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Micro HD – The First Completely Sealed Action Camera

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1080p full HD videos, 13 megapixel photos, a handy compact design, robust construction, 100% sealed and intuitive operation: the Micro HD from SeaLife is your best companion for all outdoor adventures!

You’ve heard it too often – “My camera is flooded”. With the new Micro HD from SeaLife, you don’t have to hear this anymore! With absolutely no openings in the housing, this completely sealed action camera guarantees no flooding. With no o-rings which need to be regularly replaced, a rubber coating, shock resistant and compact enough to hold on one hand, this is by far the most uncomplicated water and outdoor video and photo camera that there is.

Videos and Photos in just one Click

The Micro HD offers fast one-touch video recording. Bypassing the usual steps, the video key will start and stop videos immediately. While video is recording, pushing the shutter button will take a still picture without stopping the video. The Micro HD features full 1080p HD resolution video, capable of delivering stunning underwater footage of colourful sea creatures, reefs and other undersea landscapes.

The SeaLife Micro HD includes 16GB internal memory for hours of continuous recording and thousands of pictures. The Micro HD+ features 32GB internal memory. The internal high capacity li-ion battery provides over three hours of continuous operation with one charge.

The built-in wide angle lens of 140 degrees helps stabilise videos and capture large objects and wide scenes at close shooting distances. Capturing surprise encounters with sea creatures is made possible with a fast shutter response and sharp focus from one foot to infinity. The 10 X close up lens can be mounted underwater without any complications enabling you to get even closer to the object.

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Download and Share – In a Flash

The Micro HD+ can wirelessly download and share images and video to iOS and Android devices through the free app “Action Cam HD.” The app offers uploading to YouTube, DropBox and other online services, perfect for backing up and sharing your photos and videos immediately after a dive or during your trip. The app also allows for wireless control of the Micro HD camera, providing a real time view of the LCD and the ability to capture and review photos and videos all on your smartphone or tablet.

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Niklas Stoß, Product Manager: “My favourite feature: wireless download direct to smartphones or tablets. Finally, holidays without having to take a laptop. I can see my photos and videos immediately without even having to use a cable! Easier and quicker does not exist!”

Straightfoward Navigation and Simple to Use

Ease of use is one of the outstanding features of the Micro HD. Despite its small size, the rubber armored camera is easy to handle and control down to 200 feet underwater using only three wide “Piano Keys” even while wearing gloves. The Easy Setup Guide is a fast and intuitive new way to select land, dive, snorkel, or external light modes, allowing users to spend more time immersed in their environment rather than scrolling through a menu list.

The Micro HD features Land & Sea Mode colour correction, including four underwater modes with automatic colour adjustment. The Snorkel Mode is perfect for capturing vibrant natural colours at shallow depths, while the Dive Mode restores the red and yellow colours lost at deeper depths. Charging the battery or downloading pictures/video is as easy as plugging the USB cable into the camera’s waterproof USB port.

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Easily Extendable

Since bright lighting is essential to revealing magnificent underwater colours, the Micro HD is expandable with the powerful new Sea Dragon underwater lights. “3-in-1” Sea Dragon LED lighting can be used as your photo, video and dive light. Weighing only 200g and extendable from 36cm to 96cm, the Aquapod Mini is ideal for taking close up shots without any risks and great for taking fun underwater selfies. The Red Filter can be used to take photos without startling the delicate marine life.

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Technical Details at a Glance 

  • Sealife SL912 AquaPod Mini_with Micro HD Kopie (3)Full 1080p HD video at 30fps or 720p at 60fps
  • 13 megapixel still images for sharp, colourful pictures
  • Picture in Video – Take still images while recording full HD video
  • Permanently sealed – No waterproof door or O-rings to maintain, absolutely flood proof
  • Wifi wirelessly download and share pictures/videos to your smart phone or tablet with free Action Cam HD app for preview, playback and camera settings
  • 140° Fisheye Lens – Get close to your subject and still fit everything into the picture
  • “Piano Key” controls for easy operation, with or without gloves
  • Soft rubber grip design for sure grip – Fully rubber armored and shock resistant
  • Large 2.4” TFT Colour LCD for easy on-camera viewing
  • Easy Set-up mode with simple menu selections:
    1. Land Auto mode for action photos & videos above water
    2. Dive mode for underwater exposure control + colour correction while diving – no more blue pictures
    3. Snorkel mode for underwater exposure control and colour correction while snorkeling Ext Light mode – Colour, exposure and picture size settings optimised for taking underwater photos and videos with optional Sea Dragon LED light accessory
    4. Dual Ext Light mode – Colour, exposure and picture size settings optimised for taking underwater photos and videos with wider beam angle of two lights
  • 16GB or 32GB internal memory – 32GB holds 8000+ still images or 6+ hours video
  • Waterproof to 200ft/60m – Weight: 8.8 ounces/250 grams
  • Dimensions: (10.7cm x 4.8cm x 7.4cm) – Ultra-compact design for easy handling and lightweight travel
  • Fisheye instant focus lens from 12in/30cm to infinity
  • Rapid Fire + Time Lapse Shooting shoots 10 frames/sec or continuous still images at set time intervals
  • 2400 mAh internal lithium rechargeable battery for 3+ hours of operation
  • Expandable with SeaLife accessories (one or two Sea Dragon Photo-Video-Dive Lights, Close-up Lens)

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Sealife products are available from all authorised Subgear dealers.

RRP

  • Micro HD £339
  • Micro HD+ £379
  • Aqua Pod mini £45
  • Red Filter £25.90
  • 10X Close Up Lens £36

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Diver Discovering Whale Skeletons Beneath Ice Judged World’s Best Underwater Photograph

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An emotive photograph showing a freediver examining the aftermath of whaling sees
Alex Dawson from Sweden named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024. Dawson’s
photograph ‘Whale Bones’ triumphed over 6500 underwater pictures entered by underwater
photographers from around the world.

