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I. Package Contents
Micro 2.0 Underwater Camera (32GB WiFi SL510 or 64GB WiFi SL512)
Wall charger with
US plug (SL50105)
Wrist strap (SL50102)
Lens Cap (SL50113)
Int’l plug adapters for
UK, EU, AU (SL50106)
USB adapter (SL50103)
USB cable (SL51004)
Camera pouch (SL50107)
Not shown:
Instruction manual – English (SL51008) SeaLife Warranty statement
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II. Getting to Know Your Camera
Front view
1. Shutter button
2. Optical glass lens port
3. Lens adapter ring (For attaching close-up lens
accessory – sold separately)
4. Wrist strap connection
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II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d)
Rear view
1. 2.4” TFT color display
2. 1/4-20 tripod accessory mount
3. Waterproof USB contacts
(Serial# located under USB cover)
4. “Piano Key” controls:
a. Video (up)
b. Menu (down)
c. Playback / Power (back 1 step)
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II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d)
LCD Display:
Capture Mode
1. Scene modes
3.
4.
Field of View (FOV)
WiFi On
a.
b.
c.
d.
Land
Dive
5. Timers
a.
b.
Snorkel
Ext Light
Video record time (H:MM:SS)
Time Lapse countdown
time (MM:SS)
2. Capture mode
6. Battery condition
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Single
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Full power
Continuous
Time Lapse
AEB
High power
Medium power
Low power
Near empty
Burst
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II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d)
LCD Display: Capture Mode
7. Image size resolution
9. ISO value
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
16MP / 4608 x 3456 / 4:3
a.
b.
c.
Auto
100
200
d.
e.
400
800
14MP / 4608 x 3072 / 3:2
12MP / 4608 x 2592 / 16:9
9MP / 3456 x 2592 / 4:3
7MP / 3456 x 1944 / 16:9
4MP / 2304 x 1728 / 4:3
3MP / 2304 x 1296 / 16:9
2MP / 1920 x 1080 / 16:9
10.
Exposure Value (From
-2.0 to +2.0 in 0.3 increments)
11. Self-timer or Time Lapse
time interval
a.
Self-timer (3s or 10s)
g.
h.
b.
Time Lapse interval
(2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 5m or 30m)
12. Video resolution size
(with frames per second)
8. White Balance
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
1296p at 30fps
1080p at 60fps
1080p at 30fps
720p at 120fps
720p at 60fps
720p at 30fps
480p at 240fps
480p at 120fps
480p at 60fps
480p at 30fps
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Auto
Underwater Deep
Underwater Shallow
Underwater Green
Daylight
j.
Cloudy
Note: When shooting video time lapse,
the frame rate is replaced by the time
interval.
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II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d)
LCD Display:
Playback Mode
(Thumbnail view)
1.
Playback icon -
Thumbnail view
2. File type: a.
Still image b.
Video clip
3. Folder # (100 to 999)
4. File # (0001 to 9999)
5. Battery condition
6. Thumbnail images (Maximum 4 per page)
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II. Getting to Know Your Camera (cont’d)
LCD Display:
Playback Mode
(Single view)
1.
Playback icon - Single image view
2. Folder # (100 to 999)
3. File # (0001 to 9999)
4. Battery condition
5. Elapse time H:MM:SS (video files only)
6. Video status bar (video files only)
7. Total recorded time H:MM:SS (video files only)
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III. Basic Camera Operation
Power On:
Push and hold bottom button for 2 seconds to power camera
ON or OFF.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
Take a Picture:
Aim, hold camera
steady and push
shutter button.
Take a Video:
Aim, hold camera steady
and push video button
to start or stop video
recording.
Note:
• When video recording is in progress, you will see a red dot with
elapse record timer on the top right of the LCD display.
• You can take a 2MP picture while recording video by pushing the
shutter button. This feature is not available when recording at 1296p
resolution or 120fps or 240fps video.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
Easy Setup:
This on-screen guide will help you set the camera correctly.
1. Push MENU button
2. Push shutter button to select “Easy Setup.”
3. Follow the on-screen guide using the Up (
) or
Down ( ) buttons to select desired option and
Shutter button to confirm setting.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
Playback Pictures and Videos:
1. Push Playback button
to display thumbnail
images.
