Sea & Sea DX-1G - Digital camera - compact

Sea & Sea DX-1G - Digital camera - compact - 10.01 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC

PRODUCT FEATURES:1G CAMERA FEATURES:Equipped with a 1/1.75-inch charge coupled device (CCD) image sensor having 10.01 million effective pixelsMacro mode that enables you to bring the lens as close as 1cm/0.4 inch to the subjectFocal length of the 3x optical zoom lens is 5.1 to 15.3mm, or 24 to 72mm on a conventional 35mm film cameraEquipped with Sea & Sea mode for optimum underwater photographyCompatible with RAW data storageEquipped with a CCD shift-method vibration correction function - prevents images from being blurred by hand motionEquipped with a 2.5-inch, 230,000-pixel LCD monitorRecording medium is MMC, an SDHC/SD memory cardDX-1G HOUSING FEATURES:High-quality design with premium feeling and superior operabilityEquipped with two fiber-optic cable socketsEquipped with a built-in flashlight diffuserAll shooting functions on the 1G camera are operableOuter hood and inner hood for LCD monitorThe highest reliability with a depth rating of 55m/180ftSoft grip protector for stability and comfort underwater 

Detail :

• A high quality 1/1.75" primary color CCD with Vibration Correction and an effective 10.01 megapixel resolution, for the best possible images.
• A quick response zoom lens that ranges from 24mm wideangle to 72mm telephoto, providing ideal versatility for framing subjects. 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom.
• Shutter response of .1 seconds, fastest in it's class with power-up of 1.1 seconds and recycle time of 1 second make the DX-1G the class of the field.
• A large 2.5" TFT liquid crystal monitor in a compact, lightweight aluminum camera body.
• Exceptional macro capability of 1/2 inch (1cm) to infinity at 24mm and 2 inches (4cm) to infinity at 72mm. Optional wideangle accessory lens reduces close focusing distance to 0 inches (0cm).

Customer Review :

 

Great camera for underwater and land

I have used this camera and housing on dozens of dives up to 130 feet and have never had a problem with flooding or even leaking. The housing allows you to control all of the camera functions underwater, giving you the flexibility to change setting with the changing underwater environment or your desired picture type. One of the best features is the ability to set two separate user-defined modes; this alows you to quickly changes multiple setting with just one dial adjustement. The picture quality is excellent for a camera this small. 

 

This system allows you to set the camera to pre-set modes for the beginner or to individually adjust all the settings for the more advanced photographer. This is obviously not an underwater SLR for professional photographers, but it has more adjustable settings than any other comparable camera I have seen. I was particularly impressed with the low-light picture quality and the ability to take pictures directly into a bright light source. Previous digital cameras I have used performed very poorly in these situations. For underwater use, you have to use a separate strobe to get good pictures with bright colors. The built-in flash is used to trigger the strobe through a fiberoptic cable. The only negative I would point out is that you cannot open the pop-up flash once the camera is in the housing. That means that if you forget to open the pop-up flash before you dive, as is did once, your strobe will not work. 

 

Outside the housing, this camera is small enough to take anywhere. I now use this camera exclusively for above and below water photography. This camera also records decent quality video with sound, above and below water.

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