I present the Sealife ReefMaster DC250 digital camera. This odd ball packs a whopping 2.1 Megapixels and to date is the oldest digital I have tested.
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From the little research I was able to do I discovered this to be an underwater camera. Hence the name Sealife ReefMaster. But it is also intended to be used as a regular camera. It would seem though that when I purchased it the water proof housing was long gone. Here is a clip about the camera from the manufacturer I was able to find.
The new SeaLife ReefMaster DC250 Digital Camera is the world's first dedicated underwater digital camera. It's rated to 200 feet and can be set to three different exposure programs: Land, Sea & Sea w/ external flash mode. The ‘one-button' operation makes it easy to use underwater, just aim and shoot. With virtually no shutter lag, the ReefMaster Digital allows users to capture even the most illusive marine life instantly.
The large 1.8 inch LCD makes aiming easy, the rubber armored Easy-Dive System fits just right in your hands. The instant review and delete function practically guarantees great pictures on the spot. With 8MB on board memory, three resolution levels, TTL exposure control, the ReefMaster Digital makes the same clear, crisp images on land as it does at sea.
Get long two-hour battery life when using SeaLife 2100 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries. The DC250 can also be expanded with all SeaLife accessories; macro kit, external flash and wide angle lens. The perfect gift for the warm-water tropical vacationer in your family!
SeaLife has customized the camera's firmware to compensate for the difficult light conditions that naturally occur as divers plunge deep below the water's surface.
Sea Mode: In the "Sea" mode, the shutter speed and aperture adjustments also help compensate for the low lighting conditions common in underwater photography. Setting the camera to the "Sea" mode will allow divers and snorkelers to produce exceptional digital images of the fish, coral and shipwreck artifacts they discover during their underwater forays.
External Flash Mode: The on-camera flash helps illuminate objects well below the surface, but for photographers who wish to produce more professional results, the ReefMaster Digital is compatible with SeaLife's External Flash unit. No sync cord necessary, because the External Flash is a slave unit activated via the on-cameras flash. To prevent early activation, users set the camera to the "External Flash" mode, which de-activates the digital pre-flash.
Land Mode: For underwater photographers who also enjoy making digital photography of on-land subjects, the ReefMaster Digital offers a separate operation mode for just that purpose. Simply remove the camera from the Easy-Dive System and set it to "Land" mode. This setting allows the ReefMaster Digital to function as a traditional digital camera.
Accessories included with the ReefMaster Digital DC250 Camera are:
- CD with MGI Photo Suite III and PhotoVista Software
- USB cable
- Video cable
- Care Kit with anti-fog desiccant cartridges
- Full color Quick Guide
- Soft case for inner camera
Here are some of the images I made today with the DC250.
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The first four images are pretty much the same as those in my previous reviews. The last one is from a quick trip we made to the zoo today. I shot more at the zoo but this is the only "decent" one I came up with.
My take on the DC250? Let me put it this way. There is a saying that the best camera is the one you have with you. Well let's hope this isn't the one. To be fair I suppose it was pretty good in it's day. But today you will get better results with literally any modern camera you can buy. The sample pictures say it all. But it's better than nothing.
And now, here is Yesterday's View...
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| Saturday January 13, 2018 |
And that will do it for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
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