2. Use the Up (
) or Down (
) buttons to
scroll through thumbnails.
3. Push Shutter button to
select and display single
images/videos.
Note:
• Push Shutter button to start or pause playback of video files.
• Use Up (
) button to increase playback speed or Down
) button to decrease playback speed.
(
• You can delete an image file by pushing and holding shutter button
while in thumbnail view.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
Charge Battery:
1. Remove USB cover.
2. Make sure camera is dry.
Insert USB cable into USB
adapter, and insert into
waterproof USB port.
Important: Camera MUST be completely dry before
inserting USB adapter. USB adapter is not waterproof.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
3. Connect other end of
the USB cable into
the wall charger, and
insert wall charger
into outlet.
4. The camera will display PC, Charge and Ext Power.
5. Use the Up (
) or Down (
) buttons
to select Charge and push Shutter button to confirm
selection.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
6. When the camera is charging, the large battery icon
in center of display will blink from one to three bars
repeatedly. The icon will show three solid bars when the
battery is fully charged.
7. After 1 minute of charging, the display will go to sleep
in order to save power and charge faster. Push any
button to turn on display and see battery charging
status.
Note:
• After 1 minute, the camera will go into power save mode and display
will turn off while camera continues charging.
• Push the SHUTTER button to show battery charging status. Flashing
icon means battery is still charging. Solid icon means battery is
finished charging.
• The camera may also be charged when connected to a computer USB
port; however, charging takes twice as long as charging with wall charger.
• The wall charger may be fitted with one of the 3 international plug types.
• Pushing the MENU button while the camera is charging will stop
charging and show USB option screen.
• See troubleshooting tips on page 47 if camera doesn’t connect to
charger.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
Upload pictures to PC:
1. Remove USB cover.
2. Make sure camera is dry.
Insert USB cable into
USB adapter, and into
waterproof USB port.
Important: Camera MUST be completely dry before
inserting USB adapter. USB adapter is not waterproof.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
3. Connect other end of
the USB cable into
computer.
4. The camera will display PC, Charge or Ext Power.
5. Use the Up (
) or Down (
) buttons to
select PC. Push Shutter button to confirm selection.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
6. Display will show PC connection icon for about 1
minute.
For Windows
For MAC
Click on Windows Start icon and select Double click on “untitled” or
“My Computer.”
“unlabeled” disk drive icon or your
desktop.
Double click on “Removable Disk” icon.
The DCIM folder contains all pictures
and videos.
The DCIM folder contains all pictures
and videos.
Eject USB device to disconnect camera
from computer.
Eject USB device to disconnect camera
from computer.
Note:
• After 1 minute, the camera will go into power save mode and display
will turn off while camera is still connected to PC.
• Push the SHUTTER button to show PC connection icon. Pushing the
MENU button will interrupt PC connection and show USB option
screen.
• The battery will keep its charge (not charge or discharge) when
connected to a computer USB port.
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III. Basic Camera Operation (cont’d)
Note:
• Selecting Ext Power will allow you to operate while using external
power provided by PC connection, wall charger and any 5V power
bank.
• You may also make USB wired connection directly to a smart phone or
tablet provided you have a USB adapter specific to the make / model of
your smart device. When connecting the camera directly to an iPad or
iPhone, a USB Power Y-Cable is required to provide additional power to
support a USB connection, which is available at most electronic stores
• See troubleshooting tips on page 47 if camera does not connect to PC.
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V. Using the SeaLife Micro Cam App
Home Screen:
1. Refresh WiFi connection
2. Camera settings menu
3. Picture / Video mode
4. Take picture or start/stop video
5. Playback
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V. Using the SeaLife Micro Cam App (cont’d)
Playback Screen:
1. List view
2. Image saved on camera (left) or downloaded to
smartphone (right)
3. Playback settings
4. Home screen
5. Thumbnail images (touch to enlarge image)
6. Select images for downloading or deleting
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V. Using the SeaLife Micro Cam App (cont’d)
Select Screen:
1. Return to thumbnail
4. Cancel download
5. Download
6. Delete
2. Selected items (w/
orange check mark)
3. Select all
Note:
Images/videos downloaded from the camera to your smartphone/tablet will
automatically be saved to the device’s photo/video gallery.
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VI. Menu Navigation
Easy Setup:
A step-by-step guide that helps you set the camera correctly.
