SeaLife ReefMaster RC Underwater Cameras

SeaLife ReefMaster RC Underwater Cameras 

DESCRIPTION

Simplicity is the key to great pictures. So we made the new SeaLife Reefmaster RC completely automatic and easy to use: big Sports Finder, automatic winding, large shutter lever, requiring only light pressure, even at 164 feet. No need to focus, the Reefmaster takes pictures from 4 feet to infinity.

USER REVIEWS

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[Nov 26, 2002]
dmossmo
Casual

Strength:

Ease of operation. Adjustable strobe arm helps to aim the flash precisely.

Weakness:

None found.

I recently took the reefmaster RC with strobe on a diving trip to Jamaica. My first experience with an U.W. camera. I was amazed with the quality of the pictures taken. Just stay close and use the 3x lens. Very simple to operate. Viewfinder easy to use if you take your time.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[Jun 06, 2000]
Kelvin Tan
Casual
Model Reviewed: ReefMaster RC

Strength:

Light, easy to use.

Weakness:

Using the macro lens that came with it while taking close up shots usually result in poor, blurry pictures.

Good for beginners. Easy to use and take pictures with it. The flash on the camera is weak, so try to use a strobe. Close up shots sucks quite badly, but further shots comes out clear.

Customer Service

not tried it yet

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
[Sep 15, 2000]
Dan M
Intermediate

Strength:

Tough, versatile, and easy to use. Takes great pictures in or out of the water.

Weakness:

I wish there was a way to turn the camera on/off with it in the U/W housing. If you forget to turn it on, before going over the side, there is nothing, aside from surfacing (big pain!) that will allow you to turn the camera on. Also the internal flash unit is useless from more than about 6' and varies wildly in intensity depending on water clarity.

I would, and do, recommend the Reefmaster RC to all of my diving friends. Even works great at the pool! It is easy to use for all skill levels and is an all around favorite in the places I dive. Very affordable and takes great U/W photos!

Customer Service

I have never had any problems with my RC, but I have heard from other owners that it is excellent.

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I have used everything from the disposables to my Nikonos V and the RC is much easier to do "shoot from the hip" kind of photography, which is my primary use. I always take it even if I am hunting and have gotten many of my better shots this way.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jan 10, 2001]
Rob Backstrom
Intermediate

Strength:

Easy to use. Tough construction.

Weakness:

Weak flash. TINY viewfinder. Sportsfinder not accurate. Flash takes some time to recharge. Very limited range. Does not take great photos on land.

For the price I would think it is OK. However, my Canon Sureshot WP takes better photos on land and down to 20 feet. It has a large viewfinder and more powerful flash and cost $100 cheaper. If Canon made a 200 foot camera with a strobe it would beat this one hands down. I will stick with my MX-10 untill I afford an Ikelite housing for my Nikon F100.

Customer Service

Not used.

Similar Products Used:

MX-10 Sea and Sea.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Mar 20, 2001]
william Van Der Giessen
Intermediate

Strength:

Great pictures and very easy to use. Rugged and compact no problem to take on any type of dive..I have taken magazine quality pictures with the reefmaster pro with the strobe.

Weakness:

macro is a little tricky but with some practice it can be mastered

Great buy,easy to use and carry,fantastic picture taking camera for the money. From beginer to above this camera almost works itself.

Customer Service

fantastic..used them for instruction manual. have had no problems with the camera

Similar Products Used:

boica king

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 16, 2001]
Robert Hohlt, Jr.
Beginner

Strength:

Cost, depth; better depth ability than it is rated at.

Weakness:

Viewefinder needs more instruction than you get with the manual. Not spectacular camera out of water.

After 1 scuba photo trip I know I need more practice. Lack of
clear understanding when using viewfinder troublesome. Also got too close to subject on several occasions. Closeup macro lenses are easy to put on and apparently a must buy.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
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