scubadds49
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Hi! This is my first post on Scuba Board. I just used my DC500 Elite camera with digital strobe for the first time in a lake in Chicago. I have heard all the nagatives about the camera. However, I would like to be able to take underwater pictures on a reliable basis with this system. My problem is with the lack of reliability of the digital strobe underwater. On my first dive, without using the wide angle lens, the stroble fired 9 out 10 times. However, on the second dive, with the wide angle lens attached, the strobe rarely fired. I have the latest firmware and fiber optic cable installed properly (I believe). Also, prior to the wide angle lens falling off the camera and being lost in the
lake, the pictures I took had a dark ring around the outside. I believe this from the lens starting to loosen up prior to falling off. I have e-mailed Sea Life, but as yet have not had a reply. I believe they offer a free maintenance service during which they install the flash cable for you in the right position. Any had any similar experiences? Suggestions. Please don't tell me the camera is a piece of junk. I understand it's limitations, but would still like to work with it. Looking forward to your replies!!
lake, the pictures I took had a dark ring around the outside. I believe this from the lens starting to loosen up prior to falling off. I have e-mailed Sea Life, but as yet have not had a reply. I believe they offer a free maintenance service during which they install the flash cable for you in the right position. Any had any similar experiences? Suggestions. Please don't tell me the camera is a piece of junk. I understand it's limitations, but would still like to work with it. Looking forward to your replies!!