Simply follow the on-screen guide and enter if you are using
the camera on land or underwater, and if you are using one
or two lights.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
Image Settings:
Self Timer
Useful for capturing self portraits or videos. Delays image
capture or video record start time by 3 sec. or 10 sec. after
pushing shutter button.
Capture Mode
There are 5 different methods for capturing still images:
Single:
Captures one image at a time.
Continuous:
Keeps shooting images while shutter button is pushed
at a rate of 1 to 2 frames per second depending on
image size.
Time Lapse:
Records still images at pre-set time intervals of 2 sec, 5,
sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min and 30 min. Useful
for shooting a sequence of pictures without holding the
camera or disturbing the subject. Later you can select the
best image or combine all the images into a time lapse
video using video editing software.
AEB:
Auto Exposure Bracketing. Captures 3 images at
different exposures: Standard exposure, slightly over-
exposed and slightly under-exposed. Later you can
select the best exposure.
Burst:
Shoots 5 pictures within 1 second.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
Scene Mode
Select between 4 different pre-programmed camera settings
to automatically give you the best possible image and video
under specific shooting conditions.
Land:
For above water. Camera sets to 16MP resolution, auto
white balance and auto exposure.
Dive:
For underwater at depths greater than 25ft/8m. Camera
sets to 16MP resolution, Underwater Deep white
balance and auto exposure program that favors faster
shutter speeds to minimize motion blur effect.
Snorkel:
For underwater at depths less than 25ft/8m. Camera sets
to 16MP resolution, Underwater Shallow white balance
and auto exposure program that favors faster shutter
speeds to minimize motion blur effect.
Light mode:
For underwater at any depth with one or two photo-
video-dive lights. Camera sets to 16MP resolution and
auto exposure program that favors faster shutter speeds
to minimize motion blur effect. Uses Underwater
Shallow white balance to add some color correction.
For more natural colors, change white balance to
Daylight.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
White Balance (WB)
Select between 6 different white balance settings to give
you the best possible image and video under specific
ambient lighting conditions.
Auto:
Automatically selects best white balance for land (not
for underwater).
Underwater
Shallow:
Ideal for shooting underwater images and videos at
depths less than 25ft/8m.
Underwater
Deep:
Ideal for shooting underwater images and videos at
depths greater than 25ft/8m.
Underwater
Green:
Ideal for shooting underwater images and videos in
green (algae) water.
Daylight:
Cloudy:
Ideal for shooting in sunny conditions.
Ideal for shooting in cloudy conditions.
Exposure Value (EV)
This setting adjusts the camera’s auto exposure program
and is useful to force the camera to capture slightly over-
exposed or under-exposed pictures and videos. Increasing
the value results in a brighter image exposure. Decreasing
the value results in a darker image exposure.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
Field of View (FOV)
This adjusts the camera’s field of view (or viewing angle).
This setting is not available for high frame rate video
recordings greater than 60fps. Changing the field of view
setting maintains the original picture resolution.
Wide 130°
Useful for shooting bigger subject close up so you
can fit everything into the image frame.
Medium 100°
Narrow 80°
Useful for shooting medium sized subjects close up
so you can fit everything into the image frame.
Useful for shooting smaller-sized subjects close up
and fill the image frame.
Picture Resolution
Select among 8 different resolutions and aspect ratios
depending on how you want to compose the picture.
4:3 and 3:2 are the most common picture aspect ratios. 3:2
aspect ratio was used by original 35mm film cameras and
most DSLR’s, and is useful for composing landscapes or
slightly wider scenes. 4:3 aspect ratio is used by micro four-
thirds and compact digital cameras, and is utilizing the full
frame size of the image sensor. 16:9 is a wide-screen format
commonly used to view pictures on an HD TV, smartphone
or other wide screen devices.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
16MP (4:3):
14MP (3:2):
12MP (16:9):
9MP (4:3):
4608 x 3456. Highest full frame resolution.
4608 x 3072. Highest 3:2 aspect ratio resolution.
4608 x 2592. Highest wide-screen resolution.
3456 x 2592. Medium resolution with 4:3 aspect
ratio.
7MP (Wide 4:3):
4mp (4:3):
3456 x 1944. Medium resolution with 16:9 aspect
ratio.
