Sealife Micro 3.0, Instruction Manual

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Page 3: ...1 For Español Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands and other languages visit sealife cameras com manuals ...

Page 4: ...Playback Mode 8 III Basic Camera Operation 10 a Power On 10 b Take a Picture 11 c Record a Video 12 d Easy Setup 13 e Playback Pictures and Videos 14 f Charge Battery 16 g Download Pictures to PC 20 IV WiFi Connection with Sealife Micro 3 App 25 a WiFi Connection to Smartphone Tablet 25 b Home Screen 30 c Playback Screen 31 d Downloading Files 32 ...

Page 5: ...ttings 34 c System Settings 49 VI Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy 55 VII Optional Accessories 59 VIII Care and Maintenance 63 IX Troubleshooting 65 X Spare Parts and Service 68 XI Specifications 69 XII FCC Statement 78 XIII Warranty Statement 83 ...

Page 6: ...4 I Package Contents Micro 3 0 Camera SL550 Wrist strap SL50102 USB adapter SL50103 USB cable SL51004 2ft 60cm USB 2 A to Micro B Camera pouch SL50107 Instruction Manual SL55008 ...

Page 7: ...5 II Getting to Know Your Camera Front view 1 Shutter button 2 Optical glass lens port 3 Lens adapter ring for attaching lens accessories 4 Wrist strap connection point ...

Page 8: ...or display 2 1 4 20 tripod accessory mount 3 Waterproof USB contacts Serial under USB cover 4 Piano Key control buttons a Video up b Menu down c Playback Power Back 1 step in menu 5 LED Charging Data connection Status Indicator ...

Page 9: ...MM SS 5 Battery condition 6 Picture Resolution 7 White Balance 8 ISO value 9 Exposure Value EV 10 Self timer or Time Lapse time interval 11 Video resolution size with frames per second Note When shooting Video Time Lapse the video frame rate is replaced by the time lapse time interval ...

Page 10: ...8 LCD Display Playback Mode Thumbnail view 1 Playback icon Thumbnail view 2 File type Photo or Video 3 Folder 100 to 999 4 File 0001 to 9999 5 Battery condition 6 Thumbnails 4 per page ...

Page 11: ...ngle Image 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 12: ...10 III Basic Camera Operation Power On Off Push Power bottom button for 2 sec to power camera ON or OFF ...

Page 13: ...11 Take a Picture Aim hold camera steady and push shutter button ...

Page 14: ... recording Note During video recording an elapse record timer will be on the top of the LCD display Pushing the shutter button during video record will capture an 8MP picture for 4K video and 2MP for 1080p video Maximum record time per video clip is 29 minutes ...

Page 15: ...creen guide to set the camera correctly 1 Push MENU button 2 Push shutter button to select Easy Setup Follow the on screen guide using the Up Video or Down Menu buttons to select desired option and Shutter button to confirm setting ...

Page 16: ...14 Playback Pictures and Videos 1 Push Playback button to display thumbnail images 2 Use the Up or Down buttons to scroll through thumbnails ...

Page 17: ...s Note Push Shutter button to start or pause video playback Use Up Down buttons to increase decrease video playback speed To delete ONE or ALL files select a file in thumbnail view and push and hold the shutter button Then follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 18: ...B cover 2 Make sure camera and USB contacts are completely 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 19: ...e USB cable into any 5V 0 5 1 0 or 2 0 amp wall charger and insert wall charger into outlet 4 The camera will display PC Charge and Ext Power Use the Up or Down buttons to select Charge and push Shutter button to confirm selection ...

Page 20: ... save power and charge faster Push any button to turn on display Note Allow about 3 hours to fully charge the camera when using a 5 volt 1 or 2 amp wall charger Using a PC or 5V 0 5A wall charger takes about 6 hours to fully charge Pushing the MENU button while the camera is charging will stop charging and show USB option screen Select Ext Power to operate the camera while it is connected to any 5...

Page 21: ...USB cover 2 Make sure camera and USB contacts are completely dry Insert USB cable into USB adapter and insert into the waterproof USB port Important Camera MUST be completely dry before inserting USB adapter USB adapter is not waterproof ...

Page 22: ...20 3 Connect other end of the USB cable into the computer s USB port ...

