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Control Details
The following is a partial list of the most common uses of housing and camera controls. For the full list of
camera functions and settings accessed by each control, you should consult your D-80 camera instruction
manual.
Please note that some of the FD-80 housing controls are designed to operate more than one camera control.
The command dial and sub-command dial will perform multiple functions when operated in conjunction
with other camera/housing controls.
Flash Sync Port:
Connect any standard five-pin Nikonos type sync cord to this bulkhead connector.
Align the index dots to correctly position cord to seat in flash port.
Gently and carefully push down on cord to seat the O-ring seal, and make connection with the
five pins.
Make sure that the pins are properly aligned and do not force closure.
Tighten collar on sync cord to insure cord does not come loose or separates while underwater
or during use.
Mode Dial
Push down and rotate housing control to change camera’s main exposure modes. Choose
Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program, Automatic or any of several Scene
Modes.
Main Shutter Release Control [Trigger]:
The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when
the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release
button is kept in this position. To take the picture, press the shutter-release trigger [of the
housing] the rest of the way down.
Latching Buckles:
Provides water tight closure to the housing. The 3 Stainless Steel buckles have a safety latch
lock which should be manually pressed into the lock position and then carefully checked to
ensure that the buckle cannot open by mistake during the dive. This can be checked by
physically trying to open the latch without depressing the lock release. If the latch does open
then you must try again to lock it down so it cannot open.
Power Switch:
The Control Panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.
Holding the power switch in the "light bulb" position activates the exposure meters and the
control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the
