background image

CChheecckkiinngg CCoonnttrroollss

Once the housing has been closed, make sure the housing

controls line up with the corresponding camera controls. If the

housing controls are misaligned slightly, make sure the camera

hold down bolt has been tightened down firmly so the camera

is flat against the tray.

TTuurrnn CCaam

meerraa O

Onn

Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to

get a feel for using the camera in the housing. Take a few pictures

above water with the camera in the housing.

ZZoooom

m CCoonnttrrooll

(NOTE:) After you have used the

housing's zoom control, it must be

returned to the center position to

disengage. If the housing zoom

control is pushing the zoom lever

in either direction, you may not

be able to take a picture or access

any other function because the

camera is receiving a signal from

the engaged zoom control.

CClloossiinngg tthhee H

Hoouussiinngg

1. Place housing face down in your

lap or on flat surface.

2. Check to see that there is an

o-ring on the housing back and

that it is clean and in its proper

location.

3. Guide the back into the housing

front. The o-ring should touch the

housing all the way around. There

should be an even gap all the way

around between the housing and

the housing back.

4. Lift the lid snaps so they are

extended and place each lid

snap into the corresponding hook

on the housing back. 

5. To close the housing, push 

down on the lid snaps until 

they snap into place . Lid 

snaps on opposite sides of the

housing should be closed at the

same time. Be sure they are down

far enough to engage the lock.

D

Doouubbllee cchheecckk - Once the housing is closed, check the o-ring seal.

Check the gap between the housing back and the housing. It

should be even all the way around the housing.

Look through the clear plastic back at the o-ring. You should see

a darkened area where the o-ring is compressed against the

housing back. If you do not see an even black compression seal

all the way around the back, open the lid snaps, reseat the

housing back and close the lid snaps. Visually check the seal again.

o-ring

housing back

housing back

o-ring

even gap
all 4 sides

5

6

7

Engaged

Center Position

Disengaged

+

-

-

+

U

Ussiinngg FFllaasshh
U

Ussiinngg tthhee CCaam

meerraa’’ss BBuuiilltt--iinn FFllaasshh..

If you do not have an external flash, the camera’s built-in flash

can be used. See Diffuser instructions ((PPaaggee #

#88 &

& #

#99)).

NOTE: The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used with optional

Wide-Angle lenses.

IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee CCaam

meerraa

1. Pull out on each housing control (except shutter release) until it

stops. This will get the controls out of the way for installing the

camera.

2.   Remove the back from the housing. The mounting tray for the

camera is secured to the housing back. Position the camera on

the tray, and using a coin or screwdriver (preferred), secure it

with the mounting bolt which threads into the camera’s tripod

socket.

CCAAU

UTTIIO

ON

N::

Some camera tripod socket threads are plastic. The mounting

tray bolt is metal. Do not cross thread or over tighten as you

may damage the camera tripod socket threads.

CAMERA / MOUNT 

Lid 
Hook 

O' Ring 

Mounting Bolt

Mounting 
Tray 

8

D

Diiffffuusseerr aanndd D

Deefflleeccttoorr IInnssttaallllaattiioonn

 Housing shown with Deflector installed.

Deflector

A diffuser and deflector are included

with the housing. The diffuser is

white transparent plastic. The

deflector is also white, but is not

transparent.

To install the diffuser or deflector,

spread the port clamp at the spring

end and slide over the lens port. The

white plastic should be placed in

front of the camera flash. The port

clamp should be pushed back against the front of the housing.

Diffuser/Deflector 
material

Port Clamp

Spring

Spread to Install

Summary of Contents for DSC-W50

Page 1: ...thoroughly before use If you are new to underwater photography be sure to read the General and Photo Tips sections We also suggest that you read the camera manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of where each camera control is located and what function each control provides P Pl le ea as se e R Re ea ad d I If f U Us si in ng g a an n E EV V C Co on nt tr ro ol ll le er r The EV Controller...

Page 2: ... plastic back at the o ring You should see a darkened area where the o ring is compressed against the housing back If you do not see an even black compression seal all the way around the back open the lid snaps reseat the housing back and close the lid snaps Visually check the seal again o ring housing back housing back o ring even gap all 4 sides 5 6 7 Engaged Center Position Disengaged U Us si i...

Page 3: ...op increments for SubStrobe DS50 DS51 DS80 DS1 25 DS1 60 DS1 61 and DS200 models Simply point the Controller at your camera housing for dependable strobe triggering by the camera strobe The Controller attaches to the strobe and mounts near the housing on the 9571 3Extended Stem Mount Page 1 1 O Op pt ti io on na al l A Ac cc ce es ss so or ri ie es s c co on nt t Batt w Lite Off On On w Lite TTL F...

Page 4: ...l slick D Do o N No ot t s st tr re et tc ch h t th he e o o r ri in ng g This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the o ring from drying out and will help to show a dark sealing line when the housing back is properly sealed 5 Keep the area where the o ring fits and the sealing surface of the housing clean 6 Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each salt water use Dr...

Page 5: ...ect is shaded dark and needs flash for a good exposure G Ge en ne er ra al l T Ti ip ps s 1 Due to the power required to operate the camera flash and LCD screen it is a good idea to start each dive with a fresh set of batteries 2 Some cameras reset their flash to AUTO when the camera is turned on If you prefer another setting be sure to select it 3 As soon as you enter the water take a moment and ...

Reviews: