AOI UWL-09Pro Wide Angle Lens Instruction Manual 20190213
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10.
The UWL-09Pro Lens can be removed and installed repeatedly throughout the course of
the dive.
11.
Note that prior to unscrewing the lens from the housing lens port, the secure string clip
attached to the housing or arm should be released.
12.
When removing the UWL-09Pro Lens from the housing, it can be conveniently stored by
attaching it to the
EyeGrabber F67
, which mounts on any standard Flex or B&J Arm, or a
different EyeGrabber Lens Holder if using an adaptor with the lens. For a selection of
EyeGrabber Lens Holders available, please visit our website -
13.
During the beginning of your dive, the lens might become foggy as a result of an increase
in the air temperature inside the lens, following submersion in cooler water. Storing the
lens in a cool dry place when not being used, such as a padded housing bag with a few
silica gel packs inside, and submerging it in cool water for 10 minutes prior to the dive,
should assist in preventing such condensation. However, even if the lens starts fogging
up at the beginning of the dive due to temperature differences, note that continuing to
dive with it for about 10 minutes should eventually dissolve the fog.
14.
It is recommended to use an external strobe when the UWL-09Pro Lens is mounted on
the housing. The UWL-09Pro Lens blocks the camera internal flash, resulting in
underexposed or shaded images.
15.
When using an external flash or shooting against the sun, there are a few techniques
that should be followed in order to avoid a lens flare, which is often encountered when
using dome ports of any kind due to the reflection of the sun or strobe:
a.
Images in which the sun is captured can be usually taken during mornings or afternoons,
when the sun is not as strong as during the middle of the day. In general, the sun will
have a much softer and successful effect during early and late hours of the day and will
also cause less of a flare.
b.
Make sure that the strobe is not positioned towards the lens. When shooting a nearby
subject, for instance, it is better to position the strobe a little bit in front of the camera
housing rather than behind it (so the light doesn't reflect on the Wide Angle Lens), or if
you choose to position the strobe behind the camera housing, make sure it's not pointed
directly towards the lens, but a little bit tilted towards the side.
16.
After the dive, detach the wide angle lens and all components from the housing lens
port and rinse them in fresh water.
17.
Dry and store in a safe protected place.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1.
Please use the utmost care and do not use excessive force when assembling and disassembling
the different accessories, in order not cause any damage to the product.
2.
Keep the lens away from extreme high temperatures, as under direct sunlight, since it might
damage lens.
3.
Do not clean the lens with any chemical solvents or other materials, which might cause
damage to the lens.
4.
Never look at the sun through the lens.
5.
When mounting the lens on a housing lens port, it is recommended to follow the guidelines
below in order to avoid wearing out the threads of the lens and housing over time:
