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3. Function Controls   

 

Function Control Buttons 

 

(1)  

Flash Off

 

(2)  

Bulkhead

   

(3)  

Mode Dial

   

(4) 

 

Power

 

On / Off

   

(5)  

Shutter

   

(6)  

Key-Hole Lock

   

(7)  

Flash On

   

(8)  

Movie

 

(9)  

Close-up Playback

 

(10)  

Info   

(11)  

Index

 

/ Calendar Display

   

(12)  

Exposure Compensation

   

(13)  

Single-Frame Playback

 

 

(14)  

AF Target

 

(15)  

OK

   

(16)  

Erase 

 

(17)  

Menu 

 

(18)  

Sequential Shooting / Self-Timer

 

(19)  

Flash / Control Dial 

(20)  

Housing Lid

   

(21)  

Zoom Control

 

(22)  

Zoom Control

 

(23)  

Focus Control 

(24)  

Lens Release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Underwater Housing

Page 1: ...1 Underwater Housing for Olympus E PL2 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...use of a full function professional DSLR type housing built for a small camera 2 Specifications Test Pressure Housings Individually Tested to 10 Bar 90 m 300 ft Recommended Working Pressure 60 m Closure Design Double O ring Key Hole Lock Body Material 6061 Aluminum Acrylic Overall Size 185 x 171 x 146mm L x W x H with Zoom Port 116 x 171 x 146mm L x W x H with 20mm Port Total Weight Approximately ...

Page 3: ... Key Hole Lock 7 Flash On 8 Movie 9 Close up Playback 10 Info 11 Index Calendar Display 12 Exposure Compensation 13 Single Frame Playback 14 AF Target 15 OK 16 Erase 17 Menu 18 Sequential Shooting Self Timer 19 Flash Control Dial 20 Housing Lid 21 Zoom Control 22 Zoom Control 23 Focus Control 24 Lens Release ...

Page 4: ...sure that the Flash is turned off with Flash Off Lever 1 before taking the camera out from the housing 8 Movie Press to start or stop recording video 9 Close up Playback Press to zoom in on frame 10 Info Press to activate the Info button 11 Index Calendar Display Press to activate Index Calendar Display 12 Exposure Compensation Press to activate exposure compensation 13 Single Frame Playback Press...

Page 5: ...rn to adjust the zoom 23 Focus Control Press and turn to adjust the focus 24 Lens Release For use with LUMIX DMW MA1 four third lens mount adaptor For details of camera functions and settings accessed by each control button please consult the Olympus E PL2 camera instruction manual ...

Page 6: ...r alteration of housing configuration This simple test can be done by lowering the housing with ballast to the expected diving depth and then retrieved to check for leaks Key hole Lock The clear acrylic lid is secured to the housing by two key hole locks Key hole locks are simple yet extremely secure mechanisms for locking down the housing lid Opening the Lid Make sure the flash on the camera is t...

Page 7: ...rings have to be installed on the lens before mounting onto the camera Olympus M ZUIKO 14 42 f 3 5 5 6 II Lens lSlide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below lUse Zoom Control Button 22 and Focus Control Button 23 on the housing to adjust zoom and focus for this lens ...

Page 8: ...ntrol Button 22 and Focus Control Button 23 on the housing to adjust zoom and focus for this lens Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 7 14 f 4 0 ASPH Lens lSlide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below lUse Zoom Control Button 22 and Focus Control Button 21 on the housing to adjust zoom and focus for this lens ...

Page 9: ...se Zoom Control Button 23 and Focus Control Button 21 on the housing to adjust zoom and focus for this lens Olympus M ZUIKO Digital ED 9 18mm f 4 0 5 6 Lens lSlide the Zoom and Focus Gear Rings onto the lens from the direction as shown by the red arrows below lUse Zoom Control Button 22 and Focus Control Button 23 on the housing to adjust zoom and focus for this lens ...

Page 10: ...10 Dome Port for 8mm Wide Angle Conversion Lens ...

Page 11: ...as illustrated below Replacing the Lid Replace the lid and make sure the lever is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing Lock the lid by pressing down the lever and turn until the lever is parallel to the side wall of the housing After locking the lid make a final visual inspection of the main O ring for contamination ...

Page 12: ...g There are two O rings one on the lid and one on the housing which require regular maintenance Remove the O rings periodically for inspection It is not necessary to remove clean and re install the O rings after every dive provided the O rings are not contaminated If the housing is to be opened between dives for changing memory card or re charging battery make sure the outside of the housing is th...

Page 13: ...r The loop can then be grasped and the O ring pulled over the lip Clean the O ring recess the square groove where the O ring sits with a cotton bud Inspect the surface of the O ring for contaminants and damages such as cuts or tears This should be done visually and by running the O ring between thumb and index finger sensing any textural abnormalities on the surface If the O ring is damaged or sus...

Page 14: ... acrylic for its excellent transparency and having a high gloss surface Although acrylic and 6061 aluminum have good resistance to weathering long term exposure to sunlight should be avoided Avoid submerging the housing in hot water for a prolonged period of time or in a cleansing tank which is directly under a hot sun where the water may get heated Cleaning Storage It is good practice to rinse of...

Page 15: ...annually or after every 200 dives whichever is earlier A full service will include Inspect all components for wear or damage and report if repair is necessary Clean all sealing surfaces Replace all O rings Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar Note Replacement of damaged components may require additional cost ...

Page 16: ...or mail to 10Bar Underwater Housings Tel 852 2573 3228 Unit D 5 F Wing Hin Factory Building Fax 852 2811 9180 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Email service 10bar com Hong Kong Website http www 10bar com Copy to be retained by user Housing Type Date of Purchase Serial Number Labeled inside housing Dealer Owner s Name e mail Owner s Address Tel Fax Please keep this manual for future reference Note due ...

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