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Create an Underwater Photo Studio with the New
Twin-Flash DC1400 Pro X2 Package From SeaLife
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MOORESTOWN, N.J. (March 27, 2012) –SeaLife, the leading manufacturer of underwater cameras, has created the twin-flash DC1400 Pro X2, an extraordinary package for underwater photographers. With a pair of extremely powerful strobe lights on each side, the DC1400 Pro X2 package combines brilliant illumination with a feature-packed, easy-to-use 14-megapixel underwater camera that will bring out the professional underwater photographer in you on any dive.
Every accomplished photographer knows that in order to record the best images, at least two light sources are required. Used properly, a pair of powerful light sources create modeling for accurate depth, and they eliminate harsh shadows to yield rich, colorful photographs. Based on the state-of-the-art DC1400 digital camera accompanied by two Digital Pro Flashes, the DC1400 Pro X2 package was designed to create an underwater studio, no matter where your adventures lead you.
“Why chance drowning your very expensive DSLR land camera due to a bad seal in an aftermarket underwater housing when you can get even better images with the purpose-built, undersea-color-corrected and easy-to-use DC1400 Pro X2?” asked Brian Correia, SeaLife’s director of sales.
“Our tandem of powerful strobes will illuminate your subjects for greater definition, while eliminating the harsh shadowing of a single-flash setup,” Correia said. “We’ve spent more than a decade honing our wide range of preset underwater-color-correction modes that are built right into our cameras to provide you with amazingly realistic color output. All of our hard work means you’ll spend very little time staring at your computer monitor, bending curves and manipulating levels. The DC1400 Pro X2 provides rich, accurate colors right out of the box.”
Featuring five simple-to-operate “Piano Keys,” the DC1400 digital camera’s operational modes can be easily manipulated with gloved hands for superior photos above or below the water’s surface. With six underwater color modes that allow you to take color-balanced images down to 200 ft., the DC1400 camera is truly an easy-to-use dive camera, yet it can shed it’s rugged, rubber-armored and waterproof shell to become a familiar pocket-sized point-and-shoot to capture memorable topside moments.
The Digital Pro Flash on each side of the camera body creates the ideal underwater lighting studio. Each flash can be easily positioned for the most advantageous illumination of your subject. The Digital Pro Flash has an “Auto Mode” thyristor rectifier that automatically adjusts flash brightness for optimal image exposure. A variable-power adjustment also allows the user to manually set flash intensity. The color temperature of each flash provides compensation for the underwater environment—an environment that tends to absorb the red and yellow portions of the light spectrum—resulting in astonishing colors of both coral and sealife. The Digital Pro Flashes are depth rated to 200 ft., and their effective underwater shooting distances are up to 8 ft.
“The first time we tested our DC1400, we knew we had created an absolute winner for underwater photography,” said Correia. “When we set it up with a pair of our Digital Pro Flashes, we realized that we had created a package that would make a professional underwater photographer’s life much easier, while at the same time, we could help a novice create professional underwater images. It’s a win-win for everybody.”
The DC1400 Pro X2 package comes complete with a DC1400 camera, a pair of Digital Pro Flashes, a Flash Link trigger module to operate both flashes simultaneously and a deluxe soft case. The retail price of the DC1400 Pro X2 is $1,149.95. To find a SeaLife authorized dealer near you, visit www.sealife-cameras.com.
For more than 25 years, Pioneer Research has created the world’s most popular and user-friendly underwater cameras. Pioneer developed SeaLife Cameras in 1993, as a new breed of cameras that made it easier and more enjoyable then ever before to take pictures underwater. In 2000, SeaLife pioneered underwater imaging with the introduction of its first digital camera that revolutionized the industry. Today, SeaLife offers a wide array of popular underwater digital cameras, as well as underwater camera lights, strobes and accessories. For additional information on SeaLife, visit www.sealife-cameras.com, call 800-257-7742, or write to SeaLife, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057.
