Sea & Sea DX-1G  Digital Camera and Housing

The DX-1G image quality is so superior that it defies the term “compact”. The camera is equipped with a fine CCD sensor that has 10.01 million effective pixels. The DX-1G, the next generation of underwater digital camera system achieves a decisive balance between style and performance, offering an uncompromising and sophisticated design together with advanced technology. The globally recognized concept and benefits of this unrivaled, premium underwater camera system affords the most demanding user complete satisfaction. The exceptional quality of image reproduction that exceeds 10 million pixels, the highly functional, stylish housing, and above all, the innovative features specific to the underwater environment this is the world of the DX-1G.

• High-quality design with premium feeling & superior operability
• Equipped with two fiber-optic cable sockets.
• Equipped with a built-in flashlight diffuser.
• All shooting functions on the 1G camera are operable.
• Wide-angle conversion lens for DX-1G is available. (Optional)
• Outer hood and inner hood for LCD monitor.
• The highest reliability with a depth rating of 55m / 180ft.
• Soft grip protector for stability and comfort underwater
• 10.01-megapixel CCD for precise image reproduction.
• 24-72mm 3x optical zoom for wide-angle photography.
• Equipped with 2.5-inch, 230,000 pixel LCD monitor.
• Compatible with RAW data storage.
• Vibration correction for capturing a moment precisely.
• 1cm / 0.4inch Macro for ultra close-up photography.
• SEA & SEA mode, ideal for underwater photography.
• Aperture-priority mode and manual exposure mode also available.

This package Include:

• DX-1G Camera & Housing
• YS-27DX Strobe
• Arm Light Single Set (for One Strobe)
• Fiber Optic Sync Cord L Type
• Digital Wide Conversion Lens
• Lens caddy
• USB and AV cable
• Lithium-ion battery and charger
• Lens cap
• Wrist lanyard
• LCD monitor hood
• Diffuser
• Pelican 1500 Case
• FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card

Main Features of the YS-27DX Strobe

The YS-27DX strobe is designed for multipurpose underwater photography. This new strobe has beam angle of 105° x 84° and a guide number of up to 20 (ISO 100 / m) / 66 (ISO 100 /feet), providing spread and power for subjects that range from wide-angle Macro.
The light level control dial of the YS-27DX has nine different light level controls, which increments from a minimum power of GN 1.7 to a maximum power of GN 20 (1EV step). The light level control dial enbales you to take ideal pictures, precisely adjustable to get just the right amount of light for the subject at hand.
The YS-27DX offers a pre-flash cancel mode (*1) that ensures the strobe won’t fire prematurely when used with digital cameras that emit a small pre-flash burst before the main flash. This strobe is compatible with most digital cameras that have a pre-flash. An optional fiber-optic cable accurately synchronizes the strobe with your digital camera’s built-in flash.
The YS-27DX’s power source is four AA batteries, which provide strength and endurance for a full day’s shooting without changing batteries. The recycle time of YS-27DX with 2700mAh nickel-metal-hydride batteries is only two seconds, providing speedy recovery for a rapid series of images. SEA&SEA adopts the dela-prism, which spread soft and delicate lighting of subjects, for YS-27DX.
The YS-27DX is an ideal slave sub-strobe for a digital SLR camera housing. It detects light from the main strobe’s Flash and immediately fires in synchronization with the main strobe.

Main Features of the Wide Angle Lens

Can be attached easily in one turning action utilizing the bayonet system; can be attached and detached underwater. (The lens can be used on land as well as underwater.)
When the wide-angle conversion lens is mounted, the angle of view increases from 24mm to about 16mm.

[Lens] 3 elements in 3 groups
[Underwater angle of view] 85° (106.5° on land)
[Magnification] 0.65x
[Depth rating] 60m / 200ft
[Weight: Approx] 406g / 14.2oz (underwater: Approx. 230g / 8.1oz)
[Dimensions] (DIAxD) 97×48.5mm / 3.9×1.9 inch

* The lens can be used on land, but slight vignetting (dimming) may occur in the four corners of the image. Slightly zoom in to telephoto to eliminate vignetting.
*A shadow may appear in the image if the built-in flash is used when the wide-angle conversion lens is mounted. It is highly recommended that you use an external strobe.

Lens Caddy

The caddy enables the wide-angle conversion lens for the DX-1G to be attached to either the Sea Arm Light or Sea Arm VII.

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Technically the most advanced 10 mp underwater camera SeaLife DC800 with simple configuration with which you can take colorful shots in underwater, while scuba diving.

The new feature of SeaLife DC800 is the Easy Set-up mode with hints. In addition, the camera has a number of new modes for underwater shooting to get excellent shots in any underwater environment. The camera has increased shutter speed and conveniently arranged buttons.

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Specs of SeaLife DC800

Matrix: 8 Mp
Zoom: 4x, + 5x digital
Integrated Memory: 29 MB
Memory slot for up to 4 GB SD or SDHC cards
Up to 60 m tested
Batteries: lithium battery (200 shots)
Dimensions 54x94x27 mm
Weight 132 gr

Key Features of DC800

5 new dive-specific color correction modes
4 color settings for the blue and green water on the rocks or the depth.
Flash mode for automatic exposure when using one or two external flashes – ideal for novice photographers.
Spy mode: the camera makes a few shots in succession through the set time intervals – ideal for shooting moving objects.
11 shooting modes on the ground – automatically determines the type of scenes, including image stabilization and aperture priority.
You can install wide-angle lens «SL970» and two-flash «SL961».
You’ll easily take out it from housing for use above the water.
Rubber housing for durability and shock protection.
Big shutter button and the conveniently located buttons to work even in gloves.
Large LCD screen (2.7 inches).
Autofocus up to 5 cm
Response time outbreak and quick setup (about 0.1 seconds using an external flash and focus to infinity).
The format of the video 640×480 PCB with sound.