Page 23: ...21 4 The camera will display PC Charge or Ext Power Use the Up or Down buttons to select PC and push the Shutter button to confirm selection ...

Page 24: ...cates a connection failure In that case thoroughly clean the USB contacts 6 For Windows right click the Windows logo on bottom left of computer and select File Explorer Locate and double click the drive titled MICRO3 0 For MAC double click on untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon or your desktop The DCIM folder contains all pictures and videos ...

Page 25: ...ng PC Connection You may also make direct wired connection between the camera and smart phone or tablet You will need a USB adapter specific to the make model of your smart phone or tablet For iPhones or iPads a special Y cable is needed to provide power data to the smartphone tablet For details please refer to Tech Support section of the SeaLife Cameras com website See troubleshooting tips on pag...

Page 26: ...cro 3 App WiFi Connection to Smartphone or tablet 1 On your iOS or Android device go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download and install the free SeaLife Micro 3 app For iPads select iPhone Only when searching for the app ...

Page 27: ...25 2 Go to the camera s System Setting menu and turn WiFi On Allow about 15 30 seconds for the WiFi transmitter to start up ...

Page 28: ...26 3 Go to the WiFi setting on your iOS or Android device and select SeaLife Micro 3 camera serial from the list of available hotspots When prompted enter password 1234567890 Android iOS iPhone iPad ...

Page 29: ...27 4 Open the SeaLife Micro 3 app The app should show a live stream view from the camera lens and the camera should show Connected If not repeat above steps ...

Page 30: ...isconnect WiFi push the camera s power Playback button Note The camera password may be changed Go to the app s Settings icon gear icon on bottom right and select Change Password Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 31: ...29 Home Screen 1 Playback Gallery 2 Take picture or start stop video 3 Camera settings menu gear icon 4 Picture Video mode ...

Page 32: ...ry files saved on camera 2 Date pictures videos were taken of files for that day 3 Video icon indicates files is a video 4 Thumbnails touch for larger single view 5 Return to home screen live view 6 App Gallery Files downloaded to app ...

Page 33: ...Select files for a specific date 2 Select ALL files 3 Download selected files 4 Delete selected files 5 Check mark icon indicates files is selected Note Photos videos downloaded from the camera to your smartphone tablet will automatically be saved to the device s photo gallery ...

Page 34: ...nd select land or underwater and choose among the available options Easy Setup options include 1 Land a Land Auto For most land photos videos b Sports Action Uses Burst capture for fast moving subjects 2 Underwater a Dive Camera only below 25ft 8m b Snorkel Camera only above 25ft 8m c Ext Light When using a photo video light s ...

Page 35: ...to and video exposure color and quality settings To open Image Settings push the Menu button scroll down to Image Settings and push the shutter button to confirm selection The following describes each of the settings in the order as they appear in the camera menu ...

Page 36: ...ite object should appear white One of the following icons is shown on the LCD display Select from 7 white balance filters A B C D E F G A Auto Automatically selects the best white balance for land not for underwater B Underwater Deep Ideal for shooting underwater at depths greater than 25ft 8m C Underwater Shallow Ideal for shooting underwater at depths less than 25ft 8m D Underwater Green Ideal f...

Page 37: ...should appear white or gray if Manual white balance was set properly The camera will save the Manual WB color until it s set again F Daylight Ideal for shooting on land in sunny conditions G Cloudy Ideal for shooting on land in cloudy conditions Exposure Value EV Applies to photos and videos This setting adjusts the camera s auto exposure program and is useful to force the camera to capture slight...

Page 38: ...0 800 1600 and 3200 The following icon is shown on the LCD display with the corresponding ISO value The higher the ISO value the more sensitive the camera will be to light and is ideal for low light shooting conditions 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 results in sharper less grainy image qua...

Page 39: ...processed and uncompressed This setting is recommended for advanced photographers familiar with the art of RAW photo editing The dng RAW file format was created by Adobe Use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom or Elements photo editing software to open and edit dng RAW files The above icon is shown on the LCD display when RAW JPG is turned on Please allow approximately 2 seconds for the camera to write the ...

Page 40: ...first second and 2 photos per second thereafter C Time Lapse Push and release the shutter button to record a series photos 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 editi...

