CONTROLS IN DETAIL
1.
SHUTTER RELEASE LEVER: Pulling the shutter release lever back part way activates the camera meter and auto focus. Pulling the lever
back all the way fires the camera.
2.
SUB-COMMAND INPUT / APERTURE KNOB: Rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. Use alone or in combination with other controls
to select or set various camera functions or modes. In “Manual” the exposure mode controls the aperture settings (see shooting tip #3 & #4).
3.
MAIN-COMMAND INPUT KNOB: It rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. It can be used alone or in combination with other controls to select or
set various camera functions or modes. Refer to camera manual for in depth use (see shooting tip #3 & #4).
4.
POWER SWITCH / ILLUMINATOR KNOB: Rotate to switch camera on or off or to engage illuminator, this can also activate the INFO function
(see shooting tip #1).
5.
BULKHEAD STROBE CONNECTOR: To connect Flash Sync Cord. (Manual Nikonos type shown, other option available on request).
6.
BULKHEAD STROBE CONNECTOR: For optical type Sync Cord. (Sea & Sea type shown, Inon type is also supplied)
7.
RELEASE MODE DIAL SELECTOR KNOB: This knob rotate the release mode dial to rotate, the locking button (key # 37) must be pressed down.
8.
HYDROPHONE: This optional hydrophone will allow the recording of ambient sound in video mode, it is installed in the supplied accessory hole
which can be used for the remote control bulkhead connector as well)
9.
EXPOSURE MODE KNOB: Rotates the mode selector to the desired exposure mode.
10.
FOCUS/ZOOM PINION GEAR RELEASE DISC: A release disk is provided to disengage the knob should you want to us a non AF-S lens in
autofocus or when you wish to remove the camera, with lens attached, from the housing.
11.
FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB: Turning allows manual focus of a single focus lens or rotation of the zoom mechanism of a lens.
12.
FOCUS/ZOOM PINION GEAR: Engages and operates the focus or zoom gear attached to the lens.
13.
LENS RELEASE LEVER: activates the lens release button 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 or for 3D, Auto, single or multiple point focusing. Use main command
or sub command knob to choose options (see also shooting tips #5).
16.
AF/MANUAL FOCUS SELECTOR: Rotates the focus AF/M selector of the camera.
17.
FOCUS MODE SELECTOR FORK: Engages the focus AF/M selector of the camera.
18.
PORT RELEASE MECHANISM BUTTON: Rotate down to release the locking mechanism when installing or removing a port or extension.
Push to engage lock
19.
BAYONNET MOUNTING FLANGE: Allows the mounting of different ports and extension rings on the housing.
20.
CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW: Used to attach camera to quick release tray.
21.
REMOVABLE CAMERA TRAY: Holds camera in place and slide in housing, allowing easy battery replacement.
22.
METERING PATTERN SELECTOR KNOB: Push to select the metering mode by rotating the main command dial (key #3), options are: Spot,
Center Weighted or Matrix metering (see also shooting tips #5).
23.
FLASH ACTUATING & EXPOSURE COMPENSATION LEVER: Press to pop internal flash up (for optically triggered strobes) and to engage the
flash exposure compensation or flash synchronization mode, use main or sub command knob to select options, lift for closing internal flash when
using optically triggered strobes (see also shooting tips #5).
24.
VIDEO RECORD BUTTON: Press down to start recording video, press again to stop, works in conjunction with Live View Lever (key #25).
25.
LV BUTTON: pull to activate the Live View function of the camera (required for video mode).
26.
MULTI SELECTOR / OK BUTTONS: These buttons have multiple uses. They allow the selection of the focus area, in the menu mode, they are
used to scroll up or down and left to right to choose from your menu selection and they are used as well in the delete mode. To accept a selection
press the center OK buttons.
27.
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 # 1)
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