FOCUS MODE
Make sure to select the focus mode (manual or auto focus) on your camera prior to the dive. The location of the
MF/AF selector on the lens prevent access trough the AQUATICA A300 Digital housing.
AF: The camera will find, lock and hold focus as long as the shutter trigger is partially depressed.
MF: You need to manually adjust the focus. The green dot in the information bar of the camera’s viewfinder
indicates the proper focus setting for the target subject.
For more detailed information concerning the operation of the different focus modes consult the Canon 300D /
Digital Rebel instruction book.
U
SING 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. 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 replace the memory card. Wipe the housing off
with a dry towel. If possible it is suggested that the housing be blown dried by directing an air nozzle around the
main o-ring before opening.
Rest the housing on its front with the lens facing down (a dome shade is recommended to protect the acrylic dome
from scratches), release the two 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 A300
Store the AQUATICA A300 Digital housing in a sturdy, shock proof container.
When travelling by air, remove or loosen 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 acrylic ports. Avoid travelling with the
camera mounted in the housing. If you must do so, remove the lens as external pressure can damage the camera.
