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DX-8000G, 8.24 Megapixel, 3X Optical Zoom Plus 4x Digital Zoom, Underwater Digital Camera - Rated up to 180'
Mfr # 06520• B&H SEDX8000GH
Availability: Discontinued
Note! This item has been discontinued and is no longer available. Please call for more information.
This Item Includes

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2x AA alkaline batteries

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USB cable

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AV cable

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Handstrap

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LCD hood

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O-ring

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Desiccant pack

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Software CD-ROM

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1 Year Limited warranty

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The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.
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Rapid AC Charger with 4 "AA" 2900mAh NiMH Batteries

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Ballast Weight for DX-750g/8000G/5000G

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LCD Hood

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Price: 13.50

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AC Adapter (Replacement)

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B&H# SEACADX5000

Price: 29.95

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O-Ring Set

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B&H# SEORSDX5000

Price: 17.95

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Desiccant Silca Packs for DX-5000 Camera

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B&H# SESPDX5000

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Book: How to Photograph Underwater

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B&H# STHPUW

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Book: Master Guide for Underwater Digital Photography

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DuraRite Waterproof Paper for Underwater Use

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Product Information

The Sea & Sea DX-8000G Underwater Digital Camera is actually a kit that includes a Sea & Sea housing that is rated to a depth of 180' (55m). Combined with a Sea & Sea 8000G camera. Since this camera has a shutter lag time of only 0.10 sec. it is well suited for underwater use. Of course the camera is also ideal for snorkeling, surfing, skiing, fishing, sailing, or even certain industrial situations.

The Sea & Sea DX-8000G housing allows access to all camera functions underwater. The camera is part of a system that will nurture your creativity and allow expansion of your underwater photography skills.

Features

DX-8000G Housing

All functions of the 8000G camera are available underwater

0.6X wide angle conversion lens can be directly attached to the housing with a specially designed bayonet mount

Dual fiber-optic cable connector sockets

Strong yet compact housing that's rated to a depth of 180' (55m)

Comes with an LCD monitor hood to improve LCD visibility

8000G Camera

8.24 million effective pixels in a 1/1.8 primary color CCD

Extremely short shutter lag time of only 0.10 second. Because the shutter snaps at nearly the same instant you press the shutter button, you won't miss any more images

28-85mm optical zoom

1/3" (10mm) close-up photography possible without an accessory lens

6 scene modes

PicBridge compatible

Specifications
Underwater Capabilities
Configuration
Land camera in housing
Depth Rating
180' (55m)
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount
Mount Sea & Sea specially designed bayonet mount
Image Quality
Image Sensor
8.24 MP 1/1.8 inch CCD
Effective Resolution
8.24 million pixels
Color Depth
24-Bit RGB
Image File Formats
JPEG, TIFF
Video Mode
Motion AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG)
320x240 @ 30 fps
Time based on memory card size
Audio Annotation
WAV (Exif ver. 2.2)
Optics
Lens
3x Optical zoom lens (9 glass elements in 7 groups) with 4x digital zoom
Optical Zoom
3x
Focal Length
5.8mm - 17.4mm (28mm - 85mm equivalent)
Digital Zoom
3.4x (640x480 only)
Minimum Focus Distance
Normal: 11.8" (30cm)
Macro: 1/3" (10mm) (wide)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.6-4.7
Filter Size
None
Focus Control
Focus Type
Auto Focus, Manual Focus, Fixed Focus (snap)
Focusing Range
Normal: 11.8" (30cm) - infinity
Macro: 1/3" (10mm) - 23.6" (60cm) (wide)
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
AUTO, Selectable ISO (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
Exposure Modes
Programmed AE, Exposure compensation (+/- 2.0 EV in 1/3EV steps), Aperture priority and Manual
Aperture
f/2.5 - 4.3 (max.)
Shutter
Still Image: 30-1/2000sec.(mechanical/electronic shutter)
Motion Image:1/30-1/2000sec.(electronic shutter)
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual (One Push)
Flash
Built-in Flash
Auto, Slow Synchro, Off, Red-Eye Reduction
Effective Flash Distance
Less than 10'
External Flash Sync
No (Flash Sync can be provided via the camera housing with underwater flash units from Sea & Sea)
Display
LCD Display
1.8" Translucent Amorphous Silicon TFT LCD (approx. 80,000 pixels)
Viewfinder
Real-image optical viewfinder
Memory & Power
Internal Memory
26MB
Memory Card
Secure Digital (SD)
Images with Included Memory
8 - 280 pictures
Includes 26MB Internal Memory
Power Source
2x AA Batteries (Alkaline, NiMH, or Rechargeable Lithium-Ion)
General
Self Timer
10 second or 2 second Delay
Burst Mode
Capture 16 images on one full resolution frame in 2 seconds
Date & Time Stamp
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Input/Output
Interface
USB 2.0
Video Out
NTSC/PAL switchable
System Requirements
Windows System
  • Pentium II processor or faster
  • Windows 98/98SE, 2000, Me, XP
  • 128MB RAM (256MB Recommended)
  • 10MB Hard Drive Space or more
  • USB Port
  • CD-ROM Drive (for software Install)

Macintosh System

  • Power PC processor or later
  • Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2, OS X (10.1.2-10.1.4)
  • 128MB RAM (256MB Recommended)
  • 10MB Hard Drive Space or more (100MB for OS X)
  • USB Port (built-in)
  • CD-ROM Drive (for software Install)
Physical
Color
Yellow and smoke
Dimensions (WxHxD)
5.9 x 3.7 x 4.1" (150 x 94.9 x 103mm)