.7 ounces) without battery and SD card.

Dimensions: 2.3"H x 3.6"W x 1.1"D 54mm x 94mm x 27mm

- Underwater Housing:

Depth: Individually depth tested to 200 (60 m)

Buoyancy: Negative

Controls: Control buttons for power, Shutter, Zoom, LCD, Menu, Mode, 4 navigation buttons, OK and Delete buttons

Operating temp: 33 degrees F to 110 degrees F

Storage temp: -20 degrees F to +140 degrees F

O-ring: Silicone

Lens Port: Optical glass lens port

With snap-on ring to adapt accessory lenses.

LCD: Optical grade polycarbonate window

Tripod Mount: Standard 1/4-20 tripod threads to adapt accessories.

Lanyard: Padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip

Hardware: 304-316 series marine grade stainless steel metal hardware.

Material: Rubber overmolded polycarbonate housing.

Weight: 333 grams (11.7 ounces) Housing only without inner camera

472 grams (16.6 ounces) Housing and inner camera.

Size: 3.5" H X " 5.5W X 3.4" D inches 8.9cm X 14cm X 8.6cm

Warranty: 1 year limited warranty.

- Special Features

Sea mode with 3 UW color correction settings (Oceans Blue, Oceans Green and Rivers/Lakes).

Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for beginner and intermediate UW photographers.

Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and shutter speed exposure controls when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for advanced UW photographers.

Spy Mode - The camera automatically shoots continuous pictures at set time intervals.

Expandable with one or two SeaLife flashes

Pocket size removable inner camera.

Rubber armored for durability and sure grip.

Big shutter button and widespread controls for easy access, even with dive gloves on.


- Technical Features

8 megapixel CCD for high-resolution, quality enlargements.

Large 2.7" LCD for easy on-camera viewing

20X zoom - 4X optical zoom plus 5X digital

Auto focus to 2" (5cm)

High capacity rechargeable lithium battery 1250mAh for 2 tank dive+ (2+ hours or 200+ pics)

Fast shutter response time* and quick start-up for fast action photography.
*( As fast as 0.1 sec in Ext Flash mode and landscape focus mode.)

SD and SDHC card compatible up to 4GB.

22 Land modes - Automatically pre-sets the camera for the type of scene. Includes Face-detection, Anti-shake and aperture/shutter priority.

640x480 Video mode with Sound

Depth tested to 200 ft (60m)

Wide angle optical lens 28mm to 112mm film equivalent.



- Universal Digital Flash

Finally a universal flash for all digital cameras*. Scuba divers know that a strobe is the most important accessory for sharp, colorful pictures.

Water absorbs the red and yellow light spectrum resulting in blue pictures.

The powerful SeaLife® Digital Pro Flash causes the intense colors of coral and fish to "explode" . Even two flashes can be easily mounted to all cameras.

The powerful SeaLife® Digital Pro Flash works with all SeaLife cameras and other brands of cameras that have up to 4 pre-flashes.

Features:

New Auto Mode setting adjusts flash brightness for optimal image exposure

Depth rated to 200 ft/ 60 m.

Variable power adjustment allows user to manually fine tune flash brightness for desired effect and image exposure.

5 pre-flash cancellation settings

Effective underwater distance range from 2 to 8 ft. (0.6 to 2.5 m).

Approximately 100 flashes with 4 AA batteries (not included)..

Flexible, rubberized arm for easy aiming and sure grip.

Includes flash link optical cable connection (SL962).

Deluxe carry case included


- SeaLife® Flash Link

Optical Cable connection for all SeaLife® flashes ensure firing of SeaLife® flashes in all light conditions and flash aiming positions resulting in brighter more colorful pictures


- NiMH Battery and Charger Set

Avoid paying -island prices- for AA batteries that dont hold up. The kit comes with four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, wall charger and three international adapters that cover you around the world! Perfect for the world traveler who needs affordable power instantly! The batteries are rechargeable up to 1,000 times. Purchase two kits and power your external flash and SeaLife® camera. Always have a fresh set of batteries ready to go. Fits all SeaLife® cameras and accessories that use AA batteries.

- SeaLife® Flash Diffuser

Used to prevent over-exposed, washed out pictures!

Better contrast and richer colors.

Use Flash Diffuser in combination with 3X Close-up Lens, 8X or 16X Macro Lens.

Attaches easily above or below water.

Includes lanyard to secure to flash when not in use.

- SeaLife® Buoyancy Control Weight

Reduces the positive buoyancy on any camera/ external flash combination for easier and more balanced handling underwater.

Features:

Weighs 13 oz.

Rubber coated.

Use with both cameras and flashes.