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CONTROLS IN DETAIL, CONTINUED

28.  

REMOVABLE VIEWFINDER: A full view of the illuminated camera viewfinder displays all necessary information. This viewfinder can be 

 

removed and replaced with the optional Aqua View Finder (# 20054) for a larger displayed image.

29.  

REAR LCD WINDOW: allow viewing of menus, information and images.

30.  

MOISTURE ALARM WARNING DIODE: Warning LED will light up in the unlikely event of water penetrating the housing.

31.  

IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE & RESET BUTTON: Press to access the different image quality available on the camera; use in conjunction with main 

 

and/or sub command dial control knobs. Pressing this button and the Exposure compensation (#39) lever will reset the camera shooting 

 

parameter to its default position (see shooting tip # 5).

32.  

ISO CONTROL BUTTON: Press to select ISO, use in conjunction with subcommand dial control (Key #3) to select value (see shooting tip # 5).

33.  

WHITE BALANCE: Press to access white balance functions, use in conjunction with subcommand dial (Key #3) to select mode and/or main 

 

dial controls (Key # 2) to the select attributes of the selected mode. Or to safely lock a picture in playback mode (see shooting tip # 5).

34.  

MENU BUTTON: Press to activate menu display, scroll using multiple selector buttons and select using OK button.

35.  

DELETE BUTTON: Press to delete images, use multiple selector buttons to select and press the enter button to delete, can also be used in 

 

conjunction with the metering selector button (Key #22) in order to format the card inside the camera.

36.  

PLAYBACK BUTTON: Press to activate the monitor and review images. Use Multi 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 LEVER: Lock the auto focus / auto exposure or use for activating the AF-ON button according to preference 

 

(see shooting tip # 2).

39.  

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTON: Press to engage the Exposure compensation control [+/-]. Rotate the Main-Command knob to set 

 

the desired exposure compensation value. The value will appear on the rear LCD panel and in the Viewfinder. This button when pressed 

 

along with QUAL (key # 31) button will reset the camera shooting parameter to its default position (see shooting tip # 5).

40. 

HAND GRIPS (X2): Left and right grip allowing the mounting of strobe arms and accessories.

41.  

GRIP’S ACCESSORIES MOUNTING HOLES: Two 1/4-20 TPI holes on each grip are ready to accept TLC Base Brackets or TLC Base Ball 

 

for strobe arms or accessories.

42.  

TOP MOUNTING HOLE FOR ACCESSORY: a 1/4”-20 TPI hole is supplied to accept a TLC accessory or TLC base ball for mounting a strobe 

 

arm or a modeling light.

43.  

BOTTOM MOUNTING HOLES: Three 1/4” X 20 holes are provided for mounting strobes trays or accessories.

44.  

SACRIFICIAL ANODE: A zinc anodes is installed to protect your housing against salt water corrosion; it is made to deteriorate faster than the 

 

other strategic metal part of your housing, hence the name sacrificial anodes. This anode need to be replaced by the user as needed.

45. 

RUBBER ANTI SKID PADS: rubber pads are provided to protect the housing and preventing it from sliding on wet decks.

46.  

LOCKING LATCHES: Two heavy duty latches (one per side) with safety locks to protect against accidental opening.

47.  

SAFETY LOCKING TAB: Push safety tab and lift latches to open.

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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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