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.
MAIN DIAL ACCESS 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 shutter speed settings (see camera manual).
3.
ISO / FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION:
Press to select ISO speed or to select exposure correction of the flash*
* (please note this is only in the event a Canon flash in a housing would be used).
4.
M-Fn MULTI FUNCTION:
press to select either the focus point or the flash exposure lock function.
5.
AF/ DRIVESELECTOR BUTTON:
press to select either AF Mode or the DRIVE modes.
6.
METERING PATTERN / WHITE BALANCE MODE BUTTON:
Press to select the appropriate metering mode and/or White Balance mode.
7.
BULKHEAD CONNECTOR:
This bulkhead connector may vary from one housing to another, due to owner preferrences, (see page 9)
8.
BULKHEAD CONNECTOR:
This bulkhead connector may vary from one housing to another, due to owner preferrences, (see page 9)
9.
HYDROPHONE:
This optional hydrophone is shown mounted on the accessory bulkhead provided on the Aquatica 7D housing, it will record
sound while video recording underwater, it’s design is made to be effective underwater and will not function properly if not immersed.
10.
FOCUS/ZOOM KNOB:
Turning allows manual focus of a single focus lens or rotation of the zoom mechanism of a lens.
11.
FOCUS/ZOOM PINION GEAR:
Engages and operates the focus or zoom gear attached to the lens.
12.
LENS RELEASE KNOB:
activates the lens 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.
REMOVABLE CAMERA TRAY:
Used to attach camera and slide in housing.
15.
HOT SHOE CONNECTOR:
connects the camera to the Flash Bulkhead. Slide this Connector into the camera Hot Shoe.
When detaching do not pull the cord as this might damage the electrical connections.
16.
HAND GRIPS (X2):
Left and right grip allowing the mounting of strobe arms and accessories.
17.
PORT RELEASE MECHANISM BUTTON:
Press down to release the locking mechanism when installing or removing a port or extension.
18.
BAYONNET MOUNTING FLANGE:
allows the mounting of different ports and extension rings on the housing.
19.
LATCHES:
Two heavy duty latches with safety locks to protect against accidental opening.
20.
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.
21.
MODE DIAL ACCESS KNOB:
Rotate to select the proper shooting mode, C1, C2 and C3 can pre programmed with personal parameter
and care should be taken to understand the various combination available
22.
ON/OFF SWITCH LEVER:
Rotate to turn on the camera.
23.
REMOVABLE VIEWFINDER:
A full view of the illuminated camera viewfinder displays all necessary information.
This viewfinder be removed and replaced with optional Aqua View Finder for a larger displayed image.
24.
LIVE VIEW / MOVIE MODE SELECTOR SWITCH:
Rotate left or right to select Live View or the Movie mode.
25.
LIVE VIEW / MOVIE MODE START-STOP BUTTON:
Push to start or stop Live View or Movies mode.
26.
AF POINT SELECTOR / MAGNIFIER BUTTON:
Push to select the AF pattern desired or to magnify the image on the rear LCD,
Spot, Center Weighted or Matrix metering options.
27.
AF-ON / AF-START / STAR ACCESS LEVER:
This lever can be pull outward or inward to access both the AF-ON feature and the Star
customizable button, theses are important controls for video shooting and care should be taken to fully understand their working and subtleties.
28.
QUICK CONTROL DIAL ACCESS 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.
29.
SET BUTTON:
Press to approve selection of menu or choosen mode features.
30.
MULTI CONTROLER BUTTON ARRAY
. Use to navigate through the multiples options of the menus, modes and features of the camera.
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