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New camera and housing for the underwater shooting «Sea & Sea DX-2G»  released

Company «Sea & Sea» has released its new compact digital camera, the next generation «DX-2G».

Key Features

* Matrix – 12.1 Mpx;
* 3-fold optical enlarger 24-72 mm;
* LCD Monitor 2.7-inch viewing angle of 160 degrees;
* Macrosupporting up to 1 cm  distance;
* Shooting in RAW format with 5 frames in succession;
* Manual and 5 customizable profiles;
* Underwater shooting mode «Sea & Sea»;
* Housing is designed for  depths up to 54 m.

In some forums there are rumors that this 12.1-megapixel camera is very similar to the model Ricoh GX200, however, the Sea & Sea deny similarities. DX-2G is equipped with 12.1mpx sensor, 2.7-inch display, ISO up to 1600 with several automatic shooting modes.

I’ve compared the prices and they are ranging from 799$ – 1399$ in different stores , average was 999$. I’ve not use this camera and can’t post full review yet, so I ask you to post review about this product if you’ve recently bought it or tested , though one of my friends recently bought it and he was quite satisfied with results, but he is not pro so I’ll wait until one of my readers will post full review of SEA & SEA DX-2G.

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Company «Canon» released a new compact camera «Power Shot D10», working at a depth of 10 meters and in cold up to -10 ° C.

Key Features:

* Depth of 10 m;
* 12-megapixel matrix;
* 3x  optical zoom;
* Works in environment with  -10 ° degree C;
* Shock resistant (withstand falling from a height of 1.2 m);
* Optical image stabilization;
* ISO up to 1600 units;
* Automatic detection of scene and of the external environment;
* Videos with a resolution of 640 × 480 px.

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Getting the most from your underwater camera

We feel it’s imperative that you take time for a pre-trip camera-gear check out. I suggest that you set up the cameras just as you would when you arrive at your destination. This means batteries in strobes, sync cords – the works. You might find that your strobe head has been damaged on the way home from its last trip, and you definitely do not want to find yourself halfway around the world with a strobe that won’t flash, or missing an “O” ring from the main port of your camera housing.

Don’t flood your camera. Make sure that things like cable ties or lanyards can’t get closed into your camera housing or your Nikonos, which would jeopardize their integrity. Even an eyelash can cause water to get inside your precious photographic gear. Before closing your housing, visually inspect it and gently run a clean toothbrush over the O-ring to ensure a watertight fit. When changing lenses or ports, always lightly grease your O-rings, and run that toothbrush in the O-ring grove to make sure no foreign objects are going to ruin your photography for the rest of your diving adventure.

If you have a rechargeable battery pack on your strobe, plug it in between dives. Doing so won’t harm the battery pack, and will save you from needless frustration on your next dive.

Here are some pros and cons of flash photography: Although we all know how dazzlingly the colors of some fantastic marine subject can be enhanced by a properly used strobe, sometimes-ambient light is a better choice. Backscatter can ruin that perfect whale shark or humpback shot, and – let’s face it – not all your subjects are going to stick around for repeated strobe flashes in their eyes. Sometimes a shark will permit multiple shots, whereas if a strobe were used, the shark would be spooked and gone after just one opportunity.

I like MDX-D3 underwater camera from Nikon , pictures are really great and it’s very comfortable to use, but it’s quite expensive.

Photography Tips for Scuba Divers

You may take great photos above water, but this may not necessarily translate to taking incredible underwater shots when diving. Here are some tips:

* To assure proper strobe alignment, always point the lens of the camera at your face and you will be surprised at what dramatic adjustments need to be made.
* In the make-up section of a good department store they sell little plastic Q-tips, but the ends are foam rubber which, unlike the cotton variety, they leave no dangerous fibers behind. Get some of these for cleaning o-ring grooves.
* When charging your strobe batteries, put a few clothespins on the strobe head to remind yourself to replace your fully charged batteries prior to your next dive.
* Always take back-up gear, such as an extra strobe, sync cord, and maybe even an extra camera body. That way, if something goes wrong, you’re still in business.
* Take a good tool box with little screw drivers, a wrench, pliers, O-ring grease, and extra O-rings of all sizes.
* Spend as much time underwater as possible, and shoot as many photos as possible, varying exposure and strobe position. I shoot four to six shots on a good subject. It’s a numbers game.
* Always slightly underexpose your shots for richer colors.
* Listen to and follow the dive guides. They know the dive sites much better than you do and can point out the best subjects.
* Sea and Sea has a great little cordless TTL slave strobe (YS30) and it’s fantastic. It allows the photographer to eliminate shadows without all the weight of a normal-sized strobe. This wonderful piece of equipment removes the need for T connectors and additional sync cords and all the maintenance and electrical problems that go with a second strobe. Buy one!
* Maintain your equipment meticulously after each dive. You can save many a flood or frozen sync cord if you spend just five to ten minutes during the film-change, cleaning and looking for droplets.

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