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SeaLife DC1400 (SL720) Specifications:
Image Sensor: |
14 megapixel CCD |
Color: |
24-bit (RGB) |
Image Resolution: |
4288x3216, 3264x2448, 2304x1728, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
Picture File Format: |
JPEG |
Movie Resolution: |
HD 720p/30fps, 640x480, 320x240 |
Video File Format: |
AVI |
Lens: |
5X optical zoom |
Lens Aperture: |
f2.8(W) ~ f7.9(T) |
Focal Length: |
4.7mm ~ 23.5mm (film equivalent: 26 ~ 130mm) |
Focus Type: |
Auto focus 1 in. to infinity |
Focus Modes: |
Auto, AF Tracking, Face Detection, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity |
Shooting Angle: |
Horizontal FOV (no zoom) Land: 68 degrees; Underwater: 51 degrees |
Digital Zoom: |
Record: 5X (25X total with 5X optical); Playback: 4X |
Shutter Speed: |
Mechanical Shutter: 1 to 1/2000 sec |
Shutter Response: |
Up to 0.3 sec. (Ext. Flash Mode, Infinity focus) |
Recycle time: |
3 sec. |
ISO: |
Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Force ON, OFF, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Pre Flash |
Underwater Modes: |
Dive Mode (with UW color correction for diving without external flash), Snorkel Mode (with UW color correction for snorkeling without external flash), Ext Flash Auto Mode (for auto exposure settings with one or two external flashes), Ext Light Mode (for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external photo-video lights), Ext Flash + Light Mode (for auto exposure settings when using external flash and photo/video light combination). Ext Flash Manual Mode (for manual aperture and shutter-speed exposure controls with one or two external flashes). |
Land Modes: |
Program AE, Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Intelligent Scene, 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 Adjustment: |
Auto, Manual (-2 ~ +2 EV in 1/3 steps) or Ext Flash Manual |
White Balance: |
Land: Auto, Manual, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2 |
Self-Timer: |
Self Portrait, 2 second, 10 second delay, and 10+2 second (2 pictures) |
Shooting Modes: |
SPY mode, Single shot, Continuous (3 pics), AEB (bracketing), Album Shot, Continuous Flash, Burst, Pre-Shot, Couple Shot, Burst 30fps |
LCD: |
3-inch color LTPS TFT LCD |
Memory: |
Internal: 20 MB, External: up to 32 GB SD or SDHC card (16GB Class-6 SDHC recommended) |
Video Output: |
Yes (NTSC and PAL support) |
Audio Output: |
Yes (mono, 1x speaker) |
EXIF Format: |
EXIF 2.2 |
USB: |
V2.0 |
Operating Environment: |
PC: Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac: OS 10.4 and up |
Language Support: |
On-Screen Display: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (T-C and S-C), Korean |
Connector: |
USB, AV, USB AC power adapter |
Power: |
Battery: Lithium rechargeable included (3.7v, 700 mAh) |
Battery life: |
Approx. 200 pictures or about 1 hour of video per charge |
Certification: |
CE, ROHS, FCC, |
Weight: |
134 grams (4.7 oz.) with battery and SD card |
Dimensions: |
2.4" H x 3.8" W x 0.8" D (60mm x 97mm x 19mm) |
Accessories: |
Camera pouch, underwater housing with strap, battery, A/C power adaptor, TV cable, USB cable, International adaptors, Flash Link adaptor, Flash diffuser (for on-camera flash), Instruction manual, Cleaning kit and Moisture Muncher drying agent |
DC1400 Underwater Housing Specifications:
Depth: |
Individually tested to 200 ft. (60m) |
Buoyancy: |
Positive |
Controls: |
Control buttons for Power, Mode, Shutter, Playback, Menu, Flash, Focus and Zoom |
Operating Temp: |
33 to 110 degrees F |
Storage Temp: |
-20 to 140 degrees F |
O-Ring: |
Silicone |
Lens Port: |
Optical glass with anti-reflective coating and snap-on ring to adapt accessory lenses |
LCD Port: |
Optical-grade polycarbonate window |
Tripod Mount: |
Standard 1/4-20 thread |
Lanyard: |
Padded lanyard with swivel attachment clip |
Hardware: |
304-316 series marine-grade stainless steel hardware |
Material: |
Rubber overmolded polycarbonate housing |
Weight: |
370 grams (13 oz.); 504 grams (17.7 oz.) including camera |
Size: |
3.7" H X 5.3" W X 2.8" D (93mm X 135mm X 71mm) |
Warranty: |
1-year limited |
Digital Pro Flash Information:
- Auto Mode setting adjusts flash brightness for optimal image exposure
- Depth rated to 200 ft./ 60m
- Variable power adjustment allows user to manually fine tune flash brightness for desired effect and image exposure
- 5 pre-flash cancellation settings
- Effective underwater distance up to 8 ft. (2.5 m)
- Approximately 100 flashes with 4 AA batteries (not included)
- Flexible, rubberized arm for easy aiming and sure grip
- Includes flash link optical cable connection (SL962)
- Includes standard mounting knob (extended mounting knob for attaching two lighting accessories sold separately)
High-resolution image is also available by contacting Kimi Herndon at kimi@hunteroc.com.