Sea & Sea Motor Marine III Underwater Camera.


The new generation of Motor Marine is more rugged and offers more control than ever before. Designed to meet the needs of the amateur and experienced underwater photographer. With features like two point focus for fast reliable focusing and a target light for accurate framing, the MM III is a perfect choice for the beginning photographer. Advanced features like strobe bracketing control and push-button shutter speed control provide creative freedom for the experienced photographer. All the controls of the MM III are on the top or back of the camera making them easier to read and operate.

 

 

MM III Features

 

The MMIII has many features never before offered on an underwater camera. Features that let you photograph what you want. Create beautiful images of the underwater world with a new level of freedom and expression.

 


Features (see below for details)
 
  • 1. Two point focussing
  • 2. LCD display panel
  • 3. 20mm F3.8 primary lens
  • 4. High performance aperture-priority AE function
  • 5. 5-pin strobe connector
  • 6. Target light
  • 7. Depth rating of 60m/200ft
 

 

LCD Illumination
LCD illumination is available for use in dark water or during night diving. It turns on for 10 seconds when the shutter release button is half-pressed and turns off when the button is fully pressed.

   Target Light
Turns on for 5 seconds when the shutter release button is half-pressed and automatically turns off when the button is fully pressed. An ON/OFF switch can disable the target light when not needed.
   TTL Strobe Connector
MM III's 5-pin N-type connector is the industry standard and accepts most of the Sea & Sea strobe models. Dual-strobe photography is possible with an optional adaptor.
  Strobe Bracketing Dial
By turning this dial (-1, 2/3, -1/3, 0, +1/3, +2/3, +1) the user can manually adjust the value of EC compensation.'

2-Point Focusing
the user can choose either '''' (infinity) or ''0.6m'' (close) focusing.
Depth of field (F5.6) at point (infinity) '''' is 0.7m~.
· Depth of field (F5.6) at point (close) ''0.6m'' is 0.4m~1m.'

 

 Shutter Speed/AE Button
Pressing the shutter speed button for 2 seconds automatically turns on the aperture priority mode. If your choice of aperture is beyond the range of the film, the camera will give a warning and an aperture correction can be made up or down as needed. '

 

 'Aperture Dial
This dial was inherited from MM IIEX for ease of operation. Ergonomically designed for operation while holding the camera. Six aperture levels (F3.8, F5.6, F8, F11, F16 and F22) are selectable. '

 

 Power Switch
The camera automatically shuts off power when not used for 30 seconds after being turned on. Power can be turned on again by half-pressing the shutter release or turning the power switch off and on.