DC1000 Troubleshooting and Technical Updates
1.DC1000 / DC800 / DC500 AC Power Supply (SL18132)
2. DC800/DC1000 spare battery
3. Switching between camera, video and playback modes when the camera is in its housing
4. DC1000 buttons hard to push
5. The DC1000 inner camera WILL NOT work inside the DC800 housing
6. Image vignette (black corners in picture) when using the SL970 Wide Angle Lens
7. Using 16GB SDHC memory cards
8. DC1000 Read / Write speed specification
9. Continuous shooting and zooming in Video mode
10. Compatible brands of SD memory cards
11. Problems connecting the DC1000 inner camera to your computer
12. Tips to prevent fogging [Inside the housing lens port]
13. Tips for avoid out-of-focus pictures
14. Dark area in picture when using camera’s internal flash
15. Stainless steel
16. DC1000 lens reflection shows up in picture when using the SL970 wide angle lens
17. DC1000 Firmware update – Video sound recording bug
1. DC1000 / DC800 / DC500 AC Power Supply (SL18132)
The AC Power Supply (SL18132) for the SeaLife DC1000, DC800 and DC500 cameras has been discontinued. There are many 3rd party manufacturers that sell a compatible power supply. Search for “AC Power Supply 5V 2A” Power supply specifications are:
Input: 1 00-240V AC; 50/60Hz; 0.5A
Output: 5V DC; 2A
Tip size: 4mm O.D. x 1.7mm I.D
Above is example of AC Power Supply available online (From Amazon – Made by BOLWEO). Comes with multiple tips sizes including the required 4mm x 1.7mm tip.
2. DC800/DC1000 spare battery (SL1814)
The spare battery (SL1814) for the SeaLife DC800 and DC1000 cameras has been discontinued. Lenmar makes a compatible battery (item # DLRP8300) which is available online for about $15. Search “Lenmar DLRP8300.”
3. Switching between camera, video and playback modes when the camera is in its housing
When the camera is set to Sea, Ext Flash or Snorkel modes, you can select between Camera, Video and Playback modes by pushing the LCD display button. When the camera is in any other scene mode (and outside of the waterproof housing), use the slide switch on top of the inner camera to switch between video, playback and picture modes.
When using the camera on LAND inside the waterproof housing, set the camera to SEA mode and change the White Balance setting to Auto.
4. DC1000 buttons hard to push
The DC800 housing uses 7 rubber menu button covers and a SET rubber button cover (See picture below). The button covers are located inside the housing and make contact with the corresponding inner camera button.
If you find that a housing button is not functioning or requires a great amount of force to active the camera, the rubber button cover may be missing or is damaged and needs to be replaced. In some cases, you may be able to resolve the issue by exchanging the affected rubber button cover with another button cover. Note: the SET button cover is different from the 7 MENU button covers and is not interchangeable.
You may order new rubber button covers (part # SL18026) from your local authorized SeaLife dealers or online at www.SealifePartsDirect.com (USA only).
If we can provide further assistance with this issue, please contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer or the distributor/service center in your country for repair service.
5. The DC1000 inner camera WILL NOT work inside the DC800 housing
While the DC1000 housing may appear similar to the DC800 housing, there are many differences. While you may be able to fit the DC1000 inside the DC800 housing (or visa-versa), it will result in flooding the housing and permanently damaging your inner camera.
6. Image vignette (black corners in picture) when using the SL970 Wide Angle Lens
The DC1000 is designed to work with the SeaLife SL970 Wide Angle Lens accessory and WILL NOT vignette underwater when set to Ext Flash, Sea or Snorkel mode. If you notice any vignetting in the picture, make sure the wide angle lens is completely pushed on to the lens port. Also make sure to “burp” out any air trapped between the Wide Angle Lens and camera housing lens port.
7. Using 16GB SDHC memory cards
For the DC1000 camera, SeaLife recommends using a SDHC memory card up to 8GB, which holds 2200 large size, fine quality pictures or at least 90 minutes of continuous video. You may encounter card error problems with SDHC cards larger than 8GB. You may also encounter memory card problems with read/write speeds of Class 10 or higher. SeaLife recommends using Class 4 or Class 6 memory cards. See “DC1000 Read/write speed specification” below for more details.