Sealife SL557 Micro 3.0 Reef Edition with WA Dome Lens
Sealife SL557 Micro 3.0 Reef Edition with WA Dome Lens is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
The SeaLife Micro 3.0 Reef Edition is a powerful, permanently sealed underwater camera system designed for divers who want vibrant wide-angle performance without complexity or maintenance. This special edition includes the Micro Wide Angle Dome Lens (SL052), expanding your shooting angle by over 40% while allowing you to focus up to 3x closer down to just 5” (12.7cm). The dome design maintains edge-to-edge sharpness, delivering crisp, distortion-free images and immersive video. Built with a permanently sealed, leak-proof design, the Micro 3.0 eliminates the need for O-rings no lubrication, no maintenance, and no risk of flooding. Just charge it and dive with confidence. The camera’s ergonomic, compact body features intuitive controls and easy-to-navigate menus, making it ideal for both new and experienced underwater photographers. Powered by a large SONY® 16MP CMOS sensor, the Micro 3.0 captures stunning still images and vibrant 4K Ultra HD video. You can even record 8MP still photos while shooting video, ensuring you never miss the perfect moment. With over 3 hours of battery life enough for a full day of diving and built-in 64GB of memory capable of storing thousands of photos and hours of footage, the Micro 3.0 Reef Edition is ready to capture every dive from start to finish.
Features
Features
- Powerful 16MP Image Sensor – Features a 16MP IMX083 CMOS 1/2.3? sensor for sharp, colorful images and stunning video performance. Capture 4K Ultra HD video at 30fps, 1080p HD at 120fps, and compose shots on a bright 2.4? TFT color LCD (260K resolution).
- Intuitive Setup & Underwater Color Control – Easy-to-use system with five Land & Sea scene modes, three built-in digital underwater color correction filters (White Balance modes), and manual white balance adjustment for precise color tuning based on depth and water conditions.
- Includes 0.7x Wide Angle Dome Lens (SL052) – Expands the shooting angle by over 40% and allows 3x closer focusing down to 5” (12.7cm). The lens mounts quickly and maintains sharpness across the entire image for immersive reef and wreck photography.
- High-Resolution Photo & Video Performance – Capture 16MP images in single or continuous burst mode (up to 10 photos per second), time-lapse shooting, and picture-in-video mode that records 8MP stills while filming 4K video. Supports RAW (.DNG) files for maximum editing flexibility.
- Solid, Leak-Proof Construction – Permanently sealed design with no O-rings to maintain, eliminating flood risk. Compact, travel-friendly body with full rubber armor for shock resistance. Individually depth tested to 200 ft (60 m).
- Advanced Features & Connectivity – Ultra-fast 0.1-second shutter response, 100° wide-angle lens, electronic image stabilization, ergonomic “Piano Key” controls, built-in WiFi, 64GB internal memory, time-lapse mode, upside-down shooting mode, and compatibility with the SeaLife Micro 3+ app.
Specifications
Specifications
14MP (4608×3072 3:2)
12MP (4608×2592 16:9)
9MP (3456×2592 4:3)
7MP (3456×1944 16:9)
4MP (2304×1728 4:3)
3MP (2304×1296 16:9)
2MP (1920×1080 16:9)
1080p@120/60/30fps
720p@120/60/30fps
480p@120/60/30fps
Burst (10 JPEG or 3 JPEG+RAW/sec),
Time Lapse (.mp4 or stills),
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
Wide Angle Lens (SL052) Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Construction | 4 elements / 4 groups |
| Magnification | 0.7x underwater |
| Angle of View | Expands Micro 3.0 field of view from 100° to 143° |
| Focus Range | 5” (12.7cm) to Infinity |
| Construction | Black Type III Hard Anodized Aluminum |
| Depth Rating | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Weight | 11.7 oz (331g) land; 6.0 oz (170g) underwater |
| Dimensions | 3.9” diameter x 1.6” length (99mm x 40mm) |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check an underwater housing's seal before a dive?
Before every dive, open the housing somewhere clean and dry, inspect and wipe the main o-ring and its groove, and close it with nothing trapped in the seal, because a single hair or grain of sand is enough to flood it. Confirm every latch is fully closed and that any vacuum or leak alarm reads correctly. Where you can, soak the sealed housing in a rinse tank or hang at the surface before descending, so a leak shows up before depth.
How do I care for housing o-rings?
Remove the main o-ring regularly with a plastic tool rather than anything metal, which can nick the groove, and clean both the o-ring and the groove with a lint-free cloth. Apply a thin film of the silicone grease the manufacturer specifies, since grease helps the o-ring seat and slide rather than sealing by itself, and a thick coat only collects grit. Replace o-rings on the schedule in the manual, or sooner if they look flattened, cut, or dry.
What do moisture alarms and desiccant packs do?
A moisture alarm is a sensor inside the housing that beeps or flashes when it detects water, giving you a chance to abort the dive before the camera is ruined. Desiccant packs absorb humidity in the air sealed inside the housing, which prevents the port fogging as you descend into cooler water. Neither replaces a proper seal check, since they provide early warning and fog control rather than leak prevention.
How deep can I take an underwater camera housing?
Only as deep as its rated depth, which the manufacturer sets and publishes in the specifications, and it should never be exceeded even briefly. Depth ratings assume a housing in good condition with intact seals, so worn o-rings or a damaged port reduce the real margin. If your diving might take you deeper, choose a housing rated comfortably beyond your planned maximum depth.
Can I use a phone housing for scuba diving?
Only if the housing is specifically rated for the depth you plan to dive, because many phone cases are splash- or snorkel-rated rather than scuba-rated. Touchscreens generally do not respond underwater, so a diving phone housing needs mechanical buttons or another control method. A phone's own water-resistance rating is not a substitute for a housing, and any housing still needs seal checks and o-ring care.
How do I rinse a camera housing after diving?
Soak the closed, sealed housing in fresh water and work every button and dial while it is submerged so salt does not dry inside the control shafts. Let it dry completely, especially around latches and seams, before you open it, since opening a wet housing drips water straight onto the camera. Avoid opening a housing on a wet, moving boat deck whenever you have the option to wait.
What should I do if my housing floods?
Get the housing out of the water and open it somewhere dry, then immediately remove the camera's battery and memory card, because leaving a battery in a wet camera does more damage than the water itself. Do not power the camera on to check whether it still works. Dry everything gently away from direct heat, get salt-water-exposed equipment to a repair technician promptly, and inspect the housing to find which seal failed before you dive it again.
