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FOCUSING MODE

NOTE : Select the proper focus mode (AF or M) with the focus mode selector (key # 16) and pressing button  

(key # 15) on the housing to access the pattern options (AF-A, AF-S, AF-C) with the main command dial 

(key # 3)or AF pattern (3D, AUTO, single point, 9, 21 or 39 points) mode by rotating the sub command knob 

(key # 2). For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the 

Nikon® instruction book for the D7000. (Also see shooting tips 5 as it make using AF mode& Pattern button 

much easier to operate)

USING THE HOUSING

Whenever changing ports or O-rings, it is highly advisable to perform a simple seal test without the camera inside. Strapping a weight to the housing 

and lowering the unit to a depth of 30 to 50 feet of water for at least 10 minutes will assure you that the seating of the new port or O-ring is proper. This 

test, though time consuming and often considered unnecessary, may save your camera equipment from irreparable water damage. Once this test is 

performed the housing is now ready for the dive.

CAUTION: 

Never jump into the water with the housing. It is best to have the system handed to you after you have made your entry, or have it lowered 

to you on a rope. Make certain that ropes of other equipment stay clear of the system.

When photographing, be sure to respect the environment. Avoid damaging marine life or manipulating sea creatures to obtain a pleasing photo. The 

housing is slightly negatively buoyant so that you can lay it down on the bottom, but avoid laying it on living coral or other delicate marine life.

CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD

Always take care to thoroughly dry the housing before opening it to change memory card. Wipe the housing off with a dry towel. If possible it is suggested 

that the housing be blown dried by directing a low pressure air nozzle around the main o-ring before opening.

Rest the housing on its front with the port facing down, be careful to protect the port lens surface, release the two side latches simultaneously. Lift the 

rear part of the housing and place it in a secure location. This minimizes the possibility of any residual water falling into the housing and on to the camera 

when the housing is opened or damage to the sealing surface.

TRANSPORTING THE AQUATICA HOUSING

Store the AQUATICA Digital housing in a sturdy, shock proof container. When travelling by air, remove 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 ports by dislodging a sealing O-ring or 

window. Avoid travelling with the camera mounted inside the housing, while the housing is quite rugged, it is nonetheless not padded and any impact is 

likely to be transmitted to the cameras delicate components.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Of the housing:

After each and every salt water dive, your housing system should be soaked or rinsed in fresh water. The housing system should soak in fresh water 

for at least 30 minutes. During this soaking period reach into the water and operate all the controls several times.

Be sure to inspect the housing’s main o-ring and clean it after every use. Refer to Maintenance: Of the O-rings. To ensure that the hand grips won’t fuse 

on to the housing due to the exposure to salt water, it is also a good practice to occasionally remove the hand grips. Clean and lubricate the bolts with 

a small amount of WD-40 or add a touch of grease.

WARNING: Use WD-40 carefully, sparingly and only on metal to metal surfaces. WD-40 can damage the acrylic on the ports, the optical surfaces on 

lens as well as the O-rings.

Of the Ports:

Care should be taken with the Dome Port and Macro Port to avoid scratches on the lens surface. The acrylic port is softer than glass so minor exterior 

scratches are often unavoidable. However, since the indices of refraction for acrylic and water are almost equal the scratches, if minors, should not 

seriously impair image quality. Internal scratches (air side) must be avoided as they do not fill in with water and will affect the quality of the image.

Clean the dome using only recommended products for cleaning the dome surface: For acrylic use a soft lint free cloth and plastic or acrylic approved 

polish. In the case of glass surface use approved glass lens cleaning solution with a soft lint free cloth. Dust on the interior surfaces of the port can be 

removed with a soft camel hair brush or a blower brush. Caution must be taken when using aerosol devices as not to spray the lens material with the 

liquid propellant as this may seriously affect the optical properties of the port. Use of pressurize air from a dive tank is not recommended, the force of 

the air stream may easily dislodge a port lens or O-ring, It is advisable that ports should be removed inspected and O-ring properly lubricated serviced 

before every dive. 

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Summary of Contents for AD7000

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE NIKON D7000 PRODUCT 20068...

Page 2: ...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 Whe...

Page 3: ...22 Metering Pattern Selector button 23 Flash actuating exposure compensation lever 24 Video record button 25 Live View lever 26 Multi selector array 27 INFO activation button 28 Removable Viewfinder 2...

Page 4: ...n on the camera allowing easy removal of the lens 14 LENS RELEASE INTERNAL KNOB LEVER Applies pressure on the camera lens lock button 15 FOCUS MODE SELECTOR Press to select between AF A AF C and AF S...

Page 5: ...ti Selector to scroll select and magnify 37 RELEASE MODE DIAL SELECTOR UNLOCK BUTTON This button unlock the release mode dial so it can be rotated with the release mode dial knob key 7 38 AE AF LOCK L...

Page 6: ...ther brands of ports can also be used with an Aquatica port adapter H A comprehensive line of lens gears and related accessories PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING 1 Attach Grip Bracket to the housing The hou...

Page 7: ...ommand Dial the use 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 updated version of thi...

Page 8: ...n drawing at right 2 If using optical connectors then do not install the hot 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 f...

Page 9: ...ort 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 P...

Page 10: ...be and converter manufacturer for compatibility Set up instruction for iTTL operation Using the tip of a pen push all the switches to the ON up position this will activate the connections on your main...

Page 11: ...ll advantage of this feature To program from the CSM menu f1 Switch from this menu select the option with the light bulb symbol and Information display press OK to accept 2 The lever on the rear right...

Page 12: ...r When travelling by air remove 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 ports by disl...

Page 13: ...an 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 s...

Page 14: ...ins no O rings just tough reliable performance from TLC For Sea Sea strobes For Ikelite Grip 17856 For Ikelite TTL Slave sensor Sea Sea Ikelite DS 200 Hartenberger 17802 Arm clamp to 1 ball Buoancy Co...

Page 15: ...R 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 surf...

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