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Sea Life DC500
Sea Life DC500
D+
HQ Grade: D+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 3 out of 5
"Pictures average for 5MP, good size, but no separate charger?"
  • 2 out of 5
"Planned Obsolescence Stinks"
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SeaLife DC500 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 1 out of 5
Don't buy this camera (Sandra McCann - 11/23/06)

On my second dive trip with this camera, approximately 7 times down, it froze up taking a picture. I missed so many gorgeous shots. If... read more

  • 1 out of 5
This is Innovation? (Dennis Pearce - 11/11/06)

I bought into the hype and purchased this albatross just prior to leaving for a once-in-a-lifetime flyfishing trip. I had wanted something waterproof for my... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Piece of @#&*#@ (Martha Pearson - 9/4/06)

This camera works great on solid ground. However; I bought it for underwater use. It locks up every other dive and can't be "unlocked" under... read more

  • 1 out of 5
external flash went off only sporadically underwater ( - 4/21/06)

Very disappointed. The external flash went off only sporadically underwater at 15ft to 110ft even with the upgraded latest firmware which was suppose to fix... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Nice idea, terrible execution ( - 3/6/06)

I received this camera as a Christmas present, and took it on a dive vacation to the Bahamas in February. It is the biggest piece... read more

  • 1 out of 5
External flash option stinks ( - 1/23/06)

The external flash went off only sporadically underwater. It's not fun spending all that money for a camera that doesn't work as advertised. The battery... read more

  • 1 out of 5
it doesn't work ( - 1/20/06)

I got this package as a fabulous Christmas present and it doesn't work!!! The casing shuuter button does not line up with the camera shutter... read more

  • 5 out of 5
great "starter" camera (Whitney - 9/14/06)

This is my first underwater camera minus the cheap ones you get at Walmart. It works great above and below water. I have not taken... read more

  • 5 out of 5
You can do it. Pictures will be fantastic. ( - 7/17/06)

For fantastic pictures do not use wide angle lens, it blocks auxiliary focus laser (red). Set for max focus. Bee still. Give time to focus... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best camera I ever owned! ( - 12/14/05)

this camera takes great pictures and is very easy to use. Get a great deal at scuba-market USA!read more

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