Sealife Mini II Wide-Angle Lens #SL974

58 reviews

May, 2013

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Value for money (4)
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Build quality (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and color. The usability and value for money are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sealife ECOshot SL321 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Sealife ECOshot SL321

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 user reviews of the Sealife ECOshot SL321 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.

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80% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Morris_J (amazon.com)

Excellent starter camera

Great starter camera. Truly waterproof--I've taken it down 10-12 meters, although it can go to 25. Some reviewers have complained about picture quality. A couple of notes one that... 1) obviously this is a simple point and shoot camera...it's not going...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Jeff A. Goldberg (amazon.com)

Worked great for what I expected

The camera worked great for snorkeling and hanging out around beach on recent trip. Pictures were clear, crisp and very good quality. Granted, lighting conditions were perfect. Clear skies and water. Only have two complaints. One, the shutter response...

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: Mark Weiss (amazon.com)

Not just for underwater

I bought my SeaLife for a once in a lifetime trip to swim with whales. This camera was the only thing I used to capture the moments above and below the water and it did not let me down. It can use up a lot of batteries when it is on for extended...

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: J. Yang (amazon.com)

think again before you buy SL321

I bought this production for my Florida travel. But there were too much problems with this machine, and fortunately Amazon accepted my return. 1. There is a very series scratch on the surface. What I bought is a brand new one, not a refurbished. 2. The...

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review by: George W. Lovett (amazon.com)

Sealife SL321

I purchased this camera for a 7 day cruise in the Caymans, Cosumen, Belize, and Roatan. I received and powered up to see a stuck pixel in the middle of the screen. Later when using in the Caymans, I discovered that the camara "eats" AA batteries. ...

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review by: George Tanner (amazon.com)

GREAT UNDERWATER CAMERA

AMAZING QUALITY STILLS AND VIDEO UNDERWATER. EVEN HAS SOUND. GREAT STILLS ON LAND, BUT POOR VIDEO COLOR ON LAND, IN BRIGHT SUN, CAMERA IS SET FOR UNDERWATER VIDEO. GREAT PRICE AND WORTH IT.

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: Timothy Lassiter (amazon.com)

Great underwater camera for the beginner

I am an avid snorkeler and beginner at scuba diving and am getting ready for a trip of diving and snorkeling in Florida this October. I have been toying with the idea of getting a good underwater digital camera for the last couple of months, and after...

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review by: Natalie Delliveneri (amazon.com)

Disappointed

Bought this camera for trip to Mexico in July, love to snorkel so instead of throw away invested in this camera. I left my Canon rebel digital at home figuring I could use the Sealife sea or land. NUMBER 1 big problem there is no viewfinder and a...

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review by: Claire L. (amazon.com)

SeaLife SL321

Not a great camera, I would spend the extra money and purchase a better camera that actually takes photos you can cherish.

Jul, 2008

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Product Specifications

SeaLife ECOshot SL321 is the world's first truly waterproof and shockproof digital sports camera, compact and action-ready. Depth tested waterproof to 75 feet, rubber armored for a sure grip and shockproof tested up to 6 ft / 2 m.Let your creativity shine with the SPY mode. SPY mode lets the camera do all the work - it takes continuous pictures at set time intervals. Capture those impossible pictures when you can't get close to the subject. The ECOshot also includes the popular land and sea modes for bright, colorful images on land or underwater. The ECOshot is designed for the active outdoor and watersports enthusiast, from Boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing and snorkeling.