Sealife DC1400 Underwater Digital Camera
The SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Digital Camera is a true amphibian of a camera, working both on-land and beneath the surface. The camera comes inside a rubber overmolded polycarbonate waterproof housing, from which it can be removed for use on-land. Rubber armored and shock-resistant for rough handling and tough environments, the DC1400 boasts a depth rating of 200' (60 m). O-ring lubrication is not required. The camera features a 14 megapixel CCD sensor equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a technology that reduces camera shake caused by hand movement. Select from 6 underwater color modes that give you sharp, colorful photos and HD video under any conditions. There are even 4 built-in digital color correction filters, which help restore colors that tend to get lost beneath the surface.
The 26 mm wide angle lens lets you get closer to your subject and still fit everything in-frame. Enjoy Super Macro Auto focus from 1.0" (2.5 cm) to infinity. You get a grand total of 25x zoom, with 5x optical and 5x digital. The large 3.0" (7.6 cm) LCD screen allows for easy on-camera viewing.
You'll find the controls convenient and easy to use: 5 widespread "piano key" style controls are easily accessible underwater with or without gloves. A large shutter button is also present, as is a fingertip-control lever enabling you to scroll through menus or zoom in and out without releasing your grip from the camera. The simple on screen guide takes the guess work out of setting up your camera. Let the DC1400 do the heavy lifting for you, so all you have to focus on is getting that great shot.
Record continuous High Definition video with sound. Take advantage of Manual shutter and aperture control in Ext Flash mode. Manual White Balance control is available via a short-cut key for fast and easy setting. In Spy mode, the camera automatically shoots continuous pictures at set time intervals. Choose from 27 Land Scene modes, which easily pre-set the camera with the optimal settings for the given scene.
The camera runs on a rechargeable lithium battery. Additional options are available for the DC1400: Add one or two SeaLife Digital Pro Flashes (SL961) and Photo-Video Lights (SL980) (sold separately).
- 14 megapixel CCD sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for sharp, blur-free high-resolution pictures
- Record continuous HD 720p video @ 30 fps with sound
- 26 mm wide angle lens lets you get closer to your subject and still fit everything in-frame
- Super Macro Auto focus from 1.0" (2.5 cm) to infinity
- Large 3.0" LCD for easy on-camera viewing
- 25X zoom: 5X optical zoom plus 5X digital
- Rubber overmolded polycarbonate waterproof housing
- Depth rating: 200' (60 m)
- Camera removable from housing for land use
- No O-ring lubrication required - just keep the O-ring clean
- Rubber armored and shock-resistant for rough handling and tough environments
- "Piano Key" Controls for Easy Operation: 5 large buttons with big shutter and zooming lever for easy camera control, even while wearing gloves
- Easy Set-up mode: Simple on screen guide takes the guess work out of setting up the camera, so you can just focus on getting the shot you want
- 6 Underwater Modes for sharp, colorful underwater pictures under any conditions: Dive mode with UW color correction, Snorkel mode with UW color correction, Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external flash(es), Ext Light Mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external photo-video light(s), Ext Flash + Light mode - for automatic exposure settings when using external flash and photo-video light combination, and Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and shutter speed exposure controls when using one or two external flash accessories
- Includes 4 built-in digital color correction filters to help restore colors lost beneath the surface
- Manual White Balance control with short-cut key for fast and easy setting
- Manual shutter and aperture control in Ext Flash mode
- Spy Mode - camera automatically shoots continuous pictures at set time intervals
- 27 Land Scene modes automatically pre-set the camera with optimal settings for the given scene: Program AE, Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Intelligent Scene, Sports, Smile Detection, Anti-Shake, Panorama, Skin Soften, De-Blemish, Portrait Man, Portrait Lady, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Candlelight, Fireworks, Text, Sunset, Sunrise, Splash Water, Flow water, Snow, Beach, Pets and Natural Green
- Expandable with one or two optional SeaLife Digital Pro Flashes (SL961) and Photo-Video Lights (SL980) (sold separately)
- Fast shutter response time and quick start-up for fast action photography: 0.3 sec in Ext Flash mode and infinity focus
- Rechargeable lithium battery with 700 mAh capacity can record 2+ hr of video or 200+ pics on a single charge
- SD and SDHC card compatible - up to 32 GB storage capacity
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Language Support:
On-Screen Display: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (T-C and S-C), Korean
Instruction manual: English (printed), German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
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| Underwater Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Land camera inside of waterproof housing |
| Construction |
Rubber overmolded polycarbonate housing 304-316 series marine grade stainless steel metal hardware |
| Depth Rating | 200' (60 m) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No, snap-on ring designed exclusively for included lens - not threaded, does not accept standard lenses |
| Port | Optical glass lens port with anti-reflective coating |
| LCD | Optical grade polycarbonate window |
| Buoyancy | Positive |
| Controls | Control buttons for Power, Shutter, Zoom, Mode (video or still image), Playback, Focus, Flash and Menu |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 14 MP CCD (1/2.33") |
| Effective Resolution | 14 million pixels |
| Image Resolution |
4288 x 3216 (14 MP) 3264 x 2448 (8 MP) 2304 x 1728 (4 MP) 1600 x 1200(2 MP) 640 x 480 (VGA) |
| Color Depth | 24-bit color (RGB) |
| Image File Formats | JPEG |
