SeaLife ReefMaster RC SL515 Automatic Dive Underwater 35mm Camera

SeaLife ReefMaster RC SL515 Automatic Dive Underwater 35mm Camera
Manufacturer: SeaLife
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The SEALIFE Reefmaster RC automatic dive camera is the preferred camera of divers, photographers and travelers of all stripes. Operational down to 164 feet -- beyond the limits of most sport diving -- the Reefmaster RC requires only two AA batteries and conventional 35mm film. All parts are replaceable, interchangeable and upgradeable

Average customer rating:

Pretty good but some problems

SeaLife ReefMaster RC SL515 Automatic Dive Underwater 35mm Camera

Manufacturer: SeaLife
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Works both underwater and on land
Rubber armored and easy operation to 164 feet (50m)
Uses standard 35mm film and AA batteries
Built-in color corrected flash
Stainless steel hardware

ASIN: B000063EKD

Product Description

The SEALIFE Reefmaster RC automatic dive camera is the preferred camera of divers, photographers and travelers of all stripes. Operational down to 164 feet -- beyond the limits of most sport diving -- the Reefmaster RC requires only two AA batteries and conventional 35mm film. All parts are replaceable, interchangeable and upgradeable

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good but some problems.......2003-08-26

The SeaLife ReefMaster RC takes OK pictures but they came out rather blurry and grainy. My guess is that the flash is not strong enough. I went snorkeling with it in La Jolla, CA. It was a bright day with good visibility although never ideal conditions in this area. Perhaps if I was snorkeling in the Florida Keys - which I've done and got good pics with a Fuji one time use underwater camera. I guess in perfect conditions, any camera works well. I've also tried the Sea & Sea MX5-II with no extra external flash. It took better pictures but it looked like water was getting into the housing. The good thing about the Reefmaster RC is that it looks like it stays dry so less worry about that. One further con though is that you cannot turn the camera on/off from the outside of the housing. You must take the internal camera out. To get around this you can leave it always on - it has an automatic shutoff and then you push down the lever a little to activate the camera. Problem is I couldn't tell if the camera was on and took a few pictures of nothing by accident. I was worried the batteries would die as well. Also, the flash ready light is very hard to see. I might try an additional external flash but that means more $$.

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