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Shutter Release lever

Sub-Command Dial knob

Power Switch/Illuminator lever

Optional Hydrophone

Nikonos type bulkhead connector

Optical type connector

Flash Mode/Exposure Compensation and pop-up knob

Flash pop-up lever

Flash Mode/Exposure Compensation lever

10-

Focus/Zoom Control knob

11-

Focus/Zoom Control pinion gear

12-

Lens Release knob

13-

Lens Release knob lever

14-

Focus Mode Selector lever

15-

Focus Mode Selector fork

16-

Removable Camera Tray

17-

Hot shoe connector

18-

Port Release mechanism button

19-

Grips (x2)

20-

Grip’s Accessories mounting holes (1/4”-20)

21-

Bayonet Flange

22-

Exposure Mode selector/Format button

23-

Exposure Compensation/Reset button

24-

Qual (Image Quality/Size)/Reset button

25-

WB (White Balance) button

26-

ISO (ISO Sensitivity) button

27-

Latches (x2)

28-

Accessory mounting hole (1/4”-20)

29-

Viewfinder Eyepiece

30-

Metering Pattern Selector knob

31-

Multi Selector center button

32-

AE/AF LOCK & AF-ON button

33-

Main Command dial control knob

34-

Multi selector push buttons

35-

AF-Area Mode Selector knob

36-

INFO activation button

37-

Live View activation button

38-

Optional Moisture Alarm LED receptable

39-

Rear LCD window

40-

OK button

41-

Zoom Magnifier button

42-

Thumbnails/Playback Zoom button

43-

Protect Button

44-

Menu button

45-

Playback button

46-

Delete button/Format button

47-

Accessories mounting holes (x3)

48-

Sacrificial Anodes (x2)

49-

Rubber Anti Skid pad

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Summary of Contents for 20064

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE NIKON D300s PRODUCT 20064 ...

Page 2: ...ort the housing in a sturdy shock proof container and avoid travelling with the camera mounted inside the housing as impact forces especially on the external push buttons will be transferred to the camera When travelling by air either remove the port or open the housing internal pressure built up can push port out of their sealing surface Never change a port or open the housing in a location where...

Page 3: ...22 Exposure Mode selector Format button 23 Exposure Compensation Reset button 24 Qual Image Quality Size Reset button 25 WB White Balance button 26 ISO ISO Sensitivity button 27 Latches x2 28 Accessory mounting hole 1 4 20 29 Viewfinder Eyepiece 30 Metering Pattern Selector knob 31 Multi Selector center button 32 AE AF LOCK AF ON button 33 Main Command dial control knob 34 Multi selector push butt...

Page 4: ...ens release button on the camera allowing easy removal of the lens 13 LENS RELEASE KNOB LEVER Applies pressure on the camera lens lock button 14 M S C FOCUS MODE SELECTOR Rotate to select between manual single or continuous focusing 15 FOCUS MODE SELECTOR FORK Engages the focus mode M S C selector of the camera 16 REMOVABLE CAMERA TRAY Used to attach camera and slide in housing 17 HOT SHOE CONNECT...

Page 5: ... available Refer to camera manual for in depth use 36 INFO BUTTON This button will activate the rear LCD and display all pertinent shooting information this function can also be accessed through the ON OFF Illuminator knob see shooting tip on page 9 37 LV BUTTON Press to activate the Live View function of the camera required for video mode 38 MOISTURE ALARM WARNING DIODE Warning LED will light up ...

Page 6: ... Aquatica port adapter H A complete line of lens gears including Auto Manual focus selector gears and related accessories PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING 1 Attach Grip Bracket 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 Allen key Occasionally remove the grips and lubricate the screw...

Page 7: ...e of AF types of lenses is mandatory A comprehensive list of the lenses supported and their required gears is supplied at the end of this manual For the latest uptdated ver sion of this lens chart you can refer to the Lens Chart on www aquatica ca Notes If the camera is set in manual focus a focus gear must be mounted on the lens If you are using a zoom lens with a zoom ring the camera must be on ...

Page 8: ... shoe HYB version as this will cancel the built in flash of the camera also make sure your built in flash on the camera is in the up position Before closing the housing always ensure that 1 The main O ring on the front half of the housing is clean lubricated and properly seated for a positive seal 2 The sealing surface on the rear half of the housing is clean and free from any scratches or physica...

Page 9: ...le if using one and pull out the camera and lens assembly replace lens and reinstall by reversing this procedure 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 b...

Page 10: ... in either of two methods 1 By using a single flash from Nikon or other brand that is iTTL compatible with your camera in a underwater housing connected with a TTL cord to the main connector of your Aquatica housing 2 By using an external iTTL converter connected to the main connector of your Aquatica housing one or two underwater strobes with TTL cords which are then connected to this converter c...

Page 11: ...h can recycle 3 Push the Metering Pattern Knob key 30 and select the metering system symbol you wish to use 3D Matrix Center Weighted or Spot in the LCD panel 4 Pull the Shutter Release Lever partially back This will activate the camera s meter and autofocus system 5 If using manual focus use the Focus Knob key 10 on the housing or on the flat port to focus 6 If using the Manual or Shutter mode ad...

Page 12: ...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 may cause serious damage to the acrylic ports Avoid travelling with the camera mounted in the housing If you must do so remove the lens as external pressure can damage the camera CARE AND MAINTENANCE Of the housing After each a...

Page 13: ...er and dry it with a clean lint free cloth 4 Clean the O ring groove where the O ring sits with a cotton swab Be sure to remove any lint the cotton swab may leave behind Inspect the groove for damage 5 Wipe the part of the housing that the O ring seals against with a clean lint free cloth 6 Re grease the O ring with a thin layer of O ring grease until it appears to be smooth and shiny Do not over ...

Page 14: ...at www aquatica ca CANADA Made in www aquatica ca 19230 Grip extender INCLUDED INCLUDED 19228 Vacuum pump and pressure valve kit 19217 DEEP RATED SPRING OPTION Available as a factory install 425ft 130m LUBRI G C IN A N R T O MONTREAL CANADA TEL 514 737 9481 WWW AQUATICA CA Maintenance O ring Kit Maintenance O ring Kit 18829 18829 Standard Viewfinder 19218 INCLUDED 18789 HOUSING PROTECTIVE CAP Sacr...

Page 15: ... 6 Dome Shade 18430 Mini Macro Port 19352 5 Close Up lens 19353 10 Close Up lens 19357 77mm to 67mm Step Down Ring 48462 48456 48456 48463 48457 48455 48453 48465 48458 48459 48466 48454 48468 48467 48464 18790 Rear port protective cap Focus gear required with these ports Focus gear required with these ports W A R N IN G This cov er is for tran spor t prot ecti on only and is not wate rpro of DO N...

Page 16: ...ER REASON IS NOT THE RESPONSABILLITY OF AQUATICA Therefore 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 authorized AQUATICA dealers and does not extend beyond the original retail purchaser Unauthorized modifications or repairs will automatically voi...

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