2304 x 1728. Lowest resolution with 4:3 aspect
ratio.
3mp (16:9):
2304 x 1296. Resolution equivalent to 3M 1296p
video frame size. Ideal for high resolution time
lapse photography that is later produced into HD
quality video.
2MP (Wide 16:9):
1920 x 1080. Resolution equivalent to full 1080p
frame size. Ideal for time lapse photography that is
later produced into HD quality video.
Video Resolution
Select among 10 different video recording resolutions and
frame speeds depending on what you are recording and
what you intend to do with the video clip. Recording at
60fps (frames per second) is useful for fast action subjects.
Recording at higher frame speeds of 120 or 240fps will
playback in slow motion at 30fps and useful for super fast
action subjects.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
1296p – 30fps (frames per second)
1080p – 60fps
1080p – 30fps
720p – 120fps
720p – 60fps
720p – 30fps
480p – 240fps
480p – 120fps
480p – 60fps
480p – 30fps
ISO (Pictures only)
ISO adjusts how sensitive the image sensor is to light. Select
between Auto, 100, 200, 400 and 800. The higher the ISO
value, the more sensitive the camera will be to light and is
ideal for low light shooting conditions. A higher ISO value
also results in a grainier, less sharp picture. The lower the ISO
value, the less sensitive the camera will be to light and is ideal
for brighter light shooting conditions. A lower ISO value also
results in sharper, less grainy image quality. Selecting AUTO
ISO automatically selects the optimal setting.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
Quality
This adjusts how much the still image or video is
compressed. Select between 3 options:
Super Fine:
Lowest degree of compression, resulting in best
quality and largest file size.
Fine:
Moderate degree of compression, resulting in good
quality and smaller file size.
Standard:
Highest degree of compression, resulting in fair
quality and lowest file size.
Sharpness
Choose among 3 sharpness levels – hard, standard and soft.
A “harder” picture has sharper edges and lines, showing
more detail but may appear more pixelated. Softer images
have smoother lines.
Metering
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
Center:
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
This is the recommended setting for most pictures.
Spot:
A very small portion of the center of the screen is
measured to calculate the correct exposure. Results in
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good exposure of brighter objects located in the center
of the image frame, especially when using an external
photo-video light.
Average:
The entire area of the screen is measured, and the
exposure is calculated.
Photo Time Lapse
Records still images at pre-set time intervals of 2 sec, 5 sec, 10
sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min and 30 min. Useful for shooting a
sequence of pictures without holding the camera or disturbing
the subject. Later, you can select the best image or combine
all the images into a time lapse video using video editing
software. This menu setting will only appear when Capture
Mode is set to Time Lapse.
Video Time Lapse
Records video at very slow frame rate of 1, 2, 5 or 10
seconds and plays back at standard 30 frames per second.
Useful for recording very slow moving subjects, like sunset,
starfish walking, plant growing, etc. A 30 minute time lapse
video recorded at 1 second frame rate will play back in 1
minute. Push video button to start / stop time lapse video.
Turn Video Time Lapse OFF to disable this feature.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
Color
Shoot pictures and video in different colors for unique visual
effects.
Standard – Normal color
Sepia – A reddish brown monochrome tint gives the picture
or video a warm, antique feeling.
Negative – Colors are reversed. white is black, yellow is
blue, etc.
Black/White – No colors. Monochrome black, gray and
white.
Vivid – Enhances the colors for more vibrant pictures and
videos.
70 Film – Replicates the colors used back in the 1970’s TV
shows.
Popart – Psychodelic colors.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
System Settings:
WiFi
Turn WiFi ON to enable the wireless transmitter needed to
connect the camera to your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.
Please allow about 15 seconds for the device to boot-up. A green
WiFi indicator will appear on the top of the display when WiFi is
turned on. See page 20 for information on connecting camera to
smartphones or tablets.
Note:
• Keep WiFi turned off when not in use, as this will deplete battery
power more rapidly. WiFi will also turn off automatically if camera is
powered off.
System Reset
System Reset will restore all camera settings to original factory
default. Camera will reboot after System Reset.
Upside-Down
Allows the camera to be positioned upside down, while pictures
and video is saved right-side-up.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
Date / Time
Set camera date and time. Format is YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM.
