DC1200
The SeaLife DC1200 makes underwater photography easier than ever before
Mystical sea creatures, vibrant colorful reefs, or haunting wrecks from a bygone era - the DC1200 is the camera to catch them all. SeaLife’s 12-megapixel camera combines diver-friendly design and four underwater color modes, for sharp, colorful pictures underwater or on land.
SeaLife eliminated the typical button cluster on the back of the camera, in favor of five thumb operated “piano key” controls. The large shutter button extends forward with a fingertip-control lever that allows scrolling through menus or zooming in and out without releasing your grip from the camera. The “Central Command Lever” and “Piano Keys” make great underwater photos and videos easier than ever before.
DC1200 Features
Piano Key Controls
We've eliminated the typical button cluster on the back of the camera in favor of five wide spread "Piano Key" controls.
Easily control the camera underwater, even with dive gloves on!
Easy to grip zoom
Oversized shutter button with a fingertip control lever allows for easy camera control without releasing your grip.
Two worlds, one camera
The DC1200 is perfect for taking both land and sea pictures.
The small, inner digital camera can be removed from the housing.
"Piano Key" Controls
No button clusters. 5 large menu keys. Oversized shutter button and zoom toggle for easy camera control even with gloves on!
Easy Set-up Mode
Easy 1-2-3 graphic on screen guide - takes the guess work out of setting up the camera for great pictures.
Sea Mode
Four underwater color correction settings for blue and green water conditions at shallow or deeper depths.
Ext Flash Auto Mode
Automatic exposure settings when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for beginner and intermediate underwater photography.
Ext Flash Manual Mode
Manual aperture and shutter speed exposure control when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for advanced underwater photography.
Snorkel Mode
Color correction setting matching shallow water light conditions.
Spy Mode
Automatically shoots continuous pictures at set time intervals. Ideal for wildlife photography or other hard-to-shoot subjects.
Expandability with SeaLife wide angle lens (SL970) and up to two Digital Pro Flashes (SL961).
Removable inner camera for Land and Sea use.
Rubber armored for durability and a sure grip.
Depth tested to 200 ft (60m) - Guaranteed.
SeaLife DC1200 Elite named Editor's Pick by Sport Diver Magazine
Sport Diver magazine named the SeaLife DC1200 Elite Editor's Pick in the category of "Underwater Cameras for New Photographers."
SeaLife DC1200 Specifications
| Image Sensor | 12 mega pixel CCD |
| Color | 24-bit color (RGB) |
| Image Resolution | 3968x2976, 3264x2448, 2304x1728, 1600x1200, 640x480 |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Movie Resolution | 640x480 or 320x240 at 30 frames per second (FPS) |
| File Format | AVI |
| Lens | 5X Optical Zoom Aperture: F3.6(W) – F5.6(T) |
| Focal Length | 6.3mm ~ 31.5mm (film equivalent = 34 ~ 170mm) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus from 4” (10cm) to infinity |
| Focus Modes | Normal, Macro, Landscape [Infinity] |
| Focusing Ranges | Wide: 10cm (4") to infinity Tele zoom: 60cm (24") to infinity |
| Shooting Angle | Horizontal field of view / No zoom: Land: 56° Underwater: 42° |
| Zoom | 25X Total zoom Optical: 5X Digital: 5X |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical shutter Land mode: 1/2 to 1/1500 second Sea mode: 1/60 to 1/1500 second External Flash mode: 1/60 to 1/500 second |
| Shutter Response | As fast as 0.3 seconds (Ext Flash mode, flash on, landscape focus) |
| Recycle Time | About 3 seconds (depending on battery load and flash setting) |
| ISO | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Flash | Auto, Force ON, OFF, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Pre Flash |
| Picture Modes | Four Underwater modes: Sea mode with UW color correction for diving without external flash accessory Snorkel mode with UW color correction for snorkeling without external flash accessory Ext Flash Auto mode for automatic exposure settings when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for beginner and intermediate UW photographers. Ext Flash Manual mode for manual aperture and shutter speed exposure controls when using one or two external flash accessories. Ideal for advanced UW photographers. 12 Land modes: Auto, Sports, Sunset, Sunrise, Snow, Beach, Panorama, Splash-water, Flow-water, Night Scene, Landscape, Fireworks. |
| Exposure Adjust | Auto, Manual (-2 ~ +2 EV in 1/3 steps) or Ext Flash Manual |
| White Balance | Land: Auto, Manual, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Underwater: Blue water <25ft/8m, Blue Water > 25ft/8m, Green water <25ft/8m, Green Water >25ft/8m |
| Self-Timer | 2 second, 10 second delay, and 10+2 second (2 pictures) |
| LCD | 3.0" color LTPS TFT LCD |
| Shooting Modes | SPY mode, Single shot, Continuous (3pics), AEB (bracketing), Continuous Flash, Burst, Pre-Shot, Couple Shot, Album Shot |
| Memory | Internal: 29MB (10 hi-res pictures) External: SD and SDHC card Recommend: 4GB (tested up to 16GB) |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC and PAL support) |
| Audio Output | Yes (mono, 1x speaker) |
| EXIF Format | EXIF 2.2 |
| USB | 2.0 (high speed) |
| Operating Environment | PC: Windows XP / Vista / 7 MAC: OS 10.4 and up |
| CD/Software | International instruction manuals in 6 languages |
| Language Support | On-Screen Display: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (T-C and S-C), Korean Instruction manual: English (printed), German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch |
| Connector | USB connector, AV connector, AC power adapter |
| Power | Battery: Lithium rechargeable included (3.7v, 700 mAh) AC power: Switchable AC input: 100 – 240V, 50 – 60 mHZ Output DC 3.7V Battery life: 200+ pictures, 2+ hours, 2-tank dive per charge |
| Certification | CE, ROHS, FCC |
| Weight | 132 grams (4.7 ounces) without battery and SD card |
| Dimensions | 2.4"H x 3.9"W x 1.0"D 62mm x 99mm x 25mm |
Underwater Housing Specifications
| Depth | Individually depth tested to 200' (60 m) |
| Buoyancy | Positive |
| Controls | Control buttons for power, mode, shutter, playback, menu, flash, focus and delete and zoom lever |
| Operating Temp. | 33 degrees F to 110 degrees F |
| Storage Temp. | -20 degrees F to 140 degrees F |
| O-ring | Silicone |
| Lens Port | Optical glass lens port With snap-on ring to adapt accessory lenses |
| LCD | Optical grade polycarbonate window |
| Tripod Mount | Standard 1/4-20 tripod threads to adapt accessories |
| Lanyard | Padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip |
| Hardware | 304-316 series marine grade stainless steel metal hardware |
| Material | Rubber overmolded polycarbonate housing. |
| Weight | 333 grams (11.7 ounces) Housing only without inner camera 472 grams (16.6 ounces) Housing and inner camera |
| Size | 3.5" H X " 5.5W X 3.4" D inches 8.9cm X 14cm X 8.6cm |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Digital Pro Flash
The universal SeaLife Digital Pro Flash adds deeper, richer colors to photos and reduces backscatter.
Photo/Video Light
Underwater, universal light for photo, video and dive. Quick release light includes flexible arm and universal mounting base.
Wide Angle Lens
The 24mm SeaLife Wide Angle Lens greatly increases the shooting angle of the DC series of SeaLife underwater cameras.
Moisture Muncher Capsules
Moisture Muncher Capsules keep your valuables dry in a humid environment. Prevents fogging, mildew and corrosion. Contains ten (10) 1.5g capsules per pack. Recommended for underwater camera housings.