Page 41: ...ies to photos and videos Scene mode automatically adjusts one or more image settings for the best possible image and video under specific types of shooting environments scenes One of the following icons is shown on the LCD display Select from 5 different scene modes A B C D E A Land For above water Uses auto white balance and single image capture mode suitable for most land photos videos B Sports ...

Page 42: ...l Uses underwater Shallow white balance and single image capture mode suitable for underwater photos video at depths less than 25ft 8m E Ext Light For underwater at any depth with one or two photo video lights Uses Auto white balance For optimized colors use Manual white balance to set the specific color temperature of the photo video light being used ...

Page 43: ...Applies to photos only Select from 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 slightly wider scenes 4 3 aspect ratio is used by micro four thirds and compact digital cameras and is uti...

Page 44: ...time lapse 2MP 16 9 Lowest resolution useful for time lapse Video Resolution Applies to videos only Select from 10 different video recording resolutions and frame rate speeds fps The following icon is shown on the LCD display with the corresponding video resolution and frame rate Shooting in 4K 30 produces the highest quality video but will use the most memory space which is about 450MB per minute...

Page 45: ...ps but playback speed can be increased with most computer video players Video resolution setting and corresponding file size Video resolution Frame Rate File Size per minute 4K 30fps 480 MB 1080p 120fps 460 MB 1080p 60fps 320 MB 1080p 30fps 120 MB 720p 120fps 310 MB 720p 60fps 165 MB 720p 30fps 85 MB 480p 120fps 185 MB 480p 60fps 95 MB 480p 30fps 50 MB ...

Page 46: ...This is the recommended setting for most pictures Spot A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the correct exposure Results in good exposure of brighter objects located in the center of the image frame especially when using an external photo video light Sharpness Applies to photos only Choose from 3 sharpness levels hard standard and soft Hard uses sharper edges a...

Page 47: ...ithout 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 This menu setting will only appear when Capture Mode is set to Time Lapse Self Timer Applies to photos and videos Useful for capturing self portraits or videos Delays image photo capture or video start time by 3 sec or 10 sec after p...

Page 48: ...etting Video Time Lapse setting and record time Video Resolution Setting Frame Rate Video Time Lapse Setting seconds Record time minutes Video Playback Length seconds 30 1 30 60 0 30 2 30 30 0 30 5 30 12 0 30 10 30 6 0 30 15 30 4 0 30 20 30 3 0 30 30 30 2 0 Note Video Time Lapse is not available for Video resolution setting with 120fps Only 60fps and 30fps Video Resolution setting may be used to r...

Page 49: ... the camera will electronically stabilize video recording to reduce minor shakes and hand movements It is recommended to keep Video Stabilization turned On Turning stabilization Off will slightly increase the video field of view and slightly improve battery life ...

Page 50: ...selection The following describes each of the settings in the order as they appear in the camera menu WiFi Turn WiFi ON to enable the wireless transmitter needed to connect the camera to your smartphone or tablet Please allow about 15 seconds for the device to boot up A green WiFi indicator will appear on the top of the display when WiFi is turned on See page 25 for information on how to connect t...

Page 51: ...rupted by other files saved on the camera It is recommended to format the memory occasionally to refresh the memory s folder structure Performing System Reset after Formatting will reset the file name to MICR0001 Date Time Set camera date and time Format is YYYY MM DD HH MM The Date Time may also be synchronized with the date time of your smartphone using the Micro 3 app When the camera is WiFi co...

Page 52: ...eo on land is minimal because of the waterproof design The microphone is more effective underwater You may consider turning the mic Off and use YouTube or some other video editing software to add music or narrations to your video production Sound The camera includes a speaker located inside the waterproof enclosure which may be set to OFF Low or High Even at High the speaker may be difficult to he...

Page 53: ...ting PAL will use slower frame rate of 25fps 50fps or 100fps while NTSC uses 30fps 60fps and 100fps Light Frequency To avoid flicker effect when taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting select 60Hz for USA and other countries using 110 120V electrical system Select 50Hz for Europe and other countries using 220 240V electrical system Date Stamp Turning Date Stamp ON will imprint the data ...

Page 54: ...the camera to be oriented upside down while pictures and video are saved right side up Shortcut Creates shortcut to one menu setting when pushing menu button for 2 seconds Select between Off WB ISO EV Capture Mode Scene Mode Metering Color Self Timer RAW JPG Upside Down and WiFi SSID This is the username used for making wireless connection to a smartphone or tablet The default name is SeaLife Micr...