Auto Off
Camera will automatically turn off after 3 minutes of not pushing
any buttons. The Auto Off function can be disabled by selecting
“Auto off: Off” or extended to 5 minutes by selecting “Auto off:
5 min.”
Shortcut
Creates shortcut to one menu setting when pushing menu button
for 2 seconds. Select between Off, Video resolution, Photo size,
Capture mode, Scene mode, White Balance, Exposure Value,
Field of view, Color and ISO.
Format
This will delete all files in the internal memory. It is useful to
format memory if internal memory is corrupted by other files
saved on the camera. It is recommended to format the memory
occasionally to refresh the memory’s folder structure.
Firmware Version
Displays what firmware (software) version is installed on the
camera. SeaLife may occasionally release firmware updates if any
operation and performance enhancements are discovered. Please
firmware
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
Sound
The camera includes a speaker located inside the waterproof
enclosure, which may be turned ON or OFF. The speaker volume
has been preset to the loudest possible level, but may be difficult
to hear because of the waterproof design.
Microphone
The camera includes a microphone located inside the
waterproof enclosure, which may be turned ON or OFF. When
the microphone is turned ON, the volume has been preset to
the highest possible setting; however, the audio volume when
recording video on land is minimal because of the waterproof
design. The microphone is more effective underwater and will
record the diver breathing or any sounds emitted by sealife.
Another option is to use YouTube or video editing software to add
music or narrations to your video.
Quickview
This sets whether or not to show the captured image on the LCD
display after it has been captured. You can select OFF, 2 seconds
or 5 seconds.
Language
Select among English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch,
Russian and Turkish.
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VI. Menu Navigation (cont’d)
Light Frequency
To avoid flicker effect when taking pictures indoors under
fluorescent lighting, select 60Hz for USA and other countries
using 110-120V electrical system. Select 50Hz for countries using
220-240V electrical system.
Date Stamp
Turning Date Stamp ON will imprint the data and time on the
bottom right corner of each picture. Not available for videos.
Memory Available
Shows how much internal memory is available for storage. The
camera uses some internal memory for operating system files, so
28.9GB and 58.2GB of memory is available for 32GB and 64GB
models, respectively.
SSID
This is the username used for making wireless connection to a
smartphone or tablet. The default name is “SeaLife Micro 2.0”
and it can be changed in the SeaLife Micro Cam app.
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VII. Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy
Taking underwater images is much different than taking
land photos or video. Here are the most important tips to
taking great pictures underwater:
Crystal clear water
Crystal clear water is essential for good underwater pictures. Tiny
particles floating in the water cause low visibility and poor picture
quality. Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins. These
floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture, known
as “backscatter.” Try to limit your shooting distance to 1/10 of the
water visibility. For example, if the visibility is 60 feet (18m), you
should keep your shooting distance to within 6 feet (1.8m).
Get close to your subject
The ideal shooting distance is 1ft to 4ft (0.3 to 1.2 meters). This
distance will result in greater detail. Remember the camera’s
minimum focus range is 12” (30cm). For shooting closer shooting
distances of 6” to 24” (15cm to 60cm), consider purchasing the
optional 10X close-up lens (item # SL570).
Move calmly and control your buoyancy before taking a picture
It’s hard to take good pictures when you are moving. Position
yourself at the best shooting angle and neutralize your buoyancy. Be
calm and patient: Sometimes you have to wait so the fish that were
frightened away come back. Don’t chase the fish, let the fish come
to you. Always be in control of your buoyancy before taking pictures
and observe all safe diving rules.
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VII. Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy
(cont’d)
Shoot many pictures of the same subject - if you don’t like
it, delete it later
One of the great advantages of digital cameras is that you can
review and delete pictures later, so shoot several pictures of the same
subject. One of the best ways to learn underwater photography is by
comparing your good pictures and bad pictures.
Use a Sea Dragon Underwater Photo/Video/Dive Light to
enhance color and brightness
Water filters out light and red/yellow colors resulting in darker, blue
images. The Dive and Snorkel modes will correct for lost colors,
but are only effective to a depth of about 60ft/18m, depending on
available sunlight and water visibility. The most effective way to
compensate for lost colors is by using a Sea Dragon Photo/Video/
Dive light. The light easily mounts to the bottom of the camera.
