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Sealife SL189 DC800 Digital MAXX Camera, with the SL961 Digital Pro Flash ~Plus a FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card

Sealife SL189 DC800 Digital MAXX Camera, with the SL961 Digital Pro Flash ~Plus a FREE $25 Digital Prints Gift Card

16 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Flash (4)
Portability (1)
Color (1)
Design (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the portability and design. The color and flash are also appreciated.

flash, color, design, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sealife DC 800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Sealife DC 800

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the Sealife DC 800 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Probie591 (amazon.com)

SeaLife Pro Flash

I have in the past borrowed a friend's Sealife flash. I finally decided to purchase my own after having great success and improvement with my photos. The housing is well made and holds a water tight seal quite well. I'ev just returned from a week on...

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Anwar (amazon.com)

Very good flash

It is a very good flash, now I can record the beauty of the sea life with color. Only one problem, in my second dive the bolt conection between the base and the articulated arm lose; it seems it was not tight enought. Problem solve with a good tighting...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: George T. Borton (amazon.com)

Housing is Touchy

I bought the camera and flash kit together. The first time I used the camera, the housing got a tiny bit of water in it (a few drops) but it was salt water and the camera was fried. SeaLife replaced both the housing and the camera (their service...

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: H (photographyreview.com)

SeaLife DC800

Compact underwater camera, great for video shooting as well.

Good depth range and great for underwater video

Camera flash could be bigger

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Imelda Biggs (amazon.com)

Xcaret

Bought the camera for my daughter who is working in Cancun Mexico at the resort Xcaret, she works with sharks and other marine life. I was amazed to find out that this is the type of camera used by divers and the marine park. They were exited of the...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Nancy Wagner (amazon.com)

Sealife DC 800

Overall the camera performs very well and I would recommend it. I do wish you could go from video to picture to display while the camera is in the housing. Also, if you receive a message that your memory is full and then the camera goes off; remove...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Paul Bullock (amazon.com)

good 4 me

I bought this camera prior to going to Maui. It took some very nice photos in the shallows. Once you get to around 50 feet or deeper, the colors are totally washed out. I tried various settings, but didn't find one that was good. I did not use a strobe...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Evelyn Mercado (amazon.com)

defective camera

I took this camera on my dive vacation in Mexico and it was working fine, until it started to turn off randomly and the screen locked up where I could not see what pictures I was taking. I had to turn the camera off and on several times and before I...

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: Paula J. Miranda (amazon.com)

Good underwater camera

Both the camera and video worked great under water, but if you are looking for a regular camera for other uses this camera leaves a little bit to desire. Since I bought it with the idea of being an exclusive underwarter camera it worked really well...

Sep, 2009

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Product Specifications

SeaLife, the world's leading maker of underwater dive cameras, introduces its most advanced digital camera. Sleek, modern design meets high-tech functionality in SeaLife's DC800 8-megapixel camera. With 5 dive-specific color correction modes, the DC800 makes it easier than ever to take sharp, colorful underwater pictures. Set the camera to sea mode to restore lost colors typical for underwater pictures. Easily expand the camera with one or two SeaLife external flash accessories. Quick shutter response for fast action photography. Long lasting lithium battery for all day of diving. Automatic focus from 2" to infinity. Large format continuous video recording with sound. Depth tested to 200ft. Fully rubber armored for shock protection.