| Video Mode |
AVI (Motion JPEG): HD 720p @ 30 fps 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | Optical zoom lens |
| Optical Zoom | 5X |
| Focal Length | 4.7 - 23.5 mm (26 - 130 mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 5X |
| Playback Zoom | 4X |
| Filter Size | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto focus |
| Focus Modes | Auto, AF Tracking, Face Detection, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity |
| Focusing Range |
Normal focus/no zoom: 6.0" (15cm) to infinity Normal focus/5X zoom: 24" (60 cm) to infinity Macro focus: 2.0" (5.0 cm) to infinity Super Macro focus: 1.0" (2.5 cm) to infinity |
| Shooting Angle |
Horizontal field of view / No zoom: Land: 68° Underwater: 51° |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Exposure Modes |
6 Underwater Modes: Dive mode with UW color correction Snorkel mode with UW color correction Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external flash(es) Ext Light Mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external photo-video light(s) Ext Flash + Light mode - for automatic exposure settings when using external flash and photo-video light combination Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and shutter speed exposure controls when using one or two external flash accessories 27 Land modes: Program AE, Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Intelligent Scene, Sports, Smile Detection, Anti-Shake, Panorama, Skin Soften, De-Blemish, Portrait Man, Portrait Lady, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Candlelight, Fireworks, Text, Sunset, Sunrise, Splash Water, Flow water, Snow, Beach, Pets and Natural Green |
| Exposure/Brightness Adjustment | Auto, Manual (-2 - +2 EV in 1/3 steps) or Ext Flash Manual |
| Shooting Modes | SPY mode, Single shot, Continuous (3 pics), Continuous Flash, AEB (bracketing), Album Shot, Burst, Pre-Shot, Couple Shot, Burst 30 fps |
| Aperture | f/2.8(W) - f/7.9(T) |
| Shutter | Mechanical shutter: 1 to 1/2000 second |
| White Balance |
Land: Auto, Manual, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2 Underwater: Ext Flash WB, Blue water less than 25' (8.0 m), Blue water deeper than 25' (8.0 m), Green water less than 25' (8.0 m), Green water deeper than 25' (8.0 m) |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Auto, Force on, off, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Pre flash |
| Recycle Time | As fast as 0.3 seconds (Ext Flash mode, flash on, landscape focus) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| LCD Display | 3" color LTPS TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 20 MB |
| Memory Card |
SD or SDHC cards up to 32 GB 16 GB Class6 SDHC recommended |
| Read/Write Speed | 3.0 MB/s |
| Power Source |
Lithium rechargeable: 3.7 V, 700 mAh Battery life: 200+ pictures, 2+ hours video, 2-tank dive per charge |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Self Portrait, 2 second, 10 second delay, and 10+2 second (2 pictures) |
| Certification | CE, ROHS, FCC |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 connector, AV connector, USB AC power adapter |
| Video Out | NTSC / PAL |
| Audio Out | Mono, 1x speaker |
| EXIF Format | EXIF 2.2 |
| System Requirements |
PC: Windows XP, Vista, 7 MAC: OS 10.4 and up |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Tripod Mount | Standard 1/4-20 tripod threads |
| Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature | Housing: 33 - 110° F (0.6 - 43.3 ° C) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 - 140° F (-28.9 - 60° C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
Camera: 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.8" (9.7 x 6.1 x 2.0 cm) Housing: 5.3 x 3.7 x 2.8" (13.5 x 9.4 x 7.1 cm) |
| Weight |
Camera: 4.7 oz (0.1 kg) with battery and SD card Housing: 13 oz (0.4 kg) Housing and inner camera: 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (4)
- Compact (3)
- Large clear LCD (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/action (3)
- Wildlife (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sealife DC1400 Underwater Digital Camera:
VERY EASY TO SET UP AND THE OUTER HOUSING HAS LARGE CONTROLS
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sealife DC1400 Underwater Digital Camera:
I am a photographer since 10 years ago but never had to shoot at sea. When the opportunity arose I did a diving course here in Brazil and started searching for this equipment category. I found this model of the Sealife DC1400 and bought. The product arrived in record time and already used in several dives in the Brazilian coast, and it really exceeded my expectations. The equipment is easy to use, without complications and with a very good photo quality. The HD videos are excellent too. Soon I will get some accessories, such as an external flash.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Battery Life
- Great Resolution
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sealife DC1400 Underwater Digital Camera:
Just went diving in Jamaica. Camera worked great. It is very easy to use. I am a first time user and had no problems.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sealife DC1400 Underwater Digital Camera:
Bought this product for my boyfriend for a gift... He is a scuba diver and wanted to take pics on an upcoming trip. This camera is excellent value for the money, and I like that you can further invest in accessories (ie flashes etc) as you want/need/can afford then.. The staff at b&h were friendly and knowledgable.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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What's in the Box
- Padded Lanyard With Swiveled Attachment Clip
- Pouch #SL70090
- Underwater Housing #SL114 With Lanyard #SL72070
- USB Cable #SL18130
- AV Cable #SL18131
- AC Power Adapter #SL72032
- International Plug Adapters #SL19003
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for DC1200 Digital Camera
- Flash Link Optical Cable Adapter #SL72052
- Flash Diffuser #SL72071 With Lanyard #SL95010
- Moisture Muncher / 2-Pack Sample #SL2522
- Cleaning Brush #SL256
- Lens Cloth #SL25210
- User Manual #SL72025
- Quick Guide #SL72024
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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