FG15 Housing Instruction Manual 20130402
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Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top/front housing graphic on the
previous page:
1.
Front Dial -
Turning this dial swivels the front dial of the camera within an opposite direction. This
allows for altering shutter speed and aperture, navigating through camera menus and more. Note
that housing front dial directions are opposite to camera front dial directions when turned.
2.
Zoom Control –
Turning this control activates the camera zoom button:
a.
Turn the zoom control counterclockwise to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the
frame.
b.
Turn the zoom control clockwise to zoom in, so that the subject fills a larger area of the
frame.
3.
Shutter Release –
Activates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking the
picture.
4.
On/Off-
Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button and turns the camera on/off.
5.
Exposure Compensation -
Turning this dial operates the camera exposure compensation dial within
an opposite direction. Note that housing exposure compensation dial directions are opposite to
camera exposure compensation dial directions when turned.
a.
In order to set a higher exposure compensation value, turn the exposure compensation dial
counterclockwise.
b.
In order to a lower exposure compensation value, turn the exposure compensation dial
clockwise.
Note that value markings on the housing exposure compensation dial do not indicate the value set
by the corresponding camera dial, even if aligned prior to camera installation inside the housing.
Therefore, it is important to check the exposure compensation value selected and displayed on the
camera LCD screen.
6.
Mode Dial –
Turn this dial while applying slight downward pressure to change shooting modes.
a.
In order to for the housing mode dial to indicate the proper mode selected by the camera
mode dial, it is recommended to align housing and camera mode dials prior to installing the
camera inside the housing. Please refer to the section “Installing the Camera” for further
information.
b.
When housing and camera mode dials are aligned, the mode displayed on the left side of the
housing mode dial is the one selected.