The Flex-Connect system of trays, grips, flexible arms and adapters
can click together and apart in seconds without tools, for compact
travel. Two lights can be mounted to the camera for wide angle
illumination.
Pan very slowly or not at all
When recording video, keep the camera aimed steady at the subject.
Avoid making any sudden or jerky movements. If you pan the
camera, move it very, very slowly or you will get seasick watching
it later. A better way is to slowly move the camera off of the subject,
stop recording, change the angle or distance, then start the recording
again.
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VII. Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy
(cont’d)
Limit video clips to 10 seconds or less
It’s better to record many short clips than a few long videos. Shorter
clips are much easier to share and edit. Remember, a 30 second clip
is about 35MB – 10 times more than one 13 megapixel still image.
Shorter video clips can be stitched together using video editting
software like MicroSoft Movie Maker, Apple iMovie and Youtube.
You can also add music and titles to produce a dramatic movie of
your diving adventure.
Correcting fisheye lens barrel distortion
The built-in fisheye lens allows you to get close to the subject and
still fit everything into the picture. The Micro 2.0 camera features
built in barrel distortion correction. Some pictures taken of straight
objects, like a tree or horizon, may still appear slightly bent.
There are many photo editing programs available that can correct
this barrel distortion effect. Here is a BEFORE and AFTER example
corrected with software called ShiftN, which is a free download.
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VII. Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy
(cont’d)
Visit the SeaLife website for updated tips and advice
Any updates to the manual or additional tips and advice can be
Ask your local SeaLife dive dealer about underwater camera
courses
Most SeaLife dive dealers offer underwater camera courses
which include hands-on training as well as many helpful tips and
techniques to underwater videos and photography.
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VIII. Optional Accessories
Sea Dragon Underwater Photo/Video/Dive Lights
The bright, powerful line of Sea Dragon underwater lights not
only produces sharp, colorful pictures and videos, but also makes
for a great dive light. Reefs and coral come alive with true colors
you’ve never seen before. The compact and powerful line of Sea
Dragon lights are easy to connect to your Micro camera using the
Flex-Connect system of trays, grips and arms. Check out sealife-
cameras.com for the latest line of Sea Dragon underwater lights.
Left: Micro 2.0 attached to Sea Dragon 2500 UW photo-video-
dive light w/ Flex Connect Grip and Micro Tray. Center: Sea
Dragon lights quickly and easily click together with a push of a
button. Right: Micro 2.0 attached to two Sea Dragon 2000 UW
lights w/ Flex Connect Grips and Dual Tray.
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VIII. Optional Accessories (cont’d)
AquaPod (SL913)
The SeaLife AquaPod allows for close up underwater photos and
videos while maintaining a comfortable distance between you
and your subject. It’s ideal for exciting shark images and video, as
well as easily frightened ocean species.
Rotate the Micro camera on the AquaPod for self-portrait images.
Easy to use and hold steady, both above and below the water, the
AquaPod extends from 18 inches (46cm) to 53 inches (135cm).
To shoot still images, simply set the camera to “Time Lapse”
mode, allowing it to automatically shoot at set time intervals.
For videos, just push the video button on the camera and start
shooting. For best results, make smooth and gentle movements so
the lens stays focused on your subject.
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VIII. Optional Accessories (cont’d)
10X Close-up Lens (SL570)
For shooting sharp close-ups from 6” to 24” (15cm to 60cm) the
optical glass lens easily attaches to the lens port and locks in
place with a right twist. It’s removable underwater and includes a
safety lanyard that connects to the camera.
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IX. Care and Maintenance
• Immediately after using camera underwater, soak camera in a
fresh water tub for about 10 minutes. Remove USB cover and
rinse USB contacts.
• While holding camera underwater, push each button a few
times to rinse out trapped saltwater.
• Dry housing with clean soft towel after removing from fresh
water tub. Never let water dry on the lens or LCD window,
which can cause water drop stains.
• Do not let camera sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of
time. Keep camera in a shaded area or under a dry towel.
• Make sure camera is perfectly dry before storage. Store camera
in a clean dry area.
• Do not disassemble this product; there are no user-serviceable
parts inside and will void warranty.
• Keep camera away from extreme temperatures or prolonged
exposure to direct sunlight. Storage temperature range is -20°F
to 140°F (-29°C to 60°C).