“Whale Bones was photographed in the toughest conditions,” explains chair of judging
panel Alex Mustard, “as a breath-hold diver descends below the Greenland ice sheet to bear
witness to the carcasses. The composition invites us to consider our impact on the great
creatures of this planet. Since the rise of humans, wild animals have declined by 85%. Today,
just 4% of mammals are wildlife, the remaining 96% are humans and our livestock. Our way
needs to change to find a balance with nature.”

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Photo: Rafael
Fernandez Caballero

Whales dominated the winning pictures this year with Spanish photographer Rafael
Fernandez Caballero winning two categories with his revealing photos of these ocean giants:
a close up of a grey whale’s eye and an action shot of a Bryde’s whale engulfing an entire bait
ball, both taken in Magdalena Bay, Baja California, Mexico. Fernandez Caballero took ‘Grey
Whale Connection’ while drifting in a small boat, holding his camera over the side in the water
to photograph the curious whale. ‘The End Of A Baitball’ required Fernandez Caballero to dive
down and be in exactly the right place at the moment the whale lunged. “The photo shows
the high speed attack,” he said, “with the whale engulfing hundreds of kilograms of sardines
in one bite — simply unforgettable to see predation on such a scale.”

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Photo: Rafael
Fernandez Caballero

Lisa Stengel from the United States was named Up & Coming Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 for her image of a mahi-mahi catching a sardine, in Mexico. Stengel used both a very fast shutter speed and her hearing to catch the moment. “If you listen there’s an enormous amount of sound in the ocean,” she explained. “The action was too fast to see, so I honed in on the sound of the attacks with my camera to capture this special moment.”

“It is such an exciting time in underwater photography because photographers are capturing such amazing new images, by visiting new locations and using the latest cameras,”
commented judge Alex Mustard. “Until this year I’d hardly ever see a photo of a mahi mahi,
now Lisa has photographed one hunting, action that plays out in the blink of an eye.”
The Underwater Photographer of the Year contest is based in the UK, and Jenny Stock,
was named as British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 for her image “Star
Attraction”, which finds beauty in species of British wildlife that are often overlooked.
Exploring the west coast of Scotland, Stock explained “in the dark green depths my torch
picked out the vivid colours of a living carpet of thousands of brittle stars, each with a
different pattern. I was happily snapping away, when I spotted this purple sea urchin and I
got really excited.”

Photo: Jenny Stock

In the same contest, Portuguese photographer, Nuno Sá, was named ‘Save Our Seas
Foundation’ Marine Conservation Photographer of the Year 2024, with his photo ‘Saving
Goliath’, taken in Portugal. Sá’s photo shows beachgoers trying to save a stranded sperm
whale. The picture gives us hope that people do care and want to help the oceans, but also
warns us that bigger changes are needed. “The whale had been struck by a ship and its fate
was sealed,” explains Sá. “An estimated 20,000 whales are killed every year, and many more
injured, after being struck by ships-and few people even realise that it happens.”

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Photo: Nuno Sá

More winning images can be found at www.underwaterphotographeroftheyear.com.

About Underwater Photographer of the Year

Underwater Photographer of the Year is an annual competition, based in the UK, that celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools, and attracts entries from all around the world. The contest has 13 categories, testing photographers with themes such as Macro, Wide Angle, Behaviour and Wreck photography, as well as four categories for photos taken specifically in British waters. The winners were announced in an award ceremony in Mayfair, London, hosted by The Crown Estate. This year’s UPY judges were experienced underwater photographers Peter Rowlands, Tobias Friedrich and Dr Alexander Mustard MBE.

Header image: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 winner Alex Dawson

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World’s Best Underwater Photographers Unveil Breathtaking Images at World Shootout 2023

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The winners of the prestigious World Shootout 2023 underwater photography competition were announced at this year’s BOOT Show, captivating audiences at the world’s largest diving and water sports exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany. Hundreds of photographers from 54 countries competed across nine categories, pushing the boundaries of creativity and technical skill.

Grand Prize Winners

  • Picture of the Year: Spanish photographer Eduardo Acevedo “secured” the top Honor with the prestigious prize the “boot Dusseldorf Director’s Prize, earning an Andromeda statuette and a €2,000 cash prize.
  • Best 5 Images Portfolio: Luc Rooman from Belgium triumphed in this category, winning a dream 4-week diving trip for two to Papua New Guinea, valued at $18,900.
  • Amateur Photographer: Alexandra Ceurvorst from the USA impressed the judges with her talent, taking home the 1,000 cash prize award.

Celebrating Diversity and Innovation

This year’s competition saw 11,680 entries from 964 photographers, showcasing a remarkable spectrum of skills and perspectives. From the intricate wonders of Macro photography to the beauty of “Black Water”, the “Underwater Fashion” category added a touch of artistry and innovation, while the ever-important ” Environmental & Conservation” category served as a powerful reminder of the need to protect these fragile ecosystems.

Looking Ahead: AI and Ocean Conservation

World Shootout founder and producer David Pilosof unveiled an exciting addition for the 2024 competition: this year the Environmental category will be focusing on the impact of plastic on our oceans and future.

This category will embrace the potential of AI or other editing software as a tool to amplify the conservation message.

Entrants will submit campaigns of three original underwater photographs dealing with plastic pollution, along with their final AI assistance processing. This innovative approach encourages artistic expression while raising awareness about a critical environmental issue.

Explore the Stunning Collection

Discover the complete album of competition entries by clicking here.

For Low-resolution photos of finalist entries in eight categories, click here.

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