Pioneer SeaLife ReefMaster DC310

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the color and build quality. The design and value for money also get good reviews, whereas many are less positive about the features and zoom.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Pioneer SeaLife ReefMaster DC310 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 62/100 = Good quality.

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SeaLife ReefMaster DC310

 

The SeaLife ReefMaster DC310 is a high quality 3-megapixel digital camera for use on land or under the water. It's rated waterproof to 200 feet when mounted in the included housing and can be set to one of three different automatic exposure modes: Land, S

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Amazon review summary for the Pioneer SeaLife ReefMaster DC310

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of the Pioneer SeaLife ReefMaster DC310 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Don't buy it!

 

Don't buy it!

The camera was bad from the beginning. I've used it on 2 dive trips. The control buttons stick and I have to manually pull them out with my needlenose pliers!!! Not too cool at 80 feet down under. Quite embarrassing. Also, the batteries "pop out" when...

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Nice camera, solid performance

 

Nice camera, solid performance

I bought this camera in Oct 2008 in preparation for a Nov trip to Belize. We needed a new digital camera, and after researching all the options, I liked this one best as an all-in-one camera. It's as good on land as underwater, so we don't need to have...

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Leaky Leaky Leaky

 

Leaky Leaky Leaky

Bought this last year. Took it to Belize and had to change the brand new batteries after only one dive. The lens then fogged up badly for the second dive and topside pictures. The next day in Cozumel had no problems at all. Fast forward to Cozumel...

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Outstanding value for underwater camera that works well above-water too

 

Outstanding value for underwater camera that works well above-water too

I bought this camera for a snorkeling/diving trip to Tahiti. Didn't dive due to timing restrictions but did snorkel a lot - used the camera every day. The pictures both underwater and above-water were excellent. The above water pictures were...

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An Undersea Garden in Your Living Room!

 

An Undersea Garden in Your Living Room!

I purchased my first underwater camera when I was just 12 years old. At the time, the only one available that didn't cost a minimum of $2K was the Canon Aqua Snappy. It worked quite well for many years, but eventually wore out. The SeaLife Reefmaster...

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terrible - don't buy from W & E Exchange,Inc.

 

terrible - don't buy from W & E Exchange,Inc.

"I write, I write again, and they have no reply. The item did not arrive to me in a good condition. The photo looked like almost new, but it was tattered and torn, looked beat-up. Items missing was the memory card and case, there was none sent to me."

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A great camera for the money!

 

A great camera for the money!

I don't understand why some people have a problem with this camera. It's a great little "point and shoot" for the money and it takes great photos down to 130 feet! Just have a look at the shots I was able to take of the reef in Florida to get an...

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SeaLife Camera

 

SeaLife Camera

As a beginner scuba diver, This is a must. For the majority, this camera took very good pictures in and out of the water. I think the bad ones were from the operator not being quite stable under the water. An I mean really not stable. Even some of...

Product Specifications

Offering more megapixel power (3.3) with a variety of Land & Sea exposure modes, the DC310 helps users capture sharp, richly colored images, whether in low light underwater or in bright conditions on land. Both are now available nationwide at dive and photo retailers, including Ritz Camera. These 3.3 megapixel cameras offer options for every level of diver and snorkeler. For the experienced diver/photographer who wants more control over the camera functions, the DC310, with Advanced-Dive control system, allows users to manipulate resolution, light sensitivity (EV), exposure modes and much more while underwater. Built to provide exceptional control and excellent results in any underwater condition, or even in harsh above-water conditions such as intense sun, the DC310 is fully rubber armored with black cushioned grips, for soft comfort and ease of handling, and are expandable with all SeaLife accessories. This digital is waterproof and rated to a depth of 200 ft. All ReefMaster Cameras are designed for One-Button-Operation and can be set to Land or Sea modes plus two modes that take into account the unique aspects of underwater photography. Both cameras also feature three dedicated underwater external flash modes, allowing for more exposure control when using an external flash.

Audio Input

Type: None

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Standard form factor
Supported Battery Form Factor:AA

Camera

Camera Format:35mm
Film Speed Range:ISO 100, 200
Shooting Modes:Full auto
Type:Waterproof camera

Camera Flash

Flash Modes:Auto mode / Forced mode
Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.6in/3.5in
Height:2.2in/5.5in
Weight:0.4lbs/19oz
Width:4.4in/5.5in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:1.6in
Diagonal Size (metric):4.1cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Land / Sea

Flash Memory

Form Factor:SD Memory Card
Storage Capacity:128MB

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Pioneer Research
Model:SL145/SL148/SL149 Digital MAXX/SL515
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:SeaLife Reefmaster DC310/SeaLife Reefmaster DC310 Pro Set/SeaLife Reefmaster RC

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.5
Min Focal Length:7mm
Min Focus Range:4ft
Type:Lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Yellow

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:3.3Megapixel

Optical Viewfinder

Type:Real-image

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI
Digital Zoom:2
ISO (Max):400
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type:Optical
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