• For long-term storage, charge battery to about 50% or more.
Storing camera with 0% charge may shorten battery lifespan or
permanently damage battery.
• Opening and tampering with the camera will void your
warranty.
• Battery may only be replaced by Authorized SeaLife Service
Center. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to your local laws.
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X. Troubleshooting
Camera locks up
• In the event the camera locks-up, push and hold the power
button for about 8 seconds to force-off and reboot the camera.
• Check SeaLife website for firmware updates:
Camera not connecting to computer or wall charger
• Thoroughly clean the gold pin contacts on the camera and USB
adapter with cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Do
not use pencil eraser or other abrasives to clean the contacts as
that will remove the gold plating.
• Check and remove and debris that may be obstructing the USB
adapter from being fully inserted into the camera’s waterproof
USB port.
• Reboot computer and try again.
• Try using another USB cable. It’s a micro-B type USB cable,
which is commonly used with smart phones and other USB
devices.
• The USB adapter is not waterproof and needs to be replaced if
it got wet.
• Try connecting the camera to a PC or wall charger and pulling
back slightly on the adapter. This may be a temporary solution to
get a USB connection until the adapter can be replaced.
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X. Troubleshooting (cont’d)
Pictures/videos not sharp or out of focus
• The camera uses a fixed focus lens that is sharp from 12” (30cm)
to infinity. Make sure to maintain at least 12” (30cm) distance
between the camera and the subject. For close-up shooting
distances of 6” to 24” consider purchasing the SeaLife 10X Close-
Up lens.
• There are other factors that may contribute to pictures or
videos not being sharp. Most common is shooting in low light
conditions, which can cause a grainy image or motion blur.
Consider purchasing a Sea Dragon external photo-video light
ideal for capturing sharp, colorful pictures and videos underwater
or in low light conditions.
Downloading SeaLife Micro Cam app for iPad
• Search App Store for “SeaLife Micro Cam” and select “iPhone
Only” from the dropdown menu on the top left of your iPad. The
SeaLife Micro Cam app is originally designed for iPhones but
works equally well with iPad.
More information
• Check SeaLife website for the latest tips and technical updates:
• For technical support, please contact the USA SeaLife Service
in your country. A list of distributors is on the SeaLife website:
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X. Spare Parts and Service
We stand behind our product with a pledge to provide superior
service to our customers. If your camera needs service or if you
need a replacement part, we promise fast, friendly and professional
service so you can have your equipment in good working order
before your next dive trip.
Parts
To order spare parts, please contact your local SeaLife dealer.
dealer near you. US residents can also order spare parts online at
Service
If your SeaLife product is damaged and requires repair service,
please follow these important instructions:
1. Visit the Product Updates page located in the Technical Support menu
of the sealife-cameras.com website.
2. Check that you have the most recent firmware loaded on your camera.
Firmware updates are also available in the Technical Support menu of
the sealife-cameras.com website.
3. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. The Dealer
Locator page contains a complete list of local dealers that may be able
to assist you with trouble shooting your problem.
If none of these options help, please follow the return instructions
available on the seaLife-cameras.com website.
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XI. FCC Statement
15.105(b)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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XI. FCC Statement (cont’d)
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Dell Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada
(IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Dell Wireless Device should be used in
such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation
is minimized.
This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific
Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when installed in specific host products operated in
portable exposure conditions (antennas are less than 20 centimeters of a person’s
body).
This device has been certified for use in Canada. Status of the listing in the Industry
Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address:
Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following
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XI. FCC Statement (cont’d)
Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC)
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003
et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne
doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence,
notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.
Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)
La puissance de sortie émise par l’appareil de sans fil Dell est inférieure à la limite
d’exposition aux fréquences radio d’Industry Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil de sans
fil Dell de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal.
Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites SAR (Specific
Absorption Rate – Taux d’absorption spécifique) d’IC lorsqu’il est installé dans des
produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d’exposition à des
appareils portables (les antennes se situent à moins de 20 centimètres du corps
d’une personne).
Ce périphérique est homologué pour l’utilisation au Canada. Pour
consulter l’entrée correspondant
à
l’appareil dans la liste d’équipement
radio (REL Radio Equipment List) d’Industry Canada rendez-vous sur:
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Pour des informations supplémentaires concernant l’exposition aux RF au Canada
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