There are 33 scene modes, but you really only need a couple of them.ĭive and Snorkel mode both seem to add the same amount of red back into the photo, for ambient light underwater photography. Supermacro - focusing can be slow, but it allows you to get as close as you possibly can. Macro - the camera focuses a little slower in this mode, but it is best mode to use for static subjects 4 inches to 1.5ft away Best when shooting sharks, pelagics, or anything that won't come too close.Īuto - pretty fast focusing, but won't focus closer than 1ft - which will be frustrating if your subjects gets closer than 1ft. Infinity mode - very fast focusing, basically there is only shutter lag. Which mode you use effects the allowed focusing distance, and how quickly the camera can focus. The SeaLife DC1400 has several focusing modes, including 2 "macro" modes. You get the standard cables and well-written manuals, along with a couple desciccants, a lens cloth, cleaning brush, international plug adapters, a diffuser for the internal flash, and an adapter for adding a strobe. Rear view of the SeaLife DC1400 underwater housing, showing the "piano key" design.ġ4 megapixel camera, 4288x3216, 4:3 aspect ratioġ/2.33" CCD sensor, about 2/3rds the area of a Canon S95/G12 sensor Housing has a single standard-size tripod mount (same size as Canon & Olympus housings)įront view of the SeaLife DC1400 underwater housing. Taking photos, reviewing photos and changing modes is all fairly easy. The mode button switched between video and still modes. There's not too many dials on the camera. The camera and housing are designed to be easy to use. Read on to find out what exciting new features this camera has. The price is right, at $499 USD for the camera + housing, $829 with a strobe. The SeaLife DC1400 upgrades the popular DC1200 camera, with additional features for beginner and intermediate level photographers.
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