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LENS INSTALLATION

With the camera inside the housing, install the lens prepared with the gears through the port opening in the front of the

housing. Ensure that the lens mounted gears are properly installed and aligned. Rotate the focus / zoom control knob to

ensure that the gears are properly meshed, do not grind and that their rotation is smooth.

Note:

 To avoid damaging the auto-focus mechanism of the camera when using standard EF type lenses, you should 

always set the Focus Control to “M” Manual for testing the proper meshing of a focusing gears. this procedure is not 

required with USM type lenses.

CHANGING A LENS (REMOVING A LENS)

The lens mounted gears may restrict the view and ease of access to the lens release button of camera. The AQUATICA

Pro Digital Housing features a Lens Release Lever (key # 16) that is designed to trigger the lens release button of camera

to allow easy removal of lens.

To remove a lens, simply rotate Lens Release Lever (key # 16) counterclockwise, hold and turn the lens couterclockwise.

MOUNTING THE PORT

Before mounting the Port on the Housing always ensure that the port O-ring is clean, lubricated and properly seated in its 
groove and that he sealing surface on the Housing is clean and free of physical damage.

The 

AQUATICA Pro Digital

 Housing System features a locking bayonet mount. To mount the port or extension ring simply:

1. Place the housing on its back on a soft steady surface. 

2. Place the port or extension ring inside the main port of the housing. Align one of the four alignment notches with the 
opening of the housing.

3. Place your hands on opposite sides of the port or extension ring.

4. Push with even force on both sides of the port or extension ring until you feel it snap into place. Make sure the bayonet 

is completely inside the housing.

5. Finally press the port lock button down (#18), turn the Port clockwise 

until it stops and then release the port lock button. Do not force it. 
If there is too much resistance take the port off, check the O-ring 

and retry. To remove, press port lock button down (#18) and turn the port

counter clockwise.

6. Check to ensure for the proper seating and sealing of the port 
or extension and that it is safely locked on the housing.

Note :

 It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with this 

mount by trying it without the camera, this will allow you to see 
the inside view of the bayonet mount and of the ports or extension 
rings in the housing.

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Summary of Contents for 20060

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE CANON 1Ds Mk III PRODUCT 20060...

Page 2: ...malfunction Please read and follow the following precautions Store and transport the housing in a sturdy shock proof container and avoid travelling with the camera mounted inside the housing as impac...

Page 3: ...se knob 17 Lens Release knob lever 18 Port Release mechanism button 19 Hot shoe connector 20 Grips left right 21 Bayonet Flange 22 Grip s Accessories mounting holes 1 4 20 23 Latches x3 24 Quick contr...

Page 4: ...de can be used in conjunction with the AF DRIVE button 12 to activate the AEB function This button can also be used in conjunction with the AF DRIVE button 12 to activate the AEB function 12 AF DRIVE...

Page 5: ...2 INFO BUTTON Press to display information on shooting mode can be used to display histogram in playback mode 33 MENU BUTTON Press to activate menu display scroll using either the main 2 or quick 24 c...

Page 6: ...ION OF THE HOUSING 1 Attach Grip to the housing The housing comes with two grips for both right and left hand grips which should be installed on the sides of the housing with the supplied screws and A...

Page 7: ...the installation directions included with each gears carefully Since the aperture control is achieved through the Main or Quick Command Dial the use of lenses of the EF types is mandatory A comprehen...

Page 8: ...s hot shoe connector onto the hot shoe base of the camera as seen in drawing at right Before closing the housing always ensure that 1 The main O ring on the front half of the housing is clean lubrica...

Page 9: ...an lubricated and properly seated in its groove and that he sealing surface on the Housing is clean and free of physical damage The AQUATICA Pro Digital Housing System features a locking bayonet mount...

Page 10: ...the photographer current needs careful reading of the section 10 will provide useful information on how to optimize this camera for the underwater photographer s requirements 1 Push the Mode dial but...

Page 11: ...ng in a sturdy shock proof container When travelling by air remove or loosen the port This allows for equalization of the air pressure inside the housing to the external air pressure Failure to do so...

Page 12: ...ing groove where the O ring sits with a Q tip Be sure to remove any lint the Q tip may leave behind Inspect the groove for damage 5 Wipe the part of the housing that the O ring seals against with a cl...

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Page 14: ...F 4 18457 18457 18482 NR Z 18709 Sigma 14mm F2 8 EX ASPHERICAL HSM 18462 18462 18480 NR F 18697 Sigma 15mm F2 8 FISHEYE Not Needed Not Needed 18480 Not Needed 18484 F 18715 Sigma 15 30mm F3 5 4 5 EX D...

Page 15: ...ER 18480 8 DOME SHADE F E 18480 8 DOME SHADE W A ZOOM FOCUS GEARS MAINTENANCE REBUILT O RING KITS EXTENSION RINGS Please visit our website at www aquatica ca for a complete selection of our Technical...

Page 16: ...the appropriate insurance should be maintained by the user Warranty does not apply to replaceable seals or damages to impacts or abrasive surfaces Warranty applies only to products purchased from aut...

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