Page 55: ...er Firmware Version Displays what firmware software version is installed on the camera SeaLife may occasionally release firmware updates if any operation and performance enhancements are discovered Check the SeaLife Micro 3 app for any available firmware updates ...

Page 56: ...quality Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins These floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture known as backscatter Try to limit your shooting distance to 1 10 of the water visibility For example if the visibility is 60 feet 18m you should keep your maximum shooting distance to within 6 feet 1 8m Get close to your subject The ideal shooting distance is 1ft to 4ft 0 ...

Page 57: ...video light to enhance color and brightness Water filters out light and red yellow colors resulting in blue images The Dive and Snorkel modes will correct for lost colors which is effective to about 60ft 18m depth depending on available sunlight and water visibility The most effective way to compensate for lost colors is by using an underwater light specifically designed for photography and video ...

Page 58: ...it video clips to 10 seconds or less It s easier to share and edit smaller video clips Remember the file size for a 1 minute video clip recorded at 1080p 30fps is about 170MB which is about 30 time larger file size than a 16 megapixel still image Shorter video clips can be stitched together using video editing software like YouTube Adobe Premier Microsoft Movie Maker or Apple iMovie You can also a...

Page 59: ...eaLife 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 60: ...ture and color rendering The results are stunning natural underwater colors as if the subjects were lit by the sun itself Sea Dragon Photo Video lights also offer a consistent and wide beam angle Left Micro 3 0 with Sea Dragon 3000 Auto UW photo video light including Flex Connect Grip and Micro Tray Right Micro 3 0 with two Sea Dragon 2500 UW photo video lights including Flex Connect Grips and Dua...

Page 61: ...mages Easy to use and hold steady the AquaPod Mini extends from 15 5 inches 39cm to 38 inches 97cm It is particularly travel friendly because its collapsed size easily fits into a briefcase or carry on luggage When using the AquaPod set the camera to Time Lapse mode so you can easily to shoot a series of pictures without For videos just push the video button on the camera and start shooting For be...

Page 62: ...60 10X Close up Lens SL572 For shooting sharp close ups from 6 to 24 15cm to 60cm The lens easily attaches to the lens port above or below water and includes a safety lanyard that connects to the camera ...

Page 63: ... cameras lights lenses and accessories The compartment s waterproof liner prevents damp camera gear from leaking into the adjoining dry compartments Above the larger camera compartment there is a dry accessory compartment with 5 zippered pockets for storing common items like cables spare batteries chargers adapters manuals smartphone sunglasses etc ...

Page 64: ... attack the polycarbonate material of the underwater housing causing cracks that comprise the waterproof seal Do not use abrasives chemicals cleaning solvents or detergents to clean the UW camera Dry the camera and USB contact area with a clean towel the fresh water rinse Don t allow water to dry on the lens or LCD window which can cause water stains Make sure camera and USB contacts are perfectly...

Page 65: ... storage charge battery to about 50 Storing camera with 0 charge may shorten battery lifespan or permanently damage the battery The camera s internal battery maintains 85 of its original power after 500 recharge cycles and 70 after 1000 recharge cycles The battery can be replaced by an Authorized SeaLife Service Center For updates to this manual and troubleshooting information visit www sealife ca...

Page 66: ...ll charger Thoroughly clean the gold contacts on the camera and USB adapter with cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol Do not use pencil eraser or other abrasives to clean the contacts as that will remove the gold plating Check and remove any debris that may be obstructing the USB adapter from being fully inserted into the camera s waterproof USB port Reboot computer and try again Inspect t...

Page 67: ...eplaced Pictures videos not sharp or out of focus The camera uses a fixed focus lens that is sharp from 12 30cm to infinity Make sure to maintain at least 12 30cm distance between the camera and the subject For close up shooting distances of 6 to 24 consider purchasing the SeaLife 10X Close Up lens SL572 There are other factors that may contribute to pictures or videos not being sharp Most common ...

Page 68: ...gned for iPhones but works equally well with iPad More information Check SeaLife website Tech Support page for the latest tips updates and troubleshooting advice For technical support please contact the USA SeaLife Service Center at service sealife cameras com or the SeaLife distributor in your country A list of distributors is on the SeaLife website www sealife cameras com authorized dealer locat...

