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III. Preparing your camera
Become familiar with how to operate your camera. Refer to your
camera instruction manual for information on how to adjust the
settings described in this manual. Here is the basic camera set-up for
SeaLife and most other popular digital cameras and their housings.
1. Insert blank memory card. It’s good practice to regularly
format memory card, but be careful, because this will erase
all images on the card.
2. Make sure your camera battery(ies) are new or freshly charged
before each dive.
3. Set SeaLife
digital cameras to External Flash mode
4. For Non-SeaLife camera’s
, do this:
a. Set ISO to 100 (or less if available) but not Auto.
b. Set White Balance to “CLOUDY” for better color.
c. Set camera’s flash to FORCE ON.
d. Select the highest image resolution.
e. Some cameras offer manual shutter and aperture controls,
which is recommended for advanced photographers only.
5. Inspect and clean camera housing and main O-ring in
accordance with the camera/housing instructions.
6. Insert camera and seal the housing.
7. Take a test picture to make sure the camera’s flash fires.
