Sealife Micro 2.0 SL510, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...10 c Take a Video 10 d Easy Setup 11 e Playback Pictures and Videos 12 f Charge Battery 13 15 g Upload Pictures to PC 16 19 IV WiFi Connection to Smartphone Tablet 20 21 V Using the Sealife Micro Cam App 22 24 a Home Screen 22 b Playback Screen 23 c Select Screen 24 VI Menu Navigation 25 38 a Easy Setup 25 b Image Settings 26 34 c System Settings 35 38 VII Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy 39 42...

Page 3: ...o 2 0 Underwater Camera 32GB WiFi SL510 or 64GB WiFi SL512 USB adapter SL50103 USB cable SL51004 Wall charger with US plug SL50105 Int l plug adapters for UK EU AU SL50106 Camera pouch SL50107 Not shown Instruction manual English SL51008 SeaLife Warranty statement ...

Page 4: ...3 II Getting to Know Your Camera Front view 1 Shutter button 2 Optical glass lens port 3 Lens adapter ring For attaching close up lens accessory sold separately 4 Wrist strap connection ...

Page 5: ...now Your Camera cont d Rear view 1 2 4 TFT color display 2 1 4 20 tripod accessory mount 3 Waterproof USB contacts Serial located under USB cover 4 Piano Key controls a Video up b Menu down c Playback Power back 1 step ...

Page 6: ...and b Dive c Snorkel d Ext Light 2 Capture mode a Single b Continuous c Time Lapse d AEB e Burst 3 Field of View FOV 4 WiFi On 5 Timers a Video record time H MM SS b Time Lapse countdown time MM SS 6 Battery condition a Full power b High power c Medium power d Low power e Near empty ...

Page 7: ...erwater Green e Daylight f Cloudy 9 ISO value a Auto d 400 b 100 e 800 c 200 10 Exposure Value From 2 0 to 2 0 in 0 3 increments 11 Self timer or Time Lapse time interval a Self timer 3s or 10s b Time Lapse interval 2s 5s 10s 30s 1m 5m or 30m 12 Video resolution size with frames per second a 1296p at 30fps b 1080p at 60fps c 1080p at 30fps d 720p at 120fps e 720p at 60fps f 720p at 30fps g 480p at...

Page 8: ...ur Camera cont d LCD Display Playback Mode Thumbnail view 1 Playback icon Thumbnail view 2 File type a Still image b Video clip 3 Folder 100 to 999 4 File 0001 to 9999 5 Battery condition 6 Thumbnail images Maximum 4 per page ...

Page 9: ...splay Playback Mode Single view 1 Playback icon Single image view 2 Folder 100 to 999 3 File 0001 to 9999 4 Battery condition 5 Elapse time H MM SS video files only 6 Video status bar video files only 7 Total recorded time H MM SS video files only ...

Page 10: ...9 III Basic Camera Operation Power On Push and hold bottom button for 2 seconds to power camera ON or OFF ...

Page 11: ...sh video button to start or stop video recording Note When video recording is in progress you will see a red dot with elapse record timer on the top right of the LCD display You can take a 2MP picture while recording video by pushing the shutter button This feature is not available when recording at 1296p resolution or 120fps or 240fps video ...

Page 12: ...tup This on screen guide will help you set the camera correctly 1 Push MENU button 2 Push shutter button to select Easy Setup 3 Follow the on screen guide using the Up or Down buttons to select desired option and Shutter button to confirm setting ...

Page 13: ...uttons to scroll through thumbnails 3 Push Shutter button to select and display single images videos Note Push Shutter button to start or pause playback of video files Use Up button to increase playback speed or Down button to decrease playback speed You can delete an image file by pushing and holding shutter button while in thumbnail view ...

Page 14: ...nt d Charge Battery 1 Remove USB cover 2 Make sure camera is dry Insert USB cable into USB adapter and insert into waterproof USB port Important Camera MUST be completely dry before inserting USB adapter USB adapter is not waterproof ...

Page 15: ...d 3 Connect other end of the USB cable into the wall charger and insert wall charger into outlet 4 The camera will display PC Charge and Ext Power 5 Use the Up or Down buttons to select Charge and push Shutter button to confirm selection ...

Page 16: ...era will go into power save mode and display will turn off while camera continues charging Push the SHUTTER button to show battery charging status Flashing icon means battery is still charging Solid icon means battery is finished charging The camera may also be charged when connected to a computer USB port however charging takes twice as long as charging with wall charger The wall charger may be f...

Page 17: ...nt d Upload pictures to PC 1 Remove USB cover 2 Make sure camera is dry Insert USB cable into USB adapter and into waterproof USB port Important Camera MUST be completely dry before inserting USB adapter USB adapter is not waterproof ...

Page 18: ...sic Camera Operation cont d 3 Connect other end of the USB cable into computer 4 The camera will display PC Charge or Ext Power 5 Use the Up or Down buttons to select PC Push Shutter button to confirm selection ...

Page 19: ...lick on untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon or your desktop The DCIM folder contains all pictures and videos Eject USB device to disconnect camera from computer Note After 1 minute the camera will go into power save mode and display will turn off while camera is still connected to PC Push the SHUTTER button to show PC connection icon Pushing the MENU button will interrupt PC connection and show ...

Page 20: ...USB wired connection directly to a smart phone or tablet provided you have a USB adapter specific to the make model of your smart device When connecting the camera directly to an iPad or iPhone a USB Power Y Cable is required to provide additional power to support a USB connection which is available at most electronic stores See troubleshooting tips on page 47 if camera does not connect to PC ...

Page 21: ...ablet 1 Download and install the free SeaLife Micro Cam app to your Android or iOS device 2 In the camera s System Settings menu turn WiFi setting to WiFi On Note After turning WiFi ON please allow 15 to 20 seconds for the WiFi to start up ...

Page 22: ...enter password 1234567890 5 Open SeaLife Micro Cam app Camera will automatically connect to your smartphone 6 When the camera is connected the smartphone will show a live preview of what the camera sees 7 To disconnect WiFi turn off camera power or select WiFi Off from camera s Systems Menu Note You can change the username and password in the SeaLife Micro Cam settings menu Android Apple ...

Page 23: ...22 V Using the SeaLife Micro Cam App Home Screen 1 Refresh WiFi connection 2 Camera settings menu 3 Picture Video mode 4 Take picture or start stop video 5 Playback ...

Page 24: ...ro Cam App cont d Playback Screen 1 List view 2 Image saved on camera left or downloaded to smartphone right 3 Playback settings 4 Home screen 5 Thumbnail images touch to enlarge image 6 Select images for downloading or deleting ...

Page 25: ...Screen 1 Return to thumbnail 2 Selected items w orange check mark 3 Select all 4 Cancel download 5 Download 6 Delete Note Images videos downloaded from the camera to your smartphone tablet will automatically be saved to the device s photo video gallery ...

Page 26: ...avigation Easy Setup A step by step guide that helps you set the camera correctly Simply follow the on screen guide and enter if you are using the camera on land or underwater and if you are using one or two lights ...

Page 27: ...to 2 frames per second depending on image size Time Lapse Records still images at pre set time intervals of 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min and 30 min Useful for shooting a sequence of pictures without holding the camera or disturbing the subject Later you can select the best image or combine all the images into a time lapse video using video editing software AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing Cap...

Page 28: ...sure program that favors faster shutter speeds to minimize motion blur effect Snorkel For underwater at depths less than 25ft 8m Camera sets to 16MP resolution Underwater Shallow white balance and auto exposure program that favors faster shutter speeds to minimize motion blur effect Light mode For underwater at any depth with one or two photo video dive lights Camera sets to 16MP resolution and au...

Page 29: ...ater Deep Ideal for shooting underwater images and videos at depths greater than 25ft 8m Underwater Green Ideal for shooting underwater images and videos in green algae water Daylight Ideal for shooting in sunny conditions Cloudy Ideal for shooting in cloudy conditions Exposure Value EV This setting adjusts the camera s auto exposure program and is useful to force the camera to capture slightly ov...

Page 30: ...o the image frame Narrow 80 Useful for shooting smaller sized subjects close up and fill the image frame Picture Resolution Select among 8 different resolutions and aspect ratios depending on how you want to compose the picture 4 3 and 3 2 are the most common picture aspect ratios 3 2 aspect ratio was used by original 35mm film cameras and most DSLR s and is useful for composing landscapes or slig...

Page 31: ... high resolution time lapse photography that is later produced into HD quality video 2MP Wide 16 9 1920 x 1080 Resolution equivalent to full 1080p frame size Ideal for time lapse photography that is later produced into HD quality video Video Resolution Select among 10 different video recording resolutions and frame speeds depending on what you are recording and what you intend to do with the video...

Page 32: ...igher the ISO value the more sensitive the camera will be to light and is ideal for low light shooting conditions A higher ISO value also results in a grainier less sharp picture The lower the ISO value the less sensitive the camera will be to light and is ideal for brighter light shooting conditions A lower ISO value also results in sharper less grainy image quality Selecting AUTO ISO automatical...

Page 33: ...pness Choose among 3 sharpness levels hard standard and soft A harder picture has sharper edges and lines showing more detail but may appear more pixelated Softer images have smoother lines Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center This is the recommended s...

Page 34: ...t Later you can select the best image or combine all the images into a time lapse video using video editing software This menu setting will only appear when Capture Mode is set to Time Lapse Video Time Lapse Records video at very slow frame rate of 1 2 5 or 10 seconds and plays back at standard 30 frames per second Useful for recording very slow moving subjects like sunset starfish walking plant g...

Page 35: ...ives the picture or video a warm antique feeling Negative Colors are reversed white is black yellow is blue etc Black White No colors Monochrome black gray and white Vivid Enhances the colors for more vibrant pictures and videos 70 Film Replicates the colors used back in the 1970 s TV shows Popart Psychodelic colors VI Menu Navigation cont d ...

Page 36: ... See page 20 for information on connecting camera to smartphones or tablets Note Keep WiFi turned off when not in use as this will deplete battery power more rapidly WiFi will also turn off automatically if camera is powered off System Reset System Reset will restore all camera settings to original factory default Camera will reboot after System Reset Upside Down Allows the camera to be positioned...

Page 37: ...de Scene mode White Balance Exposure Value Field of view Color and ISO Format This will delete all files in the internal memory It is useful to format memory if internal memory is corrupted by other files saved on the camera It is recommended to format the memory occasionally to refresh the memory s folder structure Firmware Version Displays what firmware software version is installed on the camer...

Page 38: ...set to the highest possible setting however the audio volume when recording video on land is minimal because of the waterproof design The microphone is more effective underwater and will record the diver breathing or any sounds emitted by sealife Another option is to use YouTube or video editing software to add music or narrations to your video Quickview This sets whether or not to show the captur...

Page 39: ...ill imprint the data and time on the bottom right corner of each picture Not available for videos Memory Available Shows how much internal memory is available for storage The camera uses some internal memory for operating system files so 28 9GB and 58 2GB of memory is available for 32GB and 64GB models respectively SSID This is the username used for making wireless connection to a smartphone or ta...

Page 40: ...eet 18m you should keep your shooting distance to within 6 feet 1 8m Get close to your subject The ideal shooting distance is 1ft to 4ft 0 3 to 1 2 meters This distance will result in greater detail Remember the camera s minimum focus range is 12 30cm For shooting closer shooting distances of 6 to 24 15cm to 60cm consider purchasing the optional 10X close up lens item SL570 Move calmly and control...

Page 41: ...ctive to a depth of about 60ft 18m depending on available sunlight and water visibility The most effective way to compensate for lost colors is by using a Sea Dragon Photo Video Dive light The light easily mounts to the bottom of the camera The Flex Connect system of trays grips flexible arms and adapters can click together and apart in seconds without tools for compact travel Two lights can be mo...

Page 42: ... and Youtube You can also add music and titles to produce a dramatic movie of your diving adventure Correcting fisheye lens barrel distortion The built in fisheye lens allows you to get close to the subject and still fit everything into the picture The Micro 2 0 camera features built in barrel distortion correction Some pictures taken of straight objects like a tree or horizon may still appear sli...

Page 43: ... or additional tips and advice can be found on the SeaLife website at www sealife cameras com Ask your local SeaLife dive dealer about underwater camera courses Most SeaLife dive dealers offer underwater camera courses which include hands on training as well as many helpful tips and techniques to underwater videos and photography ...

Page 44: ...pact and powerful line of Sea Dragon lights are easy to connect to your Micro camera using the Flex Connect system of trays grips and arms Check out sealife cameras com for the latest line of Sea Dragon underwater lights Left Micro 2 0 attached to Sea Dragon 2500 UW photo video dive light w Flex Connect Grip and Micro Tray Center Sea Dragon lights quickly and easily click together with a push of a...

Page 45: ...species Rotate the Micro camera on the AquaPod for self portrait images Easy to use and hold steady both above and below the water the AquaPod extends from 18 inches 46cm to 53 inches 135cm To shoot still images simply set the camera to Time Lapse mode allowing it to automatically shoot at set time intervals For videos just push the video button on the camera and start shooting For best results ma...

Page 46: ... up Lens SL570 For shooting sharp close ups from 6 to 24 15cm to 60cm the optical glass lens easily attaches to the lens port and locks in place with a right twist It s removable underwater and includes a safety lanyard that connects to the camera ...

Page 47: ... dry towel Make sure camera is perfectly dry before storage Store camera in a clean dry area Do not disassemble this product there are no user serviceable parts inside and will void warranty Keep camera away from extreme temperatures or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight Storage temperature range is 20 F to 140 F 29 C to 60 C For long term storage charge battery to about 50 or more Storing came...

Page 48: ...raser or other abrasives to clean the contacts as that will remove the gold plating Check and remove and debris that may be obstructing the USB adapter from being fully inserted into the camera s waterproof USB port Reboot computer and try again Try using another USB cable It s a micro B type USB cable which is commonly used with smart phones and other USB devices The USB adapter is not waterproof...

Page 49: ...oto video light ideal for capturing sharp colorful pictures and videos underwater or in low light conditions Downloading SeaLife Micro Cam app for iPad Search App Store for SeaLife Micro Cam and select iPhone Only from the dropdown menu on the top left of your iPad The SeaLife Micro Cam app is originally designed for iPhones but works equally well with iPad More information Check SeaLife website f...

Page 50: ...alifePartsDirect com Service If your SeaLife product is damaged and requires repair service please follow these important instructions 1 Visit the Product Updates page located in the Technical Support menu of the sealife cameras com website 2 Check that you have the most recent firmware loaded on your camera Firmware updates are also available in the Technical Support menu of the sealife cameras c...

Page 51: ...ving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and ...

Page 52: ...ice should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific Absorption Rate SAR limits when installed in specific host products operated in portable exposure conditions antennas are less than 20 centimeters of a person s body This device has been certified for use in C...

Page 53: ... de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites SAR Specific Absorption Rate Taux d absorption spécifique d IC lorsqu il est installé dans des produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d exposition à des appareils portables les antennes se situent à moins de 20 centimètres du corps d une p...

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