The Sea & Sea DX-1G Underwater Digital Camera is actually a kit that includes a Sea & Sea housing that is rated to a depth of 164' (50 m), along with the Sea & Sea DX-1G camera. Since this camera has a shutter lag time of only 0.1, 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 camera features a large 2.5" TFT liquid crystal monitor. This makes framing underwater easy and fun. Since the camera has manual as well as program exposure modes you have complete control of balancing the available light to strobe light. These features along with exceptional macro capability of a 1/2" makes the DX-1G functionality and performance close to an SLR without the bulk, hassle and weight.
The Sea & Sea DX-1G housing allows access to all camera functions underwater. The camera is part of a system that includes strobes as well as a wide-angle conversion lens. This will nurture your creativity and allow expansion of your underwater photography skills.
| Underwater Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Land camera in housing |
| Depth Rating | 164' (50m) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | Mount Sea & Sea specially designed bayonet mount |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 10.3 MP 1/1.75" CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10.3 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Image File Formats | JPEG, RAW (DNG) |
| Video Mode | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 15/30 fps |
| Audio Annotation | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 3x Optical zoom lens with 4x digital zoom |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Focal Length | 24mm - 72mm 35mm equivalent |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
Normal: 11.8" (30 cm) Macro: 1/2" (1 cm) (wide) |
| Maximum Aperture | F2.5 - F4.4 |
| Filter Size | None |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto Focus, Manual Focus |
| Focusing Range |
Normal: 11.8" (30cm) - infinity Macro: 1/2" (1 cm) - 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 | F2.5 - F4.4 (max.) |
| Shutter | 180-1/2000 sec. |
| White Balance | 5 positions plus manual |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Distance | 16' (5 m) |
| External Flash Sync |
Yes, Hot shoe but not in housing Flash Sync with fiber optic cable can be provided via the camera housing with underwater flash units from Sea & Sea) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| LCD Display | 2.5" TFT liquid crystal monitor (230,000 Pixels) |
| Viewfinder | Electronic (removable) |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 26MB |
| Memory Card | Secure Digital (SD) |
| Images with Included Memory |
1 - 62 pictures Includes 26MB Internal Memory |
| Power Source | Lithium-Ion rechargeable or 2x AAA Batteries |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec. |
| Burst Mode | Yes |
| Date & Time Stamp | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Video Out | NTSC/PAL switchable |
| System Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.4 x 2.3 x 1" (112 x 58 x 25mm) |
| Weight | 9.2 oz (260 g) |