Using the
CP-7
Housing:
Opening Housing:
Using two hands, pinch the
Black
Latch Buckle Release together to unlock the safety
device. While holding the release in this position, pull the
Red
latch open in a front
to back direction. The latch is hinged on the front half of the clamshell. Pulling the
latch toward the rear of the housing will unclip the latching buckle and allow it to
swing free, for opening.
Inserting Camera:
Since the
CP-7
was specifically designed for the Coolpix 5900 and 7900 digital
cameras, insertion is a simple matter of placing the camera in the housing. Make sure
the camera lens is properly aligned with the port and that the camera is perfectly flat.
There are no screws or mounts to worry about or any other alignments once the
camera is properly inserted.
Note: It is necessary to make some camera settings prior to inserting into the housing.
Please refer to the Coolpix owners manual for menu options and personal preferences
to choose from, that are not accessible through the housing push-button controls.
Turn the camera on before inserting in housing.
Underwater photographers will probably want to set the flash mode to the Anytime
setting to insure they always have a flash with every exposure. It is also wise to set
the focus mode to allow the lens to focus in the macro range for capturing great
images of the tiny and exotic subjects that you can find underwater.
Checking the Gasket:
Each time the housing is opened, the gasket seal should be visually inspected. If there
is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, grease or other matter, it must be
cleaned to insure a proper water-tight seal. Cleaning the gasket is a simple matter of
wiping it with a damp, soft cloth to remove any foreign matter. Be careful the cloth
you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the
effectiveness of the gasket. It is not necessary to remove the gasket for cleaning unless
visual inspection determines that there is foreign matter underneath the gasket as well.
If this occurs, be sure the surface of the housing is also clean and wiped free of any
debris.
Since the gasket in the CP-7 is a face-to-face/compression seal, and is not subject
to friction as it is closed, there is no need to lubricate it. Grease or any other form
of lubrication does not help seal the housing. It only reduces friction, which is
commonly present if the housing has an O-ring seal. Lubricating the gasket before
use could cause it to slip out of its groove, and not form a proper seal.
