10VIII. Replacing the O-ringsReplace the two O-rings if damaged or at least once per year.1) Use the O-ring Remover toolprovided to lift and remove t
11IX. Attaching light to underwater camera1) Align the underwater camera to the light’s mounting screw andhand-tighten. Use small screw provided for
12X. Recommended Camera SettingsFor SeaLife Camera and Light Only (Not using Digital Pro Flash):1) Set the camera’s scene mode to Sea mode or Snorkel
13Are your pictures or videos too red?GOOD: White balance set to Cloudy BAD: White balance not set to CloudyAiming and releasing the lightThe f
14XI. Great pictures made easyThere are plenty of challenges that photographers face in theunderwater world. Please take some time to review SeaLife’
15Limit your shooting distanceWater is 800 times denser than air and quickly absorbs light. TheSeaLife light has an effective range of 2 (60cm) to 3 f
16Control your buoyancy Get your buoyancy undercontrol and set yourself up inthe ideal position before takinga picture or shooting video.This allows y
17Compose a good pictureAvoid shooting down on the subject from above. Shooting downusually results in a poor contrast because the subject blends int
18XII. Advanced SettingsCustomized Light Modes You can select between 8 different light mode settings:• Flash Cancellation ON or OFF: When ON, the li
19Advanced Settings (continued)A - Flash cancellation mode ON. 100% light power onlyB - Flash cancellation mode OFF. 100% light power onlyC - Flash
2Contents:I. Safety Warnings...3II. Check What You Got...
20XIII. Troubleshooting GuideLight does not power ON Check that the battery polarity is correct and batteries are charged.Blue or dark pictures/video
21XIV. Specifications Body material: Anodized aluminum casing with rubber lens hoodLight source/ Bulb type: 3 x 3W LED Light (CREE XP-G R5 LEDs)Brigh
22XV. Parts and Service SeaLife guarantees the original purchaser of this product, for aperiod of one (1) year from the date of purchase, that the pr
Photograph by Bernd Rac, Scuba St Lucia, Anse Chastanet with SeaLife DC1200 and SL980 Photo-Video LightNovember 2010 Item #SL9805
3I. Safety WarningsAvoid using light above water for prolonged periods of time. The lightis designed for underwater use to help displace heat. Turn l
4II. Check What You GotLight (with arm, base andcoiled lanyard)Smaller MountingScrew SL96025(for mounting camera)Spare O-rings SL9806O-ring Lube SL980
5III. Product view with call-outsSeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light (item # SL980)Major parts1 – Battery Cap2 – Mode Button3 – Coiled Lanyard4 – Rel
6IV. Loading batteries 1) Unscrew the battery cap2) Remove the battery holder 3) Insert 4 new or freshly charged AA batteries into holder. 4) Make sur
7V. Operating the light1) Push and hold the mode button for 1 second to power ON thelight.2) Push the mode button to change between the following lig
8VI. Maintaining a waterproof seal (Before your dive)1) The light uses two O-rings to maintain a waterproof seal. 2) Every time you open the battery
9VII. Care and maintenance (After your dive)1) After each dive, soak the sealed light in fresh water for about15 minutes to remove any residual salt,
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