Page 69: ...isit the SeaLife website Tech Support page for troubleshooting tips updates and other helpful information Check that you have the most recent firmware loaded on your camera The camera s firmware may be updated through the Micro 3 app settings menu Firmware updates are also available in the Technical Support menu of the sealife cameras com website Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the came...

Page 70: ...as com for updates Image Sensor 16 mega pixel SONY IMX083 1 2 3 CMOS sensor Image resolution sizes 16mp 4608x3456 4 3 14mp 4608x3072 3 2 12mp 4608x2592 16 9 9mp 3456x2592 4 3 7mp 3456x1944 16 9 4mp 2304x1728 4 3 3mp 2304x1296 16 9 2mp 1920x1080 16 9 Picture Video file format JPEG jpg and RAW dng MPEG4 h 264 mp4 ...

Page 71: ...80p at 120fps 480p at 60fps 480p at 30fps Audio Microphone Yes mono Speaker Yes mono Audio format ACC video audio compressed together Note Microphone and speaker are sealed inside waterproof enclosure which lowers audio recording and speaker volume Volume levels shall be fine tuned so mic and speaker function as good or better than Micro 2 0 camera ...

Page 72: ...Focal length 3 37mm 35mm film equivalent 19mm Focus Fixed focus lens 15 to Infinity 40cm to infinity Field of View 100 diagonal FOV Land 75 diagonal FOV Underwater Shutter speed 1 25 to 1 2000 second LCD 2 4 260K TFT LCD color display Memory internal 64GB internal solid state memory 1GB NAND Flash ...

Page 73: ...rs when RAW JPEG images or recording 4K 30fps video Charging Use any 5V USB wall charger not included Includes USB cable Type A to Micro b and 5 pin USB adapter 4 hour charging time with 1 5A wall charger 8 hours with 0 PC USB output App Works with SeaLife Micro 3 app installed on phones and tablets running Android 6 and up or Apple iOS 12 and up WiFi Wi Fi 802 11b g n Approximate range 100ft 30m ...

Page 74: ...Storage temp Land 23 F to 122 F 5 C to 50 C Underwater 33 F to 110 F 0 5 C to 44 C Storage temp 20 F to 140 F 29 C to 60 C Tripod mount Standard 20 UNC tripod threads Certification CE AS NZS ROHS FCC IC Product weight dimensions 11 6 oz 329g 2 1 x 2 9 x 4 2 5 4cm x 7 4cm x 10 7cm Warranty period 1 year limited warranty for manufacturing defects ...

Page 75: ...nstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures...

Page 76: ...ments for exposure to radio waves This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg Tests for SAR are conducted using standard o...

Page 77: ...for the OEMs and Integrators The following statement must be included with all versions of this document supplied to an OEM or integrator but should not be distributed to the end user 1 This device is intended for OEM integrators only 2 Please see the full Grant of Equipment document for other restrictions IC Statement RSS Gen section 7 1 3 Canada Industry Canada IC Notices This device complies wi...

Page 78: ...equency exposure limits The Wireless Device 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 operated in portable exposure conditions Informations concernant l exposition aux fréquences radio RF La puissance de sortie émise par l ...

Page 79: ... conditions d exposition portatifs CE RED Hereby Pioneer Research declares that this device Micro 3 0 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU ...

Page 80: ...e importer in the country where the product was purchased for troubleshooting advice The local authorized SeaLife Dealer can also assist with certain product servicing If it is determined that the product requires servicing a return authorization number will be issued In the event of a product defect Manufacturer will in its sole discretion repair or replace this product free of charge provided th...

Page 81: ...storage non performance of scheduled maintenance battery leakage or software programs Possible compulsory legal warranty rights of purchaser towards distributor under national law are not affected by this warranty statement THE FOREGOING IS PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TOWARDS MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION WITH RESPECT TO A CLAIM THAT A PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE...

Page 82: ...ENCE OR OTHERWISE IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID TO MANUFACTURER FOR THE PRODUCT ANY OF THE FOREGOING NOTWITHSTANDING ACCORDING TO COMPULSORY LAW ESPECIALLY REGARDING PRODUCT LIABILITY SOME